themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Devastated family's tribute to young dad killed in horror motorbike crash on M62

The family of a 'caring , loving ' young dad killed in a horror crash on the M62 has paid tribute to him .
Kyle Hempenstall , 28 , was riding a motorbike on the stretch of the motorway near Salford when he was involved in a collision .
Police were called to the crash - involving a Red Yamaha R1 motorbike , a white Transit van and 'heavy maintenance plant machinery ' - between junctions 11 for Birchwood and 12 for Eccles last Wednesday ( May 27 ) .
Despite paramedics ' best efforts , Mr Hempenstall , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene .
His loved ones have now released a heartbreaking statement .
Kyle 's sister Kiera Allen said : `` We can ’ t believe we are writing this for our brother .
`` You were young , healthy , happy - and a nice , caring , respectful and loving son , dad , brother , uncle and friend .
`` This should not have happened to you and things will never be the same .
`` You have left us far too soon and we are completely broken along with mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else who knew you .
`` Sleep tight handsome until we meet again , we love you and will never forget you bro , Mark , Mellissa , Kiera xxxx . ''
Following the crash , police said they believed Mr Hempenstall was riding alongside a second motorbike , which left the scene before officers arrived .
They were trying to trace them last week .
Today ( Wednesday ) , the force said a 23-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving ; failing to stop at the scene of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and driving without a licence .
A 41-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender .
They have both been released under investigation and enquiries are ongoing .
Dozen of tributes have been paid to Kyle on social media .
A motorcycle helmet , an array of floral tributes and candles spelling out his name have been left on a bridge over the motorway .
A fundraising appeal set up by pal Adam Bird £1,700 .
The money will go to Kyle 's family .
In a post accompanying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those of you that knew Kyle , I need not say anything , but for those that did n't , where do I start .
`` He was an achiever , caring and welcoming , honest and loving person .
`` He would go that extra mile for anyone , not only his friends .
`` His progression in life give him his dreams , his son , job , social life , hobbies and his wishes .
`` With deep sadness I write this and set to reach this goal to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something what no parents should have to do .
`` All the funds raised will go to his loving Mum and Dad what my heart goes out for .
`` Growing up together with Kyle they treated me as there own and family , and will forever be something I cant replace but would like to ease the financial thoughts from there heads with this .
`` Making many of memories with not just myself but anyone he knew , he will remind in all are hearts .
`` Anything is something .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ words but he spoke for himself and will be sadly missed .
Police Sergeant Matt Picton , of GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ Specialist officers are continuing to support Kyle ’ s family at this incredibly difficult time and our thoughts remain with them whilst we continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding this collision .
“ Our investigation has progressed significantly since last week and whilst our enquiries are continuing , we are still asking for the public ’ s help “ Whilst two people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with any information or footage to get in touch as soon as possible.
” Anyone with information is asked to call GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1343 of 27/05/2020 , or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
You can donate to the fundraising appeal for Kyle 's family here .

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The family of a 'caring, loving' young dad killed in a horror crash on the M62 has paid tribute to him.
Kyle Hempenstall, 28, was riding a motorbike on the stretch of the motorway near Salford when he was involved in a collision.
Police were called to the crash - involving a Red Yamaha R1 motorbike, a white Transit van and 'heavy maintenance plant machinery' - between junctions 11 for Birchwood and 12 for Eccles last Wednesday (May 27).
Despite paramedics' best efforts, Mr Hempenstall, from Stockport, was declared dead at the scene.
His loved ones have now released a heartbreaking statement.
(Image: Kiera Allen)
Kyle's sister Kiera Allen said: "We can’t believe we are writing this for our brother.
"You were young, healthy, happy - and a nice, caring, respectful and loving son, dad, brother, uncle and friend.
"This should not have happened to you and things will never be the same.
"You have left us far too soon and we are completely broken along with mum, dad, your nephews and everyone else who knew you.
"Sleep tight handsome until we meet again, we love you and will never forget you bro, Mark, Mellissa, Kiera xxxx."
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Following the crash, police said they believed Mr Hempenstall was riding alongside a second motorbike, which left the scene before officers arrived.
They were trying to trace them last week.
Today (Wednesday), the force said a 23-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving; failing to stop at the scene of a collision; driving without insurance; and driving without a licence.
A 41-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They have both been released under investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Dozen of tributes have been paid to Kyle on social media.
A motorcycle helmet, an array of floral tributes and candles spelling out his name have been left on a bridge over the motorway.
A fundraising appeal set up by pal Adam Bird £1,700. The money will go to Kyle's family.
In a post accompanying the appeal Adam says: "For those of you that knew Kyle, I need not say anything, but for those that didn't, where do I start.
"He was an achiever, caring and welcoming, honest and loving person.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"He would go that extra mile for anyone, not only his friends.
"His progression in life give him his dreams, his son, job, social life, hobbies and his wishes.
"With deep sadness I write this and set to reach this goal to support and help Kyle's family and do something what no parents should have to do.
"All the funds raised will go to his loving Mum and Dad what my heart goes out for.
"Growing up together with Kyle they treated me as there own and family, and will forever be something I cant replace but would like to ease the financial thoughts from there heads with this.
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"Making many of memories with not just myself but anyone he knew, he will remind in all are hearts.
"Anything is something. I know its not a lot of words but he spoke for himself and will be sadly missed.
(Image: Kiera Allen)
"Love you Kyle, Sleep tight x"
Police Sergeant Matt Picton, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Specialist officers are continuing to support Kyle’s family at this incredibly difficult time and our thoughts remain with them whilst we continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding this collision.
“Our investigation has progressed significantly since last week and whilst our enquiries are continuing, we are still asking for the public’s help
“Whilst two people have been arrested, we’re continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with any information or footage to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1343 of 27/05/2020, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
You can donate to the fundraising appeal for Kyle's family here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Salford has the highest rate of coronavirus deaths in Greater Manchester

Salford has the highest rate of deaths from coronavirus in Greater Manchester , figures show .
The city also has the seventh-highest fatality rate for women in the country .
Data reveals 296 people in Salford have died having contracted COVID-19 .
The city has a population of around 258,000 , meaning the death rate per 10,000 people is 11.4 .
That figure is the highest of any borough in Greater Manchester .
Manchester , which has a higher population , has the lowest fatality rate per 10,000 residents at 6.3 .
Salford 's fatality rate per 10,000 for women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country .
The figures are compiled from death certificate data and include any case in which COVID-19 is listed as a cause or contributory factor to someone 's death .
It comes as NHS England recorded 14 more deaths at Greater Manchester hospitals , including two at Salford Royal Hospital , today ( Wednesday ) .
In a sampling study , the north has been highlighted as a hotspot for new cases , with nearly twice as many new infections recorded here on Monday compared to London .
Both Stockport and Tameside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average per 10,000 people , with death tolls of 303 and 227 .
Wigan has also been hit hard , with 314 people passing away .
These figures are separate from the daily reports provided by NHS trusts , which only detail deaths at hospitals - not those at care homes or elsewhere 'in the community ' .
The number of new fatal cases in the region is dropping gradually .
The region 's hospital death toll now stands at 1,896 .

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Salford has the highest rate of deaths from coronavirus in Greater Manchester, figures show.
The city also has the seventh-highest fatality rate for women in the country.
Data reveals 296 people in Salford have died having contracted COVID-19.
The city has a population of around 258,000, meaning the death rate per 10,000 people is 11.4.
That figure is the highest of any borough in Greater Manchester.
Manchester, which has a higher population, has the lowest fatality rate per 10,000 residents at 6.3.
Salford's fatality rate per 10,000 for women is 9.2 - the seventh highest in the country.
The figures are compiled from death certificate data and include any case in which COVID-19 is listed as a cause or contributory factor to someone's death.
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It comes as NHS England recorded 14 more deaths at Greater Manchester hospitals, including two at Salford Royal Hospital, today (Wednesday).
In a sampling study, the north has been highlighted as a hotspot for new cases, with nearly twice as many new infections recorded here on Monday compared to London.
Both Stockport and Tameside have had more than 10 deaths on average per 10,000 people, with death tolls of 303 and 227.
Wigan has also been hit hard, with 314 people passing away.
These figures are separate from the daily reports provided by NHS trusts, which only detail deaths at hospitals - not those at care homes or elsewhere 'in the community'.
The number of new fatal cases in the region is dropping gradually.
The region's hospital death toll now stands at 1,896.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Lockdown has 'pretty much ended' for Greater Manchester's criminals

