themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Rivaldo: Man Utd would have been the Premier League club for me

Barcelona great Rivaldo has opened up on why Manchester United would have been the English side he would have joined from the Spanish giants .
The Brazilian was linked with a move to Old Trafford after the Reds completed the historic treble in 1999 but was unwilling to leave Barcelona at the time .
And Rivaldo - who won the Ballon d'Or during his time with the Spanish giants - has revealed he always had a particular affection for United .
“ At the time that there were rumours about my potential transfer to Manchester United , they had recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final against Bayern Munich , ” he told Betfair .
“ I was in the stands at the Nou Camp that night and thought that , if I were going to play in the Premier League one day , my club of choice would be United .
“ Of course , there were other good clubs in England then like Arsenal , Chelsea or Liverpool , but United always caught my attention for everything they were achieving and the way they were playing in those days .
“ Sir Alex Ferguson always said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , so I have a particular affection for the club and it would be my choice if I was allowed to pick any club in the Premier League .
“ I remember playing against them in the Champions League , especially in two huge games that ended with the same result - 3-3 - one at Old Trafford and the other at Camp Nou in the 1998/99 competition .
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Barcelona great Rivaldo has opened up on why Manchester United would have been the English side he would have joined from the Spanish giants.
The Brazilian was linked with a move to Old Trafford after the Reds completed the historic treble in 1999 but was unwilling to leave Barcelona at the time.
And Rivaldo - who won the Ballon d'Or during his time with the Spanish giants - has revealed he always had a particular affection for United.
“At the time that there were rumours about my potential transfer to Manchester United, they had recently won the Champions League in an epic final against Bayern Munich,” he told Betfair.
“I was in the stands at the Nou Camp that night and thought that, if I were going to play in the Premier League one day, my club of choice would be United.
“Of course, there were other good clubs in England then like Arsenal, Chelsea or Liverpool, but United always caught my attention for everything they were achieving and the way they were playing in those days.
“Sir Alex Ferguson always said good things about me when I faced them, so I have a particular affection for the club and it would be my choice if I was allowed to pick any club in the Premier League.
“I remember playing against them in the Champions League, especially in two huge games that ended with the same result - 3-3 - one at Old Trafford and the other at Camp Nou in the 1998/99 competition.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Three 'clear' factors that increase your risk from coronavirus

There are three 'clear ' factors that increase your risk from coronavirus , according to the chief medical officer .
Professor Chris Whitty answered questions on the coronavirus pandemic in the UK at today 's daily press briefing , led by first secretary Dominic Raab in the prime minister 's absence .
Pressed on why people from ethnic minority groups appeared to be more at risk from Covid-19 than others , Prof Whitty admitted the reasons were not clear .
He did however say that there were three clear factors that health officials know increases a person 's risk from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we find out which groups are most at risk so we can help protect them , '' he told today 's briefing .
`` There are three things which are really clear - and ethnicity is less clear . ''
Prof Whitty said the government is 'very keen ' to find out why more people from ethnic minority backgrounds appear to suffer from the disease and said Public Health England has been asked to look into the issue in detail .
He then outlined the following three 'clear ' risk factors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people who have died with coronavirus in the UK had at least one other disease .
He gave cardiovascular disease as one of the conditions that many of those who have died had suffered from .
The latest statistics on coronavirus deaths from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) revealed that of the deaths that involved Covid-19 that occurred last month , there was at least one pre-existing condition in 91 per cent of cases .
The most common pre-existing condition was ischaemic heart disease , which was cited on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent of those deaths involving the virus .
This was followed by dementia and Alzheimer ’ s disease ( 531 deaths ) , chronic lower respiratory diseases ( 495 deaths ) and influenza and pneumonia ( 415 deaths ) .
Prof Whitty said it was 'critical ' to protect older people as age is one of the factors that puts you at increased risk if you develop coronavirus .
ONS data reveals that the rate of death due to coronavirus increases significantly in each age group , starting from age 55 to 59 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 69 years in females .
Overall , one in five deaths were in people between the ages of 80 and 84 years .
Prof Whitty said that evidence shows male sex is a `` very clear risk factor '' - but the reason why is not yet clear .
Nearly twice as many men as women died from coronavirus last month , according to the ONS data .
The ONS said the death rate in men from coronavirus was `` significantly higher '' than in women .
The data revealed that there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to 46.5 deaths per 100,000 people for women .

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There are three 'clear' factors that increase your risk from coronavirus, according to the chief medical officer.
Professor Chris Whitty answered questions on the coronavirus pandemic in the UK at today's daily press briefing, led by first secretary Dominic Raab in the prime minister's absence.
Pressed on why people from ethnic minority groups appeared to be more at risk from Covid-19 than others, Prof Whitty admitted the reasons were not clear.
He did however say that there were three clear factors that health officials know increases a person's risk from coronavirus.
"It's absolutely critical that we find out which groups are most at risk so we can help protect them," he told today's briefing.
"There are three things which are really clear - and ethnicity is less clear."
(Image: Andrew Parsons/10 Downing Street/Crown Copyright/PA Wire)
Prof Whitty said the government is 'very keen' to find out why more people from ethnic minority backgrounds appear to suffer from the disease and said Public Health England has been asked to look into the issue in detail.
He then outlined the following three 'clear' risk factors.
Other health conditions
Prof Whitty said over 90 per cent of people who have died with coronavirus in the UK had at least one other disease.
He gave cardiovascular disease as one of the conditions that many of those who have died had suffered from.
The latest statistics on coronavirus deaths from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that of the deaths that involved Covid-19 that occurred last month, there was at least one pre-existing condition in 91 per cent of cases.
The most common pre-existing condition was ischaemic heart disease, which was cited on 541 death certificates - or 14 per cent of those deaths involving the virus.
This was followed by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (531 deaths), chronic lower respiratory diseases (495 deaths) and influenza and pneumonia (415 deaths).
Age
Prof Whitty said it was 'critical' to protect older people as age is one of the factors that puts you at increased risk if you develop coronavirus.
ONS data reveals that the rate of death due to coronavirus increases significantly in each age group, starting from age 55 to 59 years in males and age 65 to 69 years in females.
(Image: Dominic Lipinski)
Overall, one in five deaths were in people between the ages of 80 and 84 years.
Male sex
Prof Whitty said that evidence shows male sex is a "very clear risk factor" - but the reason why is not yet clear.
Nearly twice as many men as women died from coronavirus last month, according to the ONS data.
The ONS said the death rate in men from coronavirus was "significantly higher" than in women.
The data revealed that there were 79.5 deaths per 100,000 people for men compared to 46.5 deaths per 100,000 people for women.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Man Utd evening headlines as Fernandes makes Keane and Scholes claim

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday , April 16 .
Why Fletcher is back in a United shirt Eagle-eyed fans will have noticed the 36-year-old former United midfielder , who has all but retired from football , back in a training top in a video thanking the NHS last week .
The MEN understands that he ’ s not undertaken a coaching role at his old club , which he left in 2015 for West Brom , but he ’ s undertaken an informal ambassadorial role for the time being .
Having spent 12 years as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s been one of the figures suggested to come back as part of the club ’ s restructuring , given his experience and knowledge of the culture at Old Trafford .
Bruno Fernandes has dealt with every challenge at Manchester United with aplomb so far , but one of his toughest tests yet was being asked an impossible question .
The Portuguese international was asked whether he ’ d rather play alongside Paul Scholes or Roy Keane in midfield in a question and answer session on the official website .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think the most difficult [ question ] yet , '' was his response .
`` If I can play with both , I play with Roy Keane in the back behind me and Scholes .
Because me and Scholes can both go in the area , scoring .
`` We want to score , we want to be in the area , no ?
And maybe we will need Roy Keane at our backs . ''
UEFA release statement on their next big meeting United director David Gill will sit in on UEFA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take place next Thursday , April 23 .
That meeting could give us the next hint of what ’ s next for Europe ’ s major leagues , all currently suspended , as well as international UEFA competitions the Champions League and Europa League .
In one of the final matches before football was postponed across Europe , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s men all but booked their place in the last eight of the Europa League with an impressive 5-0 away win over LASK of Linz .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, April 16.
Why Fletcher is back in a United shirt
Eagle-eyed fans will have noticed the 36-year-old former United midfielder, who has all but retired from football, back in a training top in a video thanking the NHS last week.
The MEN understands that he’s not undertaken a coaching role at his old club, which he left in 2015 for West Brom, but he’s undertaken an informal ambassadorial role for the time being.
Having spent 12 years as a first-teamer at the club, he’s been one of the figures suggested to come back as part of the club’s restructuring, given his experience and knowledge of the culture at Old Trafford.
Fernandes on Keane and Scholes debate
Bruno Fernandes has dealt with every challenge at Manchester United with aplomb so far, but one of his toughest tests yet was being asked an impossible question.
The Portuguese international was asked whether he’d rather play alongside Paul Scholes or Roy Keane in midfield in a question and answer session on the official website.
“This is a difficult one, eh? I think the most difficult [question] yet," was his response.
(Image: 2002 Manchester United)
"If I can play with both, I play with Roy Keane in the back behind me and Scholes. Because me and Scholes can both go in the area, scoring.
"We want to score, we want to be in the area, no? And maybe we will need Roy Keane at our backs."
Here’s his full and considered response.
UEFA release statement on their next big meeting
United director David Gill will sit in on UEFA’s next video conference, scheduled to take place next Thursday, April 23.
That meeting could give us the next hint of what’s next for Europe’s major leagues, all currently suspended, as well as international UEFA competitions the Champions League and Europa League.
In one of the final matches before football was postponed across Europe, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men all but booked their place in the last eight of the Europa League with an impressive 5-0 away win over LASK of Linz.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--The five targets that must be hit before the coronavirus lockdown is lifted

