themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--'He was shouting, knocking on all the houses asking for help': Schoolgirl 'in bits' after witnessing

'He was shouting, knocking on all the houses asking for help': Schoolgirl 'in bits' after witnessing aftermath of stabbing - this is her harrowing account

A teenage boy ran from door to door shouting for help after being stabbed , a witness has told the Manchester Evening News .
Police are investigating after the shocking incident , in which residents said 'two young lads were fighting ' having 'pulled knives on each other ' .
It happened on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Walker Road in Blackley tonight ( Wednesday ) .
Emergency services - including armed officers - responded to reports of a stabbing at around 4.45pm .
A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital in an air ambulance .
He remains in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an investigation is underway .
No arrests have been made .
One witness told the M.E.N : `` I was in the shop over the road on Victoria Avenue .
We heard a commotion and went out to see what was going on .
“ There were armed police on the corner of Walker Road and Victoria Avenue , they were blocking Walker Road .
“ There were loads of ambulances and then the air ambulance landed on the field [ at the top of Walker Road ] .
“ My mate saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were fighting , they both pulled knives and attacked each other.
” A shop worker added : `` Two young lads were having a dispute when they pulled their knives on each other .
They were in their late teens .
“ It ’ s very frightening .
There were armed police on the corner .
“ We get a lot of fighting , but not with knives . ''
It is believed that after being stabbed , the victim staggered up Walker Road desperately looking for help .
A schoolgirl who saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M.E.N .
of the aftermath of the incident .
`` He was shouting , knocking on all the houses asking for help , '' she said .
`` No one was answering .
`` Then he saw me , ran over to me and asked me to phone an ambulance .
`` I ran over to my friend 's house and asked her sister to phone it .
`` These people came out and he was sat on the doorstep .
Then police came and the ambulance came and landed on the green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened before .
`` It was really scary .
`` That 's why I ran to my friend 's house to get him a towel .
`` He was just saying 'they need to hurry up ' . ''
The girl 's mother , who gave permission for the M.E.N .
to speak to her daughter , said she is 'in bits ' having witnessed the aftermath of the incident .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` At around 4.45pm today ( Wednesday 5 February 2020 ) , police were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walker Road , Blackley .
`` Emergency services attended and a 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition .
`` No arrests have been made .
An investigation is underway .
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 1146 , quoting 2303 05/02/20 ; or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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A teenage boy ran from door to door shouting for help after being stabbed, a witness has told the Manchester Evening News.
Police are investigating after the shocking incident, in which residents said 'two young lads were fighting' having 'pulled knives on each other'.
It happened on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Walker Road in Blackley tonight (Wednesday).
Emergency services - including armed officers - responded to reports of a stabbing at around 4.45pm.
A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital in an air ambulance. He remains in a serious condition tonight.
Police said an investigation is underway. No arrests have been made.
One witness told the M.E.N: "I was in the shop over the road on Victoria Avenue. We heard a commotion and went out to see what was going on.
“There were armed police on the corner of Walker Road and Victoria Avenue, they were blocking Walker Road.
(Image: ASP)
“There were loads of ambulances and then the air ambulance landed on the field [at the top of Walker Road].
“My mate saw it happen and he said two lads were fighting, they both pulled knives and attacked each other.”
A shop worker added: "Two young lads were having a dispute when they pulled their knives on each other. They were in their late teens.
“It’s very frightening. There were armed police on the corner.
“We get a lot of fighting, but not with knives."
It is believed that after being stabbed, the victim staggered up Walker Road desperately looking for help.
A schoolgirl who saw him shared a harrowing account with the M.E.N. of the aftermath of the incident.
"He was shouting, knocking on all the houses asking for help," she said.
(Image: ASP)
"No one was answering.
"Then he saw me, ran over to me and asked me to phone an ambulance.
"I ran over to my friend's house and asked her sister to phone it.
"I told my friend's older sister to phone police.
"These people came out and he was sat on the doorstep. Then police came and the ambulance came and landed on the green.
"I don't know what happened before.
"It was really scary.
(Image: ASP)
"That's why I ran to my friend's house to get him a towel.
"He was just saying 'they need to hurry up'."
The girl's mother, who gave permission for the M.E.N. to speak to her daughter, said she is 'in bits' having witnessed the aftermath of the incident.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 4.45pm today (Wednesday 5 February 2020), police were called to reports of a stabbing on Walker Road, Blackley.
"Emergency services attended and a 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
"No arrests have been made. An investigation is underway.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 1146, quoting 2303 05/02/20; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Tributes to 'diamond' mum-of-five following sudden death

Tributes have been paid to a mum-of-five following her sudden death .
Claire Bevan , 31 , died on February 2 , leaving behind partner , Rob Jones , 34 , and their young children .
Her devastated family described the care worker , who lived in Widnes , as a `` diamond '' who `` put everyone before herself . ''
Claire had no health problems prior to her untimely death .
A post mortem is yet to be carried out to determine the cause of the mum 's death .
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo Claire 's brother-in-law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've known her since I was 15 and she was like my best friend and my sister .
`` It 's just so overwhelming to be honest . ''
Following Claire 's tragic death a gofundme page was launched in a bid to try and support her partner and their children - six-year-old twins , eight-year-old son , 10-year-old daughter and 11-year-old daughter .
`` We did n't even know even how popular she was .
Rob does n't have Facebook , but everyone has been messaging me , '' Gavin said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a way we 're not surprised how many messages we 've had , she was that type of person .
`` She had an impact on everyone she met . ''
Rebekah Pill , who created the gofundme page , wrote : `` She was the most selfless person and the most caring .
`` Nothing was ever too much for her , she put everyone before herself and would n't ever expect anything back .
`` She was a diamond with everyone 's children like a second mum to all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ devoted loving partner Robert and their five amazing young children .
`` This will be for [ them ] to help them along the way and to prove to Claire just how important she is to everyone .
`` She was also a massive part of our Halton Borough Wolves family , who her little boy plays for .
`` She loved watching him play and would n't miss a game hungover or not .
`` We all know she will be dancing in the sky with her beautiful mum watching over everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken back far too soon . ''
At the time of writing , 200 people have left donations amounting to almost £4,000 of the £5,000 target .
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Tributes have been paid to a mum-of-five following her sudden death.
Claire Bevan, 31, died on February 2, leaving behind partner, Rob Jones, 34, and their young children.
Her devastated family described the care worker, who lived in Widnes, as a "diamond" who "put everyone before herself."
Claire had no health problems prior to her untimely death.
A post mortem is yet to be carried out to determine the cause of the mum's death.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo Claire's brother-in-law, Gavin Nevitt, said: "I've known her since I was 15 and she was like my best friend and my sister.
"It's just so overwhelming to be honest."
Following Claire's tragic death a gofundme page was launched in a bid to try and support her partner and their children - six-year-old twins, eight-year-old son, 10-year-old daughter and 11-year-old daughter.
(Image: Liverpoool Echo)
"We didn't even know even how popular she was. Rob doesn't have Facebook, but everyone has been messaging me," Gavin said.
"It's just overwhelming. In a way we're not surprised how many messages we've had, she was that type of person.
"She had an impact on everyone she met."
Rebekah Pill, who created the gofundme page, wrote: "She was the most selfless person and the most caring.
"Nothing was ever too much for her, she put everyone before herself and wouldn't ever expect anything back.
"She was a diamond with everyone's children like a second mum to all.
"She has sadly left behind a devoted loving partner Robert and their five amazing young children.
(Image: Liverpoool Echo)
"This will be for [them] to help them along the way and to prove to Claire just how important she is to everyone.
"She was also a massive part of our Halton Borough Wolves family, who her little boy plays for.
"She loved watching him play and wouldn't miss a game hungover or not.
"We all know she will be dancing in the sky with her beautiful mum watching over everyone.
"Rest in paradise an angel taken back far too soon."
At the time of writing, 200 people have left donations amounting to almost £4,000 of the £5,000 target.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Scott McTominay gives verdict on Manchester United signings Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo

Scott McTominay says he is very impressed with the arrivals of Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo at Manchester United .
United made two additions in the January transfer window after securing a permanent deal for Portugal international Fernandes , while Ighalo joined the club on a five-month loan deal .
Fernandes made his debut for United at the weekend during their goalless draw against Wolves while Nigerian forward Ighalo was not registered in time for the match .
The duo are expected to travel with the rest of the United squad on a warm weather training camp at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's side utilise the inaugural Premier League winter break to build their fitness .
United 's two new signings will be hoping to make the difference when their side travel to face Chelsea in the league on Monday 17 February , and McTominay admits he 's already impressed by the pair .
`` They are really , really nice guys , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` First and foremost they are good people .
That ’ s what we need at this football club .
`` We need people who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go out for dinner for everybody as well .
`` What they bring onto the pitch we have seen that , and hopefully they can bring a lot for us .
First impressions are very , very good . ''

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Scott McTominay says he is very impressed with the arrivals of Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo at Manchester United.
United made two additions in the January transfer window after securing a permanent deal for Portugal international Fernandes, while Ighalo joined the club on a five-month loan deal.
Fernandes made his debut for United at the weekend during their goalless draw against Wolves while Nigerian forward Ighalo was not registered in time for the match.
The duo are expected to travel with the rest of the United squad on a warm weather training camp at the end of the week as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side utilise the inaugural Premier League winter break to build their fitness.
United's two new signings will be hoping to make the difference when their side travel to face Chelsea in the league on Monday 17 February, and McTominay admits he's already impressed by the pair.
"They are really, really nice guys," he told Sky Sports.
"First and foremost they are good people. That’s what we need at this football club.
"We need people who are good friends, obviously, who can go out for dinner for everybody as well.
"What they bring onto the pitch we have seen that, and hopefully they can bring a lot for us. First impressions are very, very good."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Man City evening headlines: Why Angelino left, Lionel Messi interest and Harwood-Bellis update

The evening headlines for Manchester City on Wednesday , February 5 .
Angelino has stated he left Manchester City for RB Leipzig on deadline day as he was n't getting many opportunities in Pep Guardiola 's side .
Just seven months after returning to the Etihad Stadium from PSV Eindhoven , Angelino left on loan to join the Bundesliga title-chasers on the final day of the January transfer window .
The 23-year-old made 12 appearances for City but had not featured in the Premier League since the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at the start of December .
Speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I didn ’ t get many chances in the last club , so I had to look for new chances .
It is great for me to have this opportunity .
The club ’ s career in recent years has fascinated me.
” Manchester City believe they are the favourites in the hunt for Lionel Messi 's services if the Argentine forward decides to leave Barcelona at the end of the season .
Messi has publicly spoken out against comments made by the club 's sporting director Eric Abidal , who criticised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ill-fated reign of Ernesto Valverde .
With Messi hitting out on social media , the club are reportedly concerned that he could seek an exit at the end of the season - with it emerging a clause in his contract means he can walk away for free .
City 's chances of landing Messi will be increased by his close friendship with Sergio Aguero , as well as his relationship with his former Barca boss Pep Guardiola .
Manchester City will be without defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis for the FA Youth Cup fifth-round tie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach Gareth Taylor confirmed the news ahead of the clash , with Harwood-Bellis out with a hamstring injury as City look to push towards another appearance in the final after a shoot-out defeat to Liverpool last season .
`` There ’ s a couple of injuries in the U18 group and a couple in the U23s so as a combined group we ’ ve got a bit of a mixture , '' the coach told MEN Sport .
`` We ’ ve been missing Taylor Bellis , he played in the previous round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury so he ’ s not going to make the game .
So again it gives other people opportunity and hopefully we can progress and have another crack at it . ''

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The evening headlines for Manchester City on Wednesday, February 5.
Why Angelino left
Angelino has stated he left Manchester City for RB Leipzig on deadline day as he wasn't getting many opportunities in Pep Guardiola's side.
Just seven months after returning to the Etihad Stadium from PSV Eindhoven, Angelino left on loan to join the Bundesliga title-chasers on the final day of the January transfer window.
The 23-year-old made 12 appearances for City but had not featured in the Premier League since the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at the start of December.
Speaking to German outlet Kicker, he said: “I didn’t get many chances in the last club, so I had to look for new chances. It is great for me to have this opportunity. The club’s career in recent years has fascinated me.”
Read the full story.
Messi outburst should alert City
Manchester City believe they are the favourites in the hunt for Lionel Messi's services if the Argentine forward decides to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.
Messi has publicly spoken out against comments made by the club's sporting director Eric Abidal, who criticised the attitude of the squad during the ill-fated reign of Ernesto Valverde.
With Messi hitting out on social media, the club are reportedly concerned that he could seek an exit at the end of the season - with it emerging a clause in his contract means he can walk away for free.
City's chances of landing Messi will be increased by his close friendship with Sergio Aguero, as well as his relationship with his former Barca boss Pep Guardiola.
Read the full story.
Harwood-Bellis injury update
Manchester City will be without defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis for the FA Youth Cup fifth-round tie against Fulham on Thursday evening.
U18s coach Gareth Taylor confirmed the news ahead of the clash, with Harwood-Bellis out with a hamstring injury as City look to push towards another appearance in the final after a shoot-out defeat to Liverpool last season.
"There’s a couple of injuries in the U18 group and a couple in the U23s so as a combined group we’ve got a bit of a mixture," the coach told MEN Sport.
"We’ve been missing Taylor Bellis, he played in the previous round but he’s got a hamstring injury so he’s not going to make the game. So again it gives other people opportunity and hopefully we can progress and have another crack at it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--The man who killed Helen McCourt 32 years ago has been released from prison - he's refused to say wh

The man who killed Helen McCourt 32 years ago has been released from prison - he's refused to say where her body is