Lockdown has ‘ pretty much ended ’ in the eyes of criminals in light of ‘ significantly weakened ’ social distancing guidelines , says Greater Manchester ’ s deputy mayor .
Beverley Hughes , who oversees policing for the combined authority , has also raised serious concerns about gangs using the pandemic as a way of recruiting vulnerable children and young people .
Crime is rising steadily across the city-region , including organised crime involving firearms and serious assaults , as well as antisocial behaviour .
Greater Manchester Police has also responded to several large gatherings and raves over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult ’ to intervene .
Ms Hughes says this is down to ‘ contradictory ’ public health messaging which now puts the social distancing responsibilities on individuals , instead of sticking to a ‘ very clear and strong message ’ which most people are sticking to .
Speaking at a press conference on Greater Manchester ’ s response to Covid-19 , she said : “ What we ’ ve seen over recent days is in my view a consequence of a significant weakening of the government ’ s messaging on what people need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Certain groups in our community , maybe young people but not only young people , now feel that the signal has come from the government that they can now decide for themselves what is appropriate to do .
“ Lockdown has pretty much ended , certainly for organised crime and other people whose criminal activities have been dormant in recent weeks during lockdown who are now becoming much more active.
” The lockdown has also meant that youngsters who would have otherwise been in school or under supervision of social workers are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of being drawn into the criminal world .
Ms Hughes said the issue had been of great concern since the start of the coronavirus crisis , with the ‘ significant ’ number of childrens not turning up to school receiving regular check-up calls from social services .
“ Those children continue to be at risk and yet they ’ re not in school or in places where responsible adults can keep check on them , nor meeting up with adults to whom they could discuss problems happening to them , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high on our priorities .
We ’ re working with the police and local authorities and we ’ ve done a number of things to mitigate those risks.
” Gang prevention work has also continued to an extent online and over the phone , according to Ms Hughes .
Elsewhere the police and fire services have had to respond to several fires including three moorland fires in Greater Manchester and another in West Yorkshire .
With the fires still being investigated Ms Hughes stopped short of saying they were deliberate , but said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people change their behaviours during long spells of hot weather .

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Lockdown has ‘pretty much ended’ in the eyes of criminals in light of ‘significantly weakened’ social distancing guidelines, says Greater Manchester’s deputy mayor.
Beverley Hughes, who oversees policing for the combined authority, has also raised serious concerns about gangs using the pandemic as a way of recruiting vulnerable children and young people.
Crime is rising steadily across the city-region, including organised crime involving firearms and serious assaults, as well as antisocial behaviour.
Greater Manchester Police has also responded to several large gatherings and raves over the weekend, with officers finding it ‘difficult’ to intervene.
Ms Hughes says this is down to ‘contradictory’ public health messaging which now puts the social distancing responsibilities on individuals, instead of sticking to a ‘very clear and strong message’ which most people are sticking to.
Speaking at a press conference on Greater Manchester’s response to Covid-19, she said: “What we’ve seen over recent days is in my view a consequence of a significant weakening of the government’s messaging on what people need to do to stay safe.
“Certain groups in our community, maybe young people but not only young people, now feel that the signal has come from the government that they can now decide for themselves what is appropriate to do.
“Lockdown has pretty much ended, certainly for organised crime and other people whose criminal activities have been dormant in recent weeks during lockdown who are now becoming much more active.”
The lockdown has also meant that youngsters who would have otherwise been in school or under supervision of social workers are now off the radar, leaving them at risk of being drawn into the criminal world.
Ms Hughes said the issue had been of great concern since the start of the coronavirus crisis, with the ‘significant’ number of childrens not turning up to school receiving regular check-up calls from social services.
“Those children continue to be at risk and yet they’re not in school or in places where responsible adults can keep check on them, nor meeting up with adults to whom they could discuss problems happening to them,” she said.
“This has been very high on our priorities. We’re working with the police and local authorities and we’ve done a number of things to mitigate those risks.”
(Image: MEN)
Gang prevention work has also continued to an extent online and over the phone, according to Ms Hughes.
Elsewhere the police and fire services have had to respond to several fires including three moorland fires in Greater Manchester and another in West Yorkshire.
With the fires still being investigated Ms Hughes stopped short of saying they were deliberate, but said the potential for fires was greater as people change their behaviours during long spells of hot weather.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Man City evening headlines as Inter transfer link emerges

Here are the Manchester City headlines on the evening of Wednesday , June 3 .
Manchester City will face competition from Chelsea for the signing of highly-rated Inter Milan youngster Lorenzo Pirola , according to reports .
Serie B News states that the two Premier League clubs have lodged their interest in the promising young defender with Borussia Dortmund and Hellas Verona also thought to be monitoring his situation .
Pep Guardiola is in need of defensive reinforcements after the departure of Vincent Kompany last season and the continued struggles of John Stones .
However , the report claims Inter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pirola to accelerate his development .
Pirola could therefore be loaned to Hellas to grease the wheels of a deal that would send Marash Kumbulla , another highly-rated young defender , to the San Siro .
Mahrez speaks about his early struggles as a City player Riyad Mahrez has opened up on how he coped with the expectations of being a Manchester City player after his move from Leicester City in the summer of 2018 , admitting that his initial form wasn ’ t good enough .
The Algerian made the £60 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find himself behind Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling in the pecking order .
Mahrez still managed to make 44 appearances in all competitions , but reflected on how those experiences helped him to grow and become a more influential figure at City .
“ Last year , when I arrived , the manager trusted me and believed in me , but I did n't make the difference as quick as they thought I would , ” Mahrez said in an interview given to Sky Sports .
“ At a club like City , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we are 20 players , top players .
I was on the bench and the other players were performing , so it was difficult for me to come back .
Then more to the end of the season I came back , I played good and I start this season differently .
Now when he played me I was performing , so the confidence is here.
” Why City should beat Liverpool to the signing of Timo Werner It is one of football ’ s worst kept secrets that Liverpool would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
Indeed , it seems destined that the RB Leipzig striker will end up at Anfield .
But what if Manchester City could sign the world-class forward to add to their ranks while dealing a blow to their closest rivals at the top of the Premier League table ?
Joe Bray writes that the Etihad Stadium outfit should consider activating Werner ’ s £49 million release clause which , according to Sky Sports , will expire in 12 days time , with the German capable of broadening Pep Guardiola ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jesus .
Werner has been in exceptional form for Leipzig this season , scoring 25 goals in 29 Bundesliga appearances as well as four in eight Champions League games .

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Here are the Manchester City headlines on the evening of Wednesday, June 3.
City face transfer tug-of-war for Inter Milan youngster - report
Manchester City will face competition from Chelsea for the signing of highly-rated Inter Milan youngster Lorenzo Pirola, according to reports.
Serie B News states that the two Premier League clubs have lodged their interest in the promising young defender with Borussia Dortmund and Hellas Verona also thought to be monitoring his situation.
Pep Guardiola is in need of defensive reinforcements after the departure of Vincent Kompany last season and the continued struggles of John Stones. However, the report claims Inter might only be willing to loan out Pirola to accelerate his development.
Pirola could therefore be loaned to Hellas to grease the wheels of a deal that would send Marash Kumbulla, another highly-rated young defender, to the San Siro.
Mahrez speaks about his early struggles as a City player
Riyad Mahrez has opened up on how he coped with the expectations of being a Manchester City player after his move from Leicester City in the summer of 2018, admitting that his initial form wasn’t good enough.
The Algerian made the £60 million move to the Etihad Stadium only to find himself behind Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling in the pecking order. Mahrez still managed to make 44 appearances in all competitions, but reflected on how those experiences helped him to grow and become a more influential figure at City.
“Last year, when I arrived, the manager trusted me and believed in me, but I didn't make the difference as quick as they thought I would,” Mahrez said in an interview given to Sky Sports.
“At a club like City, they don't have time to wait because we are 20 players, top players. I was on the bench and the other players were performing, so it was difficult for me to come back. Then more to the end of the season I came back, I played good and I start this season differently. Now when he played me I was performing, so the confidence is here.”
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Why City should beat Liverpool to the signing of Timo Werner
It is one of football’s worst kept secrets that Liverpool would like to add Timo Werner to their squad this summer. Indeed, it seems destined that the RB Leipzig striker will end up at Anfield.
But what if Manchester City could sign the world-class forward to add to their ranks while dealing a blow to their closest rivals at the top of the Premier League table?
Joe Bray writes that the Etihad Stadium outfit should consider activating Werner’s £49 million release clause which, according to Sky Sports, will expire in 12 days time, with the German capable of broadening Pep Guardiola’s attacking options alongside Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus.
Werner has been in exceptional form for Leipzig this season, scoring 25 goals in 29 Bundesliga appearances as well as four in eight Champions League games.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Teenager bared backside at pub customers before brandishing kitchen knife

