themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Man City reveal Etihad transformation as NHS partnership established

Manchester City have established a formal partnership with the NHS and Manchester Council as they have stepped up their efforts to help the local community in the coronavirus crisis .
The club quickly got in touch with the relevant authorities when the scale of the pandemic was becoming apparent , and have been working since to offer any help they can .
As a result , with football postponed the Etihad Campus has been transformed to provide a space for more than 26,000 frontline workers in Greater Manchester .
Changes at the ground include : • opening the stadium up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 350 nursing staff , including those working in both the Nightingale Northwest Hospital and local community care • a rest , relaxation and exercise centre for NHS and social care staff with gym equipment and a cafe to provide a space for workers alongside a 'click and collect ' service for them to be able to pick up groceries and household supplies • a drive-through coronavirus testing facility on a club car park open for at least three months , with over 1,000 tests per day currently being carried out City are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to be used in the future by the health service as needs change in weeks and months , but have stressed that their partnership with the NHS is one for the long term .
The changes have been designed so that they can remain in place both when football matches return at the Etihad and also when supporters are allowed to attend games there .
Claire Yarwood , Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Accountable Officer for Manchester Health Care Commissioning , said : “ We are really fortunate in Manchester to not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care , community and primary care services that could respond quickly to this global pandemic , but to also have strong relationships with our partners like Manchester City .
The whole team at Manchester City have been brilliant to work with and the club ’ s support for our NHS and social care services as well as our city ’ s communities during this crisis is emblematic of the uncrushable spirit of Manchester ” .
In addition to their support for NHS and care workers , City have also been taking the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be in need of help .
First-team stars Kevin De Bruyne , Bernardo Silva , and Ilkay Gundogan have been among those ringing fans to check in on them during this time - with letters and gift packages also provided for those in need .
The club website has been adapted with a Cityzens at Home section including various online resources for fans including nutritional tips , while City in the Community coaches have continued to deliver education and fitness sessions remotely .
The club also teamed up with neighbours United to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , helping support a network of 19 foodbanks in Greater Manchester .
“ As a club , we are acutely conscious of the role we can , and should , play in supporting our city , both day to day , and in times of crisis , '' said City 's chief operating officer Omar Berrada .
`` It was abundantly clear from the outset of this pandemic that we would be able to help , but we wanted to understand how we could do so most effectively in order to best support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wider Manchester community .
`` Having consulted , and worked closely , with our friends and partners from across the city for many weeks now , we feel proud to be playing even a small role within a wider community effort that has once again shown Manchester ’ s strength of spirit , its resilience and togetherness .
`` We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting Manchester over the coming weeks through this crisis and beyond , into its recovery , in full confidence that our city will come back stronger @ @ @ @

Manchester City have established a formal partnership with the NHS and Manchester Council as they have stepped up their efforts to help the local community in the coronavirus crisis.
The club quickly got in touch with the relevant authorities when the scale of the pandemic was becoming apparent, and have been working since to offer any help they can. As a result, with football postponed the Etihad Campus has been transformed to provide a space for more than 26,000 frontline workers in Greater Manchester.
Changes at the ground include:
opening the stadium up to allow for the training of over 350 nursing staff, including those working in both the Nightingale Northwest Hospital and local community care
a rest, relaxation and exercise centre for NHS and social care staff with gym equipment and a cafe to provide a space for workers alongside a 'click and collect' service for them to be able to pick up groceries and household supplies
a drive-through coronavirus testing facility on a club car park open for at least three months, with over 1,000 tests per day currently being carried out
City are also flexible about how the stadium may be needed to be used in the future by the health service as needs change in weeks and months, but have stressed that their partnership with the NHS is one for the long term. The changes have been designed so that they can remain in place both when football matches return at the Etihad and also when supporters are allowed to attend games there.
Claire Yarwood, Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Accountable Officer for Manchester Health Care Commissioning, said: “We are really fortunate in Manchester to not only have world-class hospitals and resilient social care, community and primary care services that could respond quickly to this global pandemic, but to also have strong relationships with our partners like Manchester City.
The whole team at Manchester City have been brilliant to work with and the club’s support for our NHS and social care services as well as our city’s communities during this crisis is emblematic of the uncrushable spirit of Manchester”.
In addition to their support for NHS and care workers, City have also been taking the time to look after their own supporters that may be in need of help.
First-team stars Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Ilkay Gundogan have been among those ringing fans to check in on them during this time - with letters and gift packages also provided for those in need. The club website has been adapted with a Cityzens at Home section including various online resources for fans including nutritional tips, while City in the Community coaches have continued to deliver education and fitness sessions remotely.
The club also teamed up with neighbours United to donate £50,000 each to the Trussell Trust, helping support a network of 19 foodbanks in Greater Manchester.
“As a club, we are acutely conscious of the role we can, and should, play in supporting our city, both day to day, and in times of crisis," said City's chief operating officer Omar Berrada. "It was abundantly clear from the outset of this pandemic that we would be able to help, but we wanted to understand how we could do so most effectively in order to best support our public services, our fans and the wider Manchester community.
"Having consulted, and worked closely, with our friends and partners from across the city for many weeks now, we feel proud to be playing even a small role within a wider community effort that has once again shown Manchester’s strength of spirit, its resilience and togetherness.
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting Manchester over the coming weeks through this crisis and beyond, into its recovery, in full confidence that our city will come back stronger than before.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Bar has 'not broken lockdown rules' after dozens congregate outside

A bar has denied breaking coronavirus lockdown rules after dozens of people were pictured soaking up the sun outside its venue .
Pictures show people flouting the social distancing rules and sitting down together on benches outside Bar Eight in Castlefield on bank holiday Friday .
There are reports on social media that Greater Manchester Police were called to the scene to 'move them along ' .
But the bar has said the space directly outside their venue on Castle Quay is 'communal ' and that they have n't broken any lockdown rules .
A spokesperson for the bar said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'for the last couple of weeks ' .
They said that revellers have been buying their own alcohol from nearby shops and sitting down in the outside area .
The restaurant is currently open , but for takeaway food only .
A spokesperson for Bar Eight said : `` The space outside of our bar is a communal area , people have been congregating in and around the area for the last couple of weeks .
`` People have been buying alcohol in the shops and sitting down in the outside area .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules as we are only doing food for takeaway only . ''
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A bar has denied breaking coronavirus lockdown rules after dozens of people were pictured soaking up the sun outside its venue.
Pictures show people flouting the social distancing rules and sitting down together on benches outside Bar Eight in Castlefield on bank holiday Friday.
There are reports on social media that Greater Manchester Police were called to the scene to 'move them along'.
But the bar has said the space directly outside their venue on Castle Quay is 'communal' and that they haven't broken any lockdown rules.
A spokesperson for the bar said people have been congregating in the area 'for the last couple of weeks'.
They said that revellers have been buying their own alcohol from nearby shops and sitting down in the outside area.
The restaurant is currently open, but for takeaway food only.
A spokesperson for Bar Eight said: "The space outside of our bar is a communal area, people have been congregating in and around the area for the last couple of weeks.
"People have been buying alcohol in the shops and sitting down in the outside area.
"We have not broken any lockdown rules as we are only doing food for takeaway only."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Man Utd join Lautaro Martinez race and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have joined Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez , reports in Spain claim .
United are interested in signing a striker in the upcoming transfer window and a host of names have been linked with a move to Old Trafford .
MEN Sport revealed last week that the club are using data analysis to aid their search for a new forward , with RB Leipzig star Timo Werner one name that is under consideration .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to sign Odion Ighalo on loan in January and the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after netting four goals in eight appearances .
Ighalo 's loan contract is set to expire at the end of May and the Nigerian admitted he wants to see his stay extended but confirmed no offer has been made yet .
However , Spanish outlet Sport report United have turned their attentions elsewhere and are targeting a move for Martinez who has netted 12 goals in 22 Serie A appearances this season .
They claim United have offered the Argentine a 'multi-million contract ' in order to convince him to reject a switch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League .
The report should be taken with a grain of salt as the Spanish press have been known to link players with a switch to United in order to make it appear as if Barcelona fended off interest from the Premier League side to secure one of their targets .
Inter Milan have maintained Martinez is not for sale and the Reds would be forced to trigger his €111million release clause to have any chance of completing a deal .
Such a transfer fee is unrealistic given the current financial climate with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winger and a central midfielder .
Elsewhere , reports suggest United have opened talks with Real Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu over a transfer in the upcoming window .
MEN Sport understand defence is not an area of priority for Solskjaer amid reports linking Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly with a move to Old Trafford .
Nevertheless , ESPN report the Reds are unconvinced by Victor Lindelof 's form and are keen to add to their back four .
The 21-year-old has been the star of Valladolid 's season and is believed to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United have joined Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, reports in Spain claim.
United are interested in signing a striker in the upcoming transfer window and a host of names have been linked with a move to Old Trafford. MEN Sport revealed last week that the club are using data analysis to aid their search for a new forward, with RB Leipzig star Timo Werner one name that is under consideration.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to sign Odion Ighalo on loan in January and the United boss admitted he could be signed permanently after netting four goals in eight appearances. Ighalo's loan contract is set to expire at the end of May and the Nigerian admitted he wants to see his stay extended but confirmed no offer has been made yet.
However, Spanish outlet Sport report United have turned their attentions elsewhere and are targeting a move for Martinez who has netted 12 goals in 22 Serie A appearances this season.
They claim United have offered the Argentine a 'multi-million contract' in order to convince him to reject a switch to Barcelona and move to the Premier League.
The report should be taken with a grain of salt as the Spanish press have been known to link players with a switch to United in order to make it appear as if Barcelona fended off interest from the Premier League side to secure one of their targets.
Inter Milan have maintained Martinez is not for sale and the Reds would be forced to trigger his €111million release clause to have any chance of completing a deal. Such a transfer fee is unrealistic given the current financial climate with United also hopeful of signing a right winger and a central midfielder.
Elsewhere, reports suggest United have opened talks with Real Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu over a transfer in the upcoming window.
MEN Sport understand defence is not an area of priority for Solskjaer amid reports linking Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly with a move to Old Trafford.
Nevertheless, ESPN report the Reds are unconvinced by Victor Lindelof's form and are keen to add to their back four.
The 21-year-old has been the star of Valladolid's season and is believed to have a £10m release clause in his contract.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Queen delivers poignant message to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

