themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Man Utd hoping for Jadon Sancho bargain and more transfer rumours

Manchester United chiefs believe they can get top target Jadon Sancho for a cut-price fee as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , according to reports .
Although football is suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak , United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the club are continuing to hold internal discussions on transfer targets .
United are hoping to further improve their squad once the window opens again and have identified a new winger as one of their priorities , with Sancho being the No.1 target .
United are long term admirers of the 20-year-old who has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City in search of first team football , following up his breakout campaign with an even better season this year with a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists to his name in just 35 games .
Thanks to his scintillating form , Sancho is expected to make a big money move away from Germany in the next window with Chelsea , Real Madrid and Barcelona also linked .
However , according to The Transfer Window Podcast , the England international may be sold for much less than the touted £120million asking price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis will have a massive impact on the transfer market and lower the value of players , with the report suggesting United believe they can secure Sancho 's services for around the £52million mark .
Solskjaer said earlier this month that United could be in a position to take advantage in the transfer market due to their financial strength .
`` Football is going to get back to normality at one point , and it 's very important we 're ready when that happens , '' the Norwegian Sky Sports .
`` Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the market is going to react to this ?
Who knows which clubs need to sell players ?
`` There might be just a situation there where you can exploit , and I know that we at Man United we are one of the biggest , and the biggest , financially well-off . ''
Meanwhile , United have been told they will need to activate Saul Niguez 's release clause in order to prise him from Atletico Madrid , reports claim .
Marca , via SportWitness , say Atletico are not willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning United will need to match his £131million release clause .
MEN Sport understands that United will be focusing their efforts on signing targets Sancho , Jack Grealish and James Maddison when the window reopens , making a move for Saul , a player United admire , unlikely .

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Manchester United chiefs believe they can get top target Jadon Sancho for a cut-price fee as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.
Although football is suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the club are continuing to hold internal discussions on transfer targets.
United are hoping to further improve their squad once the window opens again and have identified a new winger as one of their priorities, with Sancho being the No.1 target.
United are long term admirers of the 20-year-old who has been a revelation at Borussia Dortmund since leaving Manchester City in search of first team football, following up his breakout campaign with an even better season this year with a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists to his name in just 35 games.
Thanks to his scintillating form, Sancho is expected to make a big money move away from Germany in the next window with Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona also linked.
However, according to The Transfer Window Podcast, the England international may be sold for much less than the touted £120million asking price.
It's expected that the coronavirus crisis will have a massive impact on the transfer market and lower the value of players, with the report suggesting United believe they can secure Sancho's services for around the £52million mark.
Solskjaer said earlier this month that United could be in a position to take advantage in the transfer market due to their financial strength.
"Football is going to get back to normality at one point, and it's very important we're ready when that happens," the Norwegian Sky Sports.
"Then, the market, who knows how the market is going to react to this? Who knows which clubs need to sell players?
"There might be just a situation there where you can exploit, and I know that we at Man United we are one of the biggest, and the biggest, financially well-off."
Meanwhile, United have been told they will need to activate Saul Niguez's release clause in order to prise him from Atletico Madrid, reports claim.
Marca, via SportWitness, say Atletico are not willing to sell their star midfielder at any price meaning United will need to match his £131million release clause.
MEN Sport understands that United will be focusing their efforts on signing targets Sancho, Jack Grealish and James Maddison when the window reopens, making a move for Saul, a player United admire, unlikely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--The 10 best tweets from Man United legend Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is Manchester United ’ s all-time record goalscorer , England ’ s most-capped outfield player and top scorer and has won Premier League titles and the Champions League .
On this day nine years ago , for instance , Rooney posted one of his most memorable tweets to date as he innocently offered Rio Ferdinand a lift to Carrington ... on Twitter ... without mentioning him in the tweet .
With that in mind , here are some of Rooney ’ s best Twitter classics down the years .
10 .
@ carlfoster02 haha fat .
U have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have on my body fatso .
Go the gym .
Fat boy 9 .
@ piersmorgan shut up u egg and get out of cowells hole .
Wo n't tell u again .
7 .
Just to confirm to all my followers I have had a hair transplant .
I was going bald at 25 why not .
I 'm delighted with the result .
6 .
@ fizzer18 shut up Philip u are boring the life out of me on this 5 .
Drogba .
Your a good player but pls get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll put u asleep within 10 seconds u little girl .
Do n't say stuff and not follow up on it .
I 'll be waiting 2 .
Hi rio do u want picking up in the morning pal 1 .
Whitney has passed away .
RIP u will live on forever .
Cant believe it .
I wan na run to u .
Really cant believe this .

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Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer, England’s most-capped outfield player and top scorer and has won Premier League titles and the Champions League.
He's also hilarious on Twitter.
On this day nine years ago, for instance, Rooney posted one of his most memorable tweets to date as he innocently offered Rio Ferdinand a lift to Carrington... on Twitter... without mentioning him in the tweet.
With that in mind, here are some of Rooney’s best Twitter classics down the years.
10. @carlfoster02 haha fat. U have more fat on ur face than i have on my body fatso. Go the gym. Fat boy
9. @piersmorgan shut up u egg and get out of cowells hole. Won't tell u again.
8. Celebrity juice time. Ooooosssssshhhh
7. Just to confirm to all my followers I have had a hair transplant. I was going bald at 25 why not. I'm delighted with the result.
6. @fizzer18 shut up Philip u are boring the life out of me on this
5. Drogba. Your a good player but pls get up.
4. Mr bean. Funny
3. @WayneRooney I'll put u asleep within 10 seconds u little girl. Don't say stuff and not follow up on it. I'll be waiting
2. Hi rio do u want picking up in the morning pal
1. Whitney has passed away. RIP u will live on forever. Cant believe it. I wanna run to u. Really cant believe this.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Study reveals huge fall in air pollution levels in Manchester since lockdown

Air pollution levels have dropped by more than a third in Manchester since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown , according to a new university study .
The welcome findings are in common with other UK cities after transport levels plummeted as people and workers stayed at home .
The study involved levels of the key pollutant nitrogen dioxide , which mostly comes from combustion engines in vehicles .
It found that in Manchester , levels fell by 39 per cent compared to the period pre-lockdown .
But , said experts at the University of York , there has not been the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pollution , tiny particles known as PM2.5 .
That 's likely to be because the particles stay in the air longer , and are generated from more sources including agriculture and burning solid fuels , which have continued during the lockdown .
Easterly winds have also been bringing pollution from Europe , where the same is true .
But the fall in nitrogen dioxide gives a potential glimpse into the cities of the future , university bosses said , where most transport will not be from diesel or petrol vehicles , which the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate change and pollution .
Elsewhere , the data shows that during the lockdown , levels of nitrogen dioxide have fallen by almost half in Leeds , compared with the five-year average for the time of year .
Newcastle and Cardiff have seen drops of around 45 per cent and Glasgow has seen levels fall 44 per cent .
Professor James Lee , of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of York , said the falls began before the official lockdown started , then decreased quite quickly before levelling out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data from around 100 sites across the UK , mainly in cities , he said : `` What we 've seen since the lockdown is a reduction in nitrogen dioxide , which is mainly from vehicles , particularly diesel vehicles , quite uniformly in most places and certainly at sites near to roads . ''
Last month , just seven days after the lockdown was announced , the Manchester Evening News reported that with fewer people on the move as all but necessary journeys were at first strongly discouraged and later banned , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels of dangerous air pollutants compared to the same time last year .
Air pollution in that immediate period was found to have fallen by as much as two-fifths .
Research by the BBC Shared Data Unit found levels of nitrogen dioxide ( NO2 ) at the Manchester Sharston station averaged 15.0 micrograms per cubic metre between March 17 and 24 .
That was down from an average of 25.5 micrograms per cubic metre between March 19 and 26 last year .
The UK Air Quality Strategy ( 2000 ) sets an objective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exceed 40 micrograms per cubic metre across a year .
There is evidence that high levels of NO2 can inflame the airways in our lungs and , over a long period of time , affect how well our lungs work .
This can cause problems such as wheezing , coughing , colds , flu and bronchitis People with asthma are particularly affected as increased levels of NO2 can cause more frequent and more intense attacks .