A teenager who 'brandished a large and fearsome ' kitchen knife after baring his backside three times at locals during a pub row has been jailed .
CCTV showed Maros Petik swinging the knife in front of him as the argument spilled out onto the pavement outside the Druids Arms in Oldham .
It came after the 18-year-old was told to leave the Ashton Road pub when he became aggressive towards customers at about 5pm on Sunday , March 1 .
One his way out , he threw punches at a customer stood in the doorway before pulling his trousers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As the row continued outside , Petik , of Kent Street , Oldham , began waving a stick at a customer , who was swinging his walking stick back at him , Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard .
The teenager was then handed a kitchen knife , which he also waved in the direction of several locals who had come out of the pub .
Petik pleaded guilty to possessing a knife ; and using threatening or abusive words or behavior .
The court heard the teenager , who has previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order offences , had a 'diificult upbringing ' .
Ian Ridgway , defending , told the court Petick 'accepts he has a poor record ' and pleaded guilty as soon as the CCTV came to light .
He added : `` The pre-sentence report highlighted the immaturity of the defendent , his poor consquential thinking and his impulsive actions .
`` I would ask that you be as lenient as the law allows . ''
Sentencing Petik to 12 months in a young offenders institute Judge Bernadette Baxter said : `` You are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very poor criminal record , despite your youth , particularly for possession of weapons .
`` I have seen the CCTV footage .
There was clearly a good degree of public disorder .
The knife you brandished was quite a large and fearsome kitchen knife which you brandished towards the occupants of that pub .
`` It was clearly a frightening incident , not just for those involved , but for members of the public as well and there were many around .
`` I would be neglecting my public duty if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Knives are a scourge on our society , however , you are extremely young and have had a difficult upbringing . ''

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A teenager who 'brandished a large and fearsome' kitchen knife after baring his backside three times at locals during a pub row has been jailed.
CCTV showed Maros Petik swinging the knife in front of him as the argument spilled out onto the pavement outside the Druids Arms in Oldham.
It came after the 18-year-old was told to leave the Ashton Road pub when he became aggressive towards customers at about 5pm on Sunday, March 1.
One his way out, he threw punches at a customer stood in the doorway before pulling his trousers down three times to bare his backside.
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As the row continued outside, Petik, of Kent Street, Oldham, began waving a stick at a customer, who was swinging his walking stick back at him, Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
The teenager was then handed a kitchen knife, which he also waved in the direction of several locals who had come out of the pub.
Petik pleaded guilty to possessing a knife; and using threatening or abusive words or behavior.
The court heard the teenager, who has previous convictions for possessing a knife and public order offences, had a 'diificult upbringing'.
Ian Ridgway, defending, told the court Petick 'accepts he has a poor record' and pleaded guilty as soon as the CCTV came to light.
He added: "The pre-sentence report highlighted the immaturity of the defendent, his poor consquential thinking and his impulsive actions.
"I would ask that you be as lenient as the law allows."
Sentencing Petik to 12 months in a young offenders institute Judge Bernadette Baxter said: "You are 18-years of age and have accrued a very poor criminal record, despite your youth, particularly for possession of weapons.
"I have seen the CCTV footage. There was clearly a good degree of public disorder. The knife you brandished was quite a large and fearsome kitchen knife which you brandished towards the occupants of that pub.
"It was clearly a frightening incident, not just for those involved, but for members of the public as well and there were many around.
"I would be neglecting my public duty if I did not impose a custodial sentence.
"Knives are a scourge on our society, however, you are extremely young and have had a difficult upbringing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--United evening headlines as Grealish has 'no doubts'

Here are the Manchester United headlines on the evening of Wednesday , June 3 .
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has admitted that he has not been surprised by the level of success he has enjoyed in the Premier League this season .
Grealish is one of United 's priority targets this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to add a playmaker to his squad and the 24-year-old has assessed his performances this season .
“ My season has been very good , though I probably didn ’ t start as I wanted to , ” Grealish explained in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got an assist in the second game but apart from that I don ’ t think I got a goal or an assist for six weeks and that ’ s what I base my game on , what I do to help the team since then I have just thrived and enjoyed every single moment .
Without sounding arrogant or big-headed I had no doubts I would come into this league and perform the way I have done.
” Ighalo reveals how Pogba is training after return from injury Odion Ighalo is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his loan stay from Shanghai Shenhua was extended and the striker has revealed how Paul Pogba , another player back in the fold , has fared .
The French midfielder has missed much of the 2019/20 season through injury , but is now ready to feature for United again after the resumption of the Premier League following the coronavirus shutdown .
“ Everybody is looking good , ” Ighalo told Manchester United ’ s official site .
“ Running , working hard and playing football .
Little two-a-sides and doing some ball work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Everyone is back , even Paul is back training normally and Rashy is back training as normal .
Everyone is training normally and training full and all that , so the squad is full and everyone is ready , I think.
” Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has ended excitement among Manchester United supporters that he could be about to sign for the Reds after teasing that he would announce his ‘ new club.
’ Saul posted to social media on Sunday that he would reveal his ‘ new club ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he could sign for United , but the midfielder instead announced that he and his brother Aaron have created a new football team called Club Costa City , based in Elche .
The new club will bring together more than 30 teams and more than 500 players of age groups and will start play next season .

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Here are the Manchester United headlines on the evening of Wednesday, June 3.
Grealish not surprised by Premier League success amid United speculation
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has admitted that he has not been surprised by the level of success he has enjoyed in the Premier League this season.
Grealish is one of United's priority targets this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to add a playmaker to his squad and the 24-year-old has assessed his performances this season.
“My season has been very good, though I probably didn’t start as I wanted to,” Grealish explained in an interview given to the Guardian.
“I got an assist in the second game but apart from that I don’t think I got a goal or an assist for six weeks and that’s what I base my game on, what I do to help the team since then I have just thrived and enjoyed every single moment. Without sounding arrogant or big-headed I had no doubts I would come into this league and perform the way I have done.”
Ighalo reveals how Pogba is training after return from injury
Odion Ighalo is back in training with Manchester United after his loan stay from Shanghai Shenhua was extended and the striker has revealed how Paul Pogba, another player back in the fold, has fared.
The French midfielder has missed much of the 2019/20 season through injury, but is now ready to feature for United again after the resumption of the Premier League following the coronavirus shutdown.
“Everybody is looking good,” Ighalo told Manchester United’s official site. “Running, working hard and playing football. Little two-a-sides and doing some ball work. Everyone is getting better and better.
“Everyone is back, even Paul is back training normally and Rashy is back training as normal. Everyone is training normally and training full and all that, so the squad is full and everyone is ready, I think.”
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Saul Niguez ends United fans’ excitement over ‘new club’ tease
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has ended excitement among Manchester United supporters that he could be about to sign for the Reds after teasing that he would announce his ‘new club.’
Saul posted to social media on Sunday that he would reveal his ‘new club’ on Wednesday June 3, causing speculation that he could sign for United, but the midfielder instead announced that he and his brother Aaron have created a new football team called Club Costa City, based in Elche.
The new club will bring together more than 30 teams and more than 500 players of age groups and will start play next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Boris Johnson says there will be 'many, many' job losses in coming months

The prime minister has warned there will be 'many , many job losses ' in the coming months due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy .
He said the job losses will be 'inevitable ' in the coming months as the 'recession starts to bite ' .
Ministers will be as interventionist in the aftermath of the pandemic as they have been previously in protecting jobs , he said .
“ We will be just as interventionist in the next phase , investing in the UK economy , investing in infrastructure , taking our country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharply and decisively as we can , ” Mr Johnson added .
He said he believed it was “ vital ” to ensure young people who were likely to be the hardest hit were guaranteed apprenticeships .
“ Young people in particular I believe should be guaranteed an apprenticeship , ” he said .
`` There is no other country in the world that has done as much , or few others that have done as much as the UK in terms of putting our arms around workers with the furlough scheme , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficulties , helping in any way that we can '' , he said .
At the start of the lockdown , Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced a job retention scheme , in which the government has covered 80pc of furloughed employers ' wages .
The furlough scheme will continue as it is until the start of August , when employers will be asked to start contributing to wage payments .
From August , companies will need to pay employer national insurance and pensions contributions for those on furlough .
But the effect on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be lost , the prime minister warned .