The Queen has delivered a poignant message to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day - praising the nation 's response to the coronavirus outbreak that has filled empty streets with 'love and care ' .
The head of state paid tribute to the positive qualities of today 's generation as she she remembered Britain 's Second World War sacrifices and the 'joyous celebrations ' that followed the end of fighting in Europe .
The tireless efforts of NHS staff , care and key workers , and communities helping the vulnerable , reflected a nation `` those brave soldiers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said the Queen .
And she highlighted the message of VE ( Victory in Europe ) Day that resonates with the country 's plight today - `` Never give up , never despair '' .
Her televised address came at the end of national celebrations which were mainly on doorsteps and in gardens due to the coronavirus lockdown .
Today marked 75 years to the day Britain and its Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany 's unconditional surrender , following almost six years of brutal warfare .
Speaking from Windsor Castle 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her pre-recorded message : `` The wartime generation knew that the best way to honour those who did not come back from the war , was to ensure that it did n't happen again .
`` The greatest tribute to their sacrifice is that countries who were once sworn enemies are now friends , working side by side for the peace , health and prosperity of us all .
`` Today it may seem hard that we can not mark this special anniversary as we would wish .
Instead we remember from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But our streets are not empty ; they are filled with the love and the care that we have for each other .
`` And when I look at our country today , and see what we are willing to do to protect and support one another , I say with pride that we are still a nation those brave soldiers , sailors and airmen would recognise and admire . ''
After the broadcast , the nation was invited to open doors and windows and take part in sing-a-long of Dame Vera Lynn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , during the BBC 's VE Day 75 show .
The Queen 's words were her second televised address during the coronavirus outbreak .
Today 's address followed her speech to the country on April 5 , when she delivered a message of hope to the nation and said if we remained resolute in the face of the outbreak 'we will overcome it ' .
And she echoed Dame Vera 's words by telling those in lockdown 'we will meet again ' .
The Queen 's father King George VI was an important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 9pm , the exact time of his radio address to the nation on May 8 1945 .
A picture of the King was next to the Queen on her desk as she spoke , and her address began with black and white footage of her father 's wartime speech .
George said : `` Let us remember the men of all the services and the women in all of the services who have laid down their lives .
We have come to the end of our tribulation and they are not with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The Queen , then Princess Elizabeth , started the war as a schoolgirl but ended it in uniform as a junior commander with the Auxiliary Territorial Service .
Speaking about the beginning of the conflict she said : `` At the start , the outlook seemed bleak , the end distant , the outcome uncertain .
But we kept faith that the cause was right - and this belief , as my father noted in his broadcast , carried us through .
`` Never give up , never despair - that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I vividly remember the jubilant scenes my sister and I witnessed with our parents and Winston Churchill from the balcony of Buckingham Palace .
`` The sense of joy in the crowds who gathered outside and across the country was profound , though while we celebrated the victory in Europe , we knew there would be further sacrifice . ''
Black and white footage was shown of the famous Buckingham Palace balcony moment when the Queen , her family and Sir Winston acknowledged the crowds during the address .
There were scenes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others ballroom dancing in celebration and street parties being staged with tables full of food .
Even the Queen ventured out with a group of friends , including her sister Princess Margaret , to experience the excitement , with the events forming the basis of the film A Royal Night Out .
The monarch went on to say in her broadcast , screened at the end of VE Day 75 : `` It was not until August that fighting in the Far East ceased and the war finally ended . ''
`` Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrible conflict .
They fought so we could live in peace , at home and abroad .
They died so we could live as free people in a world of free nations . ''

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The Queen has delivered a poignant message to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day - praising the nation's response to the coronavirus outbreak that has filled empty streets with 'love and care'.
The head of state paid tribute to the positive qualities of today's generation as she she remembered Britain's Second World War sacrifices and the 'joyous celebrations' that followed the end of fighting in Europe.
The tireless efforts of NHS staff, care and key workers, and communities helping the vulnerable, reflected a nation "those brave soldiers, sailors and airmen would recognise and admire," said the Queen.
And she highlighted the message of VE (Victory in Europe) Day that resonates with the country's plight today - "Never give up, never despair".
Her televised address came at the end of national celebrations which were mainly on doorsteps and in gardens due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Today marked 75 years to the day Britain and its Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender, following almost six years of brutal warfare.
Speaking from Windsor Castle's white drawing room, the Queen said in her pre-recorded message: "The wartime generation knew that the best way to honour those who did not come back from the war, was to ensure that it didn't happen again.
"The greatest tribute to their sacrifice is that countries who were once sworn enemies are now friends, working side by side for the peace, health and prosperity of us all.
(Image: PA)
"Today it may seem hard that we cannot mark this special anniversary as we would wish. Instead we remember from our homes and our doorsteps.
"But our streets are not empty; they are filled with the love and the care that we have for each other.
"And when I look at our country today, and see what we are willing to do to protect and support one another, I say with pride that we are still a nation those brave soldiers, sailors and airmen would recognise and admire."
(Image: PA)
After the broadcast, the nation was invited to open doors and windows and take part in sing-a-long of Dame Vera Lynn's wartime anthem We'll Meet Again, during the BBC's VE Day 75 show.
The Queen's words were her second televised address during the coronavirus outbreak.
Today's address followed her speech to the country on April 5, when she delivered a message of hope to the nation and said if we remained resolute in the face of the outbreak 'we will overcome it'.
And she echoed Dame Vera's words by telling those in lockdown 'we will meet again'.
(Image: PA)
The Queen's father King George VI was an important part of her speech which was broadcast at 9pm, the exact time of his radio address to the nation on May 8 1945.
A picture of the King was next to the Queen on her desk as she spoke, and her address began with black and white footage of her father's wartime speech.
George said: "Let us remember the men of all the services and the women in all of the services who have laid down their lives. We have come to the end of our tribulation and they are not with us at the moment of our rejoicing."
The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, started the war as a schoolgirl but ended it in uniform as a junior commander with the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
(Image: PA)
Speaking about the beginning of the conflict she said: "At the start, the outlook seemed bleak, the end distant, the outcome uncertain. But we kept faith that the cause was right - and this belief, as my father noted in his broadcast, carried us through.
"Never give up, never despair - that was the message of VE Day.
"I vividly remember the jubilant scenes my sister and I witnessed with our parents and Winston Churchill from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
"The sense of joy in the crowds who gathered outside and across the country was profound, though while we celebrated the victory in Europe, we knew there would be further sacrifice."
Black and white footage was shown of the famous Buckingham Palace balcony moment when the Queen, her family and Sir Winston acknowledged the crowds during the address.
There were scenes of revellers conga-ing through the streets, others ballroom dancing in celebration and street parties being staged with tables full of food.
Even the Queen ventured out with a group of friends, including her sister Princess Margaret, to experience the excitement, with the events forming the basis of the film A Royal Night Out.
The monarch went on to say in her broadcast, screened at the end of VE Day 75: "It was not until August that fighting in the Far East ceased and the war finally ended."
"Many people laid down their lives in that terrible conflict. They fought so we could live in peace, at home and abroad. They died so we could live as free people in a world of free nations."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Ander Herrera believes that Paul Pogba can show he 's the best midfielder in the world at Manchester United with @ @ @ @ @ .
The signing of Fernandes in January helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side reach new @ @ @ @ @ club is back on the right track to challenge for the title .
And although @ @ @ @ @ a move away from Old Trafford , former United midfielder Herrera is excited to see @ @ @ @ @ Rashford all in the same line-up .
He said : All the Manchester United fans @ @ @ @ @ from Paul Pogba over the next one or two years and I 'm optimistic , @ @ @ @ @ .
With Bruno Fernandes , a player I really like , and players that are @ @ @ @ @ right now , I think Manchester United can do great things . ''
Elsewhere on @ @ @ @ @ continue to pursue a deal for Jadon Sancho , who will be back in action @ @ @ @ @ the Bundesliga prepares to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic .

