themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Man City and Liverpool might have accepted a draw after De Bruyne miss

We wo n't know if Manchester City 's draw with Liverpool can be considered a positive result until the end of the season .
That also means we wo n't know how costly Kevin De Bruyne 's first-half penalty miss will be , with the rare mis-step from the City talisman ultimately proving the difference between one point and an invaluable gain of three points over City 's main title rivals .
Incredibly , De Bruyne 's dragged effort from 12 yards was the first Premier League penalty to completely miss the target in two years - since Riyad Mahrez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 .
While Mahrez was not even in the squad for this latest meeting with Liverpool , there are plenty more parallels with that Autumn draw in a tightly-contested title race .
If City react as they did two years ago , it might well explain why the second half on Sunday looked suspiciously like two sides were content with a point .
The unique challenges of this season means City , and their challengers like Liverpool , have struggled to burst out of the traps and embark on an unbeaten run like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still knew a defeat could put eight points between them and the champions , even with a game in hand .
They learned last year that Liverpool are n't the kind of team to give up that sort of advantage anymore .
Have your say about City 's performance against Liverpool in the comments here As it happened , a breathless first half was cancelled out by a much more tactical and cagey second period on Sunday .
With the sides level at the break , it felt like Pep Guardiola and Jurgen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opponent quiet in the second 45 minutes than pushing forward to land a killer blow .
So five points remain between the sides - with City having played a game less - and now they must do what they did back in 2018 after a tight draw that featured a missed penalty .
After that Anfield point , City went on a seven-match winning run in the league to consolidate their position at the top of the table .
The fixture list then compares very closely to City 's upcoming fixtures after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Tottenham , home derby with United , and some favourable home ties with the likes of Burnley , Fulham and West Brom .
Substitute those home games with the 2018 wins over Bournemouth , Southampton , and once again Burnley , and City have a good mix of big games and routine ones to build some momentum .
The Blues also remained unbeaten in four further cup games in 2018 , with City scheduled to play that number between now and Christmas .
If City can secure Champions League qualification in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even have the luxury of a 'free ' fixture as Christmas approaches .
City must now react in the same way .
Forget the excuses , accept the challenges presented by the fixture schedule , and rally together to climb back up the table .
The positive reaction to an underwhelming result against Liverpool turned a disappointing point into a springboard to really kick-start their title challenge .
Mahrez 's missed penalty was quickly forgotten .
Then another challenge presents itself , and City must do something they have n't done in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the edge over Liverpool in the title race during the run-in - win at Anfield .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Something went wrong, please try again later.
We won't know if Manchester City's draw with Liverpool can be considered a positive result until the end of the season.
That also means we won't know how costly Kevin De Bruyne's first-half penalty miss will be, with the rare mis-step from the City talisman ultimately proving the difference between one point and an invaluable gain of three points over City's main title rivals.
Incredibly, De Bruyne's dragged effort from 12 yards was the first Premier League penalty to completely miss the target in two years - since Riyad Mahrez's late rugby conversion at Anfield in 2018.
While Mahrez was not even in the squad for this latest meeting with Liverpool, there are plenty more parallels with that Autumn draw in a tightly-contested title race. If City react as they did two years ago, it might well explain why the second half on Sunday looked suspiciously like two sides were content with a point.
The unique challenges of this season means City, and their challengers like Liverpool, have struggled to burst out of the traps and embark on an unbeaten run like the previous few campaigns. But City still knew a defeat could put eight points between them and the champions, even with a game in hand. They learned last year that Liverpool aren't the kind of team to give up that sort of advantage anymore.
As it happened, a breathless first half was cancelled out by a much more tactical and cagey second period on Sunday. With the sides level at the break, it felt like Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp were more focussed on keeping the opponent quiet in the second 45 minutes than pushing forward to land a killer blow.
So five points remain between the sides - with City having played a game less - and now they must do what they did back in 2018 after a tight draw that featured a missed penalty.
After that Anfield point, City went on a seven-match winning run in the league to consolidate their position at the top of the table. The fixture list then compares very closely to City's upcoming fixtures after the November international break - an away match at Tottenham, home derby with United, and some favourable home ties with the likes of Burnley, Fulham and West Brom. Substitute those home games with the 2018 wins over Bournemouth, Southampton, and once again Burnley, and City have a good mix of big games and routine ones to build some momentum.
The Blues also remained unbeaten in four further cup games in 2018, with City scheduled to play that number between now and Christmas. If City can secure Champions League qualification in the next game against Olympiacos, they might even have the luxury of a 'free' fixture as Christmas approaches.
City must now react in the same way. Forget the excuses, accept the challenges presented by the fixture schedule, and rally together to climb back up the table.
Sign up to our free MCFC email newsletter Man City are Premier League champions! Get all the reaction plus daily news and analysis direct to your inbox with our free MCFC newsletter Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds.
The positive reaction to an underwhelming result against Liverpool turned a disappointing point into a springboard to really kick-start their title challenge. Mahrez's missed penalty was quickly forgotten.
Then another challenge presents itself, and City must do something they haven't done in a long time, to ensure they have the edge over Liverpool in the title race during the run-in - win at Anfield.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--FA Cup second round draw: ball numbers, time, and how to watch

The first round proper of the FA Cup is all but complete - with attention now turning to the second round draw .
Northern Premier League Division One North West side Marine produced the shock of the opening round as they knocked out Colchester United of League Two on penalties .
Elsewhere , Stockport County from the National League saw off EFL opposition in the shape of Rochdale 2-1 - with Wayne Rooney 's younger brother John scoring from inside his own half .
National League North side Darlington beat Swindon Town - also 2-1 - and King 's Lynn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in their history thanks to a 1-0 victory over Port Vale .
Grimsby Town were beaten 3-1 by Dagenham & Redbridge , while Boreham Wood celebrated a penalty shoot-out success against Southend United .
In Greater Manchester , Salford City booked passage into tonight 's draw with a 2-0 victory over Hartlepool United after extra time .
Oldham Athletic are also in the second round following a 3-2 victory over Hampton & Richmond on the road .
FC United of Manchester bowed out following a 5-1 loss to Doncaster Rovers .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wigan Athletic after both teams were knocked out of the competition over the weekend .
The Trotters succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of League One Crewe Alexandra , while the Latics were humbled by the same scoreline at the DW Stadium by National League North side Chorley .
Here 's some key information ahead of the second round draw ...
When is the draw ?
The draw for the second round proper of the FA Cup will take place on Monday , November 9 .
It is due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I watch the draw ?
Fans can watch the draw live on the Football Association 's Facebook , Twitter and YouTube accounts .
It will also be live on television - on BT Sport - as part of their coverage of the first round tie between Oxford City and Northampton Town .
Who is doing the draw ?
Former Huddersfield Town and Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley will have the honour of drawing the balls .
Cowley led Lincoln to the quarter-finals of the competition in 2017 .
What are the ball numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ...
When will the ties be played ?
The second round proper will be played across the weekend of November 27 to 30 .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (John McDougall, Chris Watson)

We have more newsletters
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the MySalford newsletter to keep up with what's happening in and around the city
We have more newsletters
Thank you for subscribing!
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the MySalford newsletter to keep up with what's happening in and around the city
The first round proper of the FA Cup is all but complete - with attention now turning to the second round draw.
Northern Premier League Division One North West side Marine produced the shock of the opening round as they knocked out Colchester United of League Two on penalties.
Elsewhere, Stockport County from the National League saw off EFL opposition in the shape of Rochdale 2-1 - with Wayne Rooney's younger brother John scoring from inside his own half.
National League North side Darlington beat Swindon Town - also 2-1 - and King's Lynn reached the second round for the first time in their history thanks to a 1-0 victory over Port Vale.
Grimsby Town were beaten 3-1 by Dagenham & Redbridge, while Boreham Wood celebrated a penalty shoot-out success against Southend United.
In Greater Manchester, Salford City booked passage into tonight's draw with a 2-0 victory over Hartlepool United after extra time.
Oldham Athletic are also in the second round following a 3-2 victory over Hampton & Richmond on the road.
FC United of Manchester bowed out following a 5-1 loss to Doncaster Rovers.
But there was disappointment for both Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic after both teams were knocked out of the competition over the weekend.
The Trotters succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of League One Crewe Alexandra, while the Latics were humbled by the same scoreline at the DW Stadium by National League North side Chorley.
Here's some key information ahead of the second round draw...
When is the draw?
The draw for the second round proper of the FA Cup will take place on Monday, November 9.
It is due to start at around 7.10pm.
How can I watch the draw?
Fans can watch the draw live on the Football Association's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts.
It will also be live on television - on BT Sport - as part of their coverage of the first round tie between Oxford City and Northampton Town.
Who is doing the draw?
Former Huddersfield Town and Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley will have the honour of drawing the balls.
Cowley led Lincoln to the quarter-finals of the competition in 2017.
What are the ball numbers?
The ball numbers are as follows...
1 Newport County
2 Havant & Waterlooville
3 Mansfield Town
4 Crewe Alexandra
5 Peterborough United
6 Exeter City
7 Bradford City
8 Bristol Rovers
9 Stockport County
10 Darlington
11 Barnet
12 Chorley
13 Tranmere Rovers
14 Oxford City or Northampton Town
15 Morecambe
16 Yeovil Town
17 Crawley Town
18 Blackpool
19 Cheltenham Town
20 Stevenage
21 Harrogate Town
22 Gillingham
23 Plymouth Argyle
24 Carlisle United
25 Doncaster Rovers
26 Salford City
27 Solihull Moors
28 Hull City
29 Marine
30 Barrow or AFC Wimbledon
31 Dagenham & Redbridge
32 Shrewsbury Town
33 Brackley Town
34 Milton Keynes Dons
35 Oldham Athletic
36 Boreham Wood
37 Portsmouth
38 King's Lynn Town
39 Lincoln City
40 Canvey Island
When will the ties be played?
The second round proper will be played across the weekend of November 27 to 30.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Tesco shoppers 'fuming' after finding barricades around non-essential items