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The prime minister has warned there will be 'many, many job losses' in the coming months due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy.
He said the job losses will be 'inevitable' in the coming months as the 'recession starts to bite'.
Ministers will be as interventionist in the aftermath of the pandemic as they have been previously in protecting jobs, he said.
“We will be just as interventionist in the next phase, investing in the UK economy, investing in infrastructure, taking our country forward so that we bounce back as sharply and decisively as we can,” Mr Johnson added.
He said he believed it was “vital” to ensure young people who were likely to be the hardest hit were guaranteed apprenticeships.
“Young people in particular I believe should be guaranteed an apprenticeship,” he said.
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"There is no other country in the world that has done as much, or few others that have done as much as the UK in terms of putting our arms around workers with the furlough scheme, looking after companies that have come into difficulties, helping in any way that we can", he said.
At the start of the lockdown, Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced a job retention scheme, in which the government has covered 80pc of furloughed employers' wages.
The furlough scheme will continue as it is until the start of August, when employers will be asked to start contributing to wage payments.
From August, companies will need to pay employer national insurance and pensions contributions for those on furlough.
But the effect on the economy will mean many jobs will still be lost, the prime minister warned.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Chris Whitty says lockdown 'is not over' as he sets out coronavirus defence

The UK 's chief medical officer has explained the UK 's 'multi-layered ' response to coronavirus and why the lockdown is not over yet .
Professor Chris Whitty said the nation will have to 'live alongside ' COVID-19 for many months , which is why we need a 'multi-layered defence ' against it .
He went on to set out a number of measures that will remain in place to explain that the lockdown is 'not over ' , despite an easing in England last Monday ( June 1 ) .
Some schools have reopened , many non-essential traders have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six people can now meet outdoors .
The most vulnerable people who have been 'shielding ' were also told that they could safely spend time outdoors , either with a member of their household or one other person .
But in response to a question on whether the lockdown has been eased too early at the daily Downing Street press conference , Prof Whitty said the steps that have been taken are 'modest ' .
He said : `` I think it 's a really critical question that people are asking .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going to have to live alongside for many months and probably longer than that .
We 've got to have a multi-layered defence against it .
`` At any given point we can raise some things and lower others but we 're going to have to go incredible cautiously . ''
Prof Whitty then discussed the group of things that the government has to do to tackle the virus .
He said we have to isolate those with the virus and those that have been in contact with these people .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of measures , including hand-washing , 'good cough etiquette ' , the use of face cloths and the two-metre rule , will carry on for as long as the epidemic continues .
Prof Whitty said the closure of schools , shops , pubs , clubs and restaurants ensured that people came into contact with as 'few people as possible from different households ' .
`` In this group of things , we 've really made very , very small changes '' , he added .
`` With the exception of the schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group to the people already at schools , almost all the other things are to do with people meeting outdoors and asked to be socially distant .
`` But these are really small steps . ''
The government also has to consider shielding the most vulnerable , which has been 'adjusted slightly ' , and research including vaccines in its multi-layered response to the virus , Prof Whitty added .
He said the steps being taken were 'modest ' and that everyone has a part to play in the multi-layered defence against COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact that small adjustments are being made now to imply that this is suddenly lockdown over '' , Prof Whitty added .
`` What this is is a slight reversal on some of the most onerous restrictions that were in place on people . ''
Prof Whitty also told the press briefing that it was the 'unanimous view ' of the UK ’ s four chief medical officers that the coronavirus alert level should remain at four .
He said : “ We ’ re trending downwards .
`` The alert level is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of travel down – that was the unanimous view of the four chief medical officers on the advice , the independent advice , of the Joint Biosecurity Centre .
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The UK's chief medical officer has explained the UK's 'multi-layered' response to coronavirus and why the lockdown is not over yet.
Professor Chris Whitty said the nation will have to 'live alongside' COVID-19 for many months, which is why we need a 'multi-layered defence' against it.
He went on to set out a number of measures that will remain in place to explain that the lockdown is 'not over', despite an easing in England last Monday (June 1).
Some schools have reopened, many non-essential traders have been allowed to open and up to six people can now meet outdoors.
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The most vulnerable people who have been 'shielding' were also told that they could safely spend time outdoors, either with a member of their household or one other person.
But in response to a question on whether the lockdown has been eased too early at the daily Downing Street press conference, Prof Whitty said the steps that have been taken are 'modest'.
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He said: "I think it's a really critical question that people are asking.
"This is a infection with which we are going to have to live alongside for many months and probably longer than that. We've got to have a multi-layered defence against it.
"At any given point we can raise some things and lower others but we're going to have to go incredible cautiously."
Prof Whitty then discussed the group of things that the government has to do to tackle the virus.
He said we have to isolate those with the virus and those that have been in contact with these people.
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The chief medical officer also said that a series of measures, including hand-washing, 'good cough etiquette', the use of face cloths and the two-metre rule, will carry on for as long as the epidemic continues.
Prof Whitty said the closure of schools, shops, pubs, clubs and restaurants ensured that people came into contact with as 'few people as possible from different households'.
"In this group of things, we've really made very, very small changes", he added.
"With the exception of the schools, which has been a small addition group to the people already at schools, almost all the other things are to do with people meeting outdoors and asked to be socially distant.
"But these are really small steps."
The government also has to consider shielding the most vulnerable, which has been 'adjusted slightly', and research including vaccines in its multi-layered response to the virus, Prof Whitty added.
He said the steps being taken were 'modest' and that everyone has a part to play in the multi-layered defence against COVID-19.
"We shouldn't take the fact that small adjustments are being made now to imply that this is suddenly lockdown over", Prof Whitty added.
"What this is is a slight reversal on some of the most onerous restrictions that were in place on people."
Prof Whitty also told the press briefing that it was the 'unanimous view' of the UK’s four chief medical officers that the coronavirus alert level should remain at four.
He said: “We’re trending downwards.
"The alert level is a clear four but with a direction of travel down – that was the unanimous view of the four chief medical officers on the advice, the independent advice, of the Joint Biosecurity Centre.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Leverkusen make Havertz transfer admission amid Man United links

Bayer Leverkusen 's assistant coach has admitted that Kai Havertz could leave the club this summer , amid links with Manchester United .
The 20-year-old Bundesliga star has been attracting plenty of attention for his performances since the German league resumed .
He 's scored 11 goals and laid on five assists this season and has been heavily touted for a big-money transfer to United , Liverpool and others , and now Marcel Daum has admitted he is unsure about the playmaker 's future .
`` The situation with coronavirus is so strange and so complicated that it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the Leverkusen assistant told talkSPORT .
`` I don ’ t know what will happen , but at Bayer he has the right place to develop his strengths and improve .
The only thing I know is that Bayer won ’ t sell him for a cheap fee . ''
Although MEN Sport understands United are focussed on another Bundesliga sensation in Jadon Sancho , it remains possible that they could consider Havertz .
Daum compared the Leverkusen player to Zinedine Zidane and predicted that Havertz will achieve big things in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kai Havertz .
If you see him play it tells you everything , '' he added .
`` For me , he has the elegance of Zidane .
If you see his movement , he ’ s very elegant , he ’ s always calm , he has great passing ability .
`` What a lot of people don ’ t see , because we watch him every day , is that he ’ s pretty fast .
That ’ s a big bonus .
`` He ’ s a great player ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s great in the air and he ’ s pretty fast .
`` It ’ s up to him how far he can go .
I can ’ t say he will be the best German player ever , but he has the talent and there are no limits .
He ’ s displaying signs of Zidane . ''