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Air pollution levels have dropped by more than a third in Manchester since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, according to a new university study.
The welcome findings are in common with other UK cities after transport levels plummeted as people and workers stayed at home.
The study involved levels of the key pollutant nitrogen dioxide, which mostly comes from combustion engines in vehicles.
It found that in Manchester, levels fell by 39 per cent compared to the period pre-lockdown.
But, said experts at the University of York, there has not been the same impact on another form of toxic pollution, tiny particles known as PM2.5.
(Image: Getty Images)
That's likely to be because the particles stay in the air longer, and are generated from more sources including agriculture and burning solid fuels, which have continued during the lockdown.
Easterly winds have also been bringing pollution from Europe, where the same is true.
But the fall in nitrogen dioxide gives a potential glimpse into the cities of the future, university bosses said, where most transport will not be from diesel or petrol vehicles, which the Government plans to phase out to tackle climate change and pollution.
Elsewhere, the data shows that during the lockdown, levels of nitrogen dioxide have fallen by almost half in Leeds, compared with the five-year average for the time of year.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Newcastle and Cardiff have seen drops of around 45 per cent and Glasgow has seen levels fall 44 per cent.
Professor James Lee, of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of York, said the falls began before the official lockdown started, then decreased quite quickly before levelling out at the lower rate.
Looking at data from around 100 sites across the UK, mainly in cities, he said: "What we've seen since the lockdown is a reduction in nitrogen dioxide, which is mainly from vehicles, particularly diesel vehicles, quite uniformly in most places and certainly at sites near to roads."
(Image: Getty Images)
Last month, just seven days after the lockdown was announced, the Manchester Evening News reported that with fewer people on the move as all but necessary journeys were at first strongly discouraged and later banned, local monitoring stations were measuring much lower levels of dangerous air pollutants compared to the same time last year.
Air pollution in that immediate period was found to have fallen by as much as two-fifths.
Research by the BBC Shared Data Unit found levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) at the Manchester Sharston station averaged 15.0 micrograms per cubic metre between March 17 and 24.
That was down from an average of 25.5 micrograms per cubic metre between March 19 and 26 last year.
The UK Air Quality Strategy (2000) sets an objective that the annual average NO2 should not exceed 40 micrograms per cubic metre across a year.
There is evidence that high levels of NO2 can inflame the airways in our lungs and, over a long period of time, affect how well our lungs work. This can cause problems such as wheezing, coughing, colds, flu and bronchitis
People with asthma are particularly affected as increased levels of NO2 can cause more frequent and more intense attacks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Man City star sends adorable gesture to his girlfriend and baby daughter

Manchester City 's Joao Cancelo has tugged at heartstrings after making an adorable gesture while in lockdown .
The 25-year-old right-back no doubt lifted spirits by sending flowers to his girlfriend Daniela Machado and their baby girl Alicia .
The doting dad gifted two gorgeous heart-shaped floral arrangements , with roses forming their initials , to mark four months since Alicia 's birth .
The larger arrangement was for Alicia and the smaller one for their 'princess ' who arrived into the world in December .
The parents shared pictures and video of the flowers on their Instagram stories , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you '' with a loveheart .
Announcing Alicia 's arrival the Portuguese football star told his Instagram followers on December 24 : `` A blessing only God could give me .
Alicia Cancelo .
BLESSED # mommyblessme . ''
And on New Year 's Eve he wrote , with a photo of the proud parents with their daughter : `` Not only the best of 2019 but the best of my life .
Another blessed year . ''
Last month he posted a super-cute photo of a smiling Alicia , wearing a pink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The reason for my smile is you .
Endless love , my angel .
`` Three months of you # princessalicia . ''
In a moving post about his move to Manchester Daniela called it 'the first day of the rest of our lives . '
Sharing a photo of the couple together as he signed for City , she said : `` It is precisely 7 years and 8 months since we shared this now common dream , football .
`` We 've already covered miles with the house behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and now England .
`` Almost 8 years later and I think this will be our biggest challenge , since it is not just the two of us but three .
Or rather we are five , along with our two furry loves .
`` No matter how many times life goes , with love nothing will be lacking and this will always be the dish mainly served at the table in our house , Love .
`` I am sure that you will shine and show everyone what I already know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joao has given fans an insight into his lockdown fitness routine as a a question mark still hangs over the continuation of the 2019/20 season because of the coronavirus pandemic .

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Manchester City's Joao Cancelo has tugged at heartstrings after making an adorable gesture while in lockdown.
The 25-year-old right-back no doubt lifted spirits by sending flowers to his girlfriend Daniela Machado and their baby girl Alicia.
The doting dad gifted two gorgeous heart-shaped floral arrangements, with roses forming their initials, to mark four months since Alicia's birth.
The larger arrangement was for Alicia and the smaller one for their 'princess' who arrived into the world in December.
The parents shared pictures and video of the flowers on their Instagram stories, and Daniela wrote "four months of you" with a loveheart.
Announcing Alicia's arrival the Portuguese football star told his Instagram followers on December 24: "A blessing only God could give me. Alicia Cancelo. BLESSED #mommyblessme."
And on New Year's Eve he wrote, with a photo of the proud parents with their daughter: "Not only the best of 2019 but the best of my life. Another blessed year."
(Image: Joao Cancelo)
Last month he posted a super-cute photo of a smiling Alicia, wearing a pink babygrow and matching headband, and wrote: "The reason for my smile is you. Endless love, my angel.
"Three months of you #princessalicia."
Joao joined Premier League champions City from Juventus last August.
In a moving post about his move to Manchester Daniela called it 'the first day of the rest of our lives.'
Sharing a photo of the couple together as he signed for City, she said: "It is precisely 7 years and 8 months since we shared this now common dream, football.
(Image: Joao Cancelo)
"We've already covered miles with the house behind us. Portugal, Spain, Italy and now England.
"Almost 8 years later and I think this will be our biggest challenge, since it is not just the two of us but three. Or rather we are five, along with our two furry loves.
"No matter how many times life goes, with love nothing will be lacking and this will always be the dish mainly served at the table in our house, Love.
"I am sure that you will shine and show everyone what I already know, that you are the best."
Joao has given fans an insight into his lockdown fitness routine as a a question mark still hangs over the continuation of the 2019/20 season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
His latest rigorous workout included jumping squats, high knees, speed skaters and lateral jumps.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--This is what is causing large plumes of smoke across Manchester tonight

Firefighters are continuing to tackle a moorland fire which is causing large plumes of smoke to drift across Manchester .
The fire broke out at Rakes Moss on the A628 Crowden to Glossop through the Woodhead Pass just after 1pm today .
It is causing a large plume of smoke to drift into surrounding areas , particularly into Tameside .
Residents in Stalybridge are being asked to keep their windows and doors shut .
Several people have also reported spotting large plumes of smoke in other parts of our region on Twitter , including in south Manchester , east Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ user said there a was 'real strong smell of smoke ' in the city centre .
Another said there was 'thick smoke hanging in the air ' over Gorton and Longsight .
Earlier today , Glossop Fire Station shared a video of a helicopter dumping water on the blaze .
In a tweet , the fire service said they were dealing with `` multiple seats of fire '' .
The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage .
A statement tweeted by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service earlier today said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a moorland fire at Rakes Moss on the A628 Crowden to Glossop .
`` Residents in the Stalybridge area are asked to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke .
`` Please avoid the area , adhering to Covid19 guidance . ''
A tweet posted by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service earlier said the incident was causing a 'large amount of smoke ' in Stalybridge .
It is the second moorland fire to have broken out this week .
Firefighters dealt with another blaze near to Brushes Clough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three to four hectares .