Lockdown is with us for at least three more weeks - and the government has outlined FIVE key targets it has to acheive before it will consider lifting restrictions .
In the daily coronavirus press briefing from Downing Street , Foreign secretary Dominic Raab outlined five areas 'the government will need to be satisfied of before we consider it safe to adjust any of the current measures ' .
He said the 'principles can give a bit of hope to the country ' .
• To ensure the NHS can cope • To reach a point where the death rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the infection rate is falling • To make sure there is enough virus testing and PPE , such as face masks , for the future • To be sure there wo n't be a second peak of the infection Mr Raab : `` The worst thing we could do now is to ease up too soon to allow a second peak of the virus to hit the NHS or hit the British people .
`` It would be the worst outcome not just for public health but for the economy and our country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after confirming there had now been 13,729 deaths of people in hospitals who had coronavirus .
Some 327,608 people have been tested for the virus and 103,093 have tested positive .
The press conference heard that the number of people in hospital beds with coronavirus was now levelling off , with about 2,800 beds occupied by coronavirus patients in hospitals across the north west .
The figure has remained about the same for a week .
However , scientists remain concerned that although the infection rate appeared to be falling generally , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and areas .
Outlining his five points , Mr Raab said : `` First , we must be satisfied of the NHS 's ability to cope .
We must be confident we can provide sufficient critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK .
`` The NHS staff have been incredible .
We must continue to support them as much as we can .
`` Second , we need to see a sustained and consistent fall in the data in daily death rates from coronavirus so we 're confident that we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we need to have reliable data ... showing that the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board .
`` Fourth , we need to be confident that the range of operational challenges including testing capacity and PPE are in hand with supply able to meet future demand .
`` Fifth , and this is really crucial , we must be confident that any adjustments for the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that that will overwhelm the NHS . ''
He insisted 'there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' but refused to set out a 'definitive timeframe ' for easing the lockdown measures .
He said : “ The Prime Minister said at the outset that it would take three months to come through the peak and I think that , broadly , is still the outline .
“ We can ’ t give a definitive timeframe , that would be to prejudge the evidence , that wouldn ’ t be a responsible thing to do .
`` But our message to the British public is : there is light at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making progress , but at the same time we must keep up the social distancing measures .
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Lockdown is with us for at least three more weeks - and the government has outlined FIVE key targets it has to acheive before it will consider lifting restrictions.
In the daily coronavirus press briefing from Downing Street, Foreign secretary Dominic Raab outlined five areas 'the government will need to be satisfied of before we consider it safe to adjust any of the current measures'.
He said the 'principles can give a bit of hope to the country'.
These are:
To ensure the NHS can cope To reach a point where the death rate is consistently falling To be sure the infection rate is falling To make sure there is enough virus testing and PPE, such as face masks, for the future To be sure there won't be a second peak of the infection
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Mr Raab: "The worst thing we could do now is to ease up too soon to allow a second peak of the virus to hit the NHS or hit the British people.
"It would be the worst outcome not just for public health but for the economy and our country as a whole."
He spoke after confirming there had now been 13,729 deaths of people in hospitals who had coronavirus.
Some 327,608 people have been tested for the virus and 103,093 have tested positive.
The press conference heard that the number of people in hospital beds with coronavirus was now levelling off, with about 2,800 beds occupied by coronavirus patients in hospitals across the north west. The figure has remained about the same for a week.
However, scientists remain concerned that although the infection rate appeared to be falling generally, this was not the case in some hospitals and areas.
Outlining his five points, Mr Raab said: "First, we must be satisfied of the NHS's ability to cope. We must be confident we can provide sufficient critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK.
"The NHS staff have been incredible. We must continue to support them as much as we can.
"Second, we need to see a sustained and consistent fall in the data in daily death rates from coronavirus so we're confident that we've moved beyond the peak.
"Third, we need to have reliable data... showing that the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"Fourth, we need to be confident that the range of operational challenges including testing capacity and PPE are in hand with supply able to meet future demand.
"Fifth, and this is really crucial, we must be confident that any adjustments for the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that that will overwhelm the NHS."
He insisted 'there is light at the end of the tunnel' but refused to set out a 'definitive timeframe' for easing the lockdown measures.
He said: “The Prime Minister said at the outset that it would take three months to come through the peak and I think that, broadly, is still the outline.
“We can’t give a definitive timeframe, that would be to prejudge the evidence, that wouldn’t be a responsible thing to do.
"But our message to the British public is: there is light at the end of tunnel, we are making progress, but at the same time we must keep up the social distancing measures.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Jude Bellingham and Championship stars Man United should consider

Some of the Premier League ’ s biggest breakout talents of recent years have come up from the Championship , whether via promotion or being snapped up by more established clubs .
Reports emerged last week that there 's a chance of all Championship players being available as free agents if the clubs in the second tier go into group administration amid financial worries .
And even if that doesn ’ t happen , the wider uncertainty could make certain players available where they otherwise might not have been .
We ’ ve picked out a few players who could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players like Daniel James and make the jump .
The in-demand Birmingham City teenager is an obvious choice , and there will be plenty of potential suitors for the Blues ’ youngest ever first-team player .
Bellingham , wanted by Manchester United , has become a regular since making his debut in August , despite still being two months away from his 17th birthday , and a Premier League move has been touted for some time .
One of the most exciting creative talents in the Championship , Eze made his England Under-21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Queens Park Rangers under Mark Warburton .
The 21-year-old , who has played as a second striker and across midfield , has a career-high 12 goals and eight assists for the Rs this season .
While plenty of attention has been paid to Brentford ’ s exciting front-line of Said Benrahma , Bryan Mbeumo and Ollie Watkins , midfield man Dasilva has been impressive in his own right .
The 21-year-old , a product of the Arsenal academy , has chipped in with goals from further back as the Bees have established @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was linked with a Premier League move at the start of the season and there ’ s likely to be continued interest for him .
Now 22 , the defender has played for England at every level from Under-17 to Under-21 and is close to bringing up 100 senior games for his hometown club .
Nottingham Forest academy graduate Cash has been tied down to a deal until 2023 , but many clubs would be keen to capitalise if he became available .
The full-back ’ s name has been mentioned in connection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was also talk of interest from AC Milan earlier in the season .
Teenage full-back Bogle has impressed in a difficult season for Derby County , having broken through last season as the Rams made it to the play-off final , and manager Philip Cocu admitted he was not surprised to learn of interest in the player during the January transfer window .
A member of England ’ s squad at the 2019 Toulon tournament , the 19-year-old has been linked with Burnley , but many clubs could do with a defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can .
West Bromwich Albion defender Ferguson seemed destined for a move to Crystal Palace before injury struck , and the Eagles are believed to remain keen .
The teenage defender has been a top performer in his breakout season , and is likely to remain in the mix for a Premier League switch as he recovers from knee surgery .

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Some of the Premier League’s biggest breakout talents of recent years have come up from the Championship, whether via promotion or being snapped up by more established clubs.
Reports emerged last week that there's a chance of all Championship players being available as free agents if the clubs in the second tier go into group administration amid financial worries. And even if that doesn’t happen, the wider uncertainty could make certain players available where they otherwise might not have been.
We’ve picked out a few players who could be ready to follow the lead of players like Daniel James and make the jump.
Jude Bellingham
The in-demand Birmingham City teenager is an obvious choice, and there will be plenty of potential suitors for the Blues’ youngest ever first-team player.
Bellingham, wanted by Manchester United, has become a regular since making his debut in August, despite still being two months away from his 17th birthday, and a Premier League move has been touted for some time.
Ebere Eze
One of the most exciting creative talents in the Championship, Eze made his England Under-21 debut in 2019 and has kicked on for Queens Park Rangers under Mark Warburton.
The 21-year-old, who has played as a second striker and across midfield, has a career-high 12 goals and eight assists for the Rs this season.
Josh Dasilva
While plenty of attention has been paid to Brentford’s exciting front-line of Said Benrahma, Bryan Mbeumo and Ollie Watkins, midfield man Dasilva has been impressive in his own right.
The 21-year-old, a product of the Arsenal academy, has chipped in with goals from further back as the Bees have established themselves as promotion-chasers.
Dael Fry
Middlesbrough defender Fry was linked with a Premier League move at the start of the season and there’s likely to be continued interest for him.
Now 22, the defender has played for England at every level from Under-17 to Under-21 and is close to bringing up 100 senior games for his hometown club.
Matty Cash
Nottingham Forest academy graduate Cash has been tied down to a deal until 2023, but many clubs would be keen to capitalise if he became available.
The full-back’s name has been mentioned in connection with various Premier League clubs, while there was also talk of interest from AC Milan earlier in the season.
Jayden Bogle
Teenage full-back Bogle has impressed in a difficult season for Derby County, having broken through last season as the Rams made it to the play-off final, and manager Philip Cocu admitted he was not surprised to learn of interest in the player during the January transfer window.
A member of England’s squad at the 2019 Toulon tournament, the 19-year-old has been linked with Burnley, but many clubs could do with a defender who can get forward as well as he can.
Nathan Ferguson
West Bromwich Albion defender Ferguson seemed destined for a move to Crystal Palace before injury struck, and the Eagles are believed to remain keen.
The teenage defender has been a top performer in his breakout season, and is likely to remain in the mix for a Premier League switch as he recovers from knee surgery.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Man City headlines: Uefa meeting, Silva's admission, Liverpool verdict