Bayer Leverkusen's assistant coach has admitted that Kai Havertz could leave the club this summer, amid links with Manchester United.
The 20-year-old Bundesliga star has been attracting plenty of attention for his performances since the German league resumed.
He's scored 11 goals and laid on five assists this season and has been heavily touted for a big-money transfer to United, Liverpool and others, and now Marcel Daum has admitted he is unsure about the playmaker's future.
"The situation with coronavirus is so strange and so complicated that it’s still open that he will leave us," the Leverkusen assistant told talkSPORT.
"I don’t know what will happen, but at Bayer he has the right place to develop his strengths and improve. The only thing I know is that Bayer won’t sell him for a cheap fee."
Although MEN Sport understands United are focussed on another Bundesliga sensation in Jadon Sancho, it remains possible that they could consider Havertz.
Daum compared the Leverkusen player to Zinedine Zidane and predicted that Havertz will achieve big things in football.
"Everyone is asking about Kai Havertz. If you see him play it tells you everything," he added. "For me, he has the elegance of Zidane. If you see his movement, he’s very elegant, he’s always calm, he has great passing ability.
"What a lot of people don’t see, because we watch him every day, is that he’s pretty fast. That’s a big bonus.
"He’s a great player; he’s scoring goals, he’s great in the air and he’s pretty fast.
"It’s up to him how far he can go. I can’t say he will be the best German player ever, but he has the talent and there are no limits. He’s displaying signs of Zidane."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Police rush to scene as man attacked at primary school

Police have rushed to reports of a male assaulted at a primary school in Wigan .
Officers were called at around 5.15pm this evening to St George 's Primary School in Darlington Street in Tyldesley .
Police and paramedics are still at the scene and remain with the injured person .
Police are asking for anyone with information to come forward as it may aid their ongoing investigation into the incident .
Greater Manchester Police Force Duty Inspector Bob Cantrell said : `` We are responding to a report of a male assaulted .
`` We still do not know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is very early days .
`` It is an ongoing investigation so if anyone has got any information that can help us we would like them to come forward .
`` It is possible that there was a weapon involved but we are not sure at this stage .
`` Paramedics are still with the injured party and we are still trying to establish the circumstances and how the injuries have been sustained .
`` Potentially we may need to look at preserving the scene but that is a decision that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Information can be reported to the police on 0161 856 3726 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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Police have rushed to reports of a male assaulted at a primary school in Wigan.
Officers were called at around 5.15pm this evening to St George's Primary School in Darlington Street in Tyldesley.
Police and paramedics are still at the scene and remain with the injured person.
Police are asking for anyone with information to come forward as it may aid their ongoing investigation into the incident.
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Greater Manchester Police Force Duty Inspector Bob Cantrell said: "We are responding to a report of a male assaulted.
"We still do not know the full extent of the injuries. It is very early days.
"It is an ongoing investigation so if anyone has got any information that can help us we would like them to come forward.
"It is possible that there was a weapon involved but we are not sure at this stage.
"Paramedics are still with the injured party and we are still trying to establish the circumstances and how the injuries have been sustained.
"Potentially we may need to look at preserving the scene but that is a decision that will be made by officers on the ground."
Information can be reported to the police on 0161 856 3726 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Liverpool fans demand the one thing Man City supporters don't want

Liverpool fans are the supporters most in favour of Project Restart with 90 per cent backing the resumption of football in contrast to 80 per cent of Manchester City fans who oppose it , according to our new survey .
The Great Big Football Lockdown Survey had almost 15,000 responses from football fans across Premier League , Championship and EFL teams .
Supporters up and down the country were given the opportunity to express their views on issues facing the domestic game from Project Restart , how the season should be finished and what it means for their clubs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the survey which saw contrasting views on how different supporters viewed the planned resumption of the Premier League and Championship later this month .
The Premier League season is set to resume on June 17 with the Championship also restarting on June 20 .
For Pep Guardiola ’ s City , that means seeing Liverpool take their Premier League crown with the Reds needing just six points to seal the title .
Of all respondents in the survey , 17 per cent was made up of Liverpool supporters who were clearly eager to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of City fans who responded voiced their concerns over resuming matches .
In addition to the 90 per cent of fans who backed action restarting later this month , four per cent of Liverpool supporters agreed with the null and void option that would see them denied the Premier League title , despite sitting 25 points clear of City .
The announcement that Project Restart will go ahead later this month means that any chances of the season being completely discounted is highly unlikely .
That news highly contrasts the views expressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see football suspended until after September .
Only nine per cent of City supporters agreed that football should return in June , 7 per cent said July , 15 per cent said August and 67 per cent said September or later .
Ahead of Project Restart , 95 per cent of City fans said they would support a player who refused to play due to concerns over safety .
In total , the Great Big Lockdown Survey included responses from nearly 15,000 supporters of clubs in the Premier League , Championship and EFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how supporters of different clubs vary in their opinions on a number of important topics .

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Liverpool fans are the supporters most in favour of Project Restart with 90 per cent backing the resumption of football in contrast to 80 per cent of Manchester City fans who oppose it, according to our new survey.
The Great Big Football Lockdown Survey had almost 15,000 responses from football fans across Premier League, Championship and EFL teams.
Supporters up and down the country were given the opportunity to express their views on issues facing the domestic game from Project Restart, how the season should be finished and what it means for their clubs.
A total of 14,161 users responded in the survey which saw contrasting views on how different supporters viewed the planned resumption of the Premier League and Championship later this month.
The Premier League season is set to resume on June 17 with the Championship also restarting on June 20. For Pep Guardiola’s City, that means seeing Liverpool take their Premier League crown with the Reds needing just six points to seal the title.
Of all respondents in the survey, 17 per cent was made up of Liverpool supporters who were clearly eager to see Project Restart go ahead whereas the majority of City fans who responded voiced their concerns over resuming matches.
In addition to the 90 per cent of fans who backed action restarting later this month, four per cent of Liverpool supporters agreed with the null and void option that would see them denied the Premier League title, despite sitting 25 points clear of City.
The announcement that Project Restart will go ahead later this month means that any chances of the season being completely discounted is highly unlikely. That news highly contrasts the views expressed by City fans who would prefer to see football suspended until after September.
Only nine per cent of City supporters agreed that football should return in June, 7 per cent said July, 15 per cent said August and 67 per cent said September or later.
Ahead of Project Restart, 95 per cent of City fans said they would support a player who refused to play due to concerns over safety.
In total, the Great Big Lockdown Survey included responses from nearly 15,000 supporters of clubs in the Premier League, Championship and EFL. The wide variety in responses highlights how supporters of different clubs vary in their opinions on a number of important topics.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-03--Four things spotted in Man Utd training as Gomes scores screamer

With just two weeks to go until the Premier League is back , Manchester United are continuing their preparations in training .
United have n't played a game since they smashed five past LASK in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on March 12 but are stepping up the training this week ahead of their match with Jose Mourinho'sTottenham .
United released a highlights package from Tuesday 's training session in which the goalkeepers were put through their paces and the outfielders worked in the gym and on their shooting .
Here are four things we spotted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital for the players to get back on the pitch and start kicking the ball again after such a long break , the importance of proper gym work has n't been overlooked .
The Bundesliga has been back for a few weeks now and there has been a sharp rise in muscle injuries and fatigue with players coming back into action after a two-month lay off .
Players in England have had an even longer break and are set to have an even more intense match schedule , so United are doing everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a good sign .
While there are justified fears that some players may have lost a degree of form after so long without playing , it appears that David de Gea has n't in the slightest .
Though training drills can never replicate a real match scenario , the Spaniard made some stunning saves during the session , including one from Bruno Fernandes .
He has had his rough patches of form over the last two years but De Gea remains an elite-level goalkeeper .
He did concede some though ...
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't keep them all out and some balls did manage to find the back of De Gea 's net .
Fellow countryman Juan Mata was the first to hit home in the clip as he bent one around De Gea who was rooted to the spot .
That was followed with a goal from the surprise source or Eric Bailly .
The centre-back is n't known for his ability on the ball but in this instance he delicately curled a shot into the top corner .
There remains plenty of uncertainty around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he gave a reminder to the decision makers at the club of his lofty potential .
The attacking midfielder picked up the ball on the half-way line of the 7-a-side pitch before turning and lashing the ball into the top corner in nonchalant fashion .
Gomes has struggled for minutes this season and with his contract set to expire this summer a departure could be on the cards , with Chelsea and Barcelona said to be interested .
The MEN understands Gomes has doubts over a possible pathway to United 's first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why he is stalling on a new contract .