Supermarket giant Tesco has come under fire with customers , after some shoppers reported finding certain non-essential items being surrounded by a barricade of chocolate and beer in some of its English supermarkets .
The complaints come just days after the government said it would not prevent the sale of non essential items in supermarkets , following fears England could end up with the same tough lockdown rules as Wales .
According to the Mirror , one parent was furious about beers being used to block access to children 's clothes on the first floor of the Tesco store in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be ashamed of yourselves .
This is Walsall too so for anyone who says 'oh , it ’ s only Wales who are doing this ' you are wrong !
`` We now can ’ t buy our kids clothes and yes there ’ s online but sometimes urgency requires people to go in-store , and some people have no access to the internet .
`` Oh and I nearly forgot , they have blocked you buying your kids clothes with alcohol . ''
Another mum tweeted : `` Disappointed that Tesco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cards during this lockdown .
`` I ’ ve got three birthdays this month .
One for a child and two adults .
`` I wanted to get a toy and cards today .
Not on .
Yet they are selling Christmas cards and stuff downstairs . ''
A 'wall ' of chocolate was also used to block off non-essential goods at the Tesco stores in Sutton Coldfield and Weybridge .
Clothes and other items were also fenced off at the Streatham Extra store in London .
One shopper tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blocking off clothing , toys , homeware etc sections in one of your stores in Wales , you ’ ve now done this in your Streatham Extra store ?
is this all of your shops across England ?
Are all supermarkets doing this . ''
`` I just don ’ t understand why if your store is open ?
I feel sorry for your staff as it is , without having to apologise over the tannoy every 5 mins you can only get health & beauty stuff upstairs .
I can buy booze @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underwear ? ''
Another Streatham shopper tweeted : `` Exactly what is “ non-essential ” about me clothing my baby , can you explain please @ MattHancock  ?
The absolute state of this .
Fuming . ''
Tesco told Sky News that staff could help people get the products they want if they ask .
A spokesman said : `` In line with new government guidance in England which requires the closure of separate floors selling non-food items , we have closed the Clothing and General Merchandise departments in our stores that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Matthew Dresch, Rachel Pugh)

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Supermarket giant Tesco has come under fire with customers, after some shoppers reported finding certain non-essential items being surrounded by a barricade of chocolate and beer in some of its English supermarkets.
The complaints come just days after the government said it would not prevent the sale of non essential items in supermarkets, following fears England could end up with the same tough lockdown rules as Wales.
According to the Mirror, one parent was furious about beers being used to block access to children's clothes on the first floor of the Tesco store in Walsall.
They said: "You should be ashamed of yourselves. This is Walsall too so for anyone who says 'oh, it’s only Wales who are doing this' you are wrong!
"We now can’t buy our kids clothes and yes there’s online but sometimes urgency requires people to go in-store, and some people have no access to the internet.
"Oh and I nearly forgot, they have blocked you buying your kids clothes with alcohol."
Another mum tweeted: "Disappointed that Tesco has stopped access to clothes, toys and cards during this lockdown.
"I’ve got three birthdays this month. One for a child and two adults.
"I wanted to get a toy and cards today. Not on. Yet they are selling Christmas cards and stuff downstairs."
A 'wall' of chocolate was also used to block off non-essential goods at the Tesco stores in Sutton Coldfield and Weybridge.
Clothes and other items were also fenced off at the Streatham Extra store in London.
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now
One shopper tweeted: "Disappointed to see after the uproar of blocking off clothing, toys, homeware etc sections in one of your stores in Wales, you’ve now done this in your Streatham Extra store? is this all of your shops across England? Are all supermarkets doing this."
"I just don’t understand why if your store is open? I feel sorry for your staff as it is, without having to apologise over the tannoy every 5 mins you can only get health & beauty stuff upstairs. I can buy booze, but, not a kettle or underwear?"
Another Streatham shopper tweeted: "Exactly what is “non-essential” about me clothing my baby, can you explain please @MattHancock  ? The absolute state of this. Fuming."
Tesco told Sky News that staff could help people get the products they want if they ask.
A spokesman said: "In line with new government guidance in England which requires the closure of separate floors selling non-food items, we have closed the Clothing and General Merchandise departments in our stores that sell these products from a separate mezzanine level."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Man City morning headlines as Keane makes 'idiot' claim about Kyle Walker

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Monday , November 9 .
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane labelled Manchester City defender Kyle Walker an ‘ idiot ’ after he conceded a penalty in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Liverpool .
The England international was penalised for a clear foul on Sadio Mane inside the box with Mo Salah firing Jurgen Klopp ’ s side in front from the spot .
City quickly equalised through Gabriel Jesus before they were awarded a spot kick , after Joe Gomez handled inside the area , but Kevin De Bruyne ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busy first 45 minutes .
However , , claiming Walker ’ s poor decision-making cost City against the main title rivals at the Etihad Stadium .
`` I think it is an initially foul for City .
But the referee is looking at Sterling and thinking 'he 's in the penalty box ' , he 's taken a touch and played advantage , '' the ex-Irish international said .
`` He ( Mane ) is up against an idiot .
People tell me Kyle Walker is playing well , I do n't think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age and an international player .
`` He 's a car crash , he keeps making these types of mistakes and rightly punished for it . ''
The penalty against Mane was the second one Walker has conceded this season after a similar foul on Jamie Vardy in their 5-2 defeat against the Foxes last month .
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was delighted to see Gabriel Jesus back in action against rivals Liverpool with the Brazilian netting a vital first half equaliser .
Liverpool took the lead through an early Mo Salah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City level before the break .
Jesus has only just returned to full training after a persistent muscle injury kept him sidelined since September and Guardiola was impressed with his endurance to last 90 minutes against Jurgen Klopp ’ s side .
`` He was really good , '' said the manager .
`` I did n't expect he could sustain 90 minutes , but he did it .
His physicality is so strong and his rhythm .
He helped us , he made a fantastic goal as a striker and it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The goal was Jesus ’ third in three games in all competitions so far this season and Guardiola will be hoping he can keep that run going when City return to action against Tottenham on November 21 .
Pep Guardiola calls for five subs rule in the Premier League Pep Guardiola has called on the Premier League to follow the example of other major European leagues and allow five substitutions to be made per game .
Premier League clubs were permitted to make five changes in a match during the restarted end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was scrapped ahead of the new season .
However , the Spaniard joined Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp in calling for the Premier League to look at the situation following their 1-1 Premier League draw last weekend .
`` Today the right-back for the England national team ( Trent Alexander-Arnold ) is injured , and other players .
It 's so demanding for them , but the same argument all the time , '' said Guardiola .
`` I do n't understand .
I do n't know who is in charge of deciding these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they do n't understand when leagues around the world , except this one , have five subs .
“ It is to protect the players and protect the physicality of playing every three days .
`` I do n't understand what benefit it is to have three or five .
It ’ s not to play games or not play games , it 's to protect the players .
The previous season finished late , it was exceptional circumstances , and all the leagues around the world understood the situation , except here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , every league around the world has five subs . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (FEARGAL BRENNAN, Ibrahim Mustapha)