Uefa will next week hold a video conference to talk about potential plans to restart the Europa League and Champions League .
All Uefa competitions were suspended indefinitely last month and the European Championship , which was due to start in June , has been pushed back to 2021 and the Women 's Euros , slated for 2021 , could be moved back to 2022 .
Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie prior to the postponement of football across Europe .
Uefa said in a statement : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via video conference next Thursday April 23 for an update meeting to discuss the latest developments regarding the impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak on European football .
`` This meeting will follow an information session for the General Secretaries of Uefa ’ s 55 member associations on Tuesday 21 April .
The meetings will look at developments across both domestic and European competitions .
`` Further communication will be made , if necessary , following the meeting of the Uefa Executive Committee .
Bernando Silva has hinted at the potential reason for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous years this season .
The Portuguese excelled during his first two campaigns under Pep Guardiola but hasn ’ t quite lived up to that standard this time around .
And he has admitted that playing in a variety of positions has proved a challenge .
`` I do n't know if I should answer that !
I have my preference , I wo n't tell you which one , '' he said .
`` I love to play .
When I feel I am helping the team it does n't matter if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left , close to the holding midfielder , false nine .
`` What I can tell you is it is a very good experience to try and play different positions and you learn a lot .
[ But ] it 's very difficult if you play one entire season in one position and you have your routines it 's much easier than playing in different ones - one game on the left , one on the right , one in the middle - but it is a great experience and you learn a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Former Oasis singer and City fan Noel Gallagher has admitted Liverpool should be awarded the title regardless of whether or not the season can be completed .
Jurgen Klopp ’ s side needed just six points from their remaining nine games to secure top spot before the season was postponed last month .
And Gallagher has given his view on the situation .
`` They ’ ve won it anyway .
They should just give it to them , ” he told talkSPORT .
`` I think they should just start planning for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go on .
Football is all about the fans and I don ’ t agree with playing games behind closed doors .
`` I don ’ t care if there ’ s six games on a day , although of course it will make the lockdown a bit better .
But the games behind closed doors aren ’ t even that good to watch and people will turn up .
`` Liverpool have won the league , so they might as well give it to them .
But the only thing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promotion from the other leagues . ''

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Uefa to discuss Champions League plans
Uefa will next week hold a video conference to talk about potential plans to restart the Europa League and Champions League.
All Uefa competitions were suspended indefinitely last month and the European Championship, which was due to start in June, has been pushed back to 2021 and the Women's Euros, slated for 2021, could be moved back to 2022.
Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie prior to the postponement of football across Europe.
Uefa said in a statement: "The Uefa Executive Committee will meet via video conference next Thursday April 23 for an update meeting to discuss the latest developments regarding the impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak on European football.
"This meeting will follow an information session for the General Secretaries of Uefa’s 55 member associations on Tuesday 21 April. The meetings will look at developments across both domestic and European competitions.
"Further communication will be made, if necessary, following the meeting of the Uefa Executive Committee.
Silva makes admission about struggles for form
Bernando Silva has hinted at the potential reason for his struggle to hit the heights of previous years this season.
The Portuguese excelled during his first two campaigns under Pep Guardiola but hasn’t quite lived up to that standard this time around.
And he has admitted that playing in a variety of positions has proved a challenge.
"I don't know if I should answer that! I have my preference, I won't tell you which one," he said.
"I love to play. When I feel I am helping the team it doesn't matter if I'm playing right, middle or left, close to the holding midfielder, false nine.
(Image: Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
"What I can tell you is it is a very good experience to try and play different positions and you learn a lot. [But] it's very difficult if you play one entire season in one position and you have your routines it's much easier than playing in different ones - one game on the left, one on the right, one in the middle - but it is a great experience and you learn a lot so I like it."
Gallagher gives Premier League title verdict
Former Oasis singer and City fan Noel Gallagher has admitted Liverpool should be awarded the title regardless of whether or not the season can be completed.
Jurgen Klopp’s side needed just six points from their remaining nine games to secure top spot before the season was postponed last month.
And Gallagher has given his view on the situation.
"They’ve won it anyway. They should just give it to them,” he told talkSPORT.
"I think they should just start planning for next season now because this is going to go on. Football is all about the fans and I don’t agree with playing games behind closed doors.
"I don’t care if there’s six games on a day, although of course it will make the lockdown a bit better. But the games behind closed doors aren’t even that good to watch and people will turn up.
"Liverpool have won the league, so they might as well give it to them. But the only thing to stop them doing that is relegation and promotion from the other leagues."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Who Man City could target to join Phil Foden as creators-in-chief

Most sides ’ attacking midfielders undertake the role of principal creator ; often playing centrally , close to the man who scores the goals .
In the modern day , No .
10s and No .
8s typically take on this function for most clubs .
The creative burden is a considerable one , as without being able to produce high-quality chances , teams will always struggle to score goals .
Creators are arguably the most important and certainly the most influential players on the pitch .
For Manchester City , David Silva has been the club ’ s omnipresent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Replacing him presents a challenge for Pep Guardiola and his army of scouts .
Phil Foden is being lined up to take his place long term .
Nevertheless , there are a number of players who could provide more depth in the position vacated by Silva : Unfairly branded a flop as a teenager following his high-profile move to Real Madrid , Ødegaard has spent the last couple of years proving his doubters wrong .
A series of productive loan spells away from the Santiago Bernabéu have proved incredibly fruitful – none more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real Sociedad .
Ødegaard has rather comfortably been one of La Liga ’ s best players throughout this campaign .
With 10 goals and five assists , Ødegaard is a dual threat , particularly in the same spaces which David Silva occupied upon his arrival at City in 2011 .
Only Lionel Messi has registered a higher Expected Assists ( xA ) total in La Liga than Ødegaard this season .
In terms of chances created , he rubs shoulders with Messi , Santi Cazorla and Toni Kroos with 54 , four more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the uncertainty around whether Ødegaard will slot straight into Zinedine Zidane ’ s Real Madrid side next season , City could offer him a lucrative alternative .
Sold by Paris Saint-Germain to Bundesliga title hopefuls RB Leipzig last summer , Christopher Nkunku has excelled this year .
Under Julian Nagelsmann , the Frenchman has shown his versatility , creativity and counter-attacking capabilities .
In the 2019/20 Bundesliga , Nkunku has created five chances more than any other player despite playing considerably fewer minutes than his closest challengers .
Regular gametime has provided him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – resulting in four goals and 12 assists .
The 22-year-old is capable of playing almost anywhere across the midfield and attacking third .
This would offer Pep Guardiola a potent , malleable asset capable of being deployed in a variety of systems and roles .
Typically a deeper midfield player , 23-year-old Pellegrini is capable of playing further forward as this season with AS Roma has shown .
The Italian international is perhaps not as advanced as the average No .
10 but still creates chances for his team-mates at a similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternative to the likes of Ødegaard and Nkunku , less of a pure attacking player and more of a two-way midfield presence .
This season , in a more advanced role for Roma , Pellegrini ’ s creativity has shone .
His capability to thread balls through to the likes of Edin Džeko and link attacks with his physicality and neat , close control is enjoyable and effective .
He may also prove cheaper , with his contract expiring in June 2022 .
The closest comparison in this list to David Silva is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Agile , composed and crucially knows how to find his team-mates in the final third , the 27-year-old is a good fit .
His diminutive stance means he operates well between the lines , and his sprightly nature means he tends to be quicker off the mark than defenders .
Less adept at dribbling past players , much like Silva , Isco is better at linking attacking sequences , but is also capable of making that killer pass .
Having fallen out with Zidane in the past , Isco could be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s creative throne at the Etihad Stadium .