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Ander Herrera believes that Paul Pogba can show he's the best midfielder in the world at Manchester United with the help of Bruno Fernandes.
The signing of Fernandes in January helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side reach new levels and Herrera believes the club is back on the right track to challenge for the title.
And although Pogba has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, former United midfielder Herrera is excited to see Pogba, Fernandes and Marcus Rashford all in the same line-up.
He said: All the Manchester United fans want to see the best from Paul Pogba over the next one or two years and I'm optimistic, I believe that can happen. With Bruno Fernandes, a player I really like, and players that are more adapted to the team right now, I think Manchester United can do great things."
Elsewhere on the transfer front, United continue to pursue a deal for Jadon Sancho, who will be back in action for Borussia Dortmund soon as the Bundesliga prepares to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Recap our blog for latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Diogo Dalot names Man Utd player as his toughest opponent

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has named Anthony Martial as the toughest opponent he has faced .
The 21-year-old has spent the majority of the season on the sidelines with injury , making just 10 appearances in all competitions this season .
Dalot 's last appearance for United came in the 3-0 FA Cup win against Derby County on March 3 prior the postponement of the football season due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The Portuguese is following individual fitness programmes at home along with the rest of the squad and took part in a question and answer session on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacker he 's ever faced , Dalot picked out Martial , presumably from the training sessions they have come up against each other in .
`` I would say this man right here [ Martial ] , '' he told SoccerBible .
`` I think he does n't need any introductions .
He 's a fantastic player . ''
Dalot was part of the United team thatdefeated Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 and was asked to reveal his fondest memory of that evening during the Q & A .
`` The best memories from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the celebrations with the fans after the game .
`` We had thousands of fans there celebrating with us .

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Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has named Anthony Martial as the toughest opponent he has faced.
The 21-year-old has spent the majority of the season on the sidelines with injury, making just 10 appearances in all competitions this season.
Dalot's last appearance for United came in the 3-0 FA Cup win against Derby County on March 3 prior the postponement of the football season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Portuguese is following individual fitness programmes at home along with the rest of the squad and took part in a question and answer session on Instagram.
Asked to name the toughest attacker he's ever faced, Dalot picked out Martial, presumably from the training sessions they have come up against each other in.
"I would say this man right here [Martial]," he told SoccerBible. "I think he doesn't need any introductions. He's a fantastic player."
Dalot was part of the United team thatdefeated Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 and was asked to reveal his fondest memory of that evening during the Q&A.
"The best memories from that night apart from the whole game was the celebrations with the fans after the game.
"We had thousands of fans there celebrating with us.
"It was a fantastic moment."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--WATCH: Moment daredevil parachutes from top of high-rise building

This is the moment a daredevil parachuted from the top of a high-rise building in Ancoats .
Footage shows the @ @ @ @ @ of the unfinished building on Great Ancoats Street this evening .
The thrill seeker can @ @ @ @ @ distance , before releasing their parachute .
The person then lands on what appears to @ @ @ @ @ Some local residents spotted them on their daily walk and said it 'made their day @ @ @ @ @ `` Can ’ t believe I ’ ve just whitnessed this on my hour walk @ @ @ @ @ on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or @ @ @ @ @ also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day @ @ @ @ @ - subscribe here .
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This is the moment a daredevil parachuted from the top of a high-rise building in Ancoats.
Footage shows the parachuter leaping from the top of the unfinished building on Great Ancoats Street this evening.
The thrill seeker can be seen free-falling for some distance, before releasing their parachute.
The person then lands on what appears to be some unused land.
Some local residents spotted them on their daily walk and said it 'made their day'.
One said: "Can’t believe I’ve just whitnessed this on my hour walk!
"Made my day!"
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--David de Gea's former coach sends warning to Man United goalkeeper

Former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele has warned David de Gea he fully expects Dean Henderson to be at the club to challenge the Spaniard for his No.1 shirt next season .
Henderson has spent this season on loan with Sheffield United , his second year with the Blades , and has been one of the most impressive goalkeepers in the Premier League as he sits joint-second in the clean sheets table .
The 23-year-old was expected to be included in England 's European Championship squad before it was pushed back a year due to the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , believes Henderson will return to Old Trafford with his sights firmly focused on becoming the club 's first-choice goalkeeper at the expense of De Gea .
`` Knowing Dean Henderson as I do , he will expect to walk into that Old Trafford dressing room and make the No.1 jersey his own , now , '' he told the I .
`` I signed him at 14 and stayed close to him – he has a great attitude .
`` David will have known there was always going to be a young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is what Dean will do .
`` Should contracts permit , United need to say to him [ Henderson ] ‘ you are not going out on loan , you are here to compete with David ’ .
He will value the experience at Sheffield United – he is better prepared now to take that challenge on . ''
Steele has backed De Gea to rise to the challenge and rediscover his best form thanks to the threat of Henderson taking his place in the side .
The former United coach reckons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play in the squad , citing the 2008 team as an example .
He added : `` If you rewind to when I first came to United at 2008 , look at the depth of that squad .
`` It was frightening – those strikers Carlos Tevez , Wayne Rooney , Cristiano Ronaldo , [ Dimitar ] Berbatov .
`` But look at the goalkeepers – Van der Sar , Ben Foster and Tomasz Kuszczak – three excellent goalkeepers .
`` When United are back in the Champions League , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can play every game . ''

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Former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele has warned David de Gea he fully expects Dean Henderson to be at the club to challenge the Spaniard for his No.1 shirt next season.
Henderson has spent this season on loan with Sheffield United, his second year with the Blades, and has been one of the most impressive goalkeepers in the Premier League as he sits joint-second in the clean sheets table.
The 23-year-old was expected to be included in England's European Championship squad before it was pushed back a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Steele, who left United in 2013, believes Henderson will return to Old Trafford with his sights firmly focused on becoming the club's first-choice goalkeeper at the expense of De Gea .
"Knowing Dean Henderson as I do, he will expect to walk into that Old Trafford dressing room and make the No.1 jersey his own, now," he told the I.
"I signed him at 14 and stayed close to him – he has a great attitude.
"David will have known there was always going to be a young pretender to come and challenge him and that is what Dean will do.
"Should contracts permit, United need to say to him [Henderson] ‘you are not going out on loan, you are here to compete with David’. He will value the experience at Sheffield United – he is better prepared now to take that challenge on."
Steele has backed De Gea to rise to the challenge and rediscover his best form thanks to the threat of Henderson taking his place in the side.
The former United coach reckons both players can have an important role to play in the squad, citing the 2008 team as an example.
He added: "If you rewind to when I first came to United at 2008, look at the depth of that squad.
"It was frightening – those strikers Carlos Tevez, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, [Dimitar] Berbatov.
"But look at the goalkeepers – Van der Sar, Ben Foster and Tomasz Kuszczak – three excellent goalkeepers.
"When United are back in the Champions League, you can have a 65-game season.
"Nobody can play every game."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Coronation Street fans predict future romance for Asha and Nina

Plucky Nina Lucas won hearts by defending Asha Alahan against bullies , and Corrie fans are wondering if a romance might blossom from this burgeoning new friendship in the future .
Nina recently stepped in after Asha was taunted in the street by a gang .
The group of boys mocked her over a video of herself stripping for her teenage crush Corey Brent which was leaked online .
As Asha was jeered in front of her dad Dev and best friend Amy Barlow , goth Nina marched over .
She removed one of her lace gloves and punched the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a bloodied nose .
In tonight 's Coronation Street Nina , who works at her uncle Roy Cropper 's cafe , had a heart-to-heart with Asha about her ordeal .
When Asha told her that Corey had made her feel good about herself , Nina had some wise words to share .
She told her : `` Seriously .
You 're beautiful and you should n't have to rely on other people to tell you that .
Nina later sent Asha a sketch she had done of her new friend , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the sketch she wrote : `` Incase you needed proof . ''
Fans are wondering if there could end up being more to this friendship .
`` Maybe she develops feelings for Asha ? ''
asked one fan .
`` I was thinking that too , '' agreed another .
`` Going to be a couple ? ''
asked another fan .
`` So excited to see more of her and Asha ’ s friendship , '' said another viewer .
Schoolgirl Asha , played by Tanisha Gorey , was at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ naked video was shared in an online chat group by Weatherfield newcomer Kelly Neelan and then posted on a porn site .
Nina was introduced to Coronation Street viewers in November when Roy did some digging into his mother ’ s secret life and unearthed evidence of a son she had during an affair .
When he tracked down his brother Richard Lucas , played by Paul Bown , he was surprised to find he had a teenage daughter .
After Richard passed away Roy brought homeless Nina into his home .
Outspoken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is the Manchester born actress ’ first TV role .

