themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Rise in coronavirus infection rate in Bury - but still far below Blackburn's

There has been a rise in the coronavirus infection rate in Bury , but it is still far below that of Blackburn and Leicester .
The figure in the borough rose in the space of a week as a result of 'transmission within households ' , council chiefs say .
Figures show there were 3.7 positive coronavirus tests per 100,000 people in the week ending July 11 .
That number rose to 9.4 in the week ending July 18 , according to figures released by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority .
Stockport , Trafford , Wigan and Rochdale have all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate in Bury has risen , it is still low in comparison to that in Blackburn , where there are threats of a local lockdown .
The borough of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire had a rate of 79.2 cases per 100,000 in the seven days up to July 17 , Public Health England shows .
At the time of its local lockdown , Leicester 's infection rate stood a 141 cases per 100,000 people .
Bury 's infection rate currently ranks sixth out of the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs .
Rochdale has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - 46.3 per 100,000 .
The borough has the sixth-highest coronavirus testing rate in the country .
Leaders are keeping a close eye on Bury , Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said .
`` We still think that ’ s on a low number of cases , obviously we ’ ll be watching carefully , but a low number , '' he said .
A spokesperson for Bury council said : `` Because overall numbers of cases in Bury are low , this increase represents a small number of new cases .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavily influenced by transmission within households .
This means that one extra household testing positive can have a big effect on the overall numbers .
`` The longer term average rate of new cases in Bury remains broadly stable and below the average for Greater Manchester . ''
Yesterday ( Wednesday ) , the mayor reiterated Rochdale council 's warning - don ’ t wait for the face mask rule change on Friday ; observe full two metre distancing at all times ; and get tested and isolate if necessary .
Bury council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for complacency .
We are monitoring the situation closely and working with colleagues from the Greater Manchester Integrated Contact Tracing Hub to respond to new cases and outbreaks .
“ It remains vital that we all follow the guidance , including keeping our distance from people outside our household , washing our hands regularly and thoroughly , wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces , isolating and getting tested if you develop symptoms .
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There has been a rise in the coronavirus infection rate in Bury, but it is still far below that of Blackburn and Leicester.
The figure in the borough rose in the space of a week as a result of 'transmission within households', council chiefs say.
Figures show there were 3.7 positive coronavirus tests per 100,000 people in the week ending July 11.
That number rose to 9.4 in the week ending July 18, according to figures released by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Stockport, Trafford, Wigan and Rochdale have all also seen slight rises.
(Image: GMCA)
Although the rate in Bury has risen, it is still low in comparison to that in Blackburn, where there are threats of a local lockdown.
The borough of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire had a rate of 79.2 cases per 100,000 in the seven days up to July 17, Public Health England shows.
At the time of its local lockdown, Leicester's infection rate stood a 141 cases per 100,000 people.
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Bury's infection rate currently ranks sixth out of the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs.
Rochdale has a much higher rate than other areas - 46.3 per 100,000.
The borough has the sixth-highest coronavirus testing rate in the country.
Leaders are keeping a close eye on Bury, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said.
"We still think that’s on a low number of cases, obviously we’ll be watching carefully, but a low number," he said.
A spokesperson for Bury council said: "Because overall numbers of cases in Bury are low, this increase represents a small number of new cases.
"The numbers of cases appear to be heavily influenced by transmission within households. This means that one extra household testing positive can have a big effect on the overall numbers.
"The longer term average rate of new cases in Bury remains broadly stable and below the average for Greater Manchester."
Yesterday (Wednesday), the mayor reiterated Rochdale council's warning - don’t wait for the face mask rule change on Friday; observe full two metre distancing at all times; and get tested and isolate if necessary.
Bury council added: “There is no room for complacency. We are monitoring the situation closely and working with colleagues from the Greater Manchester Integrated Contact Tracing Hub to respond to new cases and outbreaks.
“It remains vital that we all follow the guidance, including keeping our distance from people outside our household, washing our hands regularly and thoroughly, wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces, isolating and getting tested if you develop symptoms.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--BREAKING: Police, paramedics and air ambulance at scene in Stockport