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Most sides’ attacking midfielders undertake the role of principal creator; often playing centrally, close to the man who scores the goals. In the modern day, No. 10s and No. 8s typically take on this function for most clubs.
The creative burden is a considerable one, as without being able to produce high-quality chances, teams will always struggle to score goals. Creators are arguably the most important and certainly the most influential players on the pitch.
For Manchester City, David Silva has been the club’s omnipresent creative force for the past decade. Replacing him presents a challenge for Pep Guardiola and his army of scouts.
Phil Foden is being lined up to take his place long term. Nevertheless, there are a number of players who could provide more depth in the position vacated by Silva:
Martin Ødegaard
Unfairly branded a flop as a teenager following his high-profile move to Real Madrid, Ødegaard has spent the last couple of years proving his doubters wrong. A series of productive loan spells away from the Santiago Bernabéu have proved incredibly fruitful – none more so than this season’s with Real Sociedad.
Ødegaard has rather comfortably been one of La Liga’s best players throughout this campaign. With 10 goals and five assists, Ødegaard is a dual threat, particularly in the same spaces which David Silva occupied upon his arrival at City in 2011.
Only Lionel Messi has registered a higher Expected Assists (xA) total in La Liga than Ødegaard this season. In terms of chances created, he rubs shoulders with Messi, Santi Cazorla and Toni Kroos with 54, four more than the German has managed.
With the uncertainty around whether Ødegaard will slot straight into Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid side next season, City could offer him a lucrative alternative.
Christopher Nkunku
Sold by Paris Saint-Germain to Bundesliga title hopefuls RB Leipzig last summer, Christopher Nkunku has excelled this year. Under Julian Nagelsmann, the Frenchman has shown his versatility, creativity and counter-attacking capabilities.
In the 2019/20 Bundesliga, Nkunku has created five chances more than any other player despite playing considerably fewer minutes than his closest challengers. Regular gametime has provided him with a platform to showcase himself fully – resulting in four goals and 12 assists.
The 22-year-old is capable of playing almost anywhere across the midfield and attacking third. This would offer Pep Guardiola a potent, malleable asset capable of being deployed in a variety of systems and roles.
Lorenzo Pellegrini
Typically a deeper midfield player, 23-year-old Pellegrini is capable of playing further forward as this season with AS Roma has shown. The Italian international is perhaps not as advanced as the average No. 10 but still creates chances for his team-mates at a similar rate.
Pellegrini offers a more secure alternative to the likes of Ødegaard and Nkunku, less of a pure attacking player and more of a two-way midfield presence. This season, in a more advanced role for Roma, Pellegrini’s creativity has shone. His capability to thread balls through to the likes of Edin Džeko and link attacks with his physicality and neat, close control is enjoyable and effective.
He may also prove cheaper, with his contract expiring in June 2022.
Isco
(Image: David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
The closest comparison in this list to David Silva is the well-arranged, silky approach of Isco. Agile, composed and crucially knows how to find his team-mates in the final third, the 27-year-old is a good fit.
His diminutive stance means he operates well between the lines, and his sprightly nature means he tends to be quicker off the mark than defenders. Less adept at dribbling past players, much like Silva, Isco is better at linking attacking sequences, but is also capable of making that killer pass.
Having fallen out with Zidane in the past, Isco could be a cut-price alternative and heir apparent to Silva’s creative throne at the Etihad Stadium.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Tributes paid to mountaineer Joe Brown following his death aged 89

He was the Ardwick-born apprentice plumber who would become 'possibly the world 's greatest rock-climber ' .
Tributes have flooded in following the death of celebrated mountaineer Joe Brown aged 89 .
Mr Brown passed away peacefully at his home in Llanberis at the foot of Mount Snowdon , North Wales Live reports .
He had been ill for some time .
Raised in both Ardwick and Chorlton , Mr Brown , the son of a builder , was the among first of a new post-war breed of working-class climbers .
It 's said he began climbing to escape the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , aged 24 , he made history when he and another climber , George Band , made the first ascent of Kanchenjunga , the third highest mountain in the world and one of the Himalaya 's most difficult peaks .
His ascent of the Old Man of Hoy in Hoy in 1967 was broadcast live by the BBC and his extraordinary ability on the rock earned him nicknames such as 'The Master ' and the 'Human Fly ' .
He moved to Llanberis in the mid-1960s when he opened his first climber 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off from the counter , he made ascents of Dinas Cromlech cliff in the Llanberis Pass as well as notable climbs further afield .
A spokesperson for Joe Brown Shops said : `` It is with profound sadness that we have to share with you the passing of Joe Brown .
He left us peacefully at 10pm last night .
`` He was at home with his family .
`` In our hearts , Joe will continue to climb ever more . ''
Alan Hinkes , who chaired a lecture by Mr Brown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` RIP Joe Brown , great rock-climber , mountaineer , fly fisherman , raconteur , lovely man .
Hard as nails .
Wicked sense of humour .
`` Possibly the world 's greatest rock-climber and a superb mountaineer .
Thoughts with family and grandchildren . ''
The Mountain Heritage Trust added : `` We are deeply saddened to learn that Joe Brown has passed away .
A legend and inspiration to so many , we are proud to have had him as a patron . ''
Neighbours said they were saddened to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He was a lovely man and a wonderful neighbour .
He was always ready to help in what ever way he could , '' one said .
Among those joining him in setting new routes was fellow working-class climber Don Whillans , who grew up in Salford .
Mr Brown was appointed an MBE and , in 2011 , a CBE , for services to rock climbing and mountaineering .

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He was the Ardwick-born apprentice plumber who would become 'possibly the world's greatest rock-climber'.
Tributes have flooded in following the death of celebrated mountaineer Joe Brown aged 89.
Mr Brown passed away peacefully at his home in Llanberis at the foot of Mount Snowdon, North Wales Live reports.
He had been ill for some time.
(Image: Daily Post Wales)
Raised in both Ardwick and Chorlton, Mr Brown, the son of a builder, was the among first of a new post-war breed of working-class climbers.
It's said he began climbing to escape the boredom of his trade.
In 1955, aged 24, he made history when he and another climber, George Band, made the first ascent of Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world and one of the Himalaya's most difficult peaks.
His ascent of the Old Man of Hoy in Hoy in 1967 was broadcast live by the BBC and his extraordinary ability on the rock earned him nicknames such as 'The Master' and the 'Human Fly'.
He moved to Llanberis in the mid-1960s when he opened his first climber's shop in the village.
Taking time off from the counter, he made ascents of Dinas Cromlech cliff in the Llanberis Pass as well as notable climbs further afield.
A spokesperson for Joe Brown Shops said: "It is with profound sadness that we have to share with you the passing of Joe Brown. He left us peacefully at 10pm last night.
"He was at home with his family.
"In our hearts, Joe will continue to climb ever more."
Alan Hinkes, who chaired a lecture by Mr Brown at Llanberis three years ago, said: "RIP Joe Brown, great rock-climber, mountaineer, fly fisherman, raconteur, lovely man. Hard as nails. Wicked sense of humour.
"Possibly the world's greatest rock-climber and a superb mountaineer. Thoughts with family and grandchildren."
The Mountain Heritage Trust added: "We are deeply saddened to learn that Joe Brown has passed away. A legend and inspiration to so many, we are proud to have had him as a patron."
Neighbours said they were saddened to hear of Mr Brown's death.
"He was a lovely man and a wonderful neighbour. He was always ready to help in what ever way he could," one said.
Among those joining him in setting new routes was fellow working-class climber Don Whillans, who grew up in Salford.
Mr Brown was appointed an MBE and, in 2011, a CBE, for services to rock climbing and mountaineering.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Bruno Fernandes believes Paul Pogba will benefit from the new confidence at Manchester United when he returns to action .
@ @ @ @ @ the benchmark for midfield displays since joining the club in the January transfer window and @ @ @ @ @ the injured Pogba .
The French international has not featured for United since the Boxing @ @ @ @ @ is yet to link-up with Fernandes in a United shirt .
Fernandes believes his teammate @ @ @ @ @ energy at the club .
`` He started training with us in the week before @ @ @ @ @ think when he comes back he will start to play , and be in the @ @ @ @ @ the official club website .
On the transfer front , United-linked Kai Havertz has reiterated @ @ @ @ @ Leverkusen for a bigger club .
Jack Grealish and James Jadon Sancho are United 's @ @ @ @ @ our blog below for all the latest United news .

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

Bruno Fernandes believes Paul Pogba will benefit from the new confidence at Manchester United when he returns to action.
Janaury signing Fernandes has set the benchmark for midfield displays since joining the club in the January transfer window and has helped United cope without the injured Pogba.
The French international has not featured for United since the Boxing Day win over Newcastle and is yet to link-up with Fernandes in a United shirt.
Fernandes believes his teammate will flourish in the positive energy at the club.
"He started training with us in the week before we stopped, so I think when he comes back he will start to play, and be in the team," Fernandes told the official club website.
On the transfer front, United-linked Kai Havertz has reiterated his desire to leave Bayer Leverkusen for a bigger club. Jack Grealish and James Jadon Sancho are United's primary transfer targets.
Recap our blog below for all the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Leroy Sane ’ s new representatives have warned Manchester City and Bayern Munich about the interest in the German winger @ @ @ @ @ at the Etihad has been uncertain for more than a year .
A new contract @ @ @ @ @ s side has remained unsigned and Bundesliga champions Bayern were so confident they would sign @ @ @ @ @ to apologise for the Blues for their public brashness .
A serious injury suffered in @ @ @ @ @ on Sane ’ s season with Bayern waiting to see how he recovers from the @ @ @ @ @ of representation for the player has also slowed negotiations .
Speaking to German publication BILD @ @ @ @ @ indicated that Bayern were the only Bundesliga club being considered but also mentioned City and @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Together with him we talk with Manchester City about what the next step @ @ @ @ @ he said .