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE
Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Monday, November 9.
Roy Keane slams ‘idiot’ Kyle Walker following Liverpool draw
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane labelled Manchester City defender Kyle Walker an ‘idiot’ after he conceded a penalty in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Liverpool.
The England international was penalised for a clear foul on Sadio Mane inside the box with Mo Salah firing Jurgen Klopp’s side in front from the spot.
City quickly equalised through Gabriel Jesus before they were awarded a spot kick, after Joe Gomez handled inside the area, but Kevin De Bruyne’s effort hit the post in a busy first 45 minutes.
However, Keane was furious at half time , claiming Walker’s poor decision-making cost City against the main title rivals at the Etihad Stadium.
"I think it is an initially foul for City. But the referee is looking at Sterling and thinking 'he's in the penalty box', he's taken a touch and played advantage," the ex-Irish international said.
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now
"He (Mane) is up against an idiot. People tell me Kyle Walker is playing well, I don't think so. He's 30 years of age and an international player.
"He's a car crash, he keeps making these types of mistakes and rightly punished for it."
The penalty against Mane was the second one Walker has conceded this season after a similar foul on Jamie Vardy in their 5-2 defeat against the Foxes last month.
Pep Guardiola hails Gabriel Jesus’ return against Liverpool
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was delighted to see Gabriel Jesus back in action against rivals Liverpool with the Brazilian netting a vital first half equaliser.
Liverpool took the lead through an early Mo Salah penalty before Jesus’ instinctive finish pulled City level before the break.
Jesus has only just returned to full training after a persistent muscle injury kept him sidelined since September and Guardiola was impressed with his endurance to last 90 minutes against Jurgen Klopp’s side .
"He was really good," said the manager.
"I didn't expect he could sustain 90 minutes, but he did it. His physicality is so strong and his rhythm. He helped us, he made a fantastic goal as a striker and it is a good result for him."
The goal was Jesus’ third in three games in all competitions so far this season and Guardiola will be hoping he can keep that run going when City return to action against Tottenham on November 21.
Pep Guardiola calls for five subs rule in the Premier League
Pep Guardiola has called on the Premier League to follow the example of other major European leagues and allow five substitutions to be made per game .
Premier League clubs were permitted to make five changes in a match during the restarted end of the 2019/20 campaign, but the rule was scrapped ahead of the new season.
However, the Spaniard joined Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp in calling for the Premier League to look at the situation following their 1-1 Premier League draw last weekend.
"Today the right-back for the England national team (Trent Alexander-Arnold) is injured, and other players. It's so demanding for them, but the same argument all the time," said Guardiola.
"I don't understand. I don't know who is in charge of deciding these things but I don't know how they don't understand when leagues around the world, except this one, have five subs.
Sign up to our free MCFC email newsletter Man City are Premier League champions! Get all the reaction plus daily news and analysis direct to your inbox with our free MCFC newsletter Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds.
“It is to protect the players and protect the physicality of playing every three days.
"I don't understand what benefit it is to have three or five. It’s not to play games or not play games, it's to protect the players. The previous season finished late, it was exceptional circumstances, and all the leagues around the world understood the situation, except here.
"The pandemic is still here, every league around the world has five subs."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Yorkshire Ripper 'gravely ill after refusing treatment for coronavirus'

The Yorkshire Ripper was said to be gravely ill in hospital on Monday night after refusing treatment for Covid-19 - despite having a heart condition .
Peter Sutcliffe had spent five nights in hospital but was returned to HMP Frankland in County Durham today .
Once back in the prison 's medical unit , the 74-year-old apparently began to complain of chest pains and shortness of breath , the Mirror reports .
The notorious serial killer tested positive for coronavirus on Friday , resulting in his re-admission to the University Hospital of North Durham on Sunday .
He is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complications caused by the virus .
Sources described him as 'overweight ' and with 'serious pre-existing health conditions ' .
`` Given his age , Covid could easily finish him off , '' said one .
Sutcliffe was given 20 life terms in 1981 for murdering 13 women and trying to kill seven more in a spree between 1975 and 1980 across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester .
He was initially sent to Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight .
Three years later the former trucker and gravedigger , who believed he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex workers , was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and moved to Broadmoor .
In recent years , Sutcliffe has suffered from angina , diabetes and near-blindness following an attack by a fellow inmate .
Last week , he told friends that he was having 'difficulty breathing ' and 'could barely sleep ' .
Sutcliffe was 'terrified ' of Covid-19 , and had refused any prison visitors during the pandemic .
`` My eyesight is getting worse - I 'm bumping into people , '' he told one friend .
`` I 've been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and the other one is deteriorating at a fair old rate . ''
Sutcliffe was moved to HMP Frankland in 2016 after psychiatrists said he was stable enough for jail .
The Ministry of Justice said they could not comment on individual prisoners .
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
The Yorkshire Ripper was said to be gravely ill in hospital on Monday night after refusing treatment for Covid-19 - despite having a heart condition.
Peter Sutcliffe had spent five nights in hospital but was returned to HMP Frankland in County Durham today.
Once back in the prison's medical unit, the 74-year-old apparently began to complain of chest pains and shortness of breath, the Mirror reports.
The notorious serial killer tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, resulting in his re-admission to the University Hospital of North Durham on Sunday.
He is now understood to be gravely ill due to complications caused by the virus.
Sources described him as 'overweight' and with 'serious pre-existing health conditions'. "Given his age, Covid could easily finish him off," said one.
(Image: BBC)
Sutcliffe was given 20 life terms in 1981 for murdering 13 women and trying to kill seven more in a spree between 1975 and 1980 across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
He was initially sent to Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight.
Three years later the former trucker and gravedigger, who believed he was on a mission from God to kill sex workers, was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and moved to Broadmoor.
In recent years, Sutcliffe has suffered from angina, diabetes and near-blindness following an attack by a fellow inmate.
Last week, he told friends that he was having 'difficulty breathing' and 'could barely sleep'. Sutcliffe was 'terrified' of Covid-19, and had refused any prison visitors during the pandemic.
"My eyesight is getting worse - I'm bumping into people," he told one friend. "I've been completely blind in one eye for 20 years and the other one is deteriorating at a fair old rate."
Sutcliffe was moved to HMP Frankland in 2016 after psychiatrists said he was stable enough for jail. The Ministry of Justice said they could not comment on individual prisoners.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Corrie fans stunned by surprising twist after Leanne made a move on Steve

Leanne Battersby caused shockwaves in Monday night 's Coronation Street when she made a move on married man Steve McDonald .
After a tough day in court fighting to save the son they share together , a devastated Leanne , played by Jane Danson , knocked back a bottle of wine .
Back at her flat she opened up to Steve about her feelings , and through the contents of her wine glass she suddenly viewed the father of her son as her ideal man .
`` In a sea of sharks and shysters you 're lovely . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protested Steve , who 's married to fearsome Tracy Barlow in the soap .
But his obvious alarm fell on deaf ears .
`` Take me to bed , '' she ordered .
`` Guys stay with us ... .
it may not be what you think , '' urged actress Jane on Twitter as the first half of the double bill ended on a cliffhanger .
And thankfully Leanne came to her senses and apologised .
`` I do n't even know what I 'm doing anymore or how to behave , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steve took it well .
`` I 'm going to go before you come on to me again , '' he said gently .
`` To be fair I am pretty irresistible , '' he joked .
Steve , played by Simon Gregson , ended up telling Tracy what had happened , because she can always tell when he 's hiding something .
Fans expected her to go ballisic , but in a surprising twist she did something totally out of character , offering former nemesis Leanne the hand of friendship as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has life-limiting mitochondrial disease .
`` Now I 've got every right to want to punch your lights out , I ca n't , '' she told her .
She said that in Leanne 's shoes , trying to stop the hospital from switching off her terminally ill son 's life support , she would 'do worse than cop off with a married man . '
`` I 've always thought you were a great mum , I 've never doubted that , '' she soothed .
`` I think you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have you . ''
And she even said she was tempted to give Leanne a hug , if it was n't for coronavirus restrictions .
`` Tracy and Leanne ?
!
Being nice to each other ?
!
?
!
Is someone chopping onions '' commented one viewer on Twitter .
`` So Tracy and Leanne ended up having a heart to heart , are they finally becoming friends ? ''
asked another .
`` Tracy and Leanne been civil with each other 2020 is so f****d up , '' said another fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lift on Coronation Street in 2017 after a one-night stand with Steve when he was married to Michelle Connor .
Steve went on to marry Tracy and Leanne was with Nick until the reappearance of his ex Natasha Blakeman with his secret son Sam put their relationship to the test .
In court specialist Dr Howarth said that in view , it would be an act of kindness and compassion to switch off Oliver 's life support .
Coronation Street ’ s research team has worked closely with The Lily Foundation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mitochondrial disease on the storyline .
The Lily Foundation was founded in 2007 by Liz Curtis in memory of her daughter Lily , who died from mitochondrial disease at eight months old .
Professor Robert McFarland from the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research in Newcastle was also consulted to ensure script accuracy .
Mitochondrial disease , or 'mito ' , is the term given to a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in mitochondria , the tiny organelles that are present in nearly every cell in our bodies which generate about 90 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to live .
Cells can not function properly without healthy mitochondria , so when they fail the consequences can be serious and wide-ranging .
Mitochondrial diseases affect people in multiple ways , depending on which cells are affected .
This can make the condition hard to diagnose , as symptoms often resemble those of other serious illnesses .
A person with mitochondrial disease may suffer from seizures , fatigue , vision and hearing loss , cognitive disabilities , respiratory problems or poor growth .
Any of the body 's organs and systems can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lungs , gut , liver and skin .
If you are affected or are living with someone who has a mitochondrial disease , for information about the disease and the support available visit thelilyfoundation.org.uk