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Firefighters are continuing to tackle a moorland fire which is causing large plumes of smoke to drift across Manchester.
The fire broke out at Rakes Moss on the A628 Crowden to Glossop through the Woodhead Pass just after 1pm today.
It is causing a large plume of smoke to drift into surrounding areas, particularly into Tameside.
Residents in Stalybridge are being asked to keep their windows and doors shut.
Several people have also reported spotting large plumes of smoke in other parts of our region on Twitter, including in south Manchester, east Manchester and the city centre.
(Image: facebook.com/GlossopFire16)
One Twitter user said there a was 'real strong smell of smoke' in the city centre.
Another said there was 'thick smoke hanging in the air' over Gorton and Longsight.
Earlier today, Glossop Fire Station shared a video of a helicopter dumping water on the blaze.
In a tweet, the fire service said they were dealing with "multiple seats of fire".
The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage.
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A statement tweeted by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service earlier today said: "Firefighters are currently on the scene at a moorland fire at Rakes Moss on the A628 Crowden to Glossop.
"Residents in the Stalybridge area are asked to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke.
"Please avoid the area, adhering to Covid19 guidance."
A tweet posted by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service earlier said the incident was causing a 'large amount of smoke' in Stalybridge.
It is the second moorland fire to have broken out this week.
Firefighters dealt with another blaze near to Brushes Clough Reservoir on Monday.
The fire measured three to four hectares.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Manchester United hint at plan to return to training

Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna has said the club is working towards returning to some form of training shortly after the end of the current lockdown period .
Lockdown came into effect in the UK on March 23 and will be in place until May 7 at the earliest after the foreign secretary Dominic Raab announced a three-week extension on April 16 .
McKenna said United are hopeful of resuming training when that three-week period is over in the hope that government restrictions will be loosened after May 7 .
`` At the moment , we are working towards , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next deadline and being able to return to some sort of training , '' McKenna told the United website .
`` We are working to that schedule at the moment but , if we have to push back again , we have got a plan B and plan C already prepared.
” McKenna added that it is his preference for the 2019-20 season to be completed amid talk that it could be ended prematurely if the crisis goes on for too long .
`` From a personal point of view , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players , everyone is keen to play and everyone wants to finish the competitions , '' McKenna said .
`` For us , we are still in a couple of cup competitions with a good shout , and we are still fighting for things in the league as well , so we would like to get it played and that is what everyone is hoping for .
`` But , again , everybody is in the same boat - health is the most important thing , we ca n't take big risks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other parts of the community that need it more .

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Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna has said the club is working towards returning to some form of training shortly after the end of the current lockdown period.
Lockdown came into effect in the UK on March 23 and will be in place until May 7 at the earliest after the foreign secretary Dominic Raab announced a three-week extension on April 16.
McKenna said United are hopeful of resuming training when that three-week period is over in the hope that government restrictions will be loosened after May 7.
"At the moment, we are working towards, touch wood, the lockdown loosening after the next deadline and being able to return to some sort of training," McKenna told the United website. "We are working to that schedule at the moment but, if we have to push back again, we have got a plan B and plan C already prepared.”
McKenna added that it is his preference for the 2019-20 season to be completed amid talk that it could be ended prematurely if the crisis goes on for too long.
"From a personal point of view, and from speaking to the other staff and players, everyone is keen to play and everyone wants to finish the competitions," McKenna said. "For us, we are still in a couple of cup competitions with a good shout, and we are still fighting for things in the league as well, so we would like to get it played and that is what everyone is hoping for.
"But, again, everybody is in the same boat - health is the most important thing, we can't take big risks, we can't take away resources from other parts of the community that need it more.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Man City evening headlines as De Bruyne makes admission

Kevin De Bruyne has selected his favourite assist for Manchester City in the Premier League .
The Belgian international has contributed to plenty of important goals for City , including the last-minute assist for Gabriel Jesus against Southampton that saw Pep Guardiola ’ s side hit the 100-point mark .
And when quizzed on his goal contributions , De Bruyne overlooked that assist in favour of two that are similar to one another as his overall favourite .
“ I think I have to choose between the one I did against Stoke for Leroy [ Sane ] or the one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ Jesus ] .
I think they are almost similar , maybe the one for Gabriel because I had to do it at full speed , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ It ’ s a similar pass because you have to bend it around players , but at Villa , I was more in a stride , and that makes it really difficult.
” De Bruyne was also asked if he prefers getting assists to scoring goals and explained his stance on the two significant contributions .
He added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the same feeling with an assist as sometimes I feel that the work you can do as a creative player , you help the attacking player score an easy goal so sometimes the assist can be so good or creative , I get the same feeling as scoring a goal .
It feels like you make it easier for the striker to score , and it ’ s my job .
I get enough satisfaction from doing that stuff.
” The agent of former Brazil international Kaka has claimed that the midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2009 before he moved to Real Madrid .
At the time , City were looking for a landmark signing and made a massive offer for the midfielder , but the player ’ s wishes meant that a transfer to the Etihad Stadium never happened .
“ If it was up to Milan , they would ’ ve accepted the €100m ( £88m ) offer from Manchester City , but Kaka absolutely refused to move , ” his agent , Gaetano Paolillo , told Milan News ( via the Daily Mail ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he spent four years , but , according to Paolillo , the player didn ’ t push for that transfer either .
“ Every year , Real Madrid would ask if Kaka was available , but Milan had always considered him off the market , and he wanted to stay too .
That was the plan , anyway , ” he added .
“ After his last game with Milan in Florence in 2009 , he left for international duty and only took a rucksack .
He said we ’ d meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month , but Milan sold Ricky ( Kaka ’ s nickname ) to Real Madrid when he was in Brazil .
“ He never wanted to leave , and the money he earned at Real Madrid wasn ’ t the issue .
He was loved by the fans and more than happy at Milan , but the club put him on the market and at that point , Real Madrid was a good option .
It wasn ’ t Galliani ’ s call either ; he loved Ricky.
” Why Aguero scores so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s not why he scores so many .
No , for the answer to that you need to read Josh Williams ’ new piece on the Argentine striker and his playing habits .
Josh has looked at the numbers behind Aguero 's play , and why he seems unlikely to slow down anytime soon .

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De Bruyne names favourite City assist
Kevin De Bruyne has selected his favourite assist for Manchester City in the Premier League.
The Belgian international has contributed to plenty of important goals for City, including the last-minute assist for Gabriel Jesus against Southampton that saw Pep Guardiola’s side hit the 100-point mark.
And when quizzed on his goal contributions, De Bruyne overlooked that assist in favour of two that are similar to one another as his overall favourite.
“I think I have to choose between the one I did against Stoke for Leroy [Sane] or the one this year against Aston Villa for Gabriel [Jesus]. I think they are almost similar, maybe the one for Gabriel because I had to do it at full speed,” he told Sky Sports. “It’s a similar pass because you have to bend it around players, but at Villa, I was more in a stride, and that makes it really difficult.”
De Bruyne was also asked if he prefers getting assists to scoring goals and explained his stance on the two significant contributions.
He added: "I can enjoy both really. I get the same feeling with an assist as sometimes I feel that the work you can do as a creative player, you help the attacking player score an easy goal so sometimes the assist can be so good or creative, I get the same feeling as scoring a goal. It feels like you make it easier for the striker to score, and it’s my job. I get enough satisfaction from doing that stuff.”
Kaka on turning down City
The agent of former Brazil international Kaka has claimed that the midfielder rejected a move to Manchester City back in 2009 before he moved to Real Madrid.
At the time, City were looking for a landmark signing and made a massive offer for the midfielder, but the player’s wishes meant that a transfer to the Etihad Stadium never happened.
“If it was up to Milan, they would’ve accepted the €100m (£88m) offer from Manchester City, but Kaka absolutely refused to move,” his agent, Gaetano Paolillo, told Milan News (via the Daily Mail).
Kaka eventually moved to Real Madrid, where he spent four years, but, according to Paolillo, the player didn’t push for that transfer either.
(Image: Getty Images)
“Every year, Real Madrid would ask if Kaka was available, but Milan had always considered him off the market, and he wanted to stay too. That was the plan, anyway,” he added.
“After his last game with Milan in Florence in 2009, he left for international duty and only took a rucksack. He said we’d meet back at the Malpensa Airport in a month, but Milan sold Ricky (Kaka’s nickname) to Real Madrid when he was in Brazil.
“He never wanted to leave, and the money he earned at Real Madrid wasn’t the issue. He was loved by the fans and more than happy at Milan, but the club put him on the market and at that point, Real Madrid was a good option. It wasn’t Galliani’s call either; he loved Ricky.”
Why Aguero scores so often
Sergio Aguero loves goals, but that’s not why he scores so many.
No, for the answer to that you need to read Josh Williams’ new piece on the Argentine striker and his playing habits.
Josh has looked at the numbers behind Aguero's play, and why he seems unlikely to slow down anytime soon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Why these towns could be the most vulnerable during post-Covid recovery