Leroy Sane’s new representatives have warned Manchester City and Bayern Munich about the interest in the German winger.
Sane’s future at the Etihad has been uncertain for more than a year. A new contract offered by Pep Guardiola’s side has remained unsigned and Bundesliga champions Bayern were so confident they would sign him last summer they had to apologise for the Blues for their public brashness.
A serious injury suffered in August has put the brakes on Sane’s season with Bayern waiting to see how he recovers from the problem, while a change of representation for the player has also slowed negotiations.
Speaking to German publication BILD, new agent Damir Smoljan indicated that Bayern were the only Bundesliga club being considered but also mentioned City and other clubs as interested parties.
“Together with him we talk with Manchester City about what the next step could look like,” he said.
Recap the latest City news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Great-grandma who suffered stroke died after contracting COVID-19 in hospital

A great-grandmother has died after she contracted coronavirus while she was recovering from a stroke in hospital .
Margaret Rotheram , 72 , a Scot who moved to Horwich 60 years ago , was 'cruelly snatched away ' late on Sunday night by the disease after contracting it in hospital , her family says .
Mrs Rotheram was a patient at the Royal Bolton Hospital , also spending a stint at Salford Royal Hospital , while recovering from a debilitating stroke she suffered seven weeks earlier .
The hospital had been in lockdown and she was unable to have visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been making 'great progress ' - even taking her first steps .
Mrs Rotheram 's family hoped it was a sign that she would be able to return to them soon .
But just days after that milestone , their 'worst fears ' were realised when she started showing symptoms for coronavirus and then tested positive for the illness .
Within two days of the diagnosis , Mrs Rotheram took a turn for the worst and - nearly two months after they had last been together - her daughter was granted permission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'tragic ' final hours .
Mrs Rotheram 's daughter Tracy spoke to the M.E.N .
about the ordeal .
She said : `` Mum had been a patient on the stroke ward at the Royal Bolton Hospital for nearly eight weeks and was making fantastic progress with her therapy and recovery after her stroke , so much so that she had taken her first steps the previous Sunday .
`` Like so many families we hadn ’ t seen mum for weeks as the hospital had been in lockdown .
`` Mum was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit back to the Royal Bolton Hospital .
`` If having a stroke wasn ’ t bad enough , mum also had advance kidney ’ s failure and progressive heart failure making her very poorly .
“ Being from Paisley in Scotland we knew she was built of stronger stuff .
`` This why she never gave up , coming to the brink a number of times , but always came back fighting .
`` As you can imagine news of her taking some little steps on her road to recovery was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all felt she could be coming home soon , where she belongs.
” The family were devastated after they heard the news that she had tested positive for coronavirus - being told by doctors that 'she would not survived being put on a ventilator ' .
`` We were acutely aware of what was to come , '' said daughter Tracy .
`` The reality of what you see on the news and what you then have to deal with , as a family is so much worse .
`` The doctors had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition worsened , due to her underlying health issues she wouldn ’ t survive being put on a ventilator .
`` Mum was swiftly moved down to the Covid-19 ward and within two days , she had taken a turn for the worst .
Her five children struggled as they were unable to see their beloved mum as she suffered .
Tracy told the M.E.N .
: “ Our greatest fear , was mum dying alone .
By then it was common knowledge that families could not be with loved ones at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to describe the pain we all felt , knowing we could not be with mum , to help comfort her in her last moments , and one another .
`` That simple gesture of love was taken away from us .
It went against every natural instinct , but we understood why , reluctantly.
” In a surprise decision , nurses gave the one family member the chance to spend time with Mrs Rotheram in her final hours .
But the family had to make the heart-wrenching choice about who should go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her mother 's primary carer for years , said : `` A senior nurse gave permission for one member of our family to be with mum in her final hours .
`` We had to quickly decide who would go .
Mum and my dad , Tom , had been married nearly 57 years , but dad is 80 and the risk would have been too great for him .
That left my four older brothers and me .
It was decided I would go .
“ I arrived on the Covid-19 ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I was then taken into mum ’ s room , breaking down on seeing how mums condition had deteriorated , only days before having seen how well she looked after speaking to her via video .
“ I spent the next 45 hours by her bedside .
The nurses looked after me , just as much as my mum .
Nothing was too much trouble .
Tracy shared the horrifying reality of her mum dying at the hands of coronavirus : `` Mum passed away at 11.35pm on Sunday .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peaceful , but it wasn ’ t .
`` The hard truth is , dying from this virus is horrible .
The last four hours of mum ’ s life was filled with pain and trauma .
`` It was unbearable to watch .
`` But I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to be with my mum , when she needed me the most. ''
I will never be able to express my love and appreciation along with my family to these fantastic people who cared for her . ''
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years caring for the vulnerable - spending 30 years as a dedicated care assistant at Stocks Park Residential Home in Horwich .
She also volunteered in her own time , helping Bolton 's Meals on Wheels service and becoming an area warden for the elderly .
Mrs Rotheram became a proud grandma to seven and great-grandma to two .
Her sons Scott , Tom , Paul and Craig paid tribute to their mother , saying : “ If you entered the house , expect to be fed .
`` Mum would always rustle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least send you home with a bag of food .
Having five children , mum had plenty of practice , especially when all her grandchildren came along - they never went away hungry .
`` Even after all her children and grandchildren had grown up she would still shop as if everyone was still at home , to the dismay of dad who had to try and fit it all in the fridge and freezer .
`` Mum simply wanted to provide in a way that brought comfort to her family in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lots of it .
`` She always used to joke that she wished her family was more like the family in the 70s drama , The Waltons .
Finally , she admitted on her 50th wedding anniversary , her family was better than The Waltons . ''
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A great-grandmother has died after she contracted coronavirus while she was recovering from a stroke in hospital.
Margaret Rotheram, 79, a Scot who moved to Horwich 60 years ago, was 'cruelly snatched away' late on Sunday night by the disease after contracting it in hospital, her family says.
Mrs Rotheram was a patient at the Royal Bolton Hospital, also spending a stint at Salford Royal Hospital, while recovering from a debilitating stroke she suffered seven weeks earlier.
The hospital had been in lockdown and she was unable to have visitors, but the mother-of-five was said to have been making 'great progress' - even taking her first steps.
Mrs Rotheram's family hoped it was a sign that she would be able to return to them soon.
But just days after that milestone, their 'worst fears' were realised when she started showing symptoms for coronavirus and then tested positive for the illness.
Within two days of the diagnosis, Mrs Rotheram took a turn for the worst and - nearly two months after they had last been together - her daughter was granted permission to be by her bedside in her 'tragic' final hours.
Mrs Rotheram's daughter Tracy spoke to the M.E.N. about the ordeal. She said: "Mum had been a patient on the stroke ward at the Royal Bolton Hospital for nearly eight weeks and was making fantastic progress with her therapy and recovery after her stroke, so much so that she had taken her first steps the previous Sunday.
"Like so many families we hadn’t seen mum for weeks as the hospital had been in lockdown.
"Mum was transferred from Salford Royal’s stroke unit back to the Royal Bolton Hospital.
"If having a stroke wasn’t bad enough, mum also had advance kidney’s failure and progressive heart failure making her very poorly.
“Being from Paisley in Scotland we knew she was built of stronger stuff.
"This why she never gave up, coming to the brink a number of times, but always came back fighting.
"As you can imagine news of her taking some little steps on her road to recovery was a fantastic boost for the family as we all felt she could be coming home soon, where she belongs.”
The family were devastated after they heard the news that she had tested positive for coronavirus - being told by doctors that 'she would not survived being put on a ventilator'.
(Image: MEN Media)
"We were acutely aware of what was to come," said daughter Tracy.
"The reality of what you see on the news and what you then have to deal with, as a family is so much worse.
"The doctors had told us that if mum’s condition worsened, due to her underlying health issues she wouldn’t survive being put on a ventilator.
"Mum was swiftly moved down to the Covid-19 ward and within two days, she had taken a turn for the worst.
Her five children struggled as they were unable to see their beloved mum as she suffered.
Tracy told the M.E.N.: “Our greatest fear, was mum dying alone. By then it was common knowledge that families could not be with loved ones at the end.
"It’s hard to describe the pain we all felt, knowing we could not be with mum, to help comfort her in her last moments, and one another.
"That simple gesture of love was taken away from us. It went against every natural instinct, but we understood why, reluctantly.”
(Image: Joel Goodman)
In a surprise decision, nurses gave the one family member the chance to spend time with Mrs Rotheram in her final hours. But the family had to make the heart-wrenching choice about who should go to the hospital
Tracy, who had been her mother's primary carer for years, said: " A senior nurse gave permission for one member of our family to be with mum in her final hours.
"We had to quickly decide who would go. Mum and my dad, Tom, had been married nearly 57 years, but dad is 80 and the risk would have been too great for him. That left my four older brothers and me. It was decided I would go.
“I arrived on the Covid-19 ward and was handed full personal protective equipment.
"I was then taken into mum’s room, breaking down on seeing how mums condition had deteriorated, only days before having seen how well she looked after speaking to her via video.
“I spent the next 45 hours by her bedside. The nurses looked after me, just as much as my mum. Nothing was too much trouble.
Tracy shared the horrifying reality of her mum dying at the hands of coronavirus: "Mum passed away at 11.35pm on Sunday. I wish I could tell you it was peaceful, but it wasn’t.
"The hard truth is, dying from this virus is horrible. The last four hours of mum’s life was filled with pain and trauma.
"It was unbearable to watch.
"But I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to be with my mum, when she needed me the most.
" I will never be able to express my love and appreciation along with my family to these fantastic people who cared for her."
During her life, Mrs Rotheram also spent years caring for the vulnerable - spending 30 years as a dedicated care assistant at Stocks Park Residential Home in Horwich.
She also volunteered in her own time, helping Bolton's Meals on Wheels service and becoming an area warden for the elderly.
Mrs Rotheram became a proud grandma to seven and great-grandma to two.
Her sons Scott, Tom, Paul and Craig paid tribute to their mother, saying: “If you entered the house, expect to be fed.
"Mum would always rustle something up, or at the very least send you home with a bag of food. Having five children, mum had plenty of practice, especially when all her grandchildren came along - they never went away hungry.
"Even after all her children and grandchildren had grown up she would still shop as if everyone was still at home, to the dismay of dad who had to try and fit it all in the fridge and freezer.
"Mum simply wanted to provide in a way that brought comfort to her family in the only way she knew - food, and lots of it.
"She always used to joke that she wished her family was more like the family in the 70s drama, The Waltons. Finally, she admitted on her 50th wedding anniversary, her family was better than The Waltons."
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--UEFA Champions League plan that could affect Man City and Man Utd