We have more newsletters
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here
We have more newsletters
Thank you for subscribing!
Something went wrong, please try again later.
For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here
Leanne Battersby caused shockwaves in Monday night's Coronation Street when she made a move on married man Steve McDonald.
After a tough day in court fighting to save the son they share together, a devastated Leanne, played by Jane Danson, knocked back a bottle of wine.
Back at her flat she opened up to Steve about her feelings, and through the contents of her wine glass she suddenly viewed the father of her son as her ideal man.
"I've been blind," she decided.
"In a sea of sharks and shysters you're lovely."
(Image: ITV)
"And you're very drunk," protested Steve, who's married to fearsome Tracy Barlow in the soap.
But his obvious alarm fell on deaf ears.
"Take me to bed," she ordered.
"Guys stay with us.... it may not be what you think," urged actress Jane on Twitter as the first half of the double bill ended on a cliffhanger.
And thankfully Leanne came to her senses and apologised.
(Image: ITV)
"I don't even know what I'm doing anymore or how to behave," she said, and a gallant Steve took it well.
"I'm going to go before you come on to me again," he said gently.
"To be fair I am pretty irresistible," he joked.
Steve, played by Simon Gregson, ended up telling Tracy what had happened, because she can always tell when he's hiding something.
Fans expected her to go ballisic, but in a surprising twist she did something totally out of character, offering former nemesis Leanne the hand of friendship as well as comforting her over three-year-old Oliver, who has life-limiting mitochondrial disease.
"Now I've got every right to want to punch your lights out, I can't," she told her.
(Image: ITV)
She said that in Leanne's shoes, trying to stop the hospital from switching off her terminally ill son's life support, she would 'do worse than cop off with a married man.'
"I've always thought you were a great mum, I've never doubted that," she soothed.
"I think you're incredible, Oliver is so lucky to have you."
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here
And she even said she was tempted to give Leanne a hug, if it wasn't for coronavirus restrictions.
"Tracy and Leanne?! Being nice to each other?!?! Is someone chopping onions" commented one viewer on Twitter.
"So Tracy and Leanne ended up having a heart to heart, are they finally becoming friends?" asked another.
"Tracy and Leanne been civil with each other 2020 is so f****d up," said another fan.
(Image: ITV)
Leanne gave birth to Oliver in a lift on Coronation Street in 2017 after a one-night stand with Steve when he was married to Michelle Connor.
Steve went on to marry Tracy and Leanne was with Nick until the reappearance of his ex Natasha Blakeman with his secret son Sam put their relationship to the test.
In court specialist Dr Howarth said that in view, it would be an act of kindness and compassion to switch off Oliver's life support.
Coronation Street’s research team has worked closely with The Lily Foundation, a charity which supports families living with mitochondrial disease on the storyline.
The Lily Foundation was founded in 2007 by Liz Curtis in memory of her daughter Lily, who died from mitochondrial disease at eight months old.
Professor Robert McFarland from the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research in Newcastle was also consulted to ensure script accuracy.
Mitochondrial disease, or 'mito', is the term given to a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in mitochondria, the tiny organelles that are present in nearly every cell in our bodies which generate about 90 per cent of the energy we need to live.
Cells cannot function properly without healthy mitochondria, so when they fail the consequences can be serious and wide-ranging.
Mitochondrial diseases affect people in multiple ways, depending on which cells are affected.
This can make the condition hard to diagnose, as symptoms often resemble those of other serious illnesses.
A person with mitochondrial disease may suffer from seizures, fatigue, vision and hearing loss, cognitive disabilities, respiratory problems or poor growth. Any of the body's organs and systems can be affected including the brain, heart, lungs, gut, liver and skin.
If you are affected or are living with someone who has a mitochondrial disease, for information about the disease and the support available visit thelilyfoundation.org.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Scott McTominay and Fred are Manchester United 's most stable midfield partnership to allow their attackers @ @ @ @ @ Fred were recalled for the 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park after Fred was @ @ @ @ @ League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir , where McTominay emerged for the second-half .
The pair @ @ @ @ @ of the last seven United games , including the victories over Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain @ @ @ @ @ was the only game Fred has been rested for in the last seven .
`` @ @ @ @ @ brilliant together , '' Solskjaer said .
`` They 're a great partnership .
Of @ @ @ @ @ start during the week .
Scott played 45 minutes in Turkey but you can see @ @ @ @ @ '' United 's squad now head out on international duty , with Victor Lindelof not @ @ @ @ @ upcoming clash with Denmark due to quarantine rules .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Richard Fay, Marcus Banks)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Scott McTominay and Fred are Manchester United's most stable midfield partnership to allow their attackers to thrive.
McTominay and Fred were recalled for the 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park after Fred was unused in the midweek Champions League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir, where McTominay emerged for the second-half.
The pair have started together in five of the last seven United games, including the victories over Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain, and the Basaksehir tie was the only game Fred has been rested for in the last seven.
"Scott and Fred have done brilliant together," Solskjaer said. "They're a great partnership. Of course, they didn't start during the week. Scott played 45 minutes in Turkey but you can see they have fresh legs."
United's squad now head out on international duty, with Victor Lindelof not taking part in Sweden's upcoming clash with Denmark due to quarantine rules.
Recap the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Man in 30s dies after being hit by train at Trafford Park station

A man has died after being hit by a train at Trafford Park railway station tonight .
There was a large emergency services response to the incident at around 8pm .
Sadly , the man , believed to be aged in his 30s , was pronounced dead at the scene .
British Transport Police said the death is currently being treated as non-suspicious .
Northern Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester tweeted to say the incident is affecting rail services in the area .
`` Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Deansgate and Chassen Road the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes .
Disruption is expected until the end of the day . ''
Northern later added : `` Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Trafford Park both lines are blocked .
`` The first affected service is the 18.55 from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road .
`` There is currently no estimate for the resumption of train running . ''
A BTP spokesperson said : '' BTP officers were called to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November after a report that a man had been struck by a train .
`` Officers attended the incident , which was reported to BTP at approximately 8pm .
`` Medics also attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene .
`` The incident is currently being treated as non-suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Coroner . ''
Samaritans ( 116 123 ) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK , PO Box 9090 , STIRLING , FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch .
For support for people feeling suicidal , if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http : //shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM ( 0800 58 58 58 ) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason , who need to talk or find information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to midnight , 365 days a year .
Childline ( 0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK .
Calls are free and the number won ’ t show up on your phone bill .
PAPYRUS ( 0800 068 41 41 ) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal .
Beat Eating Disorders : Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders .
These helplines are free to call from all phones .
Adult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 0808 801 0811 , Youthline : 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care : ABC provide on-going care , emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders , those struggling personally and parents , families and friends .
Helpline : 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed , have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts .
Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , visit https : //www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/ Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here .
And you can follow us on Facebook here .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
To keep up with Trafford news sign up to the MyTrafford newsletter here
Something went wrong, please try again later.
To keep up with Trafford news sign up to the MyTrafford newsletter here
A man has died after being hit by a train at Trafford Park railway station tonight.
There was a large emergency services response to the incident at around 8pm.
Sadly, the man, believed to be aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
British Transport Police said the death is currently being treated as non-suspicious.
Northern Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester tweeted to say the incident is affecting rail services in the area.
"Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Deansgate and Chassen Road the line is blocked," Northern tweeted.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"Services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day."
Northern later added: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Trafford Park both lines are blocked.
"The first affected service is the 18.55 from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road.
"There is currently no estimate for the resumption of train running."
A BTP spokesperson said:"BTP officers were called to Trafford Park railway station on Monday 9 November after a report that a man had been struck by a train.
"Officers attended the incident, which was reported to BTP at approximately 8pm.
"Medics also attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is currently being treated as non-suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Coroner."
Helplines and websites Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch. For support for people feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death. No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief. www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill. PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Beat Eating Disorders: Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones. Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Studentline: 0808 801 0811, Youthline: 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care: ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse, visit https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Anti-lockdown protest organiser says he will 'contest' £10,000 fine