Towns across Greater Manchester are among the most vulnerable to decline as a result of the coronavirus lockdown , a new report has found .
The Centre for Towns think-tank - set up by Wigan MP Lisa Nandy and Bolton-born analyst Ian Warren - looked at small and medium-sized towns across the country and assessed the risk posed to their economies by the pandemic .
Stretford is highlighted because of its economic reliance on major venues such as Manchester United and Lancashire County Cricket Club , while Oldham ranks highly due to long-term deprivation and post-industrialisation .
From Cheadle Hulme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conurbation are also listed due to their reliance on particular types of jobs , including markets and pubs , while overall the report warns post-industrial and coastal towns will need particularly urgent government attention .
Researchers split risks to towns into different categories , from poor health , deprivation and existing post-industrial decline , to specific reliance on areas of the economy that have been mothballed - and which could continue to be , at least in part , for some time .
Oldham has some of the worst scores nationally for existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is marked as being at particularly at risk .
The town is ranked fourth nationally for low ‘ economic wellbeing ’ in the coronavirus crisis , based on four factors - average household income after housing costs , house prices , unemployment and the percentage of people employed in professional , scientific or technical industries .
It also scores in the top 20 for socio-economic decline since 1981 , as do Royton , Heywood and Atherton .
Meanwhile other towns scattered across Greater Manchester are listed as vulnerable because high numbers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs , which are now at risk because of the lockdown and could continue to be under threat afterwards .
Uppermill in Oldham and Cheadle Hulme , in Stockport , are both among the national top 20 towns most reliant for employment on markets , high street shops and other non-food retail .
Irlam in Trafford is highlighted because 16.5pc of its local residents - tenth highest nationally - are employed by pubs or restaurants , a sector that could be among the last parts of the economy to be fully back up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the number of people locally employed by major sports and cultural institutions .
Not only is it next door to Manchester United , but it is also home to Lancashire Country Cricket Club and Stretford Sports Village .
In recent years much of its regeneration has been focused around sport .
Researcher Ian Warren noted that other towns particularly reliant on major social destinations for their employment - such as St Blaze , where the Eden Project is located , and racing capital Newmarket - also showed up as particularly vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was that places that have modelled themselves around a leisure destination or a sports-themed destination are high on the list of places that are exposed to the cost of Covid-19 , ” he said .
“ We ’ re only talking about 10pc of people there employed in the leisure sector - but that ’ s an awful lot of people in a town like Stretford .
And more worrying is the longer term threat.
” With the government ’ s Chief Medical Officer this week warning that some kind of disruptive social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the year , he said there remained a question mark over how major cultural and sports destinations would operate in that period .
“ If cricket and football are not taking place , that trend will continue and it 's incumbent on the government to understand things like this , ” he said .
“ You ’ ve got the initial crisis , but when are they going to get their jobs back and how does that recover ?
” Overall , it finds coastal and former industrial towns are most exposed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newquay - currently seeing more than half of their economy shut down , particularly in places reliant on hotels and tourism .
It finds towns with an ageing population , poor health and existing troubled economies are most vulnerable to the downturn - meaning the North West , Wales , the North East and the South West are most at risk .
Places like Oldham now need government help more than ever , it finds .
“ Coastal and ex-industrial towns lack the existing resilience to be expected to cope well with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding that many such places ‘ have barely recovered ’ from post-industrialisation .
“ Many coastal and ex-industrial towns already suffer from economic decline , social isolation , a lack of investment , under-employment and a lack of social wellbeing .
`` COVID-19 might be expected to further exacerbate these challenges.
” Ministers must now think very carefully about how those places can be helped in the wake of the pandemic , it says , adding : “ It should give economists and those in public policy pause when considering quite where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Many of these ex-industrial and coastal towns are already in need of significant investment .
”

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Towns across Greater Manchester are among the most vulnerable to decline as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, a new report has found.
The Centre for Towns think-tank - set up by Wigan MP Lisa Nandy and Bolton-born analyst Ian Warren - looked at small and medium-sized towns across the country and assessed the risk posed to their economies by the pandemic.
Stretford is highlighted because of its economic reliance on major venues such as Manchester United and Lancashire County Cricket Club, while Oldham ranks highly due to long-term deprivation and post-industrialisation.
From Cheadle Hulme to Atherton, other towns across the conurbation are also listed due to their reliance on particular types of jobs, including markets and pubs, while overall the report warns post-industrial and coastal towns will need particularly urgent government attention.
Researchers split risks to towns into different categories, from poor health, deprivation and existing post-industrial decline, to specific reliance on areas of the economy that have been mothballed - and which could continue to be, at least in part, for some time.
Oldham has some of the worst scores nationally for existing long-term economic and social deprivation, meaning it is marked as being at particularly at risk.
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The town is ranked fourth nationally for low ‘economic wellbeing’ in the coronavirus crisis, based on four factors - average household income after housing costs, house prices, unemployment and the percentage of people employed in professional, scientific or technical industries.
It also scores in the top 20 for socio-economic decline since 1981, as do Royton, Heywood and Atherton.
Meanwhile other towns scattered across Greater Manchester are listed as vulnerable because high numbers of people are employed in particular types of jobs, which are now at risk because of the lockdown and could continue to be under threat afterwards.
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Uppermill in Oldham and Cheadle Hulme, in Stockport, are both among the national top 20 towns most reliant for employment on markets, high street shops and other non-food retail.
Irlam in Trafford is highlighted because 16.5pc of its local residents - tenth highest nationally - are employed by pubs or restaurants, a sector that could be among the last parts of the economy to be fully back up and running.
Meanwhile Stretford is listed because of the number of people locally employed by major sports and cultural institutions.
Not only is it next door to Manchester United, but it is also home to Lancashire Country Cricket Club and Stretford Sports Village. In recent years much of its regeneration has been focused around sport.
Researcher Ian Warren noted that other towns particularly reliant on major social destinations for their employment - such as St Blaze, where the Eden Project is located, and racing capital Newmarket - also showed up as particularly vulnerable.
“I think what it revealed was that places that have modelled themselves around a leisure destination or a sports-themed destination are high on the list of places that are exposed to the cost of Covid-19,” he said.
“We’re only talking about 10pc of people there employed in the leisure sector - but that’s an awful lot of people in a town like Stretford. And more worrying is the longer term threat.”
With the government’s Chief Medical Officer this week warning that some kind of disruptive social distancing is likely until the end of the year, he said there remained a question mark over how major cultural and sports destinations would operate in that period.
“If cricket and football are not taking place, that trend will continue and it's incumbent on the government to understand things like this,” he said.
(Image: Dave Green/ geograph)
“You’ve got the initial crisis, but when are they going to get their jobs back and how does that recover?”
Overall, it finds coastal and former industrial towns are most exposed, however, with some - such as Newquay - currently seeing more than half of their economy shut down, particularly in places reliant on hotels and tourism.
It finds towns with an ageing population, poor health and existing troubled economies are most vulnerable to the downturn - meaning the North West, Wales, the North East and the South West are most at risk.
Places like Oldham now need government help more than ever, it finds.
“Coastal and ex-industrial towns lack the existing resilience to be expected to cope well with the effects of COVID-19,” it says, adding that many such places ‘have barely recovered’ from post-industrialisation.
“Many coastal and ex-industrial towns already suffer from economic decline, social isolation, a lack of investment, under-employment and a lack of social wellbeing.
"COVID-19 might be expected to further exacerbate these challenges.”
Ministers must now think very carefully about how those places can be helped in the wake of the pandemic, it says, adding: “It should give economists and those in public policy pause when considering quite where and how any interventions post-crisis are implemented.
"Many of these ex-industrial and coastal towns are already in need of significant investment.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Manchester United midfielder Fred sets himself fresh challenge

Fred has revealed he is determined to break back into the Brazil national team after coaches watched his performances for Manchester United in person .
The 27-year-old endured a difficult start to life in England following his big-money move from Shakhtar Donetsk .
Fred struggled to adapt the rigours of the Premier League and his United career looked set to be classified as an expensive failure .
However , under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , the midfielder has completely turned his form around - becoming one of the first names on the team sheet at Old Trafford this season .
Fred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Brazil squad for the 2022 World Cup after missing the last tournament due to injury .
Asked if he thinks a return to the national team is near , he told Trivela : `` Absolutely .
All players want to be in the national team , and for me it is no different .
`` This season I 've grown a lot .
I was not called up , but it is part of life .
`` They preferred other options , but , of course , I always keep my dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hope to continue showing my best football , growing every day , and I want to go back to the national team and make history there .
`` I think what I can offer is my best football , sweat my shirt , give my best , this is what I have to offer .
`` Tite saw this in me before the World Cup squad was selected , so I was called up .
Because I had a lot to offer the squad .
`` Unfortunately I had the injury , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup , but it is part of football .
`` Soon , if possible , I definitely want to return to the national team and be able to help in the best possible way . ''