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Plucky Nina Lucas won hearts by defending Asha Alahan against bullies, and Corrie fans are wondering if a romance might blossom from this burgeoning new friendship in the future.
Nina recently stepped in after Asha was taunted in the street by a gang.
The group of boys mocked her over a video of herself stripping for her teenage crush Corey Brent which was leaked online.
As Asha was jeered in front of her dad Dev and best friend Amy Barlow, goth Nina marched over.
She removed one of her lace gloves and punched the ringleader in the face, leaving him with a bloodied nose.
In tonight's Coronation Street Nina, who works at her uncle Roy Cropper's cafe, had a heart-to-heart with Asha about her ordeal.
When Asha told her that Corey had made her feel good about herself, Nina had some wise words to share.
(Image: ITV)
She told her: "Seriously. You're beautiful and you shouldn't have to rely on other people to tell you that.
"Look in a mirror."
Nina later sent Asha a sketch she had done of her new friend, which made her smile.
(Image: ITV)
On the back of the sketch she wrote: "Incase you needed proof."
Fans are wondering if there could end up being more to this friendship.
"Maybe she develops feelings for Asha?" asked one fan.
"I was thinking that too," agreed another.
"Going to be a couple?" asked another fan.
"So excited to see more of her and Asha’s friendship," said another viewer.
Schoolgirl Asha, played by Tanisha Gorey, was at the centre of a revenge-porn plot after her naked video was shared in an online chat group by Weatherfield newcomer Kelly Neelan and then posted on a porn site.
Nina was introduced to Coronation Street viewers in November when Roy did some digging into his mother’s secret life and unearthed evidence of a son she had during an affair.
When he tracked down his brother Richard Lucas, played by Paul Bown, he was surprised to find he had a teenage daughter.
After Richard passed away Roy brought homeless Nina into his home.
Outspoken Nina is played by Mollie Gallagher and this is the Manchester born actress’ first TV role.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--The people lured into terrifying and depraved crimes by their mates