The organiser of the Piccadilly Gardens anti-lockdown protest says he will contest the £10,000 fine he 's been handed by police .
Paul Boys , a fitness trainer and 'ex-military veteran ' from Trafford , insists the 'Rise Up Manchester ' rally attended by as many as 600 people in Manchester city centre on Sunday afternoon was justified and 'was n't illegal ' .
Greater Manchester currently has some of the highest coronavirus infection rates in the country and hospitals have had to suspend non-urgent surgery as they cope with a surge in Covid-19 patients .
Under the latest coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are banned in a bid to curb the spread of the virus .
A spokesperson for the Home Office told the M.E.N this includes all forms of protest .
`` In these unprecedented circumstances , any gathering risks spreading the disease , leading to more deaths , so it is vital we all play our part in controlling the virus , '' the spokesperson said .
`` People must follow the rules on meeting with others , which apply to all gatherings and therefore protests too .
`` As they have done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local authorities will engage , explain and encourage people to follow the rules before moving on to enforce the law . ''
Police say Mr Boys was warned that the rally was not permitted and pleaded with him to abandon it .
However , hundreds of people arrived at the event - which was advertised on social media - from all over the country .
After marching through the city centre , the crowd gathered in Piccadilly Gardens and stayed for several hours .
Protesters were seen not adhering to social distancing guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police issued a dispersal order but when the crowd failed to leave they moved in to break up the demonstration at around 4pm on Sunday .
Officers made four arrests and issued 25 Fixed Penalty Notices of £200 for breaches of coronavirus legislation .
Several police officers suffered injuries , the force said , and the city 's leaders have reacted with fury .
Chief Constable of GMP Ian Hopkins branded the event 'utterly ridiculous ' and confirmed he had been forced to draft in officers from across the region to disperse the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisers and those who attended as 'irresponsible and selfish ' .
At first , Mr Boys , 40 , appeared to try and distance himself from the protest .
A post on the 'Rise Up Manchester ' Twitter claimed he had 'cancelled ' it after being told by police the rally could n't go ahead .
Mr Boys then said he 'exercised his right to go for a walk ' and that 'those who came to attend the event , chose to walk with him ' .
`` Images in the press of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , arrests and injured officers all took place after the event had finished and organisers had left , and therefore we do not accept any responsibility for this incidences , '' the post said .
Speaking to the M.E.N he added : `` I had dispersed everyone , saying 'this is now finished , go home ' .
I was in my car . ''
Videos posted on social media show Mr Boys addressing the crowd via a loudspeaker , and he later posted a video on YouTube thanking those who attended and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police confirmed tonight that they have issued the organiser of the event with the maximum £10,000 for breach of coronavirus legislation .
Posting on his Facebook page , Mr Boys told one of his supporters that he has received the fine , adding : `` I 'll be contesting it '' .
Mr Boys did not respond when asked for further comment by the MEN .
What do you make of the lockdown protest march ?
Have your say below Police gave further details of those arrested at the demonstration tonight .
Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were arrested for breach of the peace and both received a £200 fine .
A man , aged 40 , was arrested under Section 5 of the Public Order Act .
He was also issued with a £200 fine .
A woman , aged 23 , was arrested under Section 4 of the Public Order Act and was released under investigation .
She was also issued with a £200 fine .
Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police , Mabs Hussain , said : “ Ahead of Sunday , officers attempted to engage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warning him of the likely consequences and advising , for his and everyone else ’ s sake , to abandon his plans .
“ However , he decided to ignore this advice and pressed ahead with a reckless and completely irresponsible course of action .
He has been left with a significant financial penalty as a result .
“ Work is ongoing to identify others who were in attendance at the gathering and blatantly breaching Government restrictions .
“ Gatherings such as this increase demand on our officers , who are already working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our communities .
“ Government restrictions on social distancing are in place to control the spread of Covid-19 .
“ We recognise that these are difficult times , but I would implore everyone to think of their loved ones and do your bit to fight the virus , as well as protecting our NHS , by complying with current restrictions during lockdown.
” Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
You can also get a round-up of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here .
And you can follow us on Facebook here .

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
The organiser of the Piccadilly Gardens anti-lockdown protest says he will contest the £10,000 fine he's been handed by police.
Paul Boys, a fitness trainer and 'ex-military veteran' from Trafford, insists the 'Rise Up Manchester' rally attended by as many as 600 people in Manchester city centre on Sunday afternoon was justified and 'wasn't illegal'.
Greater Manchester currently has some of the highest coronavirus infection rates in the country and hospitals have had to suspend non-urgent surgery as they cope with a surge in Covid-19 patients.
Under the latest coronavirus legislation, gatherings of more then two people are banned in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.
A spokesperson for the Home Office told the M.E.N this includes all forms of protest.
"In these unprecedented circumstances, any gathering risks spreading the disease, leading to more deaths, so it is vital we all play our part in controlling the virus," the spokesperson said.
"People must follow the rules on meeting with others, which apply to all gatherings and therefore protests too.
(Image: YouTube)
"As they have done throughout the pandemic, the police and local authorities will engage, explain and encourage people to follow the rules before moving on to enforce the law."
Police say Mr Boys was warned that the rally was not permitted and pleaded with him to abandon it.
However, hundreds of people arrived at the event - which was advertised on social media - from all over the country.
After marching through the city centre, the crowd gathered in Piccadilly Gardens and stayed for several hours.
Protesters were seen not adhering to social distancing guidelines and many were not wearing masks.
Police issued a dispersal order but when the crowd failed to leave they moved in to break up the demonstration at around 4pm on Sunday.
Officers made four arrests and issued 25 Fixed Penalty Notices of £200 for breaches of coronavirus legislation.
Several police officers suffered injuries, the force said, and the city's leaders have reacted with fury.
Chief Constable of GMP Ian Hopkins branded the event 'utterly ridiculous' and confirmed he had been forced to draft in officers from across the region to disperse the crowd.
Mayor Andy Burnham described the organisers and those who attended as 'irresponsible and selfish'.
At first, Mr Boys, 40, appeared to try and distance himself from the protest.
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now
A post on the 'Rise Up Manchester' Twitter claimed he had 'cancelled' it after being told by police the rally couldn't go ahead.
Mr Boys then said he 'exercised his right to go for a walk' and that 'those who came to attend the event, chose to walk with him'.
"Images in the press of heavy police presence and reports of fines, arrests and injured officers all took place after the event had finished and organisers had left, and therefore we do not accept any responsibility for this incidences," the post said.
Speaking to the M.E.N he added: "I had dispersed everyone, saying 'this is now finished, go home'. I was in my car."
Videos posted on social media show Mr Boys addressing the crowd via a loudspeaker, and he later posted a video on YouTube thanking those who attended and claiming the crowd was 'thousands'.
Police confirmed tonight that they have issued the organiser of the event with the maximum £10,000 for breach of coronavirus legislation.
Posting on his Facebook page, Mr Boys told one of his supporters that he has received the fine, adding: "I'll be contesting it".
Mr Boys did not respond when asked for further comment by the MEN.
What do you make of the lockdown protest march? Have your say below
Police gave further details of those arrested at the demonstration tonight.
Two men, aged 30 and 32, were arrested for breach of the peace and both received a £200 fine.
A man, aged 40, was arrested under Section 5 of the Public Order Act. He was also issued with a £200 fine.
A woman, aged 23, was arrested under Section 4 of the Public Order Act and was released under investigation. She was also issued with a £200 fine.
Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Mabs Hussain, said: “Ahead of Sunday, officers attempted to engage with the person organising this gathering - warning him of the likely consequences and advising, for his and everyone else’s sake, to abandon his plans.
“However, he decided to ignore this advice and pressed ahead with a reckless and completely irresponsible course of action. He has been left with a significant financial penalty as a result.
“Work is ongoing to identify others who were in attendance at the gathering and blatantly breaching Government restrictions.
“Gatherings such as this increase demand on our officers, who are already working tirelessly in difficult circumstances to help protect our communities.
“Government restrictions on social distancing are in place to control the spread of Covid-19.
“We recognise that these are difficult times, but I would implore everyone to think of their loved ones and do your bit to fight the virus, as well as protecting our NHS, by complying with current restrictions during lockdown.”
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Manchester United evening headlines as Dortmund chief raises Sancho concerns