Helen McCourt 's killer , Ian Simms , has been released from prison , as a campaign by her family continues to keep him behind bars .
The former pub landlord , who is now 63 , has never revealed where he buried Helen 's remains .
He attacked the 22-year-old in 1988 as she walked home from work in her job at an insurance company in Liverpool .
Helen 's mum , Marie McCourt , 76 , had been demanding a Judicial Review of the decision to release Simms from his life sentence .
But she was dealt a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruled Ian Simms should be released from prison while the legal process takes place .
Mrs McCourt said she is devastated by the decision , as she prepares to mark the 32nd anniversary of Helen 's death on Sunday .
`` I can not believe the insensitive timing of the Parole Board in releasing him so close to the anniversary of my daughter 's murder '' , Mrs McCourt said .
`` We understand the Parole Board is there for prisoners .
But who is there for the victims and their families ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her application for a judicial review of the decision at the High Court .
Simms has repeatedly refused to reveal where Helen 's body is buried .
His motivation was believed to have been because Helen had repeatedly spurned the married father of two 's advances .
His silence has led to Marie , from Billinge , successfully campaigning for Helen 's Law .
This means judges will be forced to consider none co-operation of prisoners during parole hearings .
Simms managed to secure his release in November 2019 before the bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marie McCourt has campaigned tirelessly against Ian Simms ' release unless he reveals where her daughter 's remains are .
Extensive searches have been carried out of the surrounding countryside near to where she went missing by family and friends .
For three years following Helen 's murder , the family were out every weekend searching , joined by up to 40 people sometimes .
They still regularly searched sites , to no avail .
She described how it is `` an awful , awful thing when you ca n't bury your child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tap - drip , drip , dripping away in your head .
`` If I wake up and listen to the news when a body has been found , I am in a terrible state of agitation until the victim has been identified . ''
Mrs McCourt said of the searches : `` We have had to search places where no normal decent people should go - in dirty , filthy sewers and in mineshafts looking for her body .
`` He should be charged with preventing a burial . ''
During the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had desecrated Helen 's remains , cast her garments to the rats and denied her family the opportunity to pay their last respects .
She described the killer as a `` control freak and a psychopath '' .
`` After there is a death , there is usually a funeral to organise - but we have not been able to have that funeral and to grieve properly . ''
She likened it to being in `` a living nightmare '' .
He is currently living in a bail hostel , where he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curfew .
If the Parole Board 's decision to release him is overturned , he could be recalled to prison .
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said : `` We completely understand the pain and anguish that the Parole Board 's decision has caused Marie McCourt and her family .
`` The Lord Chancellor has asked the Parole Board to reconsider , but has no legal power to overrule these decisions . ''
The spokesman said the High Court 's ruling meant they had to release Simms from custody though he will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parole Board decision .
Whatever the outcome of the legal proceedings , he will be on licence for life , subject to strict conditions and probation supervision when released , and he faces a return to prison if he fails to comply .
Simms has always maintained his innocent and was given a life sentence , with a minimum 16 year term .
He had been eligible to be considered for release in February 2004 .
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Helen McCourt's killer, Ian Simms, has been released from prison, as a campaign by her family continues to keep him behind bars.
The former pub landlord, who is now 63, has never revealed where he buried Helen's remains.
He attacked the 22-year-old in 1988 as she walked home from work in her job at an insurance company in Liverpool.
Helen's mum, Marie McCourt, 76, had been demanding a Judicial Review of the decision to release Simms from his life sentence.
But she was dealt a blow on Tuesday when High Court judges ruled Ian Simms should be released from prison while the legal process takes place.
Mrs McCourt said she is devastated by the decision, as she prepares to mark the 32nd anniversary of Helen's death on Sunday.
(Image: PA)
"I cannot believe the insensitive timing of the Parole Board in releasing him so close to the anniversary of my daughter's murder", Mrs McCourt said.
"We understand the Parole Board is there for prisoners. But who is there for the victims and their families?"
She said she is pushing ahead for her application for a judicial review of the decision at the High Court.
Simms has repeatedly refused to reveal where Helen's body is buried.
His motivation was believed to have been because Helen had repeatedly spurned the married father of two's advances.
His silence has led to Marie, from Billinge, successfully campaigning for Helen's Law.
This means judges will be forced to consider none co-operation of prisoners during parole hearings.
Simms managed to secure his release in November 2019 before the bill is added to the statute books.
(Image: PA)
Marie McCourt has campaigned tirelessly against Ian Simms' release unless he reveals where her daughter's remains are.
Extensive searches have been carried out of the surrounding countryside near to where she went missing by family and friends.
For three years following Helen's murder, the family were out every weekend searching, joined by up to 40 people sometimes.
They still regularly searched sites, to no avail.
She described how it is "an awful, awful thing when you can't bury your child".
"It is like a tap - drip, drip, dripping away in your head.
"If I wake up and listen to the news when a body has been found, I am in a terrible state of agitation until the victim has been identified."
Mrs McCourt said of the searches: "We have had to search places where no normal decent people should go - in dirty, filthy sewers and in mineshafts looking for her body.
"He should be charged with preventing a burial."
During the trial, the judge described how Simms had desecrated Helen's remains, cast her garments to the rats and denied her family the opportunity to pay their last respects.
She described the killer as a "control freak and a psychopath".
"After there is a death, there is usually a funeral to organise - but we have not been able to have that funeral and to grieve properly."
She likened it to being in "a living nightmare".
He is currently living in a bail hostel, where he is being electronically monitored and subjected to a curfew.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
If the Parole Board's decision to release him is overturned, he could be recalled to prison.
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "We completely understand the pain and anguish that the Parole Board's decision has caused Marie McCourt and her family.
"The Lord Chancellor has asked the Parole Board to reconsider, but has no legal power to overrule these decisions."
The spokesman said the High Court's ruling meant they had to release Simms from custody though he will be recalled if the court later quashes the Parole Board decision.
Whatever the outcome of the legal proceedings, he will be on licence for life, subject to strict conditions and probation supervision when released, and he faces a return to prison if he fails to comply.
Simms has always maintained his innocent and was given a life sentence, with a minimum 16 year term.
He had been eligible to be considered for release in February 2004.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Two 'high risk' teenagers - including one who doesn't have his medication - have gone missing

Two 'high risk ' teenagers - including one who does n't have his medication - have gone missing .
Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find Holly May Donovan and Daneal Owen-Jones , both 15 .
They were last seen near the Imperial War Museum at around 1.15pm on Wednesday ( February 5 ) .
Officers said the teenagers were together when they were last seen .
An image of the pair at MediaCityUK , Salford , was posted on Facebook by officers manning the GMP Trafford South page .
They are understood to have been wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Daneal , a Burnley FC shirt , green shorts , a dark jacket and white trainers ; Holly a leopard-print coat , black bottoms and black trainers .
Daneal is of slim build and has blue hair .
Police said there are 'concerns in relation to their welfare ' .
Daneal has a condition and does n't have his medication .
Anyone with information is asked to call police in 101 , quoting log number 1552 of February 5 ; or 999 in an emergency .
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Two 'high risk' teenagers - including one who doesn't have his medication - have gone missing.
Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find Holly May Donovan and Daneal Owen-Jones, both 15.
They were last seen near the Imperial War Museum at around 1.15pm on Wednesday (February 5).
Officers said the teenagers were together when they were last seen.
An image of the pair at MediaCityUK, Salford, was posted on Facebook by officers manning the GMP Trafford South page.
They are understood to have been wearing the same clothes as in the picture - Daneal, a Burnley FC shirt, green shorts, a dark jacket and white trainers; Holly a leopard-print coat, black bottoms and black trainers.
Daneal is of slim build and has blue hair.
Holly is short with brown curly hair.
Police said there are 'concerns in relation to their welfare'.
Daneal has a condition and doesn't have his medication.
Anyone with information is asked to call police in 101, quoting log number 1552 of February 5; or 999 in an emergency.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Man City remove two players from Champions League squad list

Manchester City made no additions to their Champions League squad list for the knock-out phase of the competition but did remove two players who left the club in January .
Clubs competing in Europe 's premier club competition were required to submit their full squad lists by midnight on Monday , February 3 .
Uefa rules stipulated clubs were allowed to register up to three new A-list players before the deadline but City did not register any having not signed anybody in January .
Angelino was removed after he joined RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's list .
Ian Poveda has also been removed after he joined Leeds United on a permanent deal .
Clubs are required to submit two lists of players - an A list and a B list .
Angelino was on the A list on Poveda was on the B list .
The A list has a limit of 25 players , two of whom must be goalkeepers .
Eight of the 25 places in the A list are exclusively reserved for 'locally trained players ' .
If a club has less than eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad list is reduced accordingly .
A locally trained player is categorised as either a club-trained player - players who were on a club 's books for three years between the ages of 15 and 21 - or an association-trained player - players who were on another club 's books in the same association for three years between the ages of 15 and 21 .
No club can have more than four association-trained players among their eight 'local ' nominees on the A list .
City do not have any club-trained players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ association-trained players in Scott Carson , Kyle Walker , John Stones and Raheem Sterling .
Thus , their A list is comprised of 21 players - not the maximum of 25 .
A player may be registered on the B list if he is born on , or after , 1 January 1998 and has been eligible to play for the club concerned for any uninterrupted period of two years since his 15th birthday .
Clubs are entitled to register an unlimited number of players on their B lists during the season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no later than 24:00 CET the day before a match .
The likes of Phil Foden , Eric Garcia and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are eligible for City 's B list so do not need to be included on the A list and are eligible to play during the knockout phase .