UEFA are exploring the possibility of playing the Champions League final on the last Saturday in August .
The final was due to be played at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul on May 30 , but that date was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak .
However , according to a report in The Telegraph , the final could now be pushed back to August 29 - while the Europa League final in Gdansk has been provisionally earmarked to take place three days earlier .
The report also claims that there have been discussions about provisionally playing the quarter-final matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the competition concluded in August .
Europa League ties would be played in the same weeks - but there are still 10 Round of 16 matches to factor into the planning .
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has already ruled out the prospect of Champions League and Europa League matches being played in September or October .
And the governing body , according to the report , are also looking at playing ties over one leg if necessary .
The idea of a mini-tournament has also been proposed , that would see all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played over one leg over the course of a week in one location .
Both Chelsea and Manchester City are still alive and kicking in this season ’ s Champions League and have the second-leg of their respective last-16 ties against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid , respectively , still to play .
In the Europa League , Manchester United and Wolves are still flying the flag for the Premier League .

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UEFA are exploring the possibility of playing the Champions League final on the last Saturday in August.
The final was due to be played at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul on May 30, but that date was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
However, according to a report in The Telegraph, the final could now be pushed back to August 29 - while the Europa League final in Gdansk has been provisionally earmarked to take place three days earlier.
The report also claims that there have been discussions about provisionally playing the quarter-final matches from July 28/29, with the rest of the competition concluded in August.
Europa League ties would be played in the same weeks - but there are still 10 Round of 16 matches to factor into the planning.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has already ruled out the prospect of Champions League and Europa League matches being played in September or October.
And the governing body, according to the report, are also looking at playing ties over one leg if necessary.
The idea of a mini-tournament has also been proposed, that would see all quarter-final, semi-final and final matches being played over one leg over the course of a week in one location.
Both Chelsea and Manchester City are still alive and kicking in this season’s Champions League and have the second-leg of their respective last-16 ties against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, respectively, still to play.
In the Europa League, Manchester United and Wolves are still flying the flag for the Premier League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--McManaman hits back at Gary Neville over Liverpool mentality

Former Liverpool star Steve McManaman has refuted Gary Neville 's suggestion that Manchester United were dominant over the Anfield club in the 1990s because they 'd removed their drinking culture .
United dominated the early years of the Premier League under Sir Alex Ferguson , winning the title in 1993 , 1994 , 1996 , 1997 and 1999 - and coming second to Blackburn and Arsenal in the seasons they did n't win it .
Liverpool , despite boasting stars like McManaman , Robbie Fowler and Jamie Redknapp recorded a highest finish of third in those seasons , prompting Neville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side - to question their mentality .
United beat Liverpool in the 1996 FA Cup final when the Merseyside club were criticised for wearing matching cream Armani suits and the nickname the 'Spice Boys ' was coined .
Neville said : `` Think of Liverpool and the Spice Boys , they didn ’ t get that nickname for nothing .
They were still going out and drinking .
We weren ’ t . ''
But McManaman hit back , arguing that the Liverpool sides of the 1990s just were n't as consistent as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just had a few more failings certainly than the side now but against the teams back then that just pipped us to the title , '' McManaman told The Metro .
`` You know on our day we could beat the majority of them , we could outplay the majority of them over the season .
`` We may have played more attractive football or scored more goals than them but it ’ s the couple of failings that we had .
Maybe our rivals had a better squad or a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t think it was a mentality thing or anything like that .
It ’ s just every single year there ’ s one team that beats everyone else unfortunately and if you don ’ t get to the top of the mountain then you can ’ t say you achieved it .
`` That was one thing we all look back on and think were we good enough , we were on our day but over a 38-game period we probably didn ’ t just have enough . ''

Former Liverpool star Steve McManaman has refuted Gary Neville's suggestion that Manchester United were dominant over the Anfield club in the 1990s because they'd removed their drinking culture.
United dominated the early years of the Premier League under Sir Alex Ferguson, winning the title in 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997 and 1999 - and coming second to Blackburn and Arsenal in the seasons they didn't win it.
Liverpool, despite boasting stars like McManaman, Robbie Fowler and Jamie Redknapp recorded a highest finish of third in those seasons, prompting Neville - a key part of the United side - to question their mentality.
United beat Liverpool in the 1996 FA Cup final when the Merseyside club were criticised for wearing matching cream Armani suits and the nickname the 'Spice Boys' was coined.
Neville said: "Think of Liverpool and the Spice Boys, they didn’t get that nickname for nothing. They were still going out and drinking. We weren’t."
But McManaman hit back, arguing that the Liverpool sides of the 1990s just weren't as consistent as Ferguson's relentless United.
"We just had a few more failings certainly than the side now but against the teams back then that just pipped us to the title," McManaman told The Metro.
"You know on our day we could beat the majority of them, we could outplay the majority of them over the season.
"We may have played more attractive football or scored more goals than them but it’s the couple of failings that we had. Maybe our rivals had a better squad or a couple of better players.
"I don’t think it was a mentality thing or anything like that. It’s just every single year there’s one team that beats everyone else unfortunately and if you don’t get to the top of the mountain then you can’t say you achieved it.
"That was one thing we all look back on and think were we good enough, we were on our day but over a 38-game period we probably didn’t just have enough."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Ex-Leeds and England defender Norman Hunter dies aged 76

Norman Hunter the former Leeds and England defender has died after contracting coronavirus .
The 76-year-old was being treated in hospital after being tested positive for Covid-19 .
During a highly successful playing career her forged a reputation as a formidable centre back , earning the nickname `` Bites Yer Legs '' Hunter .
He made 540 appearances for the Elland Road club and won 28 caps for England .
Leeds United said they were devastated by his death .
In statement today they added : `` Norman was taken to hospital last week after being diagnosed with Covid-19 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts of the NHS staff , he sadly lost his fight earlier this morning .
`` He leaves behind a huge hole in the Leeds United family , his legacy will never be forgotten and our thoughts are with his Norman 's family and friends at this very difficult time . ''
Hunter was a key part of Don Revie 's famous Leeds team , which also included Billy Bremner , Johnny Giles , and Jack Charlton , which won two first division titles , the FA Cup , and two Inter-Cities Fairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended in 1976 .
He was part of the England 1966 World Cup squad which defeated West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley , but did not feature as the partnership of Bobby Moore and Jack Charlton at the back was never broken during the competition .
He did not get a winners medal as only those who actually featured in the final received one .
He was finally presented with one in 2009 after an FA-led campaign to persuade FIFA to honour the whole squad .
Hunter later played for Bristol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager at Barnsley and Rotherham .