Good evening , Manchester United fans .
Here are your evening headlines for Monday , November 9 .
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has expressed concern over the recent performances of Jadon Sancho .
The 20-year-old winger was a priority target for Manchester United throughout the summer transfer window but remained with the Bundesliga club as the Reds were unwilling to pay BVB 's £108million asking price .
However , Sancho 's form so far this season has not matched expectations .
“ He has had better and more efficient games , ” Zorc told German media outlet Ruhr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Munich this weekend .
`` He 's lacking a bit of natural lightness at the moment .
Of course , we speak to him , but it 's not something you can rediscover just by talking . ''
United could loan out three players in January Manchester United could send Ethan Galbraith , Arnau Puigmal , and Ethan Laird out on loan in January .
The youngsters were all considered for temporary moves away in the summer , but injuries meant they remained with the Reds .
Laird and Puigmal had 'minor knocks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and October .
But all the trio , who have had spells training with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s first team , will be considered for moves when the transfer window reopens in January .
Victor Lindelof will not play in Sweden ’ s upcoming friendly against Denmark because of quarantine restrictions .
The Manchester United defender will instead join up with his national team ahead of the Nations League fixtures against Croatia and France .
United entered the international break by winning what was arguably their most important match of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer was under pressure following dire performances in the defeats to Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir , and in the lower half of the Premier League table .
But , as has happened so often , the Reds responded by coming from behind to beat the Toffees thanks to Bruno Fernandes ' double and Edinson Cavani 's first goal for United .
United have a two-week break with many of their stars heading off on international duty - we 'll be keeping tabs on how they all perform , and on preparations for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For all the latest United news delivered straight to your inbox , sign up to our daily newsletter by submitting your email address in the sign-up box above , or click here - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds .
“ Players like Marcus Berg , Kristoffer Olsson , Emil Forsberg and Victor Lindelöf have had an almost brutal fixture list towards the end .
`` We have to be very careful and responsive about those players when we gather together , ” said Sweden manager Janne Andersson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the place of Lindelof , as well as Robin Olsen , Emil Krafth , Filip Helander and Ken Sema .

We have more newsletters
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
We have more newsletters
Thank you for subscribing!
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Good evening, Manchester United fans. Here are your evening headlines for Monday, November 9.
Dortmund chief voices concern over Sancho
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has expressed concern over the recent performances of Jadon Sancho.
The 20-year-old winger was a priority target for Manchester United throughout the summer transfer window but remained with the Bundesliga club as the Reds were unwilling to pay BVB's £108million asking price.
However, Sancho's form so far this season has not matched expectations.
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now
“He has had better and more efficient games,” Zorc told German media outlet Ruhr Nachrichten after BVB were beaten by Bayern Munich this weekend.
"He's lacking a bit of natural lightness at the moment. Of course, we speak to him, but it's not something you can rediscover just by talking."
United could loan out three players in January
Manchester United could send Ethan Galbraith, Arnau Puigmal, and Ethan Laird out on loan in January.
The youngsters were all considered for temporary moves away in the summer, but injuries meant they remained with the Reds.
Laird and Puigmal had 'minor knocks' while Galbraith was out in September and October.
But all the trio, who have had spells training with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first team, will be considered for moves when the transfer window reopens in January.
Lindelof unavailable for Sweden friendly
Victor Lindelof will not play in Sweden’s upcoming friendly against Denmark because of quarantine restrictions.
The Manchester United defender will instead join up with his national team ahead of the Nations League fixtures against Croatia and France.
“Players like Marcus Berg, Kristoffer Olsson, Emil Forsberg and Victor Lindelöf have had an almost brutal fixture list towards the end.
"We have to be very careful and responsive about those players when we gather together,” said Sweden manager Janne Andersson.
Sweden will call-up substitute players to take the place of Lindelof, as well as Robin Olsen, Emil Krafth, Filip Helander and Ken Sema.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Man City evening headlines as Laporte hails Dias impact

Good evening , Manchester City fans .
Here are your evening headlines for Monday , November 9 .
Aymeric Laporte has taken to social media to make clear his view on new Manchester City defender Ruben Dias .
The 23-year-old was signed for £65 million from Benfica in September and has had an immediate impact .
Laporte and Dias have formed a burgeoning partnership , which has seen City concede just two goals in the four games they have played together .
The duo were impressive again as Pep Guardiola ’ s side battled to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club ’ s sponsors posted a Tweet praising their performances .
Laporte responded with a door emoji alongside a key emoji , suggesting Dias ’ arrival has truly unlocked the team ’ s defensive potential .
Roy Keane has suggested Sergio Aguero ca n't be relied upon to return to his best when he recovers from injury .
The striker was absent with injury as Man City drew 1-1 against Liverpool on Sunday .
And former Manchester United midfielder Keane , claiming Pep Guardiola might have to look elsewhere as he searches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal scoring issues .
“ I think the big worry for City is that they ’ re always brilliant to watch and they control most games but that lack of goals , the lack of goal threat in the team , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ Talking about Aguero to come back but when he came back from his last injury , he looked like he was still carrying a bit of weight and you ’ re wondering whether he has got that bit of hunger and desire .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another injury .
I ’ d like to see what he is doing in his recovery because he doesn ’ t come back like a lean , mean fighting machine , and Jesus , you can ’ t hang your hat on him , so a big concern for City is the lack of goals.
” Gary Neville has disagreed with Pep Guardiola ’ s assertion that the Premier League should restore the five substitutions rule .
During Project Restart , extra changes were allowed during a game , but that has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola , speaking after Sunday ’ s 1-1 draw with Liverpool , made clear his view on the matter .
“ I do n't understand , I do n't know who is in charge to decide these things but I do n't know how they do n't understand when all the leagues around the world except this league have five substitutions , to protect the players , to protect the footballers , to protect the physicality of playing every three days , ” he said .
Neville , though , is of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems for teams , this relentless fixture schedule .
The top-six clubs wanted the five sub-rule did n't they ?
They 'll probably argue , this is why , ” said the ex-Manchester United defender said on the Gary Neville Podcast .
“ I still would n't move on that position .
The fact it 's a more competitive league means it 's better for everyone to watch .
We want to see the top teams beaten by the lower teams .
”

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE
Good evening, Manchester City fans. Here are your evening headlines for Monday, November 9.
Laporte hints at impact of Dias
Aymeric Laporte has taken to social media to make clear his view on new Manchester City defender Ruben Dias.
The 23-year-old was signed for £65 million from Benfica in September and has had an immediate impact.
Laporte and Dias have formed a burgeoning partnership, which has seen City concede just two goals in the four games they have played together.
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now
The duo were impressive again as Pep Guardiola’s side battled to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Sunday, after which one of the club’s sponsors posted a Tweet praising their performances.
Laporte responded with a door emoji alongside a key emoji, suggesting Dias’ arrival has truly unlocked the team’s defensive potential.
Keane questions Aguero’s commitment after Liverpool draw
Roy Keane has suggested Sergio Aguero can't be relied upon to return to his best when he recovers from injury.
The striker was absent with injury as Man City drew 1-1 against Liverpool on Sunday.
And former Manchester United midfielder Keane was critical of Aguero , claiming Pep Guardiola might have to look elsewhere as he searches for a solution to City’s goal scoring issues.
“I think the big worry for City is that they’re always brilliant to watch and they control most games but that lack of goals, the lack of goal threat in the team,” he told Sky Sports.
“Talking about Aguero to come back but when he came back from his last injury, he looked like he was still carrying a bit of weight and you’re wondering whether he has got that bit of hunger and desire.
“If he comes back, he picks up another injury. I’d like to see what he is doing in his recovery because he doesn’t come back like a lean, mean fighting machine, and Jesus, you can’t hang your hat on him, so a big concern for City is the lack of goals.”
Neville disputes Guardiola’s five substitutes claim
Gary Neville has disagreed with Pep Guardiola’s assertion that the Premier League should restore the five substitutions rule.
During Project Restart, extra changes were allowed during a game, but that has not continued into the new season.
And Guardiola, speaking after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool, made clear his view on the matter.
“I don't understand, I don't know who is in charge to decide these things but I don't know how they don't understand when all the leagues around the world except this league have five substitutions, to protect the players, to protect the footballers, to protect the physicality of playing every three days,” he said.
Neville, though, is of a different opinion.
“It's causing problems for teams, this relentless fixture schedule. The top-six clubs wanted the five sub-rule didn't they? They'll probably argue, this is why,” said the ex-Manchester United defender said on the Gary Neville Podcast.
“I still wouldn't move on that position. The fact it's a more competitive league means it's better for everyone to watch. We want to see the top teams beaten by the lower teams.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Salford Red Devils coach Ian Watson announces sudden exit