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Manchester City made no additions to their Champions League squad list for the knock-out phase of the competition but did remove two players who left the club in January.
Clubs competing in Europe's premier club competition were required to submit their full squad lists by midnight on Monday, February 3.
Uefa rules stipulated clubs were allowed to register up to three new A-list players before the deadline but City did not register any having not signed anybody in January.
Angelino was removed after he joined RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the season. He has been added to Leipzig's list.
Ian Poveda has also been removed after he joined Leeds United on a permanent deal.
Clubs are required to submit two lists of players - an A list and a B list. Angelino was on the A list on Poveda was on the B list.
The A list has a limit of 25 players, two of whom must be goalkeepers. Eight of the 25 places in the A list are exclusively reserved for 'locally trained players'. If a club has less than eight locally trained players, the size of the squad list is reduced accordingly.
A locally trained player is categorised as either a club-trained player - players who were on a club's books for three years between the ages of 15 and 21 - or an association-trained player - players who were on another club's books in the same association for three years between the ages of 15 and 21. No club can have more than four association-trained players among their eight 'local' nominees on the A list.
City do not have any club-trained players in their A list but have four association-trained players in Scott Carson, Kyle Walker, John Stones and Raheem Sterling. Thus, their A list is comprised of 21 players - not the maximum of 25.
A player may be registered on the B list if he is born on, or after, 1 January 1998 and has been eligible to play for the club concerned for any uninterrupted period of two years since his 15th birthday.
Clubs are entitled to register an unlimited number of players on their B lists during the season, but the list must be submitted by no later than 24:00 CET the day before a match.
The likes of Phil Foden, Eric Garcia and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are eligible for City's B list so do not need to be included on the A list and are eligible to play during the knockout phase.
City's 21-player A list: Ederson, Claudio Bravo, Scott Carson; Kyle Walker, Joao Cancelo, Aymeric Laporte, Nicolas Otamendi, John Stones, Fernandinho, Benjamin Mendy, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva, Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling; Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Watch the disturbing moment a driver steers into a cyclist as they overtake

This is the disturbing moment a driver steered into a cyclist as they went to overtake them .
The incident was captured on a car dash cam and released by Norfolk Police on Twitter .
The video shows a cyclist riding along the road - instead of on the cycle path next to it .
A red car goes to overtake the cyclist , before braking and steering straight into the path of the cyclist .
The cyclist is knocked to the side but manages to steady himself and stay on his bike .
According to Norfolk Police , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handed a 12-month driving ban and ordered to pay a fine of over £300 .
The video split opinion on Twitter with some arguing that the cyclist should have been using the cycle path and others insisting that the driver should have received a longer sentence .
`` People get away with using their cars as a weapon where if it was a gun , a knife , or a baseball bat , they would go to prison , '' one said .
Another asked : `` What was this not assault ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a cycle lane anyway , if it was I wouldn ’ t use it either , '' one said .
Another commented : `` Cycle lane or not , no justification for the driver 's actions . ''
According to the Highway Code , the use of cycle lanes is not compulsory and depends on the cyclist 's experience and skills .
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This is the disturbing moment a driver steered into a cyclist as they went to overtake them.
The incident was captured on a car dash cam and released by Norfolk Police on Twitter.
The video shows a cyclist riding along the road - instead of on the cycle path next to it.
A red car goes to overtake the cyclist, before braking and steering straight into the path of the cyclist.
The cyclist is knocked to the side but manages to steady himself and stay on his bike.
According to Norfolk Police, the driver was charged with dangerous driving and handed a 12-month driving ban and ordered to pay a fine of over £300.
(Image: Norfolk Police)
The video split opinion on Twitter with some arguing that the cyclist should have been using the cycle path and others insisting that the driver should have received a longer sentence.
"People get away with using their cars as a weapon where if it was a gun, a knife, or a baseball bat, they would go to prison," one said.
Another asked: "What was this not assault?"
"Doesn’t even look like a cycle lane anyway, if it was I wouldn’t use it either," one said.
Another commented: "Cycle lane or not, no justification for the driver's actions."
According to the Highway Code, the use of cycle lanes is not compulsory and depends on the cyclist's experience and skills.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Manchester United told how to avoid Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes problem

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been told he would have to field a defensive midfielder alongside Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes to get the most out of Manchester United 's star midfielders .
Fernandes could get the chance to play alongside Pogba later this month , with the Frenchman on the comeback trail after ankle surgery at the beginning of January .
However , neither player is known for his defensive prowess and former United winger Lee Sharpe suggested a three-man midfield might be the best way to get the most out of Pogba and Fernandes in attack .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Sharpe told Sky Sports News .
`` You would have to play them with someone who could do the defensive work .
Fernandes is a natural forward-thinking midfielder .
`` Going forward , I think they can cause all sorts of problems between them .
It could be just what United need .
It 's been really disappointing with no Pogba this season , I think they 've really missed him .
`` He 's got charisma on the pitch and the creativity he brings to the game - there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brings everyone up to Paul Pogba 's level . ''
Sharpe was critical of United 's transfer strategy after they failed to sign Erling Haaland from RB Salzburg and ended the January window having signed Odion Ighalo on loan just hours before deadline .
`` They 're still on the borderline of attracting top players , but it goes to show just how unorganised the club is at the moment , '' Sharpe added .
`` At the start of the season , they let [ Romelu ] Lukaku and [ Alexis ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all .
`` They do n't replace them then in the January transfer window and miss out on Haaland and then bring in Ighalo .
`` This is what upsets fans .
You 're letting players go at a certain level and then bringing players in that are not at that level . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been told he would have to field a defensive midfielder alongside Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes to get the most out of Manchester United's star midfielders.
Fernandes could get the chance to play alongside Pogba later this month, with the Frenchman on the comeback trail after ankle surgery at the beginning of January.
However, neither player is known for his defensive prowess and former United winger Lee Sharpe suggested a three-man midfield might be the best way to get the most out of Pogba and Fernandes in attack.
"I think they would have a good partnership," Sharpe told Sky Sports News. "You would have to play them with someone who could do the defensive work. Fernandes is a natural forward-thinking midfielder.
"Going forward, I think they can cause all sorts of problems between them. It could be just what United need. It's been really disappointing with no Pogba this season, I think they've really missed him.
"He's got charisma on the pitch and the creativity he brings to the game - there's a level of arrogance and ability that brings everyone up to Paul Pogba's level."
Sharpe was critical of United's transfer strategy after they failed to sign Erling Haaland from RB Salzburg and ended the January window having signed Odion Ighalo on loan just hours before deadline.
"They're still on the borderline of attracting top players, but it goes to show just how unorganised the club is at the moment," Sharpe added.
"At the start of the season, they let [Romelu] Lukaku and [Alexis] Sanchez go who are not bad players at all.
"They don't replace them then in the January transfer window and miss out on Haaland and then bring in Ighalo.
"This is what upsets fans. You're letting players go at a certain level and then bringing players in that are not at that level."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Broken traffic lights and yet more flooding - another day of problems on the A555 Airport Relief Roa

Broken traffic lights and yet more flooding - another day of problems on the A555 Airport Relief Road

There 's been another flood on the A555 Airport Relief Road today .
An electrical fault with a set of traffic lights tripped out the system which pumps water away from the carriageway , causing it to briefly stop working .
It led to water , which has since receded , flooding the Hazel Grove end of the road on Wednesday lunchtime .
But as of evening rush hour on Wednesday , the traffic lights at the crossroads with the A523 Macclesfield Road are still not working , leaving drivers to cautiously navigate the busy crossing themselves .
Stockport Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic signal tripped out the road 's pumping system , causing water to pool on the carriageway .
Read more of today 's stories here It 's far from the first time the £290m road , which opened in October 2018 after being extended to the A6 at Hazel Grove , has experienced problems .
Last year parts of the carriageway were repeatedly submerged by flood water after heavy rainfall , leading to delays , closures and a number of vehicles becoming stranded .
In April , three million litres of rainfall had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a month 's worth of rain fell on Manchester in a day .
It flooded again in July , and August , prompting the replacement of failing water pumps and the removal of silt from drainage tanks underneath the road in a bid to solve the problem .
But the road flooded again in October , and an investigation into why the road keeps flooding was announced .