A large number of emergency service vehicles and an air ambulance are attending an incident in Stockport .
Police cars @ @ @ @ @ the incident on Bramhall Lane , in Cale Green .
Witnesses said they saw around @ @ @ @ @ scene , as well as one ambulance .
A section of the road has been @ @ @ @ @ Police vehicles can also be seen blocking the road .
It is unknown if anybody @ @ @ @ @ stage .
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment .
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A cyclist has suffered 'serious injuries' in a crash in Stockport today.
A large number of emergency service vehicles and an air ambulance attended the collision on Bramhall Lane, in Cale Green.
Witnesses said they saw around 10 police cars at the scene, as well as one ambulance.
A section of the road has been sealed off by police.
A GMP spokesman said: "Police were called at 11.12am on Thursday 23 July 2020 to a report of a collision involving a Land Rover and a cyclist on Bramhall Lane, Stockport.
“The Land Rover was in collision with the cyclist before colliding with a house.
“The cyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-changing injuries.
“The driver of the Land Rover remained at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.”
Police vehicles can also be seen blocking the road.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Inter Milan confirm talks for another Alexis Sanchez extension from Man United

Inter Milan say they are in talks over an extension for Alexis Sanchez ’ s loan from Manchester United .
Sanchez is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and joined Inter a year ago on a season-long loan deal , linking up this season with former United players Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Young .
United initially allowed both Sanchez and Chris Smalling , who is with Roma , to extend their loan deals in Serie A until August 7th because of the rescheduled Italian season , following the coronavirus pandemic .
But if Inter overcome Getafe in the Europa League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games after that date .
And chief executive Giuseppe Marotta told Sky Sport Italia the San Siro club is hopeful that Sanchez will be able to stay to complete the Europa League campaign , with the final on August 21st .
“ We have had some contact with Manchester United to understand if we can extend his stay after the Europa League play-off with Getafe , '' he said .
“ We are discussing contract renewals with many players , above all the younger ones who we want to work with for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ Martinez , the striker ] .
“ We ’ re doing it calmly , without rush , as there is a rapport of trust .
He is happy to wear this jersey and at the opportune moment we will evaluate his future.
” United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted earlier in the season that Sanchez `` will come back and prove you wrong '' when asked by journalists about the Chilean 's future at Old Trafford .
But it 's expected that United will look for long-term suitors for the 31-year-old , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearances on loan at Inter this season despite struggling with injuries .

Inter Milan say they are in talks over an extension for Alexis Sanchez’s loan from Manchester United.
Sanchez is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and joined Inter a year ago on a season-long loan deal, linking up this season with former United players Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Young.
United initially allowed both Sanchez and Chris Smalling, who is with Roma, to extend their loan deals in Serie A until August 7th because of the rescheduled Italian season, following the coronavirus pandemic.
But if Inter overcome Getafe in the Europa League last 16, they could face knockout games after that date. And chief executive Giuseppe Marotta told Sky Sport Italia the San Siro club is hopeful that Sanchez will be able to stay to complete the Europa League campaign, with the final on August 21st.
“We have had some contact with Manchester United to understand if we can extend his stay after the Europa League play-off with Getafe," he said.
“We are discussing contract renewals with many players, above all the younger ones who we want to work with for a long time, and that includes Lautaro [Martinez, the striker].
“We’re doing it calmly, without rush, as there is a rapport of trust. He is happy to wear this jersey and at the opportune moment we will evaluate his future.”
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted earlier in the season that Sanchez "will come back and prove you wrong" when asked by journalists about the Chilean's future at Old Trafford.
But it's expected that United will look for long-term suitors for the 31-year-old, who has scored three goals in 26 appearances on loan at Inter this season despite struggling with injuries.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Fears mount in tourist hotspots as countries report Covid-19 outbreaks