Ian Watson has left has left his role as head coach with the Salford Red Devils with immediate effect .
Watson had been with the club since 2014 which he joined as assistant coach from Swinton Lions .
In a statement , the Salford Red Devils have confirmed his departure , stating Watson was approached by another Betfred Super League club .
They added they were 'surprised and disappointed ' by Watson 's decision , but stated they 'understand his desire to continue his development ' .
He was contracted to the Red Devils until the end of the 2022 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February this year , and compensation has now been agreed between all parties , they said .
A recruitment process for a new head coach is now underway .
The statement , which was published on their website reads : `` Ian Watson has parted company with Salford Red Devils with immediate effect , after being approached by another Betfred Super League club .
`` Watson has been at the AJ Bell Stadium since 2014 , when he joined as assistant coach from Swinton Lions .
`` The Club were surprised and disappointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following his previous statements of intent for the coming season , but understand his desire to continue his development through the experience of a new environment .
`` Watson was contracted to the club until the end of the 2022 season , after agreeing an extension in February of this year , and compensation has now been agreed between all parties .
`` Everyone at Salford Red Devils would like to thank Watson for his contribution to the Club throughout his tenure and wish him all the best in his new role .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ recruitment process for a new head coach . ''

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the MySalford newsletter to keep up with what's happening in and around the city
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the MySalford newsletter to keep up with what's happening in and around the city
Ian Watson has left has left his role as head coach with the Salford Red Devils with immediate effect.
Watson had been with the club since 2014 which he joined as assistant coach from Swinton Lions.
In a statement, the Salford Red Devils have confirmed his departure, stating Watson was approached by another Betfred Super League club.
They added they were 'surprised and disappointed' by Watson's decision, but stated they 'understand his desire to continue his development'.
He was contracted to the Red Devils until the end of the 2022 season after agreeing to an extension in February this year, and compensation has now been agreed between all parties, they said.
A recruitment process for a new head coach is now underway.
The statement, which was published on their website reads: "Ian Watson has parted company with Salford Red Devils with immediate effect, after being approached by another Betfred Super League club.
"Watson has been at the AJ Bell Stadium since 2014, when he joined as assistant coach from Swinton Lions.
"The Club were surprised and disappointed by Watson’s decision yesterday, following his previous statements of intent for the coming season, but understand his desire to continue his development through the experience of a new environment.
"Watson was contracted to the club until the end of the 2022 season, after agreeing an extension in February of this year, and compensation has now been agreed between all parties.
"Everyone at Salford Red Devils would like to thank Watson for his contribution to the Club throughout his tenure and wish him all the best in his new role.
"The Club has now started the recruitment process for a new head coach."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Ian Watson quits Salford for Betfred Super League rival

Salford are on the hunt for a new coach after Ian Watson sensationally quit the club for a Super League rival .
After steering the Red Devils to a Grand Final and Challenge Cup Final in successive seasons over the last two years , the former Swinton Lions boss enjoyed a soaring reputation within Super League .
And just days after withdrawing from discussions with Hull FC regarding their coaching vacancy , Watson has informed the club that he is leaving .
He is expected to join Huddersfield Giants , who have paid to release him from his contract , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the 2022 season .
In a statement , Salford said : `` The club were surprised and disappointed by Watson ’ s decision yesterday , following his previous statements of intent for the coming season , but understand his desire to continue his development through the experience of a new environment .
`` Watson was contracted to the club until the end of the 2022 season , after agreeing an extension in February of this year , and compensation has now been agreed between all parties .
`` Everyone at Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his contribution to the club throughout his tenure and wish him all the best in his new role . ''
Watson initially joined Salford as an assistant to Welsh international teammate Iestyn Harris and took over the head coach role on a temporary basis when Harris stepped away from the club mid-way through the 2015 season .
In his first full season in charge , Watson steered the club to the unlikeliest of escapes from relegation in the Million Pound Game against Hull KR .
The Red Devils reached the Super League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year later , but again flirted with potential relegation in 2018 , after Marwan Koukash had walked away from the club in the previous off-season .
Watson led his side out at Old Trafford a little over a year ago in what was Salford 's maiden Grand Final appearance and followed this up with a first Challenge Cup Final in over half a century when the Red Devils took on Leeds at Wembley last month .
But the 44-year-old 's time at the club was besieged by financial difficulties and just last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CVA agreement it had in place , clearing historic debt at the cost of six competition points .
Immediately following the final match of the season , the victory over Wakefield that would prove to be his last as Salford boss , Watson spoke of his hopes for potential investment - but pointedly spoke of the club in the third person .
He said : `` I think Salford is in a position now where , as a club , if they 're going to build anything they have to do it on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last two years , with a Grand Final and a Challenge Cup Final .
`` The CVA might help .
They 've had potential investors over the last few years , maybe coming in .
`` Maybe this clears the way for them now to see that it could be a serious club for them to invest in .
`` With no debt there , it could be a little winner for them . ''

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox
Salford are on the hunt for a new coach after Ian Watson sensationally quit the club for a Super League rival.
After steering the Red Devils to a Grand Final and Challenge Cup Final in successive seasons over the last two years, the former Swinton Lions boss enjoyed a soaring reputation within Super League.
And just days after withdrawing from discussions with Hull FC regarding their coaching vacancy, Watson has informed the club that he is leaving.
He is expected to join Huddersfield Giants, who have paid to release him from his contract, which was due to run until the end of the 2022 season.
(Image: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
In a statement, Salford said: "The club were surprised and disappointed by Watson’s decision yesterday, following his previous statements of intent for the coming season, but understand his desire to continue his development through the experience of a new environment.
"Watson was contracted to the club until the end of the 2022 season, after agreeing an extension in February of this year, and compensation has now been agreed between all parties.
"Everyone at Salford Red Devils would like to thank Watson for his contribution to the club throughout his tenure and wish him all the best in his new role."
Watson initially joined Salford as an assistant to Welsh international teammate Iestyn Harris and took over the head coach role on a temporary basis when Harris stepped away from the club mid-way through the 2015 season.
In his first full season in charge, Watson steered the club to the unlikeliest of escapes from relegation in the Million Pound Game against Hull KR.
The Red Devils reached the Super League playoffs and semi-final of the Challenge Cup a year later, but again flirted with potential relegation in 2018, after Marwan Koukash had walked away from the club in the previous off-season.
Watson led his side out at Old Trafford a little over a year ago in what was Salford's maiden Grand Final appearance and followed this up with a first Challenge Cup Final in over half a century when the Red Devils took on Leeds at Wembley last month.
But the 44-year-old's time at the club was besieged by financial difficulties and just last week, the club defaulted on the CVA agreement it had in place, clearing historic debt at the cost of six competition points.
Immediately following the final match of the season, the victory over Wakefield that would prove to be his last as Salford boss, Watson spoke of his hopes for potential investment - but pointedly spoke of the club in the third person.
He said: "I think Salford is in a position now where, as a club, if they're going to build anything they have to do it on the back of what's happened over the last two years, with a Grand Final and a Challenge Cup Final.
"The CVA might help. They've had potential investors over the last few years, maybe coming in.
"Maybe this clears the way for them now to see that it could be a serious club for them to invest in.
"With no debt there, it could be a little winner for them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Corrie viewers fall in love with Sean's T-shirt - but it's rather pricey

Coronation Street viewers were wowed when Sean Tully appeared in an eye-catching new T-shirt in Monday night 's double bill .
Machinist Sean , played by Antony Cotton , turned up to work at Underworld in a scene-stealing top with peacock feather detail on the arms .
One fan said they were 'in love ' with the T-shirt and another asked : `` Is it dressing up day at t ’ factory Sean ? ''
Fans rushed to look it up and found out the top , by Ragyard , could also be theirs for £60 .
`` I love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in HarveyNicks [ sic ] , '' said one viewer on Twitter .
`` Sean 's in the money , '' they said about the Corrie character , who also works behind the bar at the Rovers .
Sean recently had a shock when he asked for hospitality tickets to take his 12-year-old son Dylan to see Weatherfield County play , not realising how expensive they were .
But we may see his fortunes change after attending a sales seminar with Michael Bailey .
Returning on a high the excited pair explained to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the selling rights to a new range of beauty products .
Sean has recently been reunited with his son and is adjusting to being a dad after bringing him back to Weatherfield from his mum Violet Wilson 's home in London .
On his latest storyline with Dylan , played by Liam McCheyne , Bury actor Antony said : “ I would like to see a nice long-running storyline that ’ s about them finding out about each other and that ’ s about adventure .
“ I want us to be like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog , him as the person that finds him .
”