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There's been another flood on the A555 Airport Relief Road today.
An electrical fault with a set of traffic lights tripped out the system which pumps water away from the carriageway, causing it to briefly stop working.
It led to water, which has since receded, flooding the Hazel Grove end of the road on Wednesday lunchtime.
But as of evening rush hour on Wednesday, the traffic lights at the crossroads with the A523 Macclesfield Road are still not working, leaving drivers to cautiously navigate the busy crossing themselves.
Stockport Council confirmed that an electrical fault with a traffic signal tripped out the road's pumping system, causing water to pool on the carriageway.
(Image: Stockport Express)
It's far from the first time the £290m road, which opened in October 2018 after being extended to the A6 at Hazel Grove, has experienced problems.
Last year parts of the carriageway were repeatedly submerged by flood water after heavy rainfall, leading to delays, closures and a number of vehicles becoming stranded.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
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In April, three million litres of rainfall had to be pumped off the road, after a month's worth of rain fell on Manchester in a day.
It flooded again in July, and August, prompting the replacement of failing water pumps and the removal of silt from drainage tanks underneath the road in a bid to solve the problem.
But the road flooded again in October, and an investigation into why the road keeps flooding was announced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay provides injury update

Scott McTominay is `` feeling good '' as he continues his rehab from a knee injury , but he wo n't be taking any shortcuts in a bid to return to action .
The Manchester United midfielder has n't featured since picking up an injury in the 4-1 win against Newcastle United on Boxing Day , when he looked to hurt his knee in the early stages of the game before being withdrawn at half-time .
With Paul Pogba also still on the treatment table United have been short of options in midfield recently , but McTominay is working as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out on the pitch .
The 23-year-old had been a key figure for United before picking up his injury , which has now sidelined him for 11 games .
He 's not expected to travel with the first team squad for a warm-weather training camp in Marbella next week and will instead continue his rehab work , which he admits has been tough going .
`` I am feeling good , hopefully do my best to be back on the pitch as soon as I possibly can , '' McTominay told Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tough , the running outside is tough .
You just have to do your best and obviously make sure your injury is right .
Hopefully I will be back as soon as possibly can . ''
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said last month that he hoped to have McTominay available for selection again in February .

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Scott McTominay is "feeling good" as he continues his rehab from a knee injury, but he won't be taking any shortcuts in a bid to return to action.
The Manchester United midfielder hasn't featured since picking up an injury in the 4-1 win against Newcastle United on Boxing Day, when he looked to hurt his knee in the early stages of the game before being withdrawn at half-time.
With Paul Pogba also still on the treatment table United have been short of options in midfield recently, but McTominay is working as hard as he can to get back out on the pitch.
The 23-year-old had been a key figure for United before picking up his injury, which has now sidelined him for 11 games. He's not expected to travel with the first team squad for a warm-weather training camp in Marbella next week and will instead continue his rehab work, which he admits has been tough going.
"I am feeling good, hopefully do my best to be back on the pitch as soon as I possibly can," McTominay told Sky Sports .
"Obviously the gym work is tough, the running outside is tough. You just have to do your best and obviously make sure your injury is right. Hopefully I will be back as soon as possibly can."
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said last month that he hoped to have McTominay available for selection again in February.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Dippy the dinosaur finally arrives in Rochdale and it's a sight to behold

It 's been a long-awaited arrival but Dippy the dinosaur has finally made his way to Greater Manchester .
The world 's most famous diplodocus usually lives in the entrance of London ’ s Natural History Museum , wowing visitors as its star attraction .
But since 2018 it has been on a nationwide tour and now it 's Rochdale 's turn to play host .
In fact the borough is the only place in the north west to see the 70 foot-long structure and there 's huge excitement ahead of the official opening on Monday , February 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dippy together inside Rochdale Council 's office at Number One Riverside , where Dippy will be on display until June .
He was delivered here on Saturday - its mammoth skeleton packed away inside 13 crates .
Described as an ‘ absolute rock star ’ of exhibits , Dippy is a cast of the original - discovered in America more than a century ago - and first went on show to the public in 1905 .
The original has 292 bones , but some have been fused together to make the 86-part cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is head of conservation at the Natural History Museum and is one of the team accompanying Dippy on his tour .
`` It arrived in Rochdale on Saturday and they started putting him together on Sunday , '' said Lorraine .
`` There are around 20 crates altogether , including the tools and the base so it all takes a long time - usually around five days to put him together .
`` I 've worked with Dippy for a long time so I do feel responsible for him and there can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Each venue has its own challenges - this one is quite narrow but there 's a high ceiling so that helps when placing some of the parts . ''
Once it was decided to take Dippy on tour , to make way for a blue whale skeleton called Hope at the NHM , venues were asked to put in their bids to host the skeleton - and Rochdale was among the eight to succeed .
`` We had to look at places in terms of what building they had to house it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' added Lorraine .
`` We also wanted to know what events people would be able to put on around it and and what Dippy could do for each area .
`` We did n't want him to go into a museum , as not everybody wants to visit a museum , so this here in Rochdale is a fantastic choice .
`` It 's got the new shopping centre opening and some amazing people and buildings here and we feel it needs some love and attention .
It 's an ideal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so excited .
Dippy really is a national treasure . ''
It 's free for anyone to turn up and see Dippy , including schools , and thousands of pupils have already signed up for tickets using the website here .
In addition to seeing the dinosaur skeleton in all its glory , Number One Riverside will be home to lots of accompanying activities , including a giant Diplodocus lego build , a sensory storytelling room , a dino discovery lab and more .
And there 's a whole Dippy Exhibition taking place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's a full events programme to enjoy .
Visitors will be able to get up close to some fossilised bones including teeth , eggs and even dinosaur poo , and will have the chance to meet mini beasts like spiders and scorpions .
Lisa O'Neill-Rogan , joint head of culture at Touchstones , said : `` This the most exciting thing to ever happen in Rochdale .
This will hopefully bring so many people here and it 's a real opportunity to show what we have to offer .
`` There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and neighbourhoods who get to go to London , so to be able to come here and see it on their doorstep is fantastic . ''
She added : `` There 's a big focus on climate change and working together - doing one thing to make big changes - and you can see the community participation that has gone into this .
Nationally it 's very high profile but the benefits are also very local . ''
Dippy will be at Number One Riverside , which is opening daily from February 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more information about opening times can be found here .

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It's been a long-awaited arrival but Dippy the dinosaur has finally made his way to Greater Manchester.
The world's most famous diplodocus usually lives in the entrance of London’s Natural History Museum, wowing visitors as its star attraction.
But since 2018 it has been on a nationwide tour and now it's Rochdale's turn to play host.
In fact the borough is the only place in the north west to see the 70 foot-long structure and there's huge excitement ahead of the official opening on Monday, February 10.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
A team of technicians is busy putting Dippy together inside Rochdale Council's office at Number One Riverside, where Dippy will be on display until June.
He was delivered here on Saturday - its mammoth skeleton packed away inside 13 crates.
Described as an ‘absolute rock star’ of exhibits, Dippy is a cast of the original - discovered in America more than a century ago - and first went on show to the public in 1905.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
The original has 292 bones, but some have been fused together to make the 86-part cast easier to move around.
Lorraine Cornish is head of conservation at the Natural History Museum and is one of the team accompanying Dippy on his tour.
"It arrived in Rochdale on Saturday and they started putting him together on Sunday," said Lorraine. "There are around 20 crates altogether, including the tools and the base so it all takes a long time - usually around five days to put him together.
"I've worked with Dippy for a long time so I do feel responsible for him and there can be some hairy moments when moving him around. Each venue has its own challenges - this one is quite narrow but there's a high ceiling so that helps when placing some of the parts."
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
Once it was decided to take Dippy on tour, to make way for a blue whale skeleton called Hope at the NHM, venues were asked to put in their bids to host the skeleton - and Rochdale was among the eight to succeed.
"We had to look at places in terms of what building they had to house it and what visitor numbers they could get," added Lorraine.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
"We also wanted to know what events people would be able to put on around it and and what Dippy could do for each area.
"We didn't want him to go into a museum, as not everybody wants to visit a museum, so this here in Rochdale is a fantastic choice.
"It's got the new shopping centre opening and some amazing people and buildings here and we feel it needs some love and attention. It's an ideal place to bring it and everyone is so excited. Dippy really is a national treasure."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It's free for anyone to turn up and see Dippy, including schools, and thousands of pupils have already signed up for tickets using the website here.
In addition to seeing the dinosaur skeleton in all its glory, Number One Riverside will be home to lots of accompanying activities, including a giant Diplodocus lego build, a sensory storytelling room, a dino discovery lab and more.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And there's a whole Dippy Exhibition taking place at the nearby Touchstones gallery, where there's a full events programme to enjoy.
Visitors will be able to get up close to some fossilised bones including teeth, eggs and even dinosaur poo, and will have the chance to meet mini beasts like spiders and scorpions.
Lisa O'Neill-Rogan, joint head of culture at Touchstones, said: "This the most exciting thing to ever happen in Rochdale. This will hopefully bring so many people here and it's a real opportunity to show what we have to offer.
"There aren't that many people in our communities and neighbourhoods who get to go to London, so to be able to come here and see it on their doorstep is fantastic."
She added: "There's a big focus on climate change and working together - doing one thing to make big changes - and you can see the community participation that has gone into this. Nationally it's very high profile but the benefits are also very local."
Dippy will be at Number One Riverside, which is opening daily from February 10 until June 28.
Entry is free and more information about opening times can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Eliaquim Mangala explains why Man City record transfer turned into a nightmare