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Fred has revealed he is determined to break back into the Brazil national team after coaches watched his performances for Manchester United in person.
The 27-year-old endured a difficult start to life in England following his big-money move from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Fred struggled to adapt the rigours of the Premier League and his United career looked set to be classified as an expensive failure.
However, under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the midfielder has completely turned his form around - becoming one of the first names on the team sheet at Old Trafford this season.
Fred is determined to win a place in the Brazil squad for the 2022 World Cup after missing the last tournament due to injury.
Asked if he thinks a return to the national team is near, he told Trivela: "Absolutely. All players want to be in the national team, and for me it is no different.
"This season I've grown a lot. I was not called up, but it is part of life.
"They preferred other options, but, of course, I always keep my dream, I keep my head up. I hope to continue showing my best football, growing every day, and I want to go back to the national team and make history there.
"I think what I can offer is my best football, sweat my shirt, give my best, this is what I have to offer.
"Tite saw this in me before the World Cup squad was selected, so I was called up. Because I had a lot to offer the squad.
"Unfortunately I had the injury, I couldn't help him in the Cup, but it is part of football.
"Soon, if possible, I definitely want to return to the national team and be able to help in the best possible way."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--GMP is the only force not to provide government with 2019 crime figures

Greater Manchester Police is the only force in the country not to have provided figures for the government ’ s latest annual crime statistics .
The force has failed to provide the numbers for 2019 due to iOPS , the £27m new computer system rolled out last July .
It means that while today ’ s overall national figures show record levels of knife crime across the country last year , the picture in Greater Manchester remains unclear .
Previously the force has said it had agreed with the Home Office that , following the introduction of iOPS last summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing accurate data .
It is understood the force is aiming to provide the department with figures in the coming weeks for a separate annual data return due to be published this summer .
GMP has had issues with its data ever since iOPS was introduced to replace its previous , out-dated computer system in July 2019 .
Since then it has missed three sets of Office for National Statistics crime figures in a row , the latest - released today - covering the year to December .
The force says the issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data warehouse ’ , where historic and current data is stored .
That data is not of sufficient quality to supply to the government , it says , but insists it does have internal data that allows it to prioritise resources .
According to minutes received under the Freedom of Information Act by the M.E.N .
earlier this year , issues with data - and its migration from the previous system - were a key reason for the delayed iOPS roll-out , which had originally been scheduled for autumn 2017 .
However the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told by GMP in December 2018 that a ‘ technical fix ’ for the Capita-built system ’ s data cleansing problems had been identified and it eventually went live in July last year .
Since then there have been no new crime figures reported to the government by GMP , although the Chief Constable told the M.E.N .
last month that they would be able to comply with Home Office requirements by ‘ April or May at the latest ’ .
In a statement , the force said : “ Last year Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever public sector IT programmes in the UK .
“ As well as numerous future planned enhancements , this project has given us the ability to view incidents and hotspot areas in an easy-to-read format , as well as enhancing our recording of incoming calls to our Operational Communications Branch .
“ One element of this programme was a new Data Warehouse , which received a huge amount of historic data from the old data warehouse when we went live .
“ The implementation of this has been very complex and work is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that warehouse , which is a problem for many public and private sector organisations , particularly when data has been collected over many years .
“ We are not supplying data for inclusion in today ’ s ONS records as we want the information to be as accurate as possible before we release it .
We are working hard with our suppliers to resolve this issue .
“ The data supplied by us to the Home Office has to be accurate and a complete representation of performance and we are well on our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the summer , with an ongoing commitment to evolve and improve our datasets and take advantage of new ‘ big data ’ opportunities the technology affords us .
“ We also want to make sure the data we are sharing is not only accurate but firstly goes through the official channels , who will view it before it is submitted to the Home Office .
“ However , internally , we have a wide range of data that covers the whole of Greater Manchester , which we use to help us prioritise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This ensures our communities are not affected by the fact we have not submitted any data to the Home Office.
” The Home Office has been approached for comment .

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Greater Manchester Police is the only force in the country not to have provided figures for the government’s latest annual crime statistics.
The force has failed to provide the numbers for 2019 due to iOPS, the £27m new computer system rolled out last July.
It means that while today’s overall national figures show record levels of knife crime across the country last year, the picture in Greater Manchester remains unclear.
Previously the force has said it had agreed with the Home Office that, following the introduction of iOPS last summer, there would be a delay in providing accurate data.
It is understood the force is aiming to provide the department with figures in the coming weeks for a separate annual data return due to be published this summer.
GMP has had issues with its data ever since iOPS was introduced to replace its previous, out-dated computer system in July 2019.
Since then it has missed three sets of Office for National Statistics crime figures in a row, the latest - released today - covering the year to December.
(Image: MEN)
The force says the issue lies with the development of its ‘data warehouse’, where historic and current data is stored.
That data is not of sufficient quality to supply to the government, it says, but insists it does have internal data that allows it to prioritise resources.
According to minutes received under the Freedom of Information Act by the M.E.N. earlier this year, issues with data - and its migration from the previous system - were a key reason for the delayed iOPS roll-out, which had originally been scheduled for autumn 2017.
However the deputy mayor, Beverley Hughes, was told by GMP in December 2018 that a ‘technical fix’ for the Capita-built system’s data cleansing problems had been identified and it eventually went live in July last year.
Since then there have been no new crime figures reported to the government by GMP, although the Chief Constable told the M.E.N. last month that they would be able to comply with Home Office requirements by ‘April or May at the latest’.
In a statement, the force said: “Last year Greater Manchester Police underwent one of the largest ever public sector IT programmes in the UK.
“As well as numerous future planned enhancements, this project has given us the ability to view incidents and hotspot areas in an easy-to-read format, as well as enhancing our recording of incoming calls to our Operational Communications Branch.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“One element of this programme was a new Data Warehouse, which received a huge amount of historic data from the old data warehouse when we went live.
“The implementation of this has been very complex and work is ongoing to improve the data quality within that warehouse, which is a problem for many public and private sector organisations, particularly when data has been collected over many years.
“We are not supplying data for inclusion in today’s ONS records as we want the information to be as accurate as possible before we release it. We are working hard with our suppliers to resolve this issue.
“The data supplied by us to the Home Office has to be accurate and a complete representation of performance and we are well on our way to being able to supply this in the summer, with an ongoing commitment to evolve and improve our datasets and take advantage of new ‘big data’ opportunities the technology affords us.
“We also want to make sure the data we are sharing is not only accurate but firstly goes through the official channels, who will view it before it is submitted to the Home Office.
“However, internally, we have a wide range of data that covers the whole of Greater Manchester, which we use to help us prioritise where our service is required most. This ensures our communities are not affected by the fact we have not submitted any data to the Home Office.”
The Home Office has been approached for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Man City told price for Fabian Ruiz and more transfer rumours

Man City have been told that it will take at least £69million to secure Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz , according to reports .
City have seen their Premier League dominance slip this season , with Liverpool almost certain to win the championship for the first time in their history when the season resumes , and it could lead to a rebuild of Pep Guardiola 's squad when the transfer window reopens again .
One player who will definitely be leaving the Etihad when the campaign reaches its conclusion is club captain and legend David Silva , who will be bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a close when his contract expires .
While young prodigy Phil Foden has been earmarked as Silva 's successor , there is every possibility that Guardiola dips into the transfer market to reinforce his midfield .
One midfielder the Blues have been repeatedly linked with is Napoli 's Ruiz but , according to Gazzetta dello Sport , via SportWitness , it will take a hefty fee to sign him .
The Spaniard is a versatile midfielder renowned for his close control and accurate passing , making him a perfect fit for a Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are desperate to keep hold of one of their most important players by attempting to secure his contract until 2025 and wo n't let him go for less than the £69m asking price .
Barcelona and Real Madrid are also said to be interested and want to get a deal done before next year 's European Championships , in case Ruiz impresses for Spain and his value increases .
Meanwhile , City are keeping an eye on Brighton and Hove Albion defender Ben White , according to reports .
Defence has been City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failure to replace Vincent Kompany and injuries to Aymeric Laporte , John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi a major factor in losing their title .
As a result the club have been touted to reinforce their back-line in the summer and , according to The Athletic , City have been impressed by White during his loan spell at Leeds United .
The 22-year-old is highly regarded and working for Marcelo Bielsa would be perfect preparation for playing in a Guardiola side .