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Norman Hunter the former Leeds and England defender has died after contracting coronavirus.
The 76-year-old was being treated in hospital after being tested positive for Covid-19.
During a highly successful playing career her forged a reputation as a formidable centre back, earning the nickname "Bites Yer Legs" Hunter.
He made 540 appearances for the Elland Road club and won 28 caps for England.
Leeds United said they were devastated by his death.
In statement today they added: "Norman was taken to hospital last week after being diagnosed with Covid-19 and despite continuing to battle and the best efforts of the NHS staff, he sadly lost his fight earlier this morning.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
"He leaves behind a huge hole in the Leeds United family, his legacy will never be forgotten and our thoughts are with his Norman's family and friends at this very difficult time."
Hunter was a key part of Don Revie's famous Leeds team, which also included Billy Bremner, Johnny Giles, and Jack Charlton, which won two first division titles, the FA Cup, and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups.
His 14-year spell at Leeds ended in 1976.
He was part of the England 1966 World Cup squad which defeated West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley, but did not feature as the partnership of Bobby Moore and Jack Charlton at the back was never broken during the competition.
He did not get a winners medal as only those who actually featured in the final received one. He was finally presented with one in 2009 after an FA-led campaign to persuade FIFA to honour the whole squad.
Hunter later played for Bristol City and Barnsley. He was also manager at Barnsley and Rotherham.


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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Tributes to Salford born and bred ex-footballer who died from coronavirus

Tributes have been to paid to a former professional footballer following his death from coronavirus .
Cyril Lawrence , 99 , died on Tuesday - two months shy of his 100th birthday .
Brought up in Ordsall in Salford , Cyril played for Blackpool , Rochdale and Wrexham , although his career was interrupted by the Second World War .
His granddaughter , Holly Leese , described him as a 'big character ' who 'lived life to the full ' .
`` He always had a tale to tell , '' she added .
`` He was Salford born and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youth down at the docks where he met characters from all over the world .
`` Grandad was so generous and friendly .
He would talk to anyone and loved sitting on Salford Precinct talking about his football career and his time in the Navy . ''
While working as an apprentice at Gresham and Craven in Salford , Cyril had a successful trial at Blackpool , signing on for £10 and an £8 a week in-season wage .
At the time , The Seasiders were one of the country 's top sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stan Mortenson .
Cyril made his first team debut at Goodison Park but his fledgling career was interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War .
He subsequently joined the Royal Navy , and before being posted , he turned out on several occasions for Hyde United alongside future Liverpool manager Joe Fagan .
During the war , Cyril was posted to the battleship King George V and served as a gunner across the globe .
He was witness to some of the war 's most historic episodes , including the pursuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surrender of Japan .
Whilst on a short leave in 1944 , he returned to Salford to marry his sweetheart Clara .
When the war came to an end the following year , Cyril resumed his football career .
But his game had suffered at the expense of his military service , and he struggled to break into a Blackpool side competing at the top end of the First Division .
A departure to Rochdale soon followed , where he played for several seasons before joining Wrexham in 1950 .
He would retire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A series of regular jobs followed , including work as a plumber , while he settled down to a quiet life in Langworthy with Clara and their two children , Elaine and Norma .
Cyril 's health began to deteriorate in recent years as he suffered from dementia .
While living in a care home in Farnworth , he picked up what was initially thought to be a chest infection and was taken to Royal Bolton Hospital at the weekend .
He later tested positive for coronavirus , and his heartbroken family were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ link before he passed away on Tuesday .
A funeral has been planned for later this month , although it will not be the huge send off his family would have liked to have given him .
`` It was a shock when when he heard he had coronavirus , '' said Ms Leese .
`` He had a big family so we would have had a big send off for him .
It is upsetting that we can not do that for him . ''
Cyril is survived by his wife of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two children , Elaine and Norma .
He also leaves behind four grandchildren , including Ms Leese , and four great grandchildren .

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Tributes have been to paid to a former professional footballer following his death from coronavirus.
Cyril Lawrence, 99, died on Tuesday - two months shy of his 100th birthday.
Brought up in Ordsall in Salford, Cyril played for Blackpool, Rochdale and Wrexham, although his career was interrupted by the Second World War.
His granddaughter, Holly Leese, described him as a 'big character' who 'lived life to the full'.
"He always had a tale to tell," she added.
"He was Salford born and bred and spent a lot of his youth down at the docks where he met characters from all over the world.
(Image: Family handout)
"Grandad was so generous and friendly. He would talk to anyone and loved sitting on Salford Precinct talking about his football career and his time in the Navy."
While working as an apprentice at Gresham and Craven in Salford, Cyril had a successful trial at Blackpool, signing on for £10 and an £8 a week in-season wage.
At the time, The Seasiders were one of the country's top sides and their ranks included future club legend Stan Mortenson.
Cyril made his first team debut at Goodison Park but his fledgling career was interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War.
He subsequently joined the Royal Navy, and before being posted, he turned out on several occasions for Hyde United alongside future Liverpool manager Joe Fagan.
During the war, Cyril was posted to the battleship King George V and served as a gunner across the globe.
He was witness to some of the war's most historic episodes, including the pursuit and destruction of the Bismark and the surrender of Japan.
Whilst on a short leave in 1944, he returned to Salford to marry his sweetheart Clara.
When the war came to an end the following year, Cyril resumed his football career.
(Image: Family handout)
But his game had suffered at the expense of his military service, and he struggled to break into a Blackpool side competing at the top end of the First Division.
A departure to Rochdale soon followed, where he played for several seasons before joining Wrexham in 1950.
He would retire from the game two years later.
A series of regular jobs followed, including work as a plumber, while he settled down to a quiet life in Langworthy with Clara and their two children, Elaine and Norma.
Cyril's health began to deteriorate in recent years as he suffered from dementia.
While living in a care home in Farnworth, he picked up what was initially thought to be a chest infection and was taken to Royal Bolton Hospital at the weekend.
He later tested positive for coronavirus, and his heartbroken family were forced to say their goodbyes over video link before he passed away on Tuesday.
(Image: Family handout)
A funeral has been planned for later this month, although it will not be the huge send off his family would have liked to have given him.
"It was a shock when when he heard he had coronavirus," said Ms Leese.
"He had a big family so we would have had a big send off for him. It is upsetting that we cannot do that for him."
Cyril is survived by his wife of 75 years, Clara, and their two children, Elaine and Norma.
He also leaves behind four grandchildren, including Ms Leese, and four great grandchildren.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Formula 1 ventilation kit being used to treat coronavirus patients in hospital

Coronavirus patients in Greater Manchester are the first to be treated with ventilation kit made by a Formula 1 team .
Six patients at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury became the first in the UK to trial new ventilation methods to help treat COVID-19 - including a machine manufactured by F1 engine manufacturer , Mercedes-AMG .
Fairfield General was the first hospital to open the coronavirus Recovery-RS trial , which is testing ventilation machines made by industry that could be crucial in helping people overcome the disease .
Results from the trial will be reviewed quickly so that any effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients .
The machine provided by the Mercedes F1 team is the UCL Ventura CPAP - standing for continuous positive airway pressure .
The CPAP treatment applies mild to high air and oxygen pressure on a continuous basis through a tightly fitted face mask .
It keeps the airways continuously open and lungs recruited in people who are able to breathe normally on their own , according to health bosses .
Steve Taylor , Chief Officer for Fairfield General Hospital , said : “ We are proud to be able to play a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work that will be so vital in helping the COVID-19 effort , and we are committed to working together with our healthcare , academic and industry partners to ensure that we do everything we can to facilitate and support the fantastic work they are doing .
`` Our staff continue to provide outstanding care to all of our patients , and will do so throughout the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
” Other machines being tested in the study include high flow nasal oxygen ( HFNO ) .
This is a way of giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through tubes into the nose .
The oxygen is delivered very quickly to help patients who have low oxygen levels and find breathing on their own difficult .
The final method being tested is standard care - where oxygen is delivered through a normal face mask or by tubes in the nose .
Salford Royal Critical Care Consultant Professor Paul Dark is one of the co-investigators for the study , he said : `` All these treatments are in common use within the NHS and this study is designed to find out which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough and preventing a patient from needing more help with their breathing .
`` Patients who take part in this research and other COVID-19 studies are helping us to improve treatments both in this pandemic and possibly in future ones too and we are hugely grateful to them and their families for their support.
” Dr Jay Naisbitt is the Principal Investigator for the study , working with other clinical staff and research nurses to recruit patients .
He said : “ Colleagues from all hospital sites within the NCA are working in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to patients and to help answer the urgent public health questions we are facing .
`` We are delighted that we were the first site to both open and recruit to this important study.
” The RECOVERY-RS trial is one of 10 Covid-19 studies currently being carried out across the Northern Care Alliance group - of which Fairfield General Hospital is a member .
Around 600 patients are involved so far , with 60 patients taking part in another treatment study comparing standard car against four medications .
To keep up with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the lockdown , and for things to do while you are staying in , join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group .