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With just two weeks to go until the Premier League is back, Manchester United are continuing their preparations in training.
United haven't played a game since they smashed five past LASK in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on March 12 but are stepping up the training this week ahead of their match with Jose Mourinho's Tottenham.
United released a highlights package from Tuesday's training session in which the goalkeepers were put through their paces and the outfielders worked in the gym and on their shooting.
Here are four things we spotted from Carrington...
Gym work is vital
While it's been vital for the players to get back on the pitch and start kicking the ball again after such a long break, the importance of proper gym work hasn't been overlooked.
The Bundesliga has been back for a few weeks now and there has been a sharp rise in muscle injuries and fatigue with players coming back into action after a two-month lay off.
Players in England have had an even longer break and are set to have an even more intense match schedule, so United are doing everything they can to mitigate those inevitable injuries is a good sign.
De Gea hasn't missed a step
While there are justified fears that some players may have lost a degree of form after so long without playing, it appears that David de Gea hasn't in the slightest.
Though training drills can never replicate a real match scenario, the Spaniard made some stunning saves during the session, including one from Bruno Fernandes.
He has had his rough patches of form over the last two years but De Gea remains an elite-level goalkeeper.
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He did concede some though...
Even the best goalkeeper in the world can't keep them all out and some balls did manage to find the back of De Gea's net.
Fellow countryman Juan Mata was the first to hit home in the clip as he bent one around De Gea who was rooted to the spot.
That was followed with a goal from the surprise source or Eric Bailly. The centre-back isn't known for his ability on the ball but in this instance he delicately curled a shot into the top corner.
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Gomes scores a screamer
There remains plenty of uncertainty around the future of talented teen Angel Gomes, but he gave a reminder to the decision makers at the club of his lofty potential.
The attacking midfielder picked up the ball on the half-way line of the 7-a-side pitch before turning and lashing the ball into the top corner in nonchalant fashion.
Gomes has struggled for minutes this season and with his contract set to expire this summer a departure could be on the cards, with Chelsea and Barcelona said to be interested.
The MEN understands Gomes has doubts over a possible pathway to United's first team and that is a big reason why he is stalling on a new contract.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Madeleine McCann 'assumed dead' say German prosecutors

German police who are investigating a paedophile in connection with the missing toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal 13 years ago have said they believe she is dead .
Hans Christian Wolters , a spokesman for the Braunschweig Public Prosecutor ’ s Office , said today : “ In connection with the disappearance of the three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann on May 3 2007 from an apartment complex in Praia da Luz , in Portugal , the Braunschweig prosecution is investigating against a 43-year-old German on suspicion of murder .
“ We are assuming that the girl is dead .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about a sexual predator who has already been convicted of crimes against little girls and he ’ s already serving a long sentence.
” He said the suspect was regularly living in the Algarve between 1995 and 2007 , where he worked jobs in the gastronomy business , but funded his lifestyle by committing crimes , including thefts in hotel complexes and apartments , as well as drug dealing .
He added : “ The Braunschweig prosecution is now concerned because before going abroad he last had his residence in Braunschweig.
” On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Germany began a fresh appeal for information about the paedophile .
The suspect , who has not been named , is described as white with short blond hair , possibly fair , and about 6ft tall with a slim build at the time she vanished on May 3 2007 .
Christian Hoppe , from Germany ’ s Federal Criminal Police Office ( BKA ) , told the country ’ s ZDF television channel the 43-year-old is serving a prison sentence for a sex crime and has two previous convictions for “ sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the suspect may have broken into an apartment in the Ocean Club complex in Praia da Luz – where Madeleine was on holiday with her parents , Kate and Gerry McCann , and her twin siblings Sean and Amelie – before spontaneously kidnapping her .
The man is known to have been in and around the area on the Algarve coast at the time Madeleine went missing shortly before her fourth birthday .
A half-hour phone call was made to his Portuguese mobile phone around an hour before Madeleine is believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been linked to an early 1980s VW T3 Westfalia camper van – with a white upper body and yellow skirting , registered in Portugal – which was pictured in the Algarve in 2007 .
Scotland Yard said he was driving the vehicle in the Praia da Luz area in the days before Madeleine ’ s disappearance and is believed to have been living in it for days or weeks before and after May 3 .
He has also been linked to a 1993 Jaguar XJR6 with a German number plate seen in Praia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 2007 .
The day after Madeleine went missing , the suspect had the car re-registered in Germany under someone else ’ s name , although it is believed the vehicle was still in Portugal .
Both vehicles have been seized by German police , who said there is information to suggest the suspect may have used one of them in an offence .
The BKA is also appealing for other potential victims to come forward .
Detective Chief Inspector Cranwell told reporters on Wednesday that he was taking the “ really unusual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers as part of the appeal .
The first , ( +351 ) 912 730 680 , is believed to have been used by the suspect and received a call from another Portuguese mobile , ( +351 ) 916 510 683 , while in the Praia da Luz area , starting at 7.32pm and ending at 8.02pm on the night of May 3 2007 .

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German police who are investigating a paedophile in connection with the missing toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal 13 years ago have said they believe she is dead.
Hans Christian Wolters, a spokesman for the Braunschweig Public Prosecutor’s Office, said today: “In connection with the disappearance of the three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann on May 3 2007 from an apartment complex in Praia da Luz, in Portugal, the Braunschweig prosecution is investigating against a 43-year-old German on suspicion of murder.
“We are assuming that the girl is dead.
“With the suspect, we are talking about a sexual predator who has already been convicted of crimes against little girls and he’s already serving a long sentence.”
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He said the suspect was regularly living in the Algarve between 1995 and 2007, where he worked jobs in the gastronomy business, but funded his lifestyle by committing crimes, including thefts in hotel complexes and apartments, as well as drug dealing.
He added: “The Braunschweig prosecution is now concerned because before going abroad he last had his residence in Braunschweig.”
On Wednesday night, police in the UK and Germany began a fresh appeal for information about the paedophile.
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The suspect, who has not been named, is described as white with short blond hair, possibly fair, and about 6ft tall with a slim build at the time she vanished on May 3 2007.
Christian Hoppe, from Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), told the country’s ZDF television channel the 43-year-old is serving a prison sentence for a sex crime and has two previous convictions for “sexual contact with girls”.
He added that the suspect may have broken into an apartment in the Ocean Club complex in Praia da Luz – where Madeleine was on holiday with her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and her twin siblings Sean and Amelie – before spontaneously kidnapping her.
(Image: PA)
The man is known to have been in and around the area on the Algarve coast at the time Madeleine went missing shortly before her fourth birthday.
A half-hour phone call was made to his Portuguese mobile phone around an hour before Madeleine is believed to have gone missing.
The suspect has been linked to an early 1980s VW T3 Westfalia camper van – with a white upper body and yellow skirting, registered in Portugal – which was pictured in the Algarve in 2007.
(Image: PA)
Scotland Yard said he was driving the vehicle in the Praia da Luz area in the days before Madeleine’s disappearance and is believed to have been living in it for days or weeks before and after May 3.
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He has also been linked to a 1993 Jaguar XJR6 with a German number plate seen in Praia da Luz and surrounding areas in 2006 and 2007.
The day after Madeleine went missing, the suspect had the car re-registered in Germany under someone else’s name, although it is believed the vehicle was still in Portugal.
Both vehicles have been seized by German police, who said there is information to suggest the suspect may have used one of them in an offence.
(Image: PA)
The BKA is also appealing for other potential victims to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Cranwell told reporters on Wednesday that he was taking the “really unusual” step of releasing two mobile phone numbers as part of the appeal.
The first, (+351) 912 730 680, is believed to have been used by the suspect and received a call from another Portuguese mobile, (+351) 916 510 683, while in the Praia da Luz area, starting at 7.32pm and ending at 8.02pm on the night of May 3 2007.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--'Pigeon' chips in tenner in a bid to help Salford football team

A non-league football team from Salford have been given a boost in their bid to save their club by the most unlikely source .
Ten pounds has been donated to Irlam FC by fan favourite and season regular 'Rico the big fat pigeon ' on their crowdfunding page aimed at keeping the club alive during the pandemic .
Rico the fat pigeon left a heartwarming comment with his donation saying : '' Seen a lot of your games from the trees this season and loved every second of them . ''
The semi pro football team sat eighth in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the suspension of the league on 16th March due to the Coronavirus .
The club have so far raised just over £5000 of their £15k target needed to account for the revenue lost due to the closure of their clubhouse at the Ambitek Stadium formerly known as Silver St ground , which is a popular spot for weddings , parties and community events .
Club secretary , Warren Dodd said : “ I was looking at our fundraising page one morning and I noticed an unusual donation .
“ He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tree behind the ground , he ’ s called Rico apparently , I notice him on match-days sometimes sitting attentively and keeping a close eye on the game , and probably the snack cabin below him ! ''
`` It 's obviously somebody having a laugh with us while they help us out , but that 's the type of thing you need during these times . ''
Mr Dodd told the Manchester Evening News that the club are grateful to the supporters who have donated as much as they can but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club , particularly major repairs to perimeter fencing around the ground they are now appealing for the wider community to help them in their efforts to keep the club alive .
Mr Dodd said : “ The crowdfunding has been good , we ’ ve had support from our fans , we ’ ve had donations offline too but it sits at about £4,600 .
“ It means we ’ ve reached out really well to those people who support us directly and we ’ re very thankful for them .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 15k and we ’ re looking for people who haven ’ t got an interest in the club or just didn ’ t know , we want to reach out a little bit further and see if it can help.
” You can donate to the club through the Crowdfunding page .