Fear has mounted over a second wave of coronavirus in tourist hotspots after rising numbers of cases in Spain and France .
Spain has been hit with at least 200 outbreaks and , according to World Health Organisation ( WHO ) data , there ’ s been another 7,897 cases in the past week - a rise of 28 percent compared to the week before .
Clubs have been forced to close in the city of Gandia , on the east coast near Valencia , following an outbreak just as tourists began to arrive following the relaxation of travel restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the main party strip in Magaluf , after video footage showed large crowds of drunken and maskless Brits chanting in the street and jumping on cars .
Balearic Islands ’ Tourism Minister , Iago Negueruela , said the country “ can not tolerate ” the behaviour displayed at Punta Ballena .
The Mirror reports that the highest number of infections have been found in Catalonia , Aragon and the Basque region .
Catalonia ’ s regional health ministry , which covers Barcelona , showed a daily increase of 944 cases on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 96,000 residents in three towns have been advised to stay home .
Police in Barcelona have closed access to a large area of the city 's beaches due to the excess of sunbathers who decided to ignore the advice .
Meanwhile , in France , health minister Olivier Veran revealed there are 400 to 500 “ active clusters ” of coronavirus in the country despite telling Franceinfo radio they are “ very far from a second wave.
” Agence France-Presse reported that the R rate has increased to 1.55 in the regions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data , there 's been a further 4,961 cases in France in the past week , which is an increase of 39 percent .
The figures follow the new law that has made it mandatory to wear face masks in enclosed public places in the country .
The increase in coronavirus cases also comes just weeks after the UK government lifted its blanket travel ban to exempt certain countries from their ban against “ all but essential travel ” .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office 's ( FCO ) list of 66 ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Serbia recently being taken off the list .
Currently , travellers arriving from Spain and France do not have to self-isolate for 14 days .
The total coronavirus death toll in Spain is currently 28,424 and in France , it ’ s 30,165 , according to WHO data .
In the UK , there 's been a further 4,444 cases in seven days - an increase of -12 percent .

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Fear has mounted over a second wave of coronavirus in tourist hotspots after rising numbers of cases in Spain and France.
Spain has been hit with at least 200 outbreaks and, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) data, there’s been another 7,897 cases in the past week - a rise of 28 percent compared to the week before.
Clubs have been forced to close in the city of Gandia, on the east coast near Valencia, following an outbreak just as tourists began to arrive following the relaxation of travel restrictions.
Spanish authorities last Thursday also shut down the main party strip in Magaluf, after video footage showed large crowds of drunken and maskless Brits chanting in the street and jumping on cars.
Balearic Islands’ Tourism Minister, Iago Negueruela, said the country “cannot tolerate” the behaviour displayed at Punta Ballena.
The Mirror reports that the highest number of infections have been found in Catalonia, Aragon and the Basque region.
Catalonia’s regional health ministry, which covers Barcelona, showed a daily increase of 944 cases on Sunday.
As a result, up to 96,000 residents in three towns have been advised to stay home.
Police in Barcelona have closed access to a large area of the city's beaches due to the excess of sunbathers who decided to ignore the advice.
(Image: AP)
Meanwhile, in France, health minister Olivier Veran revealed there are 400 to 500 “active clusters” of coronavirus in the country despite telling Franceinfo radio they are “very far from a second wave.”
Agence France-Presse reported that the R rate has increased to 1.55 in the regions of Marseille and Nice.
According to WHO data, there's been a further 4,961 cases in France in the past week, which is an increase of 39 percent.
The figures follow the new law that has made it mandatory to wear face masks in enclosed public places in the country.
The increase in coronavirus cases also comes just weeks after the UK government lifted its blanket travel ban to exempt certain countries from their ban against “all but essential travel”.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) list of 66 ‘safe’ counties is being constantly reviewed, with Serbia recently being taken off the list.
Currently, travellers arriving from Spain and France do not have to self-isolate for 14 days.
The total coronavirus death toll in Spain is currently 28,424 and in France, it’s 30,165, according to WHO data.
In the UK, there's been a further 4,444 cases in seven days - an increase of -12 percent.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--ADVERTORIAL: 5 reasons why The Luna Drive In Cinema is a must this summer