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here
Something went wrong, please try again later.
For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here
Coronation Street viewers were wowed when Sean Tully appeared in an eye-catching new T-shirt in Monday night's double bill.
Machinist Sean, played by Antony Cotton, turned up to work at Underworld in a scene-stealing top with peacock feather detail on the arms.
One fan said they were 'in love' with the T-shirt and another asked: "Is it dressing up day at t’factory Sean?"
Fans rushed to look it up and found out the top, by Ragyard, could also be theirs for £60.
"I love Sean's T-shirt. It's £60 in HarveyNicks," said one viewer on Twitter.
(Image: ITV/Coronation Street)
"Sean's in the money," they said about the Corrie character, who also works behind the bar at the Rovers.
Sean recently had a shock when he asked for hospitality tickets to take his 12-year-old son Dylan to see Weatherfield County play, not realising how expensive they were.
But we may see his fortunes change after attending a sales seminar with Michael Bailey.
Returning on a high the excited pair explained to Eileen Grimshaw that they’ve secured the selling rights to a new range of beauty products.
Sean has recently been reunited with his son and is adjusting to being a dad after bringing him back to Weatherfield from his mum Violet Wilson's home in London.
On his latest storyline with Dylan, played by Liam McCheyne, Bury actor Antony said: “I would like to see a nice long-running storyline that’s about them finding out about each other and that’s about adventure.
“I want us to be like The Littlest Hobo. Me as the dog, him as the person that finds him.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Man 'not paying proper attention' smashed into car on M60 and killed dad

A man on trial accused of causing the death of a father-of-two in a crash on the M60 'was not paying proper attention ' at the time , a court heard .
Mohamed Abushiba , 50 , denies driving carelessly and causing the death of Peter Lee , a club photographer for Radcliffe FC .
He says his Ford Transit van collided with the people carrier Mr Lee was travelling in as he attempted to avoid an 'erratic ' motorist who had swerved into his path .
A jury at The Lowry Nightingale Court was told how Mr Lee was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning from a match against Ashton Athletic when the collision happened , close to junction 16 in Salford .
The Toyota Avensis people carrier the group were travelling in was said to be at the rear of a lane of stationary traffic when Abushiba 's van collided with it at between 30 and 40mph .
The impact of the crash , on the evening of December 4 , 2018 , led to Mr Lee , who was a passenger in the vehicle , suffering fatal injuries .
Another passenger , who was sitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 'severe traumatic brain injury ' .
Mr Lee 's daughters , Bethany , then 20 , and Jasmin , then 12 , were also in the back seat of the people carrier at the time .
Opening the case , prosecutor Rob Hall told jurors that at about 10.20pm on the evening of the crash , the Toyota Avensis was queuing in stationary traffic close to junction 16 of the M60 clockwise .
He explained that the motorway was closed between junction 17 and 18 at the time due to work being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smart motorway .
As a result , drivers were being directed to leave the M60 at junction 17 for Whitefield , creating a build-up of traffic in the motorway 's slow lane .
Giving evidence in court , Stephen Rollason , who was driving the Toyota Avensis back to Radcliffe , said : `` I can clearly remember saying we were going to sit in this for 15 to 20 minutes .
`` I was more concerned about getting Jasmin home for school in the morning .
`` There were a few cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear gap just in case someone tried to do it to me . ''
Mr Rollason told the court that he had been talking to Mr Lee 's daughters , who were sitting on the back row of the people carrier , when he noticed a set of headlights through his rear view mirror .
Recalling what happened next , he said : `` I literally screamed 'bloody hell , we are going to get hit here ' .
The impact of the crash caused the Toyota to collide with a black BMW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Abushiba 's van continued travelling for another 65 metres before coming to rest close to the motorway 's central reservation .
Following the collision , Mr Rollason told the court that Abushiba appeared to be 'in shock ' .
Emergency services were called to the scene , but Mr Lee was pronounced dead about an hour after the crash .
A post-mortem examination revealed he had died as a result of chest injuries .
Mr Hall told jurors that Mr Rollason had a 'strictly enforced rule ' regarding seat belts and everyone inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He added that there was no CCTV footage of the crash , although there was some of the two vehicles ' movements leading up to it .
Mr Hall claimed all traffic was ahead of Abushiba 's vehicle and that there would have been 'no distractions from behind ' .
He said : “ The prosecution ’ s case is that , in a number of regards , the defendant was not paying proper attention and was careless . ''
When quizzed by police at the scene , Abushiba told them he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the motorway when a black car came up alongside him .
He claimed its occupants then made offensive hand gestures towards him before the car swerved towards his van .
Abushiba told officers he then 'broke hard ' and collided with the rear of the Toyota Avensis .
Read more of today 's top stories here He was arrested following the incident and told police he had joined the M60 at junction 15 , after leaving the M61 .
He claimed he had been travelling at between 50 and 60mph when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any warning signs about the upcoming roadworks .
However , Mr Hall told jurors : `` The crown say the defendant 's failure to see any of the illuminated signs on his approach to the collision scene , or the failure to notice the queue of vehicles in lane one , suggests a lack of attention to the road ahead for a substantial period of time .
`` The defendant has not provided any explanation for this lack of attention , but bearing in mind the relative lack of traffic , it may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own vehicle . ''

Something went wrong, please try again later.
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the free MyBury newsletter to get the best stories direct to your inbox
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up to the free MyBury newsletter to get the best stories direct to your inbox
A man on trial accused of causing the death of a father-of-two in a crash on the M60 'was not paying proper attention' at the time, a court heard.
Mohamed Abushiba, 50, denies driving carelessly and causing the death of Peter Lee, a club photographer for Radcliffe FC.
He says his Ford Transit van collided with the people carrier Mr Lee was travelling in as he attempted to avoid an 'erratic' motorist who had swerved into his path.
A jury at The Lowry Nightingale Court was told how Mr Lee was among seven Radcliffe fans and staff members returning from a match against Ashton Athletic when the collision happened, close to junction 16 in Salford.
(Image: M.E.N Media)
The Toyota Avensis people carrier the group were travelling in was said to be at the rear of a lane of stationary traffic when Abushiba's van collided with it at between 30 and 40mph.
The impact of the crash, on the evening of December 4, 2018, led to Mr Lee, who was a passenger in the vehicle, suffering fatal injuries.
Another passenger, who was sitting beside Mr Lee, was left with a 'severe traumatic brain injury'.
Mr Lee's daughters, Bethany, then 20, and Jasmin, then 12, were also in the back seat of the people carrier at the time.
Opening the case, prosecutor Rob Hall told jurors that at about 10.20pm on the evening of the crash, the Toyota Avensis was queuing in stationary traffic close to junction 16 of the M60 clockwise.
He explained that the motorway was closed between junction 17 and 18 at the time due to work being carried out to convert it into a smart motorway.
As a result, drivers were being directed to leave the M60 at junction 17 for Whitefield, creating a build-up of traffic in the motorway's slow lane.
Giving evidence in court, Stephen Rollason, who was driving the Toyota Avensis back to Radcliffe, said: "I can clearly remember saying we were going to sit in this for 15 to 20 minutes.
"I was more concerned about getting Jasmin home for school in the morning.
"There were a few cars cutting up so I did keep a clear gap just in case someone tried to do it to me."
(Image: GMP)
Mr Rollason told the court that he had been talking to Mr Lee's daughters, who were sitting on the back row of the people carrier, when he noticed a set of headlights through his rear view mirror.
Recalling what happened next, he said: "I literally screamed 'bloody hell, we are going to get hit here'.
"I could sense it."
The impact of the crash caused the Toyota to collide with a black BMW in front, said Mr Hall.
Abushiba's van continued travelling for another 65 metres before coming to rest close to the motorway's central reservation.
Following the collision, Mr Rollason told the court that Abushiba appeared to be 'in shock'.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but Mr Lee was pronounced dead about an hour after the crash.
A post-mortem examination revealed he had died as a result of chest injuries.
Mr Hall told jurors that Mr Rollason had a 'strictly enforced rule' regarding seat belts and everyone inside the people carrier had been wearing them.
He added that there was no CCTV footage of the crash, although there was some of the two vehicles' movements leading up to it.
Mr Hall claimed all traffic was ahead of Abushiba's vehicle and that there would have been 'no distractions from behind'.
He said: “The prosecution’s case is that, in a number of regards, the defendant was not paying proper attention and was careless."
(Image: M.E.N.)
When quizzed by police at the scene, Abushiba told them he had been driving in the second lane of the motorway when a black car came up alongside him.
He claimed its occupants then made offensive hand gestures towards him before the car swerved towards his van.
Abushiba told officers he then 'broke hard' and collided with the rear of the Toyota Avensis.
He was arrested following the incident and told police he had joined the M60 at junction 15, after leaving the M61.
He claimed he had been travelling at between 50 and 60mph when he joined the motorway and had not noticed any warning signs about the upcoming roadworks.
However, Mr Hall told jurors: "The crown say the defendant's failure to see any of the illuminated signs on his approach to the collision scene, or the failure to notice the queue of vehicles in lane one, suggests a lack of attention to the road ahead for a substantial period of time.
"The defendant has not provided any explanation for this lack of attention, but bearing in mind the relative lack of traffic, it may suggest he was distracted by something within his own vehicle."
The trial continues.