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves - or so we may think .
If your mate suggested jumping off a cliff , would you do it ?
How about if they asked you to mug someone or smuggle something into prison for them ?
The MEN has looked back over those lured into crime - and the courts - by the people they called ‘ friends ’ .
Last month , the MEN reported on the truly horrendous case of predator John Ward , 24 , who forced his way into a young mum ’ s home and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the woman when she was walking her dog with her young child , telling them : “ I ’ m your new dad ” .
She managed to escape but Ward , who was drunk at the time , followed her back to her home , forced his way inside , and carried out a number of vile sexual assaults on her .
He was accompanied by Aaron Farrell , also 24 , who watched the rape through the kitchen window and then cleaned their fingerprints from the front door handle before they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the mum , making comments about her appearance and calling her a ‘ milf ’ before blocking her path .
Manchester Minshull Street heard that Ward had asked the woman for a kiss , with Farrell egging him on , saying : “ yeah , give him a kiss , nothing will happen.
” Feeling ‘ intimidated and ashamed ’ , the woman had intended to kiss his cheek , hoping the matter would drop , but as she did so , Ward moved his cheek and kissed her on the mouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ escalated , to the point where he removed his penis and asked her : “ do you want it ?
” The woman quickly returned home , but CCTV showed that the men were peering through the lounge window leaving her children ‘ panicked and upset ’ .
Ward and Farrell then came into the house , and she screamed at them to get out , which they did , but 10 minutes later when she heard a knock at the door , she thought it was unrelated and opened the door to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way in and shut the door on her children in the room opposite , telling them : “ I ’ m just talking to mum ” and proceeded to rape her .
Prosecutors said Farrell was captured on CCTV looking through the window to where he could see 'his friend ' raping the woman before closing the door and then wiping the handle to remove their fingerprints .
Ward , 24 , of Rochdale , was jailed for 12 years with extended licence period of four years after he pleaded guilty to sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Farrell , 24 , of Parkfield , Middleton , was jailed for one year and nine months after he admitted perverting the course of justice .
Jailing Ward , Judge John Potter told him : `` You subjected her to a vicious , sustained and determined sexual attack in the sanctuary of her own home and it was materially witnessed by her children .
The level of depravity is on any view of a level at the most serious end of the scale . ''
He said the attack only ended when Farrell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene of dreadful abuse taking place in front of you in that small hall ' .
Addressed Farrell , the judge went on : `` You closed the front door .
You remained outside .
You then carefully wiped the handle of the front door to remove your and Ward 's fingerprints from the scene of the attack that you knew was taking place .
“ This was as blatant as there could be imagined of intending to pervert the course of public justice . ''
Mourad Bazroute , 23 , and Ahmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man who had just left a city centre nightclub - by hugging him and swiping his phone , bank card and cash .
Manchester Crown Court heard that the hugger muggers , as well as another unidentified accomplice , began to engage their victim in conversation outside the Liars club in the early hours of Saturday , January 25 .
The man had been walking towards Bridge Street , in the city centre , planning to get a taxi home after a night out with friends when he was approached by Bazroute and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him drugs before putting his arms around him .
The other two men also spoke to him and hugged him , then Bazroute moved his legs near the victim 's legs to further distract him .
Read more of today 's top stories here Bazroute then passed the stolen items , worth a total of £450 , to the other unknown man .
They left , and shortly after the man realised his possessions were missing .
He ran after the man and confronted him , but he did n't get his belongings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pair had been out 'looking for vulnerable victims ' , and that they had planned their offending .
Omar , of West Street , Crewe , Cheshire , was sentenced to three months imprisonment suspended for 12 months , he was ordered to complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days , a six month alcohol treatment program and observe a curfew from 9pm to 7am for a month .
Bazroute , of Rock Street , Salford , was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 18 months , was also ordered to complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 month alcohol treatment program and observe a curfew from 9pm to 7am for three months .
‘ Easy target ’ hid sawn-off shotgun and £16k of drugs for dealers she considered ‘ friends ’ Amanda Morrison , 45 , was jailed after police found a modified single barrel shotgun - as well as 14 cartridges of ammunition - in the loft of Amanda Morrison 's home in Ashton-under-Lyne .
They also discovered 200 grams of high-purity cocaine with a street value of £16,101 - and drug dealing paraphernalia .
Jailing Morrison , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been abused by men since childhood and had been 'an easy target ’ , coerced into storing the 'fearsome ' weapon and drugs .
A search warrant was executed at her flat at Red Gables on Taunton Road on May 1 , 2019 .
The search also uncovered mobile phones ; three electric scales ; a debtors ' list ; several empty snap bags ; and bags of white powder which contained 200 grams of 78 percent purity cocaine with a street value of £16,101 hidden in a safe .
She claimed she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of men she had considered friends because of her use of class A drugs , and ‘ as a result of that pressure , it was put on her to store the drugs ’ at her home , her defence lawyer said .
The judge jailed Morrison , who admitted possessing class A drugs with intent to supply ; and possessing a prohibited firearm for seven-and-a-half years .
She gave the defendant five-and-a-half years for possession of a firearm , which carries a minimum five year term , plus a further two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis and tobacco into Strangeways in her underwear Zoe Marsh , 42 , took her 19-year-old son to HMP Manchester with her as she attempted to smuggle drugs in her underwear to give to a prisoner .
She had collected the package containing tobacco and cannabis wrapped in coffee powder to disguise the smell .
Mum-of-six Marsh claimed she was ‘ unaware ’ of the cannabis , and only agreed to smuggle the tobacco because she believed the ban on smoking in prison was 'wrong . '
Marsh , of Sutherland Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentence after admitting two counts of importing a prohibited item into the high-security prison .
Manchester Crown Court heard that Marsh had hid the items in her ‘ pubic area ’ in a bid to avoid detection from the prison ’ s security guards .
Prosecutors said she then attempted to hand over the package by hugging the inmate , who she described as a friend , at the end of her visit .
During a police interview , Marsh told officers that she had known the inmate for 10 years and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his behalf .
Marsh was handed a sentence of four months suspended for 12 months and ordered to carry out a rehabilitation requirement .
Robber who watched accomplice threaten a shopkeeper with a knife was caught after he left fingerprints on a fridge Jamie Buckley , 26 , was jailed for his part in a theft of a newsagent in Oldham which saw him and an unnamed individual walk away with £160 in January last year .
The other man had held a knife to the shop owner 's face and questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money ?
Give me the money or I will stab you up.
” He grabbed £80 from the float the shopkeeper was counting before swiping a further £80 from the till , prosecutors said , At the same time , a man was passing by the shop and became “ concerned about what was going on inside '' and not only called police but also `` tried to hold the shop door closed to stop them escaping '' , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Both robbers did eventually escape , but in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fridge door and was traced using his finger prints .
His defence lawyer Nicholas Clark QC told the court that he was in the shop for 25-30 seconds and didn ’ t steal anything or benefit financially from the robbery .
Sentencing him to two and a half years imprisonment , Judge Martin Rudland told him : “ I am satisfied on the evidence I have seen that you were the more reluctant participant in this enterprise .
And that you were somewhat overborne by the pressure placed on you by this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you would n't have become involved and robbed a small shop in the way you did .
Young mum asked to smuggle phones , crack cocaine and Spice into prison by her long-term friend Chloe Smith , 24 , from Salford , had been asked by an inmate at Liverpool prison to bring in the banned goods .
As the mum-of-two arrived at the prison , a sniffer dog indicated to its handler that she was carrying something , and she was stopped and searched by officials .
A package was found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was examined it was found to contain class A , B and C drugs as well as two mobile phones , Liverpool Crown Court heard .
In a police interview , Smith admitted she was going to visit her friend who had asked her to bring in a package that was delivered to her house .
She pleaded guilty to five offences of possessing drugs with intent to supply and conveying two mobile phones into prison , and was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment .
Sentencing Judge Elizabeth Nicholls told her : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met with deterrent sentences and with great sadness that means the sentence can not be suspended .
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Friends are the family we choose for ourselves - or so we may think.
If your mate suggested jumping off a cliff, would you do it?
Probably not.
How about if they asked you to mug someone or smuggle something into prison for them?
The MEN has looked back over those lured into crime - and the courts - by the people they called ‘friends’.
Man watched his ‘evil and depraved’ accomplice rape a terrified mum
Last month, the MEN reported on the truly horrendous case of predator John Ward, 24, who forced his way into a young mum’s home and raped her.
Ward had earlier molested the woman when she was walking her dog with her young child, telling them: “I’m your new dad”.
She managed to escape but Ward, who was drunk at the time, followed her back to her home, forced his way inside, and carried out a number of vile sexual assaults on her.
He was accompanied by Aaron Farrell, also 24, who watched the rape through the kitchen window and then cleaned their fingerprints from the front door handle before they left.
Earlier the pair had spoken to the mum, making comments about her appearance and calling her a ‘milf’ before blocking her path.
Manchester Minshull Street heard that Ward had asked the woman for a kiss, with Farrell egging him on, saying: “yeah, give him a kiss, nothing will happen.”
(Image: M.E.N.)
Feeling ‘intimidated and ashamed’, the woman had intended to kiss his cheek, hoping the matter would drop, but as she did so, Ward moved his cheek and kissed her on the mouth, it was said.
His behaviour escalated, to the point where he removed his penis and asked her: “do you want it?”
The woman quickly returned home, but CCTV showed that the men were peering through the lounge window leaving her children ‘panicked and upset’.
Ward and Farrell then came into the house, and she screamed at them to get out, which they did, but 10 minutes later when she heard a knock at the door, she thought it was unrelated and opened the door to find Ward there.
He forced his way in and shut the door on her children in the room opposite, telling them: “I’m just talking to mum” and proceeded to rape her.
Prosecutors said Farrell was captured on CCTV looking through the window to where he could see 'his friend' raping the woman before closing the door and then wiping the handle to remove their fingerprints.
Ward, 24, of Rochdale, was jailed for 12 years with extended licence period of four years after he pleaded guilty to sexual assault and two counts of rape.
Farrell, 24, of Parkfield, Middleton, was jailed for one year and nine months after he admitted perverting the course of justice.
Jailing Ward, Judge John Potter told him: "You subjected her to a vicious, sustained and determined sexual attack in the sanctuary of her own home and it was materially witnessed by her children. The level of depravity is on any view of a level at the most serious end of the scale."
He said the attack only ended when Farrell came into the house and 'saw the scene of dreadful abuse taking place in front of you in that small hall'.
Addressed Farrell, the judge went on: "You closed the front door. You remained outside. You then carefully wiped the handle of the front door to remove your and Ward's fingerprints from the scene of the attack that you knew was taking place.
“This was as blatant as there could be imagined of intending to pervert the course of public justice."
The ‘hugger muggers’ who pickpocketed a reveller leaving a nightclub
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Mourad Bazroute, 23, and Ahmed Omar, 18, pounced on a man who had just left a city centre nightclub - by hugging him and swiping his phone, bank card and cash.
Manchester Crown Court heard that the hugger muggers, as well as another unidentified accomplice, began to engage their victim in conversation outside the Liars club in the early hours of Saturday, January 25.
The man had been walking towards Bridge Street, in the city centre, planning to get a taxi home after a night out with friends when he was approached by Bazroute and Omar.
Prosecutors said Omar had offered him drugs before putting his arms around him.
The other two men also spoke to him and hugged him, then Bazroute moved his legs near the victim's legs to further distract him.
Bazroute then passed the stolen items, worth a total of £450, to the other unknown man.
They left, and shortly after the man realised his possessions were missing.
He ran after the man and confronted him, but he didn't get his belongings back.
Prosecutor Simon Barrett alleged that the pair had been out 'looking for vulnerable victims', and that they had planned their offending.
Omar, of West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, was sentenced to three months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, he was ordered to complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, a six month alcohol treatment program and observe a curfew from 9pm to 7am for a month.
Bazroute, of Rock Street, Salford, was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, was also ordered to complete 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, a 12 month alcohol treatment program and observe a curfew from 9pm to 7am for three months.
‘Easy target’ hid sawn-off shotgun and £16k of drugs for dealers she considered ‘friends’
(Image: GMP)
Amanda Morrison, 45, was jailed after police found a modified single barrel shotgun - as well as 14 cartridges of ammunition - in the loft of Amanda Morrison's home in Ashton-under-Lyne.
They also discovered 200 grams of high-purity cocaine with a street value of £16,101 - and drug dealing paraphernalia.
Jailing Morrison, Judge Tina Landale said the addict had been abused by men since childhood and had been 'an easy target’, coerced into storing the 'fearsome' weapon and drugs.
A search warrant was executed at her flat at Red Gables on Taunton Road on May 1, 2019.
The search also uncovered mobile phones; three electric scales; a debtors' list; several empty snap bags; and bags of white powder which contained 200 grams of 78 percent purity cocaine with a street value of £16,101 hidden in a safe.
She claimed she had got into debt with a number of men she had considered friends because of her use of class A drugs, and ‘as a result of that pressure, it was put on her to store the drugs’ at her home, her defence lawyer said.
The judge jailed Morrison, who admitted possessing class A drugs with intent to supply; and possessing a prohibited firearm for seven-and-a-half years.
She gave the defendant five-and-a-half years for possession of a firearm, which carries a minimum five year term, plus a further two years for the drugs offence.
Mum brought cannabis and tobacco into Strangeways in her underwear
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Zoe Marsh, 42, took her 19-year-old son to HMP Manchester with her as she attempted to smuggle drugs in her underwear to give to a prisoner.
She had collected the package containing tobacco and cannabis wrapped in coffee powder to disguise the smell.
Mum-of-six Marsh claimed she was ‘unaware’ of the cannabis, and only agreed to smuggle the tobacco because she believed the ban on smoking in prison was 'wrong.'
Marsh, of Sutherland Road, Old Trafford, was given a suspended sentence after admitting two counts of importing a prohibited item into the high-security prison.
Manchester Crown Court heard that Marsh had hid the items in her ‘pubic area’ in a bid to avoid detection from the prison’s security guards.
Prosecutors said she then attempted to hand over the package by hugging the inmate, who she described as a friend, at the end of her visit.
During a police interview, Marsh told officers that she had known the inmate for 10 years and had received a phone call from a man on his behalf.
Marsh was handed a sentence of four months suspended for 12 months and ordered to carry out a rehabilitation requirement.
Robber who watched accomplice threaten a shopkeeper with a knife was caught after he left fingerprints on a fridge
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
Jamie Buckley, 26, was jailed for his part in a theft of a newsagent in Oldham which saw him and an unnamed individual walk away with £160 in January last year.
The other man had held a knife to the shop owner's face and questioned him saying: “Where is the money? Give me the money or I will stab you up.”
He grabbed £80 from the float the shopkeeper was counting before swiping a further £80 from the till, prosecutors said,
At the same time, a man was passing by the shop and became “concerned about what was going on inside" and not only called police but also "tried to hold the shop door closed to stop them escaping" , Manchester Crown Court heard.
Both robbers did eventually escape, but in the ‘panic’ Buckley was seen touching a fridge door and was traced using his finger prints.
His defence lawyer Nicholas Clark QC told the court that he was in the shop for 25-30 seconds and didn’t steal anything or benefit financially from the robbery.
Sentencing him to two and a half years imprisonment, Judge Martin Rudland told him: “I am satisfied on the evidence I have seen that you were the more reluctant participant in this enterprise. And that you were somewhat overborne by the pressure placed on you by this man.
"And but for him, you wouldn't have become involved and robbed a small shop in the way you did.
Young mum asked to smuggle phones, crack cocaine and Spice into prison by her long-term friend
(Image: Merseyside Police handout)
Chloe Smith, 24, from Salford, had been asked by an inmate at Liverpool prison to bring in the banned goods.
As the mum-of-two arrived at the prison, a sniffer dog indicated to its handler that she was carrying something, and she was stopped and searched by officials.
A package was found hidden around her waist and when it was examined it was found to contain class A, B and C drugs as well as two mobile phones, Liverpool Crown Court heard.
In a police interview, Smith admitted she was going to visit her friend who had asked her to bring in a package that was delivered to her house.
She pleaded guilty to five offences of possessing drugs with intent to supply and conveying two mobile phones into prison, and was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment.
Sentencing Judge Elizabeth Nicholls told her: “This sort of offence has to be met with deterrent sentences and with great sadness that means the sentence cannot be suspended.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Family's devastation as beloved dad-of-four killed in horror crash