Over the past 12 years , The Luna Cinema has established itself as the market leader in the UK ’ s open-air and pop-up cinema industry .
Now , in the era of social distancing , the company has launched an exciting new venture , The Luna Drive In Cinema , opening at sites across the country , including Tatton Park - just outside Manchester .
Fusing the nostalgia of classic American drive-ins with up to date films and state-of-the-art sound and visuals , for those itching to return to the cinema this summer after months of home movie nights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to return to the big screen in a safe and socially distanced way .
Here are just a few reasons why you should grab your ticket as soon as you can .
The historic estate of Tatton Park makes for the ultimate setting for drive-in cinema .
Nestled in the beautiful Cheshire countryside , just outside Manchester , Tatton Park is an estate spanning over 1,000 acres , and comprises of a mansion , medieval old hall , lavish gardens , a farm and even a deer park .
Film fans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line-up of big screen hits on offer .
With award-winning new releases like Rocketman , Joker , Knives Out and the live-action remake of Aladdin , musical favourites Grease and The Greatest Showman , and cult classics such as Pretty Woman and Dirty Dancing , there ’ s something for everyone to enjoy .
Check the website for the full programme .
And no one needs to hear you belting at the top of your lungs , as you 'll be tucked nicely in your car !
3 .
They ’ ve thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the 21st century , the Luna team has spent the last few months working to develop a bespoke sound system - the only one of its kind in the UK .
This means each car has its own personal wireless speaker , so viewers can hear the film in amazing cinematic quality digital sound , without any distractions .
The introduction of this technology will mean there will be no need to have the car radio running and risk draining the battery .
No cinema experience would be complete without a selection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options - and Luna has got you covered .
With a fantastic selection of food and drink items available , either as a pre-order with tickets , or ordered from the car on the night using a smartphone , staff will speedily deliver orders to you on roller skates and scooters .
The only thing left to do is sit back , relax , enjoy the film and get munching !
Not only will you be in the safety of your car the entire time , but you won ’ t need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience .
Toilet facilities will be spread out with a minimum of two metres , and will be regularly cleaned .
Other venues lined up are the renowned London venues Printworks and Allianz Park Stadium , Warwick Castle , Blenheim Palace , Knebworth House and Harewood House , with more sites to be added soon .
Tickets are already selling fast , so be sure to grab your tickets before they go .
It ’ s the perfect night out for those dreaming of a bit of lockdown escapism .
To see the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book your tickets , visit Luna 's website .

Over the past 12 years, The Luna Cinema has established itself as the market leader in the UK’s open-air and pop-up cinema industry. Now, in the era of social distancing, the company has launched an exciting new venture, The Luna Drive In Cinema, opening at sites across the country, including Tatton Park - just outside Manchester.
Fusing the nostalgia of classic American drive-ins with up to date films and state-of-the-art sound and visuals, for those itching to return to the cinema this summer after months of home movie nights in, it’s the perfect way to return to the big screen in a safe and socially distanced way.
Here are just a few reasons why you should grab your ticket as soon as you can.
1. The venue is stunning
The historic estate of Tatton Park makes for the ultimate setting for drive-in cinema.
Nestled in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, just outside Manchester, Tatton Park is an estate spanning over 1,000 acres, and comprises of a mansion, medieval old hall, lavish gardens, a farm and even a deer park.
2. There's a cracking selection of films
Film fans are in for a treat with the amazing line-up of big screen hits on offer.
With award-winning new releases like Rocketman, Joker, Knives Out and the live-action remake of Aladdin, musical favourites Grease and The Greatest Showman, and cult classics such as Pretty Woman and Dirty Dancing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check the website for the full programme.
And no one needs to hear you belting at the top of your lungs, as you'll be tucked nicely in your car!
3. They’ve thought of all your sound needs
Bringing drive-in into the 21st century, the Luna team has spent the last few months working to develop a bespoke sound system - the only one of its kind in the UK. This means each car has its own personal wireless speaker, so viewers can hear the film in amazing cinematic quality digital sound, without any distractions.
The introduction of this technology will mean there will be no need to have the car radio running and risk draining the battery.
4. Food and drink - sorted!
No cinema experience would be complete without a selection of delicious food, drink and snack options - and Luna has got you covered.
With a fantastic selection of food and drink items available, either as a pre-order with tickets, or ordered from the car on the night using a smartphone, staff will speedily deliver orders to you on roller skates and scooters.
The only thing left to do is sit back, relax, enjoy the film and get munching!
5. Perfectly socially distanced
Not only will you be in the safety of your car the entire time, but you won’t need to come into contact with anyone during the experience. Toilet facilities will be spread out with a minimum of two metres, and will be regularly cleaned.
Other venues lined up are the renowned London venues Printworks and Allianz Park Stadium, Warwick Castle, Blenheim Palace, Knebworth House and Harewood House, with more sites to be added soon.
Tickets are already selling fast, so be sure to grab your tickets before they go. It’s the perfect night out for those dreaming of a bit of lockdown escapism.
To see the full programme of films on offer and book your tickets, visit Luna's website