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A non-league football team from Salford have been given a boost in their bid to save their club by the most unlikely source.
Ten pounds has been donated to Irlam FC by fan favourite and season regular 'Rico the big fat pigeon' on their crowdfunding page aimed at keeping the club alive during the pandemic.
Rico the fat pigeon left a heartwarming comment with his donation saying:"Seen a lot of your games from the trees this season and loved every second of them."
The semi pro football team sat eighth in the North West Counties League Premier Division table before the suspension of the league on 16th March due to the Coronavirus.
The club have so far raised just over £5000 of their £15k target needed to account for the revenue lost due to the closure of their clubhouse at the Ambitek Stadium formerly known as Silver St ground, which is a popular spot for weddings, parties and community events.
Club secretary, Warren Dodd said: “I was looking at our fundraising page one morning and I noticed an unusual donation.
“He’s a Silver Street regular and lives in a tree behind the ground, he’s called Rico apparently, I notice him on match-days sometimes sitting attentively and keeping a close eye on the game, and probably the snack cabin below him!"
"It's obviously somebody having a laugh with us while they help us out, but that's the type of thing you need during these times."
Mr Dodd told the Manchester Evening News that the club are grateful to the supporters who have donated as much as they can but with urgent funds needed for work around the club, particularly major repairs to perimeter fencing around the ground they are now appealing for the wider community to help them in their efforts to keep the club alive.
Mr Dodd said: “The crowdfunding has been good, we’ve had support from our fans, we’ve had donations offline too but it sits at about £4,600.
“It means we’ve reached out really well to those people who support us directly and we’re very thankful for them.
“But it’s still short of the 15k and we’re looking for people who haven’t got an interest in the club or just didn’t know, we want to reach out a little bit further and see if it can help.”
You can donate to the club through the Crowdfunding page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Police continue to investigate after gun shots fired in Salford Street

Police continue to investigate after gun shots were fire on a street in Salford .
Officers were called to reports of a firearms discharge on Broughton Lane , in Lower Broughton .
Detectives believe the incident took place on Monday , June 1 , but the incident was not reported to them until Tuesday afternoon .
Nobody was injured during the incident .
No arrests have yet been made and police continue to investigate .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the instructions here The road could be seen sealed off on Tuesday evening , while officers carried out searches at a nearby property .
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with further information to come forward .
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said on Tuesday : `` We received reports of a firearms discharge overnight on Broughton Lane .
`` It was a late report that came into us today .
`` The cordon is in place currently while an address is being searched .
`` There are no reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been made .
`` We would ask anyone with information to get in touch with us . ''
Police can be contacted on 101 or reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police continue to investigate after gun shots were fire on a street in Salford.
Officers were called to reports of a firearms discharge on Broughton Lane, in Lower Broughton.
Detectives believe the incident took place on Monday, June 1, but the incident was not reported to them until Tuesday afternoon.
Nobody was injured during the incident.
No arrests have yet been made and police continue to investigate.
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The road could be seen sealed off on Tuesday evening, while officers carried out searches at a nearby property.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with further information to come forward.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said on Tuesday: "We received reports of a firearms discharge overnight on Broughton Lane.
"It was a late report that came into us today.
"The cordon is in place currently while an address is being searched.
"There are no reports of any injuries and no arrests have been made.
"We would ask anyone with information to get in touch with us."
Police can be contacted on 101 or reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Lucy's Law founder demands investigation into death of Molly-Mae and Tommy puppy

The founder of a law that aims to stop puppy farming is calling for an investigation into the death of Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury ’ s puppy .
The Love Island couple have been left heartbroken after their four and a half month old Parmanian called Mr Chai , who they bought for Molly-Mae ’ s birthday , died after just a few days of owning him .
They faced a backlash for importing the pup from Russia in the middle of a pandemic , rather than buying or adopting from the UK .
And now Lucy 's Law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it illegal for third party dealers , such as pet shops and online traders , to sell puppies , wants an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the pup ’ s death .
The Mirror Online reports they used a Cheshire based breeder called Tiffany Chihuahuas to import the dog from Russia - and that the dogs can sell for up to £5,000 .
Lucy ’ s Law - named after Lucy , a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was born into a Welsh puppy farm in 2008 - is designed to crack down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .
Marc told the Mirror : “ The Government has made it quite clear that with Lucy 's Law , you ca n't sell a puppy without it having been seen with its mum in the place where it is born .
“ To have a puppy sold by an English breeder that 's being imported from Russia without its mum is suspicious .
“ It should be reported to the local authority and naturally this case should be investigated and a full explanation should be given by the local council.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ breeders , denies breaking any rules and says she has `` legitimate partners , family and resources in Russia '' and that clients see the mother and pup via videos .
They said in a statement to the publication : “ I am truly devastated to learn about the death of Mr Chai .
He was a beautiful young dog with a loving and playful temperament .
`` I had watched him grow up , having regular video calls with his birth family .
My heart goes out to Molly Mae and Tommy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a healthy dog .
I only work with trusted people and have a small network of reputable breeders who care for their dogs to the very highest standards and see animals as part of their family .
`` I have rigorous processes in place to check animal health and the suitability of forever homes providing support and guidance for health and wellbeing throughout .
I have worked with dogs my entire life and this has never happened before . ''
Molly-Mae and Tommy have since said that they would urge others to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside the UK .
She said in a YouTube video : “ If anyone is thinking about importing a dog - think twice .
“ We were informed the dog was of full health and had all his vaccinations .
We are not animal killers .
”

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The founder of a law that aims to stop puppy farming is calling for an investigation into the death of Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s puppy.
The Love Island couple have been left heartbroken after their four and a half month old Parmanian called Mr Chai, who they bought for Molly-Mae’s birthday, died after just a few days of owning him.
They faced a backlash for importing the pup from Russia in the middle of a pandemic, rather than buying or adopting from the UK.
And now Lucy's Law creator, vet Marc Abraham, makes it illegal for third party dealers, such as pet shops and online traders, to sell puppies, wants an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the pup’s death.
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague Instagram)
The Mirror Online reports they used a Cheshire based breeder called Tiffany Chihuahuas to import the dog from Russia - and that the dogs can sell for up to £5,000.
Lucy’s Law - named after Lucy, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was born into a Welsh puppy farm in 2008 - is designed to crack down on unethical breeders and came into law this year.
Marc told the Mirror: “The Government has made it quite clear that with Lucy's Law, you can't sell a puppy without it having been seen with its mum in the place where it is born.
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“To have a puppy sold by an English breeder that's being imported from Russia without its mum is suspicious.
“It should be reported to the local authority and naturally this case should be investigated and a full explanation should be given by the local council.”
Elena Katerova, who runs the breeders, denies breaking any rules and says she has "legitimate partners, family and resources in Russia" and that clients see the mother and pup via videos.
They said in a statement to the publication: “I am truly devastated to learn about the death of Mr Chai. He was a beautiful young dog with a loving and playful temperament.
"I had watched him grow up, having regular video calls with his birth family. My heart goes out to Molly Mae and Tommy at this time.
“Mr Chai was a healthy dog. I only work with trusted people and have a small network of reputable breeders who care for their dogs to the very highest standards and see animals as part of their family.
"I have rigorous processes in place to check animal health and the suitability of forever homes providing support and guidance for health and wellbeing throughout. I have worked with dogs my entire life and this has never happened before."
Molly-Mae and Tommy have since said that they would urge others to think twice before they buy an animal outside the UK.
She said in a YouTube video: “If anyone is thinking about importing a dog - think twice.
“We were informed the dog was of full health and had all his vaccinations. We are not animal killers.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Molly-Mae and Tommy hit back at puppy criticism and disclose autopsy results