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Man City have been told that it will take at least £69million to secure Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, according to reports.
City have seen their Premier League dominance slip this season, with Liverpool almost certain to win the championship for the first time in their history when the season resumes, and it could lead to a rebuild of Pep Guardiola's squad when the transfer window reopens again.
One player who will definitely be leaving the Etihad when the campaign reaches its conclusion is club captain and legend David Silva, who will be bringing his glorious 10-year stay in Manchester to a close when his contract expires.
While young prodigy Phil Foden has been earmarked as Silva's successor, there is every possibility that Guardiola dips into the transfer market to reinforce his midfield.
One midfielder the Blues have been repeatedly linked with is Napoli's Ruiz but, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, via SportWitness, it will take a hefty fee to sign him.
The Spaniard is a versatile midfielder renowned for his close control and accurate passing, making him a perfect fit for a Guardiola side.
It's reported that Napoli are desperate to keep hold of one of their most important players by attempting to secure his contract until 2025 and won't let him go for less than the £69m asking price.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are also said to be interested and want to get a deal done before next year's European Championships, in case Ruiz impresses for Spain and his value increases.
Meanwhile, City are keeping an eye on Brighton and Hove Albion defender Ben White, according to reports.
Defence has been City's biggest failing this season with the failure to replace Vincent Kompany and injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi a major factor in losing their title.
As a result the club have been touted to reinforce their back-line in the summer and, according to The Athletic, City have been impressed by White during his loan spell at Leeds United.
The 22-year-old is highly regarded and working for Marcelo Bielsa would be perfect preparation for playing in a Guardiola side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Empty streets, social distancing and no pub fights

Crime in Manchester city centre has plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic .
Anecdotally police say they are dealing with about a sixth of the number of incidents they normally would be .
The number of open investigations has halved , while violent crime is down somewhere between 80 and 90 per cent - mainly due to the pubs being shut .
But the lockdown has also brought a new set of challenges .
Police are now focusing on breaking up gatherings all while coping with the perils of a job that ca n't always be done with social distancing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has dropped , but footfall has dropped as well , so you 'd expect that .
`` But the demand is still there , it 's just changed .
`` It 's been a different challenge for us , but what 's been good is we 're getting a lot of support from the public and especially from businesses . ''
Around 70,000 people live in the city centre , many in flats without a balcony or access to a garden .
Businesses such as food shops and banks are still open as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suburbs are said to also be walking into the city , curious to see it empty .
It means that although the city is nowhere near as busy as it usually would be , it 's not exactly deserted either .
But officers are taking a fairly low-key approach to policing the new social distancing laws , preferring first to speak anyone breaching the rules before sending them home .
Fines are being issued only a last resort or to repeat offenders .
So far Chief Insp Fraser says the approach is working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of people on the streets , '' he said .
`` If we go full blown enforcement we will be handing out a lot of fines .
`` My officers would be tied up in minutes and that does n't help anyone .
`` What we 're trying to do is engage with people .
`` In general if you speak to people they get it '' And what 's the point in fining say a homeless person who has no money ?
`` We are trying to get them help .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crisis .
The priority has to be people 's health . ''
There 's PPE available for police , but Chief Insp Fraser prefers his officers , if possible , to not wear facemasks when out on patrol .
He believes it creates an extra barrier and hinders engagement at a time when police need the public to be on side .
He said : `` The worst thing is not knowing who might have the virus .
`` My officers are obviously working around people all day , every day and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk .
`` But it 's about the balance between public engagement and my officers ' safety .
`` That 's an ethical decision and it 's been a difficult one to make . ''
One of the main concerns during the lockdown was a potential increase in burglaries at empty shops and businesses .
To try ward off that threat dedicated 24/7 patrols have been put in place .
Businesses have also been advised to remove stock from their windows and store tills and other equipment out of sight .
Known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city centre have also been getting a 'knock on the door ' to let them know police are watching .
There 's still been 25 break-ins in the city centre in the last month , but police have made 13 arrests and several charges have followed .
And the overall drop in crime has also freed up officers to follow-up lines of inquiry they might have otherwise too busy to do .
Chief Insp Fraser said : `` Covid-19 is giving us a real opportunity , because the number of jobs we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving us time to concentrate on the repeat offenders and do some real in-depth work .
`` There 's been some really great work being done .
We are getting the best results we 've ever seen .
`` We have 20 officers on the streets and they are doing a phenomenal job . ''
Coun Nigel Murphy , Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council , said : `` The vast majority of Mancunians have set a fantastic example by staying at home , and sticking to the rules of the lockdown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small number of incidents focused in the city centre which are working to address alongside Greater Manchester Police .
`` Through our efforts encouraging people to take social distancing seriously , and supporting upwards of 200 former rough sleepers into supported accommodation we know that the streets are far quieter than usual .
`` To some this may appear to be an opportunity to engage in criminal behaviour and can be more conspicuous given how empty the city is .
`` But , we would reassure the public that this is being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council and GMP . ''

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Crime in Manchester city centre has plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic.
Anecdotally police say they are dealing with about a sixth of the number of incidents they normally would be.
The number of open investigations has halved, while violent crime is down somewhere between 80 and 90 per cent - mainly due to the pubs being shut.
But the lockdown has also brought a new set of challenges.
Police are now focusing on breaking up gatherings all while coping with the perils of a job that can't always be done with social distancing.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Chief Insp Zac Fraser: "Crime has dropped, but footfall has dropped as well, so you'd expect that.
"But the demand is still there, it's just changed.
"It's been a different challenge for us, but what's been good is we're getting a lot of support from the public and especially from businesses."
Around 70,000 people live in the city centre, many in flats without a balcony or access to a garden.
Businesses such as food shops and banks are still open as well.
And people from the surrounding suburbs are said to also be walking into the city, curious to see it empty.
It means that although the city is nowhere near as busy as it usually would be, it's not exactly deserted either.
But officers are taking a fairly low-key approach to policing the new social distancing laws, preferring first to speak anyone breaching the rules before sending them home.
Fines are being issued only a last resort or to repeat offenders.
So far Chief Insp Fraser says the approach is working.
"We still have an awful lot of people on the streets," he said.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"If we go full blown enforcement we will be handing out a lot of fines.
"My officers would be tied up in minutes and that doesn't help anyone.
"What we're trying to do is engage with people.
"In general if you speak to people they get it
"And what's the point in fining say a homeless person who has no money?
"We are trying to get them help. It's a public health response to the crisis. The priority has to be people's health."
There's PPE available for police, but Chief Insp Fraser prefers his officers, if possible, to not wear facemasks when out on patrol.
He believes it creates an extra barrier and hinders engagement at a time when police need the public to be on side.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
He said: "The worst thing is not knowing who might have the virus.
"My officers are obviously working around people all day, every day and I don't want to put them at risk.
"But it's about the balance between public engagement and my officers' safety.
"That's an ethical decision and it's been a difficult one to make."
One of the main concerns during the lockdown was a potential increase in burglaries at empty shops and businesses.
To try ward off that threat dedicated 24/7 patrols have been put in place.
Businesses have also been advised to remove stock from their windows and store tills and other equipment out of sight.
Known burglars spotted on CCTV hanging around the city centre have also been getting a 'knock on the door' to let them know police are watching.
There's still been 25 break-ins in the city centre in the last month, but police have made 13 arrests and several charges have followed.
And the overall drop in crime has also freed up officers to follow-up lines of inquiry they might have otherwise too busy to do.
Chief Insp Fraser said: "Covid-19 is giving us a real opportunity, because the number of jobs we're dealing with is down so it's giving us time to concentrate on the repeat offenders and do some real in-depth work.
"There's been some really great work being done. We are getting the best results we've ever seen.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
"We have 20 officers on the streets and they are doing a phenomenal job."
Coun Nigel Murphy, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "The vast majority of Mancunians have set a fantastic example by staying at home, and sticking to the rules of the lockdown.
"There have, however, been a small number of incidents focused in the city centre which are working to address alongside Greater Manchester Police.
"Through our efforts encouraging people to take social distancing seriously, and supporting upwards of 200 former rough sleepers into supported accommodation we know that the streets are far quieter than usual.
"To some this may appear to be an opportunity to engage in criminal behaviour and can be more conspicuous given how empty the city is.
"But, we would reassure the public that this is being met with strong proactive work from the council and GMP."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--How Manchester Airport is coping in the midst of a pandemic