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Coronavirus patients in Greater Manchester are the first to be treated with ventilation kit made by a Formula 1 team.
Six patients at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury became the first in the UK to trial new ventilation methods to help treat COVID-19 - including a machine manufactured by F1 engine manufacturer, Mercedes-AMG.
Fairfield General was the first hospital to open the coronavirus Recovery-RS trial, which is testing ventilation machines made by industry that could be crucial in helping people overcome the disease.
Results from the trial will be reviewed quickly so that any effective treatments can be made available to all patients.
The machine provided by the Mercedes F1 team is the UCL Ventura CPAP - standing for continuous positive airway pressure.
(Image: Daimler AG)
The CPAP treatment applies mild to high air and oxygen pressure on a continuous basis through a tightly fitted face mask. It keeps the airways continuously open and lungs recruited in people who are able to breathe normally on their own, according to health bosses.
Steve Taylor, Chief Officer for Fairfield General Hospital, said: “We are proud to be able to play a part in the essential research and development work that will be so vital in helping the COVID-19 effort, and we are committed to working together with our healthcare, academic and industry partners to ensure that we do everything we can to facilitate and support the fantastic work they are doing.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Our staff continue to provide outstanding care to all of our patients, and will do so throughout the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.”
Other machines being tested in the study include high flow nasal oxygen (HFNO). This is a way of giving humidified (moistened) and warmed oxygen through tubes into the nose.
The oxygen is delivered very quickly to help patients who have low oxygen levels and find breathing on their own difficult.
The final method being tested is standard care - where oxygen is delivered through a normal face mask or by tubes in the nose.
Salford Royal Critical Care Consultant Professor Paul Dark is one of the co-investigators for the study, he said: "All these treatments are in common use within the NHS and this study is designed to find out which is best at keeping oxygen levels high enough and preventing a patient from needing more help with their breathing.
"Patients who take part in this research and other COVID-19 studies are helping us to improve treatments both in this pandemic and possibly in future ones too and we are hugely grateful to them and their families for their support.”
(Image: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust)
Dr Jay Naisbitt is the Principal Investigator for the study, working with other clinical staff and research nurses to recruit patients.
He said: “Colleagues from all hospital sites within the NCA are working in partnership to provide the very best care to patients and to help answer the urgent public health questions we are facing.
"We are delighted that we were the first site to both open and recruit to this important study.”
The RECOVERY-RS trial is one of 10 Covid-19 studies currently being carried out across the Northern Care Alliance group - of which Fairfield General Hospital is a member.
Around 600 patients are involved so far, with 60 patients taking part in another treatment study comparing standard car against four medications.
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Aldi says this is the quietest time to shop in its stores

Earlier this week Aldi confirmed that it would be extending its opening hours for lockdown .
Previously , stores across the UK had closed at 8pm in a bid to allow staff to replenish stock levels and to keep customer numbers down , but now the supermarket has made the decision to remain open until 10pm .
As a result , the quietest time to shop has changed , and now Aldi is urging customers to think about when they visit .
In a post on social media , Aldi wrote : `` As always , we remain committed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleagues is our top priority - that ’ s why we suggest shopping at these times when stores are a little quieter .
`` Please note each store may vary , but we recommend using this information to help plan your shop . ''
The quietest and busiest times to shop at Aldi are : • Stores are quite busy between 8am-10am .
• Stores are quite busy between 2pm-7pm .
• Stores are the quietest between 7pm-10pm .
You can check the opening and closing times for your nearest Aldi on the @ @ @ @ @

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Earlier this week Aldi confirmed that it would be extending its opening hours for lockdown.
Previously, stores across the UK had closed at 8pm in a bid to allow staff to replenish stock levels and to keep customer numbers down, but now the supermarket has made the decision to remain open until 10pm.
As a result, the quietest time to shop has changed, and now Aldi is urging customers to think about when they visit.
In a post on social media, Aldi wrote: "As always, we remain committed to ensuring the safety of our customers and colleagues is our top priority - that’s why we suggest shopping at these times when stores are a little quieter.
"Please note each store may vary, but we recommend using this information to help plan your shop."
The quietest and busiest times to shop at Aldi are:
Stores are quite busy between 8am-10am.
Stores are busiest between 10am-2pm.
Stores are quite busy between 2pm-7pm.
Stores are the quietest between 7pm-10pm.
You can check the opening and closing times for your nearest Aldi on the supermarket's store locator.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Police officers who missed their own wedding due to coronavirus get surprise

Two police officers who missed their wedding due to the coronavirus outbreak were able to honour their big day with a mini ceremony at work .
Sergeant Marie McNulty and PC Jay McGreavy should have been tying the knot yesterday but were working to protect the community instead .
But despite their plans being ruined , their colleagues at Greater Manchester Police couldn ’ t let them head out to patrol the streets of Bury without some kind of celebration .
Sergeant McNulty was welcomed into the office to the tune of 'Here Comes the Bride ' and the pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of their shifts .
They were also surprised with flowers , champagne and even a neighbourhood inspector who had dressed as a priest .
In a post , Greater Manchester Police said : “ Sergeant Marie McNulty and PC Jay McGreavy from our Bury police team should have been tying the knot today , but instead they are working to help keep our local communities safe .
“ However , we couldn ’ t let their day pass by without a little hint of wedding bells !
“ Sergeant McNulty was welcomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here comes the bride ’ , and both officers have proudly worn their corsages for their shifts .
“ As well as flowers and champagne , our very own Neighbourhood Inspector Rob Findlow who is an ordained Anglican Priest , blessed the couple ’ s rings in a private little ceremony .
“ Congratulations to our future Mr and Mrs !
”

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Two police officers who missed their wedding due to the coronavirus outbreak were able to honour their big day with a mini ceremony at work.
Sergeant Marie McNulty and PC Jay McGreavy should have been tying the knot yesterday but were working to protect the community instead.
But despite their plans being ruined, their colleagues at Greater Manchester Police couldn’t let them head out to patrol the streets of Bury without some kind of celebration.
Sergeant McNulty was welcomed into the office to the tune of 'Here Comes the Bride' and the pair were given corsages to wear for the rest of their shifts.
They were also surprised with flowers, champagne and even a neighbourhood inspector who had dressed as a priest.
In a post, Greater Manchester Police said: “Sergeant Marie McNulty and PC Jay McGreavy from our Bury police team should have been tying the knot today, but instead they are working to help keep our local communities safe.
“However, we couldn’t let their day pass by without a little hint of wedding bells!
“Sergeant McNulty was welcomed into the office this morning with ‘here comes the bride’, and both officers have proudly worn their corsages for their shifts.
“As well as flowers and champagne, our very own Neighbourhood Inspector Rob Findlow who is an ordained Anglican Priest, blessed the couple’s rings in a private little ceremony.
“Congratulations to our future Mr and Mrs!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Gary Neville names his favourite Man Utd goal that still gives him goosebumps

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville witnessed some great goals throughout his United career .
From Wayne Rooney 's infamous volley against Newcastle United in 2005 to Cristiano Ronaldo 's stunning free-kick against Portsmouth at Old Trafford in 2008 , Neville saw some stunning strikes during his United career .
But it is Ryan Giggs ' famous solo goal against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final in 1999 that remains fondest in Neville 's mind .
The game was in extra-time , United were down to 10 men and Sir Alex Ferguson 's hopes of leading his side to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But Giggs decided to take matters into his own hands , rifling a shot beyond Gunners 'keeper David Seaman at the end of a long run , in which he left most of Arsenal 's players dead on their feet .
`` Do you know something ?
The David Beckham one from the halfway line was an unbelievable goal , '' Neville told OBI Property .
`` The Cristiano header at Roma away is one of the best things I ’ ve ever seen .
The leap from the edge of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spot .
`` I think the Giggsy goal , though , in that semi-final is probably the one that to this day still gives me goosebumps .
That goal in that match . ''
After overcoming Arsenal in the semi-final replay , United , would , of course , go onto lift the FA Cup at Wembley , beating Newcastle United 2-0 thanks to goals from Teddy Sheringham and Paul Scholes .

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Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville witnessed some great goals throughout his United career.
From Wayne Rooney's infamous volley against Newcastle United in 2005 to Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning free-kick against Portsmouth at Old Trafford in 2008, Neville saw some stunning strikes during his United career.
But it is Ryan Giggs' famous solo goal against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final in 1999 that remains fondest in Neville's mind.
The game was in extra-time, United were down to 10 men and Sir Alex Ferguson's hopes of leading his side to a famous treble were hanging in the balance.
But Giggs decided to take matters into his own hands, rifling a shot beyond Gunners 'keeper David Seaman at the end of a long run, in which he left most of Arsenal's players dead on their feet.
"Do you know something? The David Beckham one from the halfway line was an unbelievable goal," Neville told OBI Property.
"The Cristiano header at Roma away is one of the best things I’ve ever seen. The leap from the edge of the box and heading it on the penalty spot.
"I think the Giggsy goal, though, in that semi-final is probably the one that to this day still gives me goosebumps. That goal in that match."
After overcoming Arsenal in the semi-final replay, United, would, of course, go onto lift the FA Cup at Wembley, beating Newcastle United 2-0 thanks to goals from Teddy Sheringham and Paul Scholes.