The family of a father-of-four killed in a horror quad bike crash has spoken of their heartbreak - and their agony at having to choose who attended his funeral amid the lockdown .
The inconsolable parents of Tariq Khan have not stopped crying since their beloved son died earlier this week , his cousin Wahid Khan has said .
The 36-year-old suffered fatal injuries in a collision in Bolton on Wednesday evening ( May 6 ) .
The accident , involving Tariq ’ s Suzuki quad bike and a white Mercedes , happened at around 7.30pm in Green Lane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bike after the impact of the crash forced it over to the kerb , where it hit a metal fence .
Paramedics fought to save him but he was pronounced dead at the scene .
Now his cousin has opened up about the devastation his family have endured since Tariq ’ s tragic passing .
Wahid Khan , 40 , said he was inundated with messages from those wanting to attend popular Tariq ’ s funeral after he died .
He was buried in the early hours of Thursday morning with only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wahid said was heart-wrenching for the family .
He said : “ He was the life and soul of the party .
He was a bubbly character who got along with everyone .
“ If you met him , within 10 minutes he would become your best friend .
“ We ’ re all devastated .
His mum has not stopped crying , not even for three minutes .
“ It ’ s really hard because yesterday we got to see him in the coffin .
“ We were only allowed 15 at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I was getting non-stop messages from people who wanted to attend .
“ But because of the limit of 25 people , it was frustrating because so many people wanted to go.
” Tariq had grown up in Great Lever and had recently opened a boxing gym .
Described as a “ doting dad ” , he leaves behind a wife and four children .
Wahid continued : “ We have a close-knit family so we will support them where we can .
“ The two eldest were at the burial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
They were crying their eyes out .
“ We kept the younger two out the way , they are a bit too young .
“ He was a very liked character .
He touched everyone .
“ It ’ s going to be a big loss for the community and overall.
” A 25-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving .
He remains in custody for questioning .
Anyone with information is asked to call Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 4741 , quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reports can also be made via Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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The family of a father-of-four killed in a horror quad bike crash has spoken of their heartbreak - and their agony at having to choose who attended his funeral amid the lockdown.
The inconsolable parents of Tariq Khan have not stopped crying since their beloved son died earlier this week, his cousin Wahid Khan has said.
The 36-year-old suffered fatal injuries in a collision in Bolton on Wednesday evening (May 6).
The accident, involving Tariq’s Suzuki quad bike and a white Mercedes, happened at around 7.30pm in Green Lane, Great Lever.
He was thrown from the bike after the impact of the crash forced it over to the kerb, where it hit a metal fence.
Paramedics fought to save him but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Now his cousin has opened up about the devastation his family have endured since Tariq’s tragic passing.
(Image: Sanchia Khan)
Wahid Khan, 40, said he was inundated with messages from those wanting to attend popular Tariq’s funeral after he died.
He was buried in the early hours of Thursday morning with only 15 people allowed to attend – something Wahid said was heart-wrenching for the family.
He said: “He was the life and soul of the party. He was a bubbly character who got along with everyone.
“If you met him, within 10 minutes he would become your best friend.
“We’re all devastated. His mum has not stopped crying, not even for three minutes.
(Image: Sanchia Khan)
“It’s really hard because yesterday we got to see him in the coffin.
“We were only allowed 15 at the funeral and 25 in the graveyard.
“I was getting non-stop messages from people who wanted to attend.
“But because of the limit of 25 people, it was frustrating because so many people wanted to go.”
Tariq had grown up in Great Lever and had recently opened a boxing gym.
Described as a “doting dad”, he leaves behind a wife and four children.
Wahid continued: “We have a close-knit family so we will support them where we can.
“The two eldest were at the burial, they know what’s going on. They were crying their eyes out.
(Image: Sanchia Khan)
“We kept the younger two out the way, they are a bit too young.
“He was a very liked character. He touched everyone.
“It’s going to be a big loss for the community and overall.”
A 25-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody for questioning.
Anyone with information is asked to call Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 2536 of May 6. Reports can also be made via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City loanee Daniel Arzani had admitted he doesn ’ t know where his future lies amid the coronaviurs outbreak , with loan deal at Celtic set to expire at the end of June and having only made two appearances for the Bhoys due to injury .
“ Holland comes up because it ’ s a selling league and they develop a lot of really good talent there , ” he told The World Game .
“ But they ’ re not the only league to have done that.
” “ I think I ’ m in some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Andrew Clark has been impressed with the work we ’ ve been doing and said he ’ d never seen me in such good shape , so I ’ m buzzing .
“ There ’ s no point in looking into the past and the negative things that have happened .
It ’ s about looking forward , taking things in your stride and trying to make the best out of an unfortunate situation with injuries .
“ This happens to everyone - I ’ m not the first player and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m not 100 per cent sure and it ’ s so hard to talk about now with this whole coronavirus situation .
“ Clubs don ’ t know if this season will even be finished , or they ’ ll have to cut their losses , give their players a break and start afresh with a new season .
“ I don ’ t know if I ’ ll be going back to Celtic to finish the season - we ’ ll just have to wait and see what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s a crazy time right now .
I may have to get on a plane and go back to Glasgow next week .
Or I might be going back in a month ’ s time and my contract will have run out by then .
“ The aim is to stay in Europe and give it a proper shot .
I don ’ t think I gave myself a fair chance this time around because I wasn ’ t fit the whole time .
”

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Manchester City loanee Daniel Arzani had admitted he doesn’t know where his future lies amid the coronaviurs outbreak, with loan deal at Celtic set to expire at the end of June and having only made two appearances for the Bhoys due to injury.
“Holland comes up because it’s a selling league and they develop a lot of really good talent there,” he told The World Game. “But they’re not the only league to have done that.”
“I think I’m in some of the best shape of my career so far. Andrew Clark has been impressed with the work we’ve been doing and said he’d never seen me in such good shape, so I’m buzzing.
“There’s no point in looking into the past and the negative things that have happened. It’s about looking forward, taking things in your stride and trying to make the best out of an unfortunate situation with injuries.
“This happens to everyone - I’m not the first player and I won’t be the last.
“I’m not 100 per cent sure and it’s so hard to talk about now with this whole coronavirus situation.
“Clubs don’t know if this season will even be finished, or they’ll have to cut their losses, give their players a break and start afresh with a new season.
“I don’t know if I’ll be going back to Celtic to finish the season - we’ll just have to wait and see what the different leagues announce and go from there.
“It’s a crazy time right now. I may have to get on a plane and go back to Glasgow next week. Or I might be going back in a month’s time and my contract will have run out by then.
“The aim is to stay in Europe and give it a proper shot. I don’t think I gave myself a fair chance this time around because I wasn’t fit the whole time.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Man City evening headlines as Kyle Walker spared punishment