April , 2019 .
Nearly 2.4m passengers jetted through Manchester Airport 's three terminals , destined for Easter city breaks and sun-drenched getaways .
It was a sign of the hub 's thriving position as the UK 's 'global gateway in the North ' - and prime time for its key airlines like Virgin Atlantic , who were preparing to launch a Los Angeles service .
Manchester Airport Group 's flourishing profits have always been a bonus for Greater Manchester 's councils , which shares ownership with Australian investment fund IFM .
Last year , the total dividend was £192m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffering from a decade of austerity .
Flash forward a year and , like so many walks of life - and as is the case for the majority of businesses amid this worldwide pandemic - the picture is unrecognisable .
In March , as the true scale of the COVID-19 pandemic became apparent , passenger figures were slashed in half .
Soon , the Foreign Office was advising against all but essential travel .
Now , only 11 countries will even allow Britons to pass their borders .
A stark reminder of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new functions - as a COVID-19 testing station for NHS staff .
It all adds up to just seven flights every 24 hours and a daily passenger number count which has spiralled from 80,000 to an estimated 500 .
Operating hours have been cut and just one runway and one terminal are in use .
Many businesses might , at this point , consider suspending operations to cut costs .
But Manchester Airport has to continue to operate repatriation flights and facilitate other essential travel - like the Manchester-Aberdeen service for oil rig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the new £1bn 'super terminal ' , an extension to the existing Terminal Two , has been delayed until the world , the economy - and all but essential travel - bounce back .
The aviation industry , including bosses at Manchester Airports Group - which also operates Stansted and East Midlands airports - had been hoping for a substantial funding package from Government , but this has not materilaised .
As a result , the M.E.N understands more than 75 per cent of the hub 's staff have been furloughed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire work force until next March .
Colleagues who are being asked to work through the coming months are being offered more holiday later in the year .
While this will help the group weather the storm , around half of their bills revolve around fixed costs like airfield security , maintenance and air traffic control .
It is for this reason and to aid their recovery , hub bosses say , that more Government support is needed .
But Manchester Airport 's bosses are keen to stress they are not resting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RNS - the news service for the London Stock Exchange - MAG is in a 'strong and prudent financial position ' , with 'supportive shareholders ' .
It has £268m on its balance sheet to support its operation in the coming months .
This also means work can continue on the new terminal and it will open.But bosses say they must carefully negotiate the timing .
In the current climate , they argue , it would be impossible to carry out trials or achieve social distancing .
A Manchester Airport spokesman said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global health emergency for several decades , affecting all aspects of society and all sectors of the economy .
`` While the full impacts on the aviation industry are not entirely known , it is our view that it represents the biggest challenge we have faced for a generation , if not ever . ''
He said the significant downturn in flights and passengers had meant the reduction of operations to one terminal , adding : `` There remains no certainty as to when a normal flying programme will resume and , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all our terminals to operation .
`` Inevitably , and with that in mind , we have also taken the decision to postpone the opening of the extension to Terminal 2 , being delivered as part of our £1bn transformation programme , beyond this summer . ''
He added : `` It is our current intention to complete the physical delivery of the building as planned , which puts us in the best possible place to complete all trials and tests , and work towards a formal launch when the time is right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As we have previously communicated , MAG is working hard to protect the long-term sustainability of its business , and its airports - including Manchester - will have a major role to play in driving a strong recovery of the aviation sector , and the UK economy as a whole . ''
On their decision to furlough staff , a spokesman said : `` Every airport in the UK has faced an unforeseen , rapid and significant reduction in passenger numbers .
MAG has therefore acted quickly to protect jobs and secure its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group . ''
He confirmed the majority of staff at the group 's three airports had been placed in furlough - and that they had topped up the Government 's 80pc pay offer to 90pc .
He added : `` Like many other businesses in the country , we have suddenly faced a very rapid reduction in customer numbers and , as a result , revenue .
However , unlike other businesses , we can not simply shut down and we remain operational for essential travel .
`` During this time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintenance , air traffic control and emergency services continue to be incurred .
`` We hope that Government will now show the aviation industry the support it needs as we look to gear up for recovery over the next few months . ''
The group 's East Midlands Airport is now in the top 10 busiest European airports thanks to its substantial cargo operation .

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April, 2019. Nearly 2.4m passengers jetted through Manchester Airport's three terminals, destined for Easter city breaks and sun-drenched getaways.
It was a sign of the hub's thriving position as the UK's 'global gateway in the North' - and prime time for its key airlines like Virgin Atlantic, who were preparing to launch a Los Angeles service.
Manchester Airport Group's flourishing profits have always been a bonus for Greater Manchester's councils, which shares ownership with Australian investment fund IFM.
Last year, the total dividend was £192m. A welcome cash injection for councils suffering from a decade of austerity.
Flash forward a year and, like so many walks of life - and as is the case for the majority of businesses amid this worldwide pandemic - the picture is unrecognisable.
(Image: Ollie Thorpe)
In March, as the true scale of the COVID-19 pandemic became apparent, passenger figures were slashed in half.
Soon, the Foreign Office was advising against all but essential travel.
Now, only 11 countries will even allow Britons to pass their borders.
A stark reminder of the hub's position is one of its new functions - as a COVID-19 testing station for NHS staff.
It all adds up to just seven flights every 24 hours and a daily passenger number count which has spiralled from 80,000 to an estimated 500.
Operating hours have been cut and just one runway and one terminal are in use.
Many businesses might, at this point, consider suspending operations to cut costs. But Manchester Airport has to continue to operate repatriation flights and facilitate other essential travel - like the Manchester-Aberdeen service for oil rig workers.
Inevitably, the long-anticipated opening of the new £1bn 'super terminal', an extension to the existing Terminal Two, has been delayed until the world, the economy - and all but essential travel - bounce back.
(Image: Marianna Ventouratou)
The aviation industry, including bosses at Manchester Airports Group - which also operates Stansted and East Midlands airports - had been hoping for a substantial funding package from Government, but this has not materilaised.
As a result, the M.E.N understands more than 75 per cent of the hub's staff have been furloughed, with a 10pc pay cut for the entire work force until next March.
Colleagues who are being asked to work through the coming months are being offered more holiday later in the year.
While this will help the group weather the storm, around half of their bills revolve around fixed costs like airfield security, maintenance and air traffic control.
It is for this reason and to aid their recovery, hub bosses say, that more Government support is needed.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
But Manchester Airport's bosses are keen to stress they are not resting on their laurels.
As reported by the RNS - the news service for the London Stock Exchange - MAG is in a 'strong and prudent financial position', with 'supportive shareholders'. It has £268m on its balance sheet to support its operation in the coming months.
This also means work can continue on the new terminal and it will open.But bosses say they must carefully negotiate the timing.
In the current climate, they argue, it would be impossible to carry out trials or achieve social distancing.
(Image: Sunday Mirror/Andy Stenning)
A Manchester Airport spokesman said: "The Covid-19 pandemic is the biggest global health emergency for several decades, affecting all aspects of society and all sectors of the economy.
"While the full impacts on the aviation industry are not entirely known, it is our view that it represents the biggest challenge we have faced for a generation, if not ever."
He said the significant downturn in flights and passengers had meant the reduction of operations to one terminal, adding: "There remains no certainty as to when a normal flying programme will resume and, as a result, when we will return all our terminals to operation.
"Inevitably, and with that in mind, we have also taken the decision to postpone the opening of the extension to Terminal 2, being delivered as part of our £1bn transformation programme, beyond this summer."
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
He added: "It is our current intention to complete the physical delivery of the building as planned, which puts us in the best possible place to complete all trials and tests, and work towards a formal launch when the time is right for us and our partners.
"As we have previously communicated, MAG is working hard to protect the long-term sustainability of its business, and its airports - including Manchester - will have a major role to play in driving a strong recovery of the aviation sector, and the UK economy as a whole."
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
On their decision to furlough staff, a spokesman said: "Every airport in the UK has faced an unforeseen, rapid and significant reduction in passenger numbers. MAG has therefore acted quickly to protect jobs and secure its long term future by cutting costs across the group."
He confirmed the majority of staff at the group's three airports had been placed in furlough - and that they had topped up the Government's 80pc pay offer to 90pc.
He added: "Like many other businesses in the country, we have suddenly faced a very rapid reduction in customer numbers and, as a result, revenue. However, unlike other businesses, we cannot simply shut down and we remain operational for essential travel.
"During this time, significant fixed costs like airfield security, maintenance, air traffic control and emergency services continue to be incurred.
"We hope that Government will now show the aviation industry the support it needs as we look to gear up for recovery over the next few months."
The group's East Midlands Airport is now in the top 10 busiest European airports thanks to its substantial cargo operation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Man Utd favourite Rafael criticises PSG superstar Neymar