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have spoken of their grief following the death of their beloved puppy and have hit back at online criticism .
Mr Chai , a Pomeranian , was just four and a half months old when he died - days after he was imported from Russia as a birthday present for Molly-Mae .
After a few days with the couple , the pup started to become unwell and after a trip to the vets he had a seizure and passed away .
Molly-Mae announced his death on social media on Wednesday and the pair received a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Russia , with some saying he was bought for her Instagram posts .
But they have since recorded a video for their fans where they revealed the autopsy results for the dog , which the Love Island couple say prove shipping him to the UK had nothing to do with his death .
Molly-Mae says results show that the dog ’ s skull had not formed properly , some of his organs were slightly enlarged , and that he did not have any white blood cells , meaning he could not fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given their time again , they would not import a dog , instead they would buy or adopt from the UK , then pleaded with critics to stop accusing them of mistreating the animal .
She said : “ While we completely understand everyone ’ s opinions about him being shipped over from Russia .
What you need to understand is that is not what made this baby dog pass away .
“ Our only intention with Chai was for 10 to 15 years or however long we thought we were going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over him .
“ He [ Tommy ] is brilliant , he can ignore every single comment and I am sat hysterically crying… I just can not ignore the comments .
For those who say we bought him as an Instagram accessory - please stop saying that .
“ My job is to post my life on social media , that ’ s why Chai was on Instagram.
” Molly-Mae went on to say that she thought the vet 's call about his death was a prank - and was later advised by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had died and instead get a replacement pup .
She said : “ We would never do that because I think it is important that we sit down and be honest and say if we had our time again , we wouldn ’ t have done what we did , we probably would have got a dog from the UK or rescued a dog .
“ I love the whole adopt don ’ t shop but I am not going to feel bad for wanting a puppy.
” She continued : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we don ’ t deserve sympathy , it ’ s awful , but all I am asking is for you to understand that the dog travelling from Russia is not the reason why he died .
“ I am questioning myself as an animal lover - do I love animals if I did that ?
Everyone makes mistakes .
Maybe it is good it happened to us so we can share it on our platform.
” Tommy interjected to say he would not wish this on his “ worst enemy ” and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : “ The dog was going to die then anyway , so I am thankful that he came and had the best few days of his life.
” Molly-Mae ended the 12 minute video with a warning against buying animals from abroad .
She said : “ If anyone is thinking about importing a dog - think twice .
“ We were informed the dog was of full health and had all his vaccinations .
We are not animal killers .
”

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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have spoken of their grief following the death of their beloved puppy and have hit back at online criticism.
Mr Chai, a Pomeranian, was just four and a half months old when he died - days after he was imported from Russia as a birthday present for Molly-Mae.
After a few days with the couple, the pup started to become unwell and after a trip to the vets he had a seizure and passed away.
Molly-Mae announced his death on social media on Wednesday and the pair received a torrent of abuse for buying the puppy from Russia, with some saying he was bought for her Instagram posts.
But they have since recorded a video for their fans where they revealed the autopsy results for the dog, which the Love Island couple say prove shipping him to the UK had nothing to do with his death.
(Image: YouTube)
Molly-Mae admitted that given their time again, they would not import a dog, instead they would buy or adopt from the UK, then pleaded with critics to stop accusing them of mistreating the animal.
She said: “While we completely understand everyone’s opinions about him being shipped over from Russia. What you need to understand is that is not what made this baby dog pass away.
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“Our only intention with Chai was for 10 to 15 years or however long we thought we were going to have with him was to just obsess over him.
“He [Tommy] is brilliant, he can ignore every single comment and I am sat hysterically crying… I just cannot ignore the comments. For those who say we bought him as an Instagram accessory - please stop saying that.
“My job is to post my life on social media, that’s why Chai was on Instagram.”
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague Instagram)
Molly-Mae went on to say that she thought the vet's call about his death was a prank - and was later advised by friends not to tell anyone the dog had died and instead get a replacement pup.
She said: “We would never do that because I think it is important that we sit down and be honest and say if we had our time again, we wouldn’t have done what we did, we probably would have got a dog from the UK or rescued a dog.
“I love the whole adopt don’t shop but I am not going to feel bad for wanting a puppy.”
She continued: “We are not asking for any sympathy, we don’t deserve sympathy, it’s awful, but all I am asking is for you to understand that the dog travelling from Russia is not the reason why he died.
“I am questioning myself as an animal lover - do I love animals if I did that? Everyone makes mistakes. Maybe it is good it happened to us so we can share it on our platform.”
Tommy interjected to say he would not wish this on his “worst enemy” and that maybe people can learn from their mistakes.
He said: “The dog was going to die then anyway, so I am thankful that he came and had the best few days of his life.”
Molly-Mae ended the 12 minute video with a warning against buying animals from abroad.
She said: “If anyone is thinking about importing a dog - think twice.
“We were informed the dog was of full health and had all his vaccinations. We are not animal killers.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Vandals destroy thousands of pounds worth of equipment at junior football club

A junior football club says it has suffered ' a huge blow ' after vandals destroyed thousands of pounds worth of equipment .
Volunteers at FC Unsworth , in Bury , arrived at the club 's ground on Monday morning to find two sets of goalposts had been snapped in half .
There are now fears it could spell the end for a number of teams unless the club can find the money to replace the damaged equipment , which it estimates will cost £5,000 .
Paul Walsh , club secretary at FC Unsworth , said : `` It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nets beyond repair .
`` They were plastic so they have snapped them and dragged them out of the chains and padlock .
`` These mindless idiots have no respect for society .
Because of their actions 60 players can no longer play football .
`` It just feels so unjust . ''
Mr Walsh says there have been problems with large groups of youths gathering at the club 's ground , which it shares with Unsworth Cricket Club , in recent weeks .
However , he described the weekend 's acts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We have had mass gatherings of up to 100 youths , '' Mr Walsh explained .
`` They have been getting drunk and leaving bottles and laughing gas canisters all over the floor .
It is ridiculous .
`` Our volunteers have been going to collect the rubbish only for it to return the next day .
`` We are a volunteer-run organisation .
We have all put our own money into this .
`` The last few months have been hard enough for sports clubs , we are doing our best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` As soon as lockdown happened we told our parents to stop paying their subs , so we have no money coming in . ''
Greater Manchester Police said they had received reports of criminal damage at the club , but had not made any arrests .
The junior football club was founded three years ago by Mr Walsh and two others , David Heaney and Matthew Barton .
It currently has more than 100 junior players across a number of teams and age groups .
The club has launched a fundraising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can donate to the campaign here .
Anyone with information regarding the incident can call GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A junior football club says it has suffered 'a huge blow' after vandals destroyed thousands of pounds worth of equipment.
Volunteers at FC Unsworth, in Bury, arrived at the club's ground on Monday morning to find two sets of goalposts had been snapped in half.
There are now fears it could spell the end for a number of teams unless the club can find the money to replace the damaged equipment, which it estimates will cost £5,000.
Paul Walsh, club secretary at FC Unsworth, said: "It is disgusting. They have completely destroyed the nets beyond repair.
"They were plastic so they have snapped them and dragged them out of the chains and padlock.
(Image: UGC)
"These mindless idiots have no respect for society. Because of their actions 60 players can no longer play football.
"It just feels so unjust."
Mr Walsh says there have been problems with large groups of youths gathering at the club's ground, which it shares with Unsworth Cricket Club, in recent weeks.
However, he described the weekend's acts of vandalism as 'the final straw'.
"We have had mass gatherings of up to 100 youths," Mr Walsh explained.
"They have been getting drunk and leaving bottles and laughing gas canisters all over the floor. It is ridiculous.
"Our volunteers have been going to collect the rubbish only for it to return the next day.
"We are a volunteer-run organisation. We have all put our own money into this.
"The last few months have been hard enough for sports clubs, we are doing our best to just stay afloat at this time.
(Image: UGC)
"As soon as lockdown happened we told our parents to stop paying their subs, so we have no money coming in."
Greater Manchester Police said they had received reports of criminal damage at the club, but had not made any arrests.
The junior football club was founded three years ago by Mr Walsh and two others, David Heaney and Matthew Barton.
It currently has more than 100 junior players across a number of teams and age groups.
The club has launched a fundraising appeal to replace the damaged equipment.
You can donate to the campaign here.
Anyone with information regarding the incident can call GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.