Eliaquim Mangala stands as a costly reminder that Manchester City have not always got it right in the transfer market in the last ten years .
The Blues defender joined from Porto in 2014 for a whopping £42millio n , making him the most expensive defender in British transfer history .
Fleetingly , he looked the part , impressing on his debut with a robust handling of Chelsea danger man Diego Costa .
The following week , Mangala gave away a penalty and scored an own goal as the Blues won 4-2 at Hull – and never truly recovered .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brief moment of redemption when he did well in the 2017-18 title season , last summer , joining Valencia on a free transfer , having made 79 appearances for City in four years which included loan spells at Valencia and Everton .
Mangala has opened up on his time in England , and how he found it much tougher than he expected in the Premier League , “ When I signed , I was hoping to be part of a big team , win titles and play with quality players , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City were the Premier League champions and I found a league that is very tough .
It was totally different to what I knew before .
It was very intense .
“ Everyone is strong and quick , even the little players !
It ’ s challenges , it ’ s second balls .
At that time , it was a bit less tactical than it is now .
“ There are more foreign managers now , but then it was very kick and rush , very in the channels .
Some teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this stuff .
“ The strategy was to jump on you .
It was quite hard .
That for me was the big fight and , finally , I did come to enjoy it.
” But wheh Mangala was asked which player surprised him most in the Premier League , his choice was an unexpected one .
“ Shane Long !
If you see him , you feel like he is quite small but he is so fast .
He jumps , he runs , he presses and you feel like ‘ WHAT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You don ’ t see this kind of striker in Spain or Portugal , running , jumping on you , constantly trying to unsettle and beat you .
That ’ s what makes the Premier League totally different.
” The choice of unfashionable Long might come down to the fact that Mangala was sent off for a second bookable offence when making a clumsy challenge on the Southampton man , as City won 3-0 at St Mary ’ s in 2014 .

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Eliaquim Mangala stands as a costly reminder that Manchester City have not always got it right in the transfer market in the last ten years.
The Blues defender joined from Porto in 2014 for a whopping £42millio n, making him the most expensive defender in British transfer history.
Fleetingly, he looked the part, impressing on his debut with a robust handling of Chelsea danger man Diego Costa.
The following week, Mangala gave away a penalty and scored an own goal as the Blues won 4-2 at Hull – and never truly recovered.
He finally left the Blues, after a brief moment of redemption when he did well in the 2017-18 title season, last summer, joining Valencia on a free transfer, having made 79 appearances for City in four years which included loan spells at Valencia and Everton.
Mangala has opened up on his time in England, and how he found it much tougher than he expected in the Premier League,
“When I signed, I was hoping to be part of a big team, win titles and play with quality players,” the 28-year-old told The Athletic .
“City were the Premier League champions and I found a league that is very tough. It was totally different to what I knew before. It was very intense.
“Everyone is strong and quick, even the little players! It’s challenges, it’s second balls. At that time, it was a bit less tactical than it is now.
“There are more foreign managers now, but then it was very kick and rush, very in the channels. Some teams played from the free kicks and all this stuff.
“The strategy was to jump on you. It was quite hard. That for me was the big fight and, finally, I did come to enjoy it.”
But wheh Mangala was asked which player surprised him most in the Premier League, his choice was an unexpected one.
“Shane Long! If you see him, you feel like he is quite small but he is so fast. He jumps, he runs, he presses and you feel like ‘WHAT?!’” said Mangala.
“You don’t see this kind of striker in Spain or Portugal, running, jumping on you, constantly trying to unsettle and beat you. That’s what makes the Premier League totally different.”
The choice of unfashionable Long might come down to the fact that Mangala was sent off for a second bookable offence when making a clumsy challenge on the Southampton man, as City won 3-0 at St Mary’s in 2014.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Has Manchester's building boom hit its peak? Annual crane survey shows new starts down by almost hal

Has Manchester's building boom hit its peak? Annual crane survey shows new starts down by almost half in 2019

The number of new construction schemes in Manchester fell by almost half in 2019 , new research has revealed .
Deloitte 's annual Crane Survey gives a general snapshot of development across the city centres of Manchester and Salford and is seen as a significant measure of economic health .
Since 2014 , transformation of the skyline has been relentless , particularly in the number of apartments and flats built .
Deloitte hailed 2018 as a record-breaking year with more than 14,000 residential units under construction and 44 new schemes started .
Partner Simon Bedford said at the time : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of Europe 's fastest growing cities .
`` We 've reached the point where Manchester should be judged by different criteria from other UK regional cities .
`` Manchester is now in a different league , genuinely competing with other European and international cities . ''
Fast forward twelve months and the headlines are more mixed .
The 27 schemes completed in 2019 is the second highest since Deloitte 's survey began in 2002 .
But the number of new starts has fallen by 48 per cent to 23 , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fallen by around 2,000 compared to 2018 .
A number of key developments were completed last year , including West Tower in Deansgate Square , Trinity Blackfriars and the first phase of Manchester Life .
And more are on their way in 2020 , especially in the hotel sector which is booming , as the M.E.N reported last week .
But experts say that developers have faced a number of difficulties in recent years including funding for the Build to Rent sector , availability of land and construction costs , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns last year that the number of new projects was 'drying up ' , while small business leaders complained that Brexit uncertainty was resulting in a lack of confidence .
While by no means sounding the alarm of doom and gloom , the Deloitte reports suggests that Manchester 's construction activity may have hit its peak .
Partner John Cooper said : `` This years ' results also show a slight reduction in new starts .
`` This could suggest that last year 's record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , may prove to have been a peak in the current development cycle .
`` To be clear however , the latest results still represent one of the highest levels of construction activity since our records began in 2002 , and given the geo-political uncertainty experienced in recent times , this is a further testament to the city 's market strength , profile and resilience . ''
The findings of the report also suggested that construction is moving further outwards from the city centre .
Salford accounted for 43 per cent of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 5,000 compared with 1,782 in Manchester city centre .
Deloitte said this shift in activity is expected to continue with 75 per cent of new residential developments in 2019 taking place in Salford and 'Southern Arc ' , the area to the south of the city centre .
Simon Bedford , partner at Deloitte Real Estate , said : `` In 2014 , we saw a huge surge in construction activity across both Manchester and Salford that lasted , in earnest , until 2019 .
`` Now , while the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are seeing the results of Manchester ’ s construction boom reflected in the city ’ s skyline .
`` The strength of the commercial sector is a promising sign for the city , as we continue to see an increased demand for high quality office space .
`` When these office schemes ate completed , it is estimated that this will add 15,500 new jobs , £570m in gross value added and £309m in wages to the regional economy . ''
Sir Richard Leese , leader of Manchester City Council , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to kickstart regeneration in many key areas of the city .
`` Emerging neighbourhoods such as New Islington and Ancoats are now some of the most desirable locations in Manchester , with a new generation of social housing helping to support communities . ''