Manchester United favourite Rafael believes Brazil can win the next World Cup but believes current captain Neymar is not a leader and must `` listen '' more .
Brazil have n't won the prestigious international tournament since 2002 after reaching the semi-finals in 2014 and quarter-finals in 2018 .
United stars Fred and Andreas Pereira will both be hoping to book their ticket to Qatar by impressing manager Tite in the coming months prior to him selecting his 23-man squad .
Rafael , now playing for Ligue 1 side Lyon , thinks Brazil need Neymar but believes he must make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guide the team to success .
`` We need Neymar , that 's for sure , '' Rafael told ESPN .
`` We need him a lot .
`` He needs to improve a lot of things outside the pitch .
It 's important for a footballer .
`` He needs to improve a lot outside the pitch to come inside the pitch and do his best .
I hope he can do that and if he does we have a big chance to win .
`` Neymar is not a leader .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader .
It 's not him .
`` He can do the things he does because if he is good , if he 's focused and concentrated , he is the best player in the world .
`` There are a lot of things you need to do .
If he does that and someone can put this in his mind - I know him and I 've played with him - I know he 's hard guy to listen to orders .
It 's not good with him .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does that it will be hard to stop Brazil . ''

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Manchester United favourite Rafael believes Brazil can win the next World Cup but believes current captain Neymar is not a leader and must "listen" more.
Brazil haven't won the prestigious international tournament since 2002 after reaching the semi-finals in 2014 and quarter-finals in 2018.
United stars Fred and Andreas Pereira will both be hoping to book their ticket to Qatar by impressing manager Tite in the coming months prior to him selecting his 23-man squad.
Rafael, now playing for Ligue 1 side Lyon, thinks Brazil need Neymar but believes he must make a number of changes in order to guide the team to success.
"We need Neymar, that's for sure," Rafael told ESPN. "We need him a lot.
"He needs to improve a lot of things outside the pitch. It's important for a footballer.
"He needs to improve a lot outside the pitch to come inside the pitch and do his best. I hope he can do that and if he does we have a big chance to win.
"Neymar is not a leader. I don't think he's a leader. It's not him.
"He can do the things he does because if he is good, if he's focused and concentrated, he is the best player in the world.
"There are a lot of things you need to do. If he does that and someone can put this in his mind - I know him and I've played with him - I know he's hard guy to listen to orders. It's not good with him.
"I think he needs to listen more and if he does that it will be hard to stop Brazil."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--Who was in the original Peter Kay Amarillo video and who sings it?

Peter Kay is set to make a big TV return to support the BBC 's latest fundraiser .
And it 's only right that he does it by giving us a laugh and putting a smile on our faces .
The much-loved Bolton comic will join the star-studded Big Night In affair which broadcasts on BBC One from 7pm on Thursday .
For the first time , Comic Relief and Children In Need are joining forces for a special night of TV where viewers will have the opportunity to donate and help support vulnerable people of all ages and backgrounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impacted by the coronavirus crisis .
To play his part , Peter vowed to recreate his smash hit music video for Tony Christie 's ( Is This The Way To ) Amarillo from 2005 and asked for key workers to help make the video possible .
And the comedian says he received thousands of clips of people marching to the song .
He tweeted : `` I wanted to say a huge heartfelt thanks to everybody who ’ s took the time to film themselves marching to Amarillo .
`` Lots of very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and key workers and shoe repairers .
`` Thank you all xxx '' But who was in the original music video Peter created 15 years ago ?
The 2005 music video featured some of the most famous faces on British television , including Michael Parkinson and Ronnie Corbett , raising money for Comic Relief .
Peter 's Phoenix Nights co-star Paddy McGuinness also joined him as well as Queen guitarist Brian May , Mr Blobby and many more .
Also involved were Shaun Ryder , Bez , Sally Lindsay and Anne Kirkbride .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ most popular Comic Relief single of all time , selling more than 1.28 million copies after it was released and shooting to number one in the UK charts .
And you have probably heard it many more times since at a party , karaoke session or two .
The original version , recorded by singer Tony Christie in 1971 was a big hit in Europe - reaching number one in Germany and Spain - and charting at 18 in the UK .
The song is written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday at 7pm on BBC One .

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Peter Kay is set to make a big TV return to support the BBC's latest fundraiser.
And it's only right that he does it by giving us a laugh and putting a smile on our faces.
The much-loved Bolton comic will join the star-studded Big Night In affair which broadcasts on BBC One from 7pm on Thursday.
For the first time, Comic Relief and Children In Need are joining forces for a special night of TV where viewers will have the opportunity to donate and help support vulnerable people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK who will be significantly impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
To play his part, Peter vowed to recreate his smash hit music video for Tony Christie's (Is This The Way To) Amarillo from 2005 and asked for key workers to help make the video possible.
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And the comedian says he received thousands of clips of people marching to the song.
He tweeted: "I wanted to say a huge heartfelt thanks to everybody who’s took the time to film themselves marching to Amarillo.
"We’ve literally received thousands.
"Lots of very emotional clips from nurses and care workers and key workers and shoe repairers.
"Thank you all xxx"
But who was in the original music video Peter created 15 years ago?
The 2005 music video featured some of the most famous faces on British television, including Michael Parkinson and Ronnie Corbett, raising money for Comic Relief.
Peter's Phoenix Nights co-star Paddy McGuinness also joined him as well as Queen guitarist Brian May, Mr Blobby and many more.
Also involved were Shaun Ryder, Bez, Sally Lindsay and Anne Kirkbride.
The song went on to become the most popular Comic Relief single of all time, selling more than 1.28 million copies after it was released and shooting to number one in the UK charts.
And you have probably heard it many more times since at a party, karaoke session or two.
The original version, recorded by singer Tony Christie in 1971 was a big hit in Europe - reaching number one in Germany and Spain - and charting at 18 in the UK.
The song is written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield.
The Big Night In is airing live on Thursday at 7pm on BBC One.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--What BBC's Big Night In is raising money for and how to donate

With Sport Relief already been and gone , the next big fundraiser of the year is usually Children In Need .
However , this year , as with a lot of things , it 's going to be a little bit different .
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic , Comic Relief and Children In Need are set to join forces for the very first time for the Big Night In .
The big BBC appeal will be supported by a live telethon featuring TV comebacks , live music performances and much more .
But what is the money being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to donate and help support vulnerable people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK who will be significantly impacted by the crisis .
The money raised will be split equally between Comic Relief and Children in Need and will go on to support local charities and projects in the UK , so they can continue to provide vital emergency support .
This includes making sure people are safe from harm , mentally healthy and with access to food , warmth and shelter ; as well as helping people stay connected , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It says that £30 can support people struggling with their mental and physical health while £100 can connect people at risk of poverty or domestic abuse with the vital services they need to be kept from harm .
To donate you can visit the official Big Night In website HERE .
There will also be options to donate on the night and those will appear on screen during the live appeal .
If you are looking for another way to show your support , you can also purchase a piece of limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which have been designed by British author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy , are on sale for £15 at the Comic Relief website .
They feature the author 's much-loved characters , the Boy and the Mole alongside the poignant slogan , 'Love Wins ' .
Every pound of the sale of the the apparel will go to charities on the front line of the coronavirus fight .

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With Sport Relief already been and gone, the next big fundraiser of the year is usually Children In Need.
However, this year, as with a lot of things, it's going to be a little bit different.
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, Comic Relief and Children In Need are set to join forces for the very first time for the Big Night In.
The big BBC appeal will be supported by a live telethon featuring TV comebacks, live music performances and much more.
But what is the money being raised for?
Viewers will have the opportunity to donate and help support vulnerable people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK who will be significantly impacted by the crisis.
The money raised will be split equally between Comic Relief and Children in Need and will go on to support local charities and projects in the UK, so they can continue to provide vital emergency support.
(Image: PA)
This includes making sure people are safe from harm, mentally healthy and with access to food, warmth and shelter; as well as helping people stay connected, active and positive through these extraordinary times.
It says that £30 can support people struggling with their mental and physical health while £100 can connect people at risk of poverty or domestic abuse with the vital services they need to be kept from harm.
To donate you can visit the official Big Night In website HERE.
There will also be options to donate on the night and those will appear on screen during the live appeal.
If you are looking for another way to show your support, you can also purchase a piece of limited edition merchandise.
The t-shirt's, which have been designed by British author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, are on sale for £15 at the Comic Relief website.
They feature the author's much-loved characters, the Boy and the Mole alongside the poignant slogan, 'Love Wins'.
Every pound of the sale of the the apparel will go to charities on the front line of the coronavirus fight.