Kyle Walker will not be punished by Manchester City after he was caught breaking lockdown rules again .
The 29-year-old was subject to an internal disciplinary procedure last month after The Sun reported that he had hosted a party at his flat to go against government orders for everyone to stay at their own home , prompting strongly-worded criticism from the club .
The same newspaper on Friday clocked Walker visiting both his sister and his parents this week despite no change in social distancing rules .
However , it is understood that there will be no similar action or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two incidents are not viewed in the same way and there is sympathy for Walker 's situation .
Walker himself took to Twitter following the publication of the article to write a lengthy defence of his actions , asking for his mental health to be taken into consideration and questioning the newspaper scrutiny on him and his family .
Thierry Ambrose has confirmed his permanent exit from Manchester City , with his contract set to expire at the end of the current season .
Striker Ambrose , 23 , spent the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making 19 appearances for the Ligue 1 club .
Metz secured their top flight safety after the decision was taken to end the season due to the coronavirus pandemic , with the club 15th in the table .
Metz had an option to buy Ambrose at the end of his deal , and the striker himself had confirmed he would look to leave City at the end of the season rather than go out on another loan move .
He has spent time at NAC Breda and RC Lens before his move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior appearance for the club , Ambrose scored 23 goals in 48 appearances between U18 and U23 level at City .
The International Football Association Board will allow teams to make five substitutions per match when football returns after approving a proposal by FIFA .
The move is to help sides returning from football 's coronavirus-enforced break .
The rule will be in place for competitions scheduled to be completed this year but FIFA said it will assess with IFAB whether it should be extended into 2021 .
Each team will be limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not including half-time , in a bid to prevent unnecessary stoppages .
Although IFAB has given the green light to the five-substitution rule , the decision on whether to apply it will remain at the discretion of the Premier League and each individual competition organiser around the world .

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No punishment after Walker statement
Kyle Walker will not be punished by Manchester City after he was caught breaking lockdown rules again.
The 29-year-old was subject to an internal disciplinary procedure last month after The Sun reported that he had hosted a party at his flat to go against government orders for everyone to stay at their own home, prompting strongly-worded criticism from the club. The same newspaper on Friday clocked Walker visiting both his sister and his parents this week despite no change in social distancing rules.
However, it is understood that there will be no similar action or condemnation from the club this time as the two incidents are not viewed in the same way and there is sympathy for Walker's situation.
Walker himself took to Twitter following the publication of the article to write a lengthy defence of his actions, asking for his mental health to be taken into consideration and questioning the newspaper scrutiny on him and his family.
Thierry Ambrose confirms City departure
Thierry Ambrose has confirmed his permanent exit from Manchester City, with his contract set to expire at the end of the current season.
Striker Ambrose, 23, spent the season on loan at FC Metz in France, making 19 appearances for the Ligue 1 club. Metz secured their top flight safety after the decision was taken to end the season due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the club 15th in the table.
Metz had an option to buy Ambrose at the end of his deal, and the striker himself had confirmed he would look to leave City at the end of the season rather than go out on another loan move. He has spent time at NAC Breda and RC Lens before his move to Metz.
Despite never making a senior appearance for the club, Ambrose scored 23 goals in 48 appearances between U18 and U23 level at City.
IFAB approves FIFA's substitute proposal
The International Football Association Board will allow teams to make five substitutions per match when football returns after approving a proposal by FIFA.
The move is to help sides returning from football's coronavirus-enforced break.
The rule will be in place for competitions scheduled to be completed this year but FIFA said it will assess with IFAB whether it should be extended into 2021.
Each team will be limited to three stoppages per match for substitutions, not including half-time, in a bid to prevent unnecessary stoppages.
Although IFAB has given the green light to the five-substitution rule, the decision on whether to apply it will remain at the discretion of the Premier League and each individual competition organiser around the world.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury's anger as dozens ignore lockdown rules in Ancoats

Love Island couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have shared their anger over dozens of people flouting lockdown rules in Ancoats .
The pair , who are living in lockdown together , both posted video online of people milling around and sitting down together while soaking up the sun in Cutting Room Square .
The reality stars both expressed their annoyance as they showed their Instagram followers the scenes unfolding below on VE Day .
`` What is going on out here ?
Why 's everybody out ? ''
asked Tommy , who has more than three million followers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is social distancing not a thing anymore ? ''
asked Molly-Mae , who is followed by four million on Instagram , in a voiceover to her video posted on Friday afternoon .
Alongside the clip she wrote : `` I know it 's hot but what the actual hell ? ''
In another post on her Instagram stories she explained : `` I know it 's VE Day and the weather is beautiful but the amount of people outside is actually insane considering we are still in a full lockdown . ''
Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his 21st birthday in lockdown , posted exploding head emojis with his video to express his frustration .
A Manchester Evening News reader , whose home overlooks Cutting Room Square , contacted us to say there are people gathering there every day .
And they shared a similar scene to the one captured by Molly-Mae and Tommy , who met on the ITV2 dating show Love Island last summer .
`` Every day there are between 30 to 50 people gathered outside on the square , '' they said .
`` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handful of times but people return within minutes of the police leaving .
`` Last night during the clap for carers those sat on the square had the audacity to clap whilst being completely ignorant to social distancing rules in place to help those that they are supposedly supporting .
`` As somebody who works for the NHS I was shocked by how hypocritical this is . ''
The national lockdown , which was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on March 23 , stipulates that people should only leave their homes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for one form of exercise each day , for a medical need or to care for a vulnerable person or to go to work if that work can not be done at home .
Public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited and , if people go out , they should try to remain two metres away from others .

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Love Island couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have shared their anger over dozens of people flouting lockdown rules in Ancoats.
The pair, who are living in lockdown together, both posted video online of people milling around and sitting down together while soaking up the sun in Cutting Room Square.
The reality stars both expressed their annoyance as they showed their Instagram followers the scenes unfolding below on VE Day.
"What is going on out here? Why's everybody out?" asked Tommy, who has more than three million followers.
"Honestly are we missing something or is social distancing not a thing anymore?" asked Molly-Mae, who is followed by four million on Instagram, in a voiceover to her video posted on Friday afternoon.
Alongside the clip she wrote: "I know it's hot but what the actual hell?"
In another post on her Instagram stories she explained: "I know it's VE Day and the weather is beautiful but the amount of people outside is actually insane considering we are still in a full lockdown."
Manchester boxer Tommy, who has just celebrated his 21st birthday in lockdown, posted exploding head emojis with his video to express his frustration.
A Manchester Evening News reader, whose home overlooks Cutting Room Square, contacted us to say there are people gathering there every day.
And they shared a similar scene to the one captured by Molly-Mae and Tommy, who met on the ITV2 dating show Love Island last summer.
"Every day there are between 30 to 50 people gathered outside on the square," they said.
"We have seen police come and move people a handful of times but people return within minutes of the police leaving.
"Last night during the clap for carers those sat on the square had the audacity to clap whilst being completely ignorant to social distancing rules in place to help those that they are supposedly supporting.
"As somebody who works for the NHS I was shocked by how hypocritical this is."
The national lockdown, which was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on March 23, stipulates that people should only leave their homes to shop for basic necessities or medicine, for one form of exercise each day, for a medical need or to care for a vulnerable person or to go to work if that work cannot be done at home.
Public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited and, if people go out, they should try to remain two metres away from others.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Gogglebox stars pay emotional tribute to June Bernicoff after her death

Gogglebox stars have paid tribute June Bernicoff following the announcement of her death .
June , who was 82 , was one of the original stars of the popular Channel Four series along with her late husband Leon .
Her death was announced by Gogglebox creator Tania Alexander who said she was heartbroken by June 's passing .
June 's Gogglebox colleagues and a number of celebrities have paid tribute to her following the news .
Sandi Bogle , another original cast member , said it was “ so sad the beautiful June Bernicoff has sadly passed away ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter saying : `` Such sad news that June has passed away , so so sad , such a lovely lady .
Re-united with Leon . ''
Baasit Siddiqui said it was `` an honour to be on Gogglebox with June and Leon for all those years '' .
Sophie , who appears alongside her brother on the show , said : `` A lovely , supportive , beautiful lady both inside and out .
`` A devastating loss , but she ’ s finally reunited with her Leon . ''
Reverend Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were the first to welcome us to the Gbox family when we started and kept in touch once we went to pastures new , often messaging me if she saw me on Songs of Praise .
`` A wonderful couple and a kind woman .
May her memory be a blessing . ''
TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal , who has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox , tweeted to say that it was “ very sad news about June ” , adding : “ Sending love to her family.
” Actress Lucy Fallon also paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : “ So sad to hear the news about June .
My thoughts are with her family .
”