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The number of new construction schemes in Manchester fell by almost half in 2019, new research has revealed.
Deloitte's annual Crane Survey gives a general snapshot of development across the city centres of Manchester and Salford and is seen as a significant measure of economic health.
Since 2014, transformation of the skyline has been relentless, particularly in the number of apartments and flats built.
Deloitte hailed 2018 as a record-breaking year with more than 14,000 residential units under construction and 44 new schemes started.
Partner Simon Bedford said at the time:"Manchester has firmly established itself as one of Europe's fastest growing cities.
"We've reached the point where Manchester should be judged by different criteria from other UK regional cities.
"Manchester is now in a different league, genuinely competing with other European and international cities."
Fast forward twelve months and the headlines are more mixed.
The 27 schemes completed in 2019 is the second highest since Deloitte's survey began in 2002.
But the number of new starts has fallen by 48 per cent to 23, and the number of residential units under construction has fallen by around 2,000 compared to 2018.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
A number of key developments were completed last year, including West Tower in Deansgate Square, Trinity Blackfriars and the first phase of Manchester Life.
And more are on their way in 2020, especially in the hotel sector which is booming, as the M.E.N reported last week.
But experts say that developers have faced a number of difficulties in recent years including funding for the Build to Rent sector, availability of land and construction costs, as well as the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit.
Officials at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns last year that the number of new projects was 'drying up', while small business leaders complained that Brexit uncertainty was resulting in a lack of confidence.
While by no means sounding the alarm of doom and gloom, the Deloitte reports suggests that Manchester's construction activity may have hit its peak.
Partner John Cooper said: "This years' results also show a slight reduction in new starts.
"This could suggest that last year's record results, in terms of overall activity, may prove to have been a peak in the current development cycle.
"To be clear however, the latest results still represent one of the highest levels of construction activity since our records began in 2002, and given the geo-political uncertainty experienced in recent times, this is a further testament to the city's market strength, profile and resilience."
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
The findings of the report also suggested that construction is moving further outwards from the city centre.
Salford accounted for 43 per cent of the residential units under construction in 2019, more than 5,000 compared with 1,782 in Manchester city centre.
Deloitte said this shift in activity is expected to continue with 75 per cent of new residential developments in 2019 taking place in Salford and 'Southern Arc', the area to the south of the city centre.
Simon Bedford, partner at Deloitte Real Estate, said: "In 2014, we saw a huge surge in construction activity across both Manchester and Salford that lasted, in earnest, until 2019.
"Now, while the number of new starts is levelling out, we are seeing the results of Manchester’s construction boom reflected in the city’s skyline.
"The strength of the commercial sector is a promising sign for the city, as we continue to see an increased demand for high quality office space.
"When these office schemes ate completed, it is estimated that this will add 15,500 new jobs, £570m in gross value added and £309m in wages to the regional economy."
Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: "New residential schemes have helped to kickstart regeneration in many key areas of the city.
"Emerging neighbourhoods such as New Islington and Ancoats are now some of the most desirable locations in Manchester, with a new generation of social housing helping to support communities."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Emergency services in Blackley after 'two lads pull knives and attack each other' - live updates

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Emergency services are responding to reports of a stabbing incident in Blackley tonight.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were called at around 4.45pm tonight to reports of a stabbing on Walker Road.
Inquiries are ongoing.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--This Morning's Holly Willoughby inconsolable as alpaca spits in Phillip Schofield's face

Holly Willoughby lost all control of her faculties today - all because an alpaca spat in Phillip Schofield ’ s face .
Introducing the segment , Holly could be seen standing far away from her brave This Morning co-host , who was holding the leads of two of the fluffy camelids .
While showing a clip of the disgusting moment , Holly explained she was “ feeling brave ” until one of them , called Pete , spat in her ITV colleague ’ s face .
`` Just before we came on air , you will see that Pete looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spat in his face , ” said Holly .
She continued : `` It 's one of the best things that I 've ever seen .
What did it feel like ? ''
But that wasn ’ t the end of it for poor Phil , who was being eyed up again by the naughty alpaca .
Holly then collapsed to the floor with laughter as the offending alpaca , called Pete , seemed to prepare for another assault on Schofe ’ s face .
`` Do n't look at me like that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is ok but twice in unacceptable . ''
By this point Holly was collapsed on the floor inconsolable .
She squeaked : `` Can we have one day without any animals ?
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Holly Willoughby lost all control of her faculties today - all because an alpaca spat in Phillip Schofield’s face.
Introducing the segment, Holly could be seen standing far away from her brave This Morning co-host, who was holding the leads of two of the fluffy camelids.
While showing a clip of the disgusting moment, Holly explained she was “feeling brave” until one of them, called Pete, spat in her ITV colleague’s face.
(Image: ITV)
"Just before we came on air, you will see that Pete looked him straight in the eye and then spat in his face,” said Holly.
She continued: "It's one of the best things that I've ever seen. What did it feel like?"
"Warm and wet," Phil replied.
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But that wasn’t the end of it for poor Phil, who was being eyed up again by the naughty alpaca.
Holly then collapsed to the floor with laughter as the offending alpaca, called Pete, seemed to prepare for another assault on Schofe’s face.
(Image: ITV)
"Don't look at me like that," warned Phil.
"Once is ok but twice in unacceptable."
By this point Holly was collapsed on the floor inconsolable.
She squeaked: "Can we have one day without any animals?!"
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Man, 34, charged with offence under the Terrorism Act after police raid in Salford

A man has been charged with an offence under the Terrorism Act after a police raid in Salford .
Ataubaq Taj , of Hacking Street , Salford , has been charged with possession of a document , or record , likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism .
The charge comes under section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000 .
Officers from Counter Terrorism Police North West executed a warrant at an address in Salford on Wednesday , January 8 .
The news was released in a statement on Thursday .
Police said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Westminster Magistrates ' Court next Monday , February 10 .
In the statement , Greater Manchester Police said : `` A man has been charged with a terrorism offence in Manchester .
`` Ataubaq Taj , 34 , of Hacking Street , Salford , has been charged with one offence under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000 , which relates to the possession of a document or record likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism .
`` He has been conditionally bailed and will appear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday 10 February 2020 .
`` Officers from Counter Terrorism Police North West executed an arrest warrant at an address in Salford on Wednesday 8 January 2020 and arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of a terrorism offence . ''
No further details have been revealed .

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A man has been charged with an offence under the Terrorism Act after a police raid in Salford.
Ataubaq Taj, of Hacking Street, Salford, has been charged with possession of a document, or record, likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
He's due in court next week.
The charge comes under section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Officers from Counter Terrorism Police North West executed a warrant at an address in Salford on Wednesday, January 8.
The news was released in a statement on Thursday.
Police said the 34-year-old was bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court next Monday, February 10.
In the statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "A man has been charged with a terrorism offence in Manchester.
"Ataubaq Taj, 34, of Hacking Street, Salford, has been charged with one offence under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000, which relates to the possession of a document or record likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
"He has been conditionally bailed and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’' Court on Monday 10 February 2020.
"Officers from Counter Terrorism Police North West executed an arrest warrant at an address in Salford on Wednesday 8 January 2020 and arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of a terrorism offence."
No further details have been revealed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--How Leeds United fans helped Manchester United youngsters win FA Youth Cup tie

It is 16 years this month since Old Trafford last hosted Leeds United in the Premier League .
Kleberson was starting for Manchester United and Alan Smith scored the equaliser against the team he would join three months later .
Leeds were allocated 1,800 tickets for their FA Youth Cup fifth round defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday night and aired acerbic and unrepeatable chants about Gary Neville and Ed Woodward , among others .
Hannibal Mejbri , the 17-year-old United midfielder , was dubbed a 's -- - Sideshow Bob ' and after the match posted a picture of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Instagram page .
Mejbri has become a target for budding hatchet men and Leeds fans revelled in their chants of 'dirty Leeds ' after he was crudely fouled late on in front of the away section .
`` He is a talented boy , a good player , so he will get targeted by any opposition he plays and that is what he has to learn , '' the United Under-18 coach Neil Ryan says in the broadcasters room tucked inside the Old Trafford tunnel .
`` How to channel and focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in that and I thought he did that well .
`` He had a good game , was a real threat and I would have thought that would have spurred him on .
He comes with a high reputation . ''
Mejbri joined United from Monaco in the summer for a fee rising to €10million and was introduced to the first-team squad before the July friendly with Valerenga in Norway .
United chose to bury his signing in their list of first-year academy intakes but the expectation among supporters is mounting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ working very hard and like every young kid in the club , '' Ryan adds .
`` He is learning still and we are seeing some really positive things from him on the pitch .
`` He is part of a group of boys who are trying to push on and develop .
They are all at stages in their career and it ’ s not just him .
It ’ s a group of 28-30 players .
He is one of a number of boys we have high hopes for . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived in the summer from the storied Ajax academy .
United recruited Timothy Fosu-Mensah from Ajax in 2014 but passed on Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt , talents who left for Barcelona and Juventus in the summer for over £130million combined .
Hoogewerf is diminutive yet stooped to nod in the only goal against Leeds and United are in the Youth Cup quarter-finals for the first time in eight years .
`` The music is on in there and they are buzzing now , so I had to get out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I ’ m not the DJ !
But yeah , they know we are in the next round against Wigan , so that ’ s it .
We have to learn some lessons from this game and take that into the next round .
`` There were quite a few nerves , I imagine , and we spoke about that and what we spoke about was to focus , like we did in the Norwich game , on what the job is that they have to do , not get caught up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , enjoy the experience of playing at Old Trafford , because you never know when you will be back on there . ''
United might switch back to their usual base for the U18s and U23s at Leigh Sports Village for the home quarter-final with Wigan , given the proximity of the visitors .
Victory would set up a possible return to Old Trafford in the final .
The semi-final dates clash with the first-team 's home fixture with Sheffield United in late March .
The academy pushed for the Leeds tie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It ’ s great , '' Ryan beams .
`` We haven ’ t had that [ atmosphere ] .
These lads , it ’ s the first time they will have played in front of an away crowd like that .
`` I thought they made great noise , they made the whole spectacle , they were fantastic , the Leeds fans , and it just spurred our lads on a bit .
It was an atmosphere in a youth game which is rare and to do it at Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's father , Jim , came through the United youth system in the early 60s and assisted Sir Alex Ferguson in the Treble-winning season , as well as 2001-02 after Steve McClaren left to manage Middlesbrough .
Neil Ryan remembers sitting in Sir Matt Busby 's Old Trafford office as a child and in a week where United remember those who perished in the Munich air disaster , the Leeds win was tinged with poignance .
`` It ’ s an amazing story is n't it , '' Ryan says .
`` From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup in '68 after what happened in '58 , which was so sad .
So we educate the boys on that , not just me but all the staff and around the club there are pictures and it ’ s ingrained in their education .
`` I was really fortunate to meet Sir Matt Busby and sat in his office with him as a young boy with my dad and that was in this stadium , I remember that , I was about seven years old .
`` And Dennis Viollet was one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in America .
He was a Busby Babe and I got to know him .
Fantastic man and I have a link with the club that goes deep .
It was really nice and poignant that we got the win tonight in such a special week for the club . ''
Ryan has no trouble educating the millennials in the academy .
`` It ’ s pretty easy with Nicky Butt around the place , they won ’ t forget that one in a hurry !
It ’ s a new generation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure the legacy of the Busby Babes and the Class of 92 , of the likes of Norman Whiteside and Mark Hughes , the great players who came through in the 80s at this club , and up to the Danny Welbecks , Jonny Evanses and the Marcus Rashfords and Jesse Lingards and so on .
`` A lot of the boys who are pushing on they are not forgotten about and that ’ s our job , it ’ s to follow in the footsteps of these great players and our job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footsteps of the great coaches previously . ''

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It is 16 years this month since Old Trafford last hosted Leeds United in the Premier League. Kleberson was starting for Manchester United and Alan Smith scored the equaliser against the team he would join three months later.
Leeds were allocated 1,800 tickets for their FA Youth Cup fifth round defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday night and aired acerbic and unrepeatable chants about Gary Neville and Ed Woodward, among others. Hannibal Mejbri, the 17-year-old United midfielder, was dubbed a 's--- Sideshow Bob' and after the match posted a picture of the cult character from The Simpsons on his Instagram page.
Mejbri has become a target for budding hatchet men and Leeds fans revelled in their chants of 'dirty Leeds' after he was crudely fouled late on in front of the away section.
"He is a talented boy, a good player, so he will get targeted by any opposition he plays and that is what he has to learn," the United Under-18 coach Neil Ryan says in the broadcasters room tucked inside the Old Trafford tunnel. "How to channel and focus his energies and not to get caught up in that and I thought he did that well.
"He had a good game, was a real threat and I would have thought that would have spurred him on. He comes with a high reputation."
Mejbri joined United from Monaco in the summer for a fee rising to €10million and was introduced to the first-team squad before the July friendly with Kristiansund in Norway. United chose to bury his signing in their list of first-year academy intakes but the expectation among supporters is mounting.
"Lovely character, good kid, working very hard and like every young kid in the club," Ryan adds. "He is learning still and we are seeing some really positive things from him on the pitch.
"He is part of a group of boys who are trying to push on and develop. They are all at stages in their career and it’s not just him. It’s a group of 28-30 players. He is one of a number of boys we have high hopes for."
Dillon Hoogewerf is also 17 and also arrived in the summer from the storied Ajax academy. United recruited Timothy Fosu-Mensah from Ajax in 2014 but passed on Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt, talents who left for Barcelona and Juventus in the summer for over £130million combined.
Hoogewerf is diminutive yet stooped to nod in the only goal against Leeds and United are in the Youth Cup quarter-finals for the first time in eight years. "The music is on in there and they are buzzing now, so I had to get out of the room," Ryan laughs. "I’m not the DJ! But yeah, they know we are in the next round against Wigan, so that’s it. We have to learn some lessons from this game and take that into the next round.
(Image: 2020 Manchester United FC)
"There were quite a few nerves, I imagine, and we spoke about that and what we spoke about was to focus, like we did in the Norwich game, on what the job is that they have to do, not get caught up in the occasion too much and enjoy it, enjoy the experience of playing at Old Trafford, because you never know when you will be back on there."
United might switch back to their usual base for the U18s and U23s at Leigh Sports Village for the home quarter-final with Wigan, given the proximity of the visitors. Victory would set up a possible return to Old Trafford in the final. The semi-final dates clash with the first-team's home fixture with Sheffield United in late March.
The academy pushed for the Leeds tie to be held at Old Trafford. "It’s great," Ryan beams. "We haven’t had that [atmosphere]. These lads, it’s the first time they will have played in front of an away crowd like that.
"I thought they made great noise, they made the whole spectacle, they were fantastic, the Leeds fans, and it just spurred our lads on a bit. It was an atmosphere in a youth game which is rare and to do it at Old Trafford it was really exciting."
Ryan's father, Jim, came through the United youth system in the early 60s and assisted Sir Alex Ferguson in the Treble-winning season, as well as 2001-02 after Steve McClaren left to manage Middlesbrough. Neil Ryan remembers sitting in Sir Matt Busby's Old Trafford office as a child and in a week where United remember those who perished in the Munich air disaster, the Leeds win was tinged with poignance.
"It’s an amazing story isn't it," Ryan says. "From ruins to success by winning the European Cup in '68 after what happened in '58, which was so sad. So we educate the boys on that, not just me but all the staff and around the club there are pictures and it’s ingrained in their education.
"I was really fortunate to meet Sir Matt Busby and sat in his office with him as a young boy with my dad and that was in this stadium, I remember that, I was about seven years old.
"And Dennis Viollet was one of my coaches when I played football in America. He was a Busby Babe and I got to know him. Fantastic man and I have a link with the club that goes deep. It was really nice and poignant that we got the win tonight in such a special week for the club."
Ryan has no trouble educating the millennials in the academy. "It’s pretty easy with Nicky Butt around the place, they won’t forget that one in a hurry! It’s a new generation and it’s our job to make sure the legacy of the Busby Babes and the Class of 92, of the likes of Norman Whiteside and Mark Hughes, the great players who came through in the 80s at this club, and up to the Danny Welbecks, Jonny Evanses and the Marcus Rashfords and Jesse Lingards and so on.
"A lot of the boys who are pushing on they are not forgotten about and that’s our job, it’s to follow in the footsteps of these great players and our job as coaches is to follow in the footsteps of the great coaches previously."