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Gogglebox stars have paid tribute June Bernicoff following the announcement of her death.
June, who was 82, was one of the original stars of the popular Channel Four series along with her late husband Leon.
Her death was announced by Gogglebox creator Tania Alexander who said she was heartbroken by June's passing.
June's Gogglebox colleagues and a number of celebrities have paid tribute to her following the news.
Sandi Bogle, another original cast member, said it was “so sad the beautiful June Bernicoff has sadly passed away”.
Lee and Jenny posted a message on Twitter saying: "Such sad news that June has passed away, so so sad, such a lovely lady. Re-united with Leon."
Baasit Siddiqui said it was "an honour to be on Gogglebox with June and Leon for all those years".
Sophie, who appears alongside her brother on the show, said: "A lovely, supportive, beautiful lady both inside and out.
"A devastating loss, but she’s finally reunited with her Leon."
Reverend Kate Bottley said: "June and Leon were the first to welcome us to the Gbox family when we started and kept in touch once we went to pastures new, often messaging me if she saw me on Songs of Praise.
"A wonderful couple and a kind woman. May her memory be a blessing."
TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal, who has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox, tweeted to say that it was “very sad news about June”, adding: “Sending love to her family.”
Actress Lucy Fallon also paid tribute to the Gogglebox star.
She tweeted: “So sad to hear the news about June. My thoughts are with her family.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Nurse on the very real struggles of observing Ramadan in a pandemic

It is the holiest month for anybody of the Muslim faith .
While not without its challenges , it is one that millions of people across the globe take solace in .
But in the midst of a pandemic , life has become incredibly hard for many of us .
And no more so than those who are having to fast throughout the day while tackling the worst conditions the coronavirus pandemic can throw up .
Aisha Ahmed , a practice nurse , is one of those working the pandemic and fasting through the month of Ramadan , going with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 hours a day .
Aisha says under normal circumstances fasting while working would be no problem but the added stress , workload and extra PPE has made the holy month almost unbearable to work in .
Based at the Moss Side Health Centre , Aisha monitors patients who have a long term history of underlying health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure .
Aisha says she has dealt with patients who have later gone on to be diagnosed with COVID-19 .
The 38-year-old mother of six from Longsight told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be fasting on a busy shift .
She said : `` When I 'm at work I ’ m dying under the mask .
“ Usually working during Ramadan is fine and I can manage , but now with all the get up and the stressful situations it 's 100 times worse .
“ The thing is I ’ ve got a scarf on , then I ’ ve got the visor , then the facemask and then I have my normal scrubs with the gown on , in this weather .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be different , but it 's hot and there are no fans or air conditioning because of the infection risk so you ’ re sweating right through , and you get really thirsty . ''
Aisha says it gets so hot that she finds blisters on her feet when she gets home , and has had moments where she felt like breaking her fast .
She said : “ I ’ ve been fasting since I was 10 , I ’ ve never been tempted to open my fast but the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinking , shall I just have some water because I ’ m so thirsty .
“ I called my Dad to ask if it was okay for me to open my fast because I was really dehydrated and I didn ’ t want to faint , and he said I could .
“ I didn ’ t open it in the end , but that ’ s how bad it got.
” Back home for Aisha and her family , Ramadan in a pandemic has meant that it doesn ’ t feel like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to .
Usually a time for communal gathering , nightly prayers and essential family time , the COVID-19 outbreak means it 's nigh on impossible for any of these integral customs to take place .
Aisha said : “ It doesn ’ t really feel like Ramadan other than you ’ re just eating and getting tired .
“ I come from a big family , I have five siblings myself including my parents , and usually we all break fast at my home because I have the biggest table .
“ Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it isn ’ t the same because my sisters , brothers and parents can ’ t come around.
” Aisha has two children who have underlying health issues and has been very careful not to spread the virus .
On top of changing from scrubs to regular clothes at the clinic , she says she is no longer wearing her wedding ring at work and a strict no touch policy is enforced for her children when she arrives home until she has showered .
She said : “ My two year old comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walk through the door and it ’ s really hard because sometimes I have to shout at them to not come near me .
“ It ’ s sad because kids don ’ t get it , they don ’ t see the danger .
“ The days that I work are hard because I ’ m completely different to the days when I ’ m at home and I think they ’ re struggling with it .
“ But I don ’ t want to take the risk - my two of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are diabetic , one of them has had a stroke so I really don ’ t want to take anything back with me.
” Physically , mentally and spiritually , this Ramadan this year has been the most demanding for Aisha .
However , despite dealing with a worried family and the demand of an increased workload , Aisha is still dedicated to practicing her faith servicing the communities that she swore an oath to .
She said : “ My husband has been a bit worried because he thinks it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was telling me that maybe I should n't work , '' But both have got to be done , I ’ ve got to fast and I ’ ve got to go to work .
`` I ’ ve been a nurse for 10 years , this is what I ’ ve always done , this was my first job , I can ’ t imagine doing anything else .
`` So even though there ’ s a risk , I ’ ll do the best I can and the rest is up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown , and for things to do while you are staying in , join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group .

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It is the holiest month for anybody of the Muslim faith.
While not without its challenges, it is one that millions of people across the globe take solace in.
But in the midst of a pandemic, life has become incredibly hard for many of us. And no more so than those who are having to fast throughout the day while tackling the worst conditions the coronavirus pandemic can throw up.
Aisha Ahmed, a practice nurse, is one of those working the pandemic and fasting through the month of Ramadan, going with no food or water for up to 18 hours a day.
Aisha says under normal circumstances fasting while working would be no problem but the added stress, workload and extra PPE has made the holy month almost unbearable to work in.
Based at the Moss Side Health Centre, Aisha monitors patients who have a long term history of underlying health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Aisha says she has dealt with patients who have later gone on to be diagnosed with COVID-19.
The 38-year-old mother of six from Longsight told the Manchester Evening News just how it feels to be fasting on a busy shift.
She said: "When I'm at work I’m dying under the mask.
“Usually working during Ramadan is fine and I can manage, but now with all the get up and the stressful situations it's 100 times worse.
“The thing is I’ve got a scarf on, then I’ve got the visor, then the facemask and then I have my normal scrubs with the gown on, in this weather.
“If it was winter, it would be different, but it's hot and there are no fans or air conditioning because of the infection risk so you’re sweating right through, and you get really thirsty."
Aisha says it gets so hot that she finds blisters on her feet when she gets home, and has had moments where she felt like breaking her fast.
She said: “I’ve been fasting since I was 10, I’ve never been tempted to open my fast but the last couple of days I’ve been thinking, shall I just have some water because I’m so thirsty.
“I called my Dad to ask if it was okay for me to open my fast because I was really dehydrated and I didn’t want to faint, and he said I could.
“I didn’t open it in the end, but that’s how bad it got.”
Back home for Aisha and her family, Ramadan in a pandemic has meant that it doesn’t feel like the holy month they’re used to.
Usually a time for communal gathering, nightly prayers and essential family time, the COVID-19 outbreak means it's nigh on impossible for any of these integral customs to take place.
Aisha said : “It doesn’t really feel like Ramadan other than you’re just eating and getting tired.
“I come from a big family, I have five siblings myself including my parents, and usually we all break fast at my home because I have the biggest table.
“Now though, even my children are saying it isn’t the same because my sisters, brothers and parents can’t come around.”
Aisha has two children who have underlying health issues and has been very careful not to spread the virus.
On top of changing from scrubs to regular clothes at the clinic, she says she is no longer wearing her wedding ring at work and a strict no touch policy is enforced for her children when she arrives home until she has showered.
She said: “My two year old comes running to me as soon as I walk through the door and it’s really hard because sometimes I have to shout at them to not come near me.
“It’s sad because kids don’t get it, they don’t see the danger.
“The days that I work are hard because I’m completely different to the days when I’m at home and I think they’re struggling with it.
“But I don’t want to take the risk - my two of my kids have asthma, my parents are diabetic, one of them has had a stroke so I really don’t want to take anything back with me.”
Physically, mentally and spiritually, this Ramadan this year has been the most demanding for Aisha.
However, despite dealing with a worried family and the demand of an increased workload, Aisha is still dedicated to practicing her faith servicing the communities that she swore an oath to.
She said: “My husband has been a bit worried because he thinks it’s a bit hard on me, he was telling me that maybe I shouldn't work,
"But both have got to be done, I’ve got to fast and I’ve got to go to work.
"I’ve been a nurse for 10 years, this is what I’ve always done, this was my first job, I can’t imagine doing anything else.
"So even though there’s a risk, I’ll do the best I can and the rest is up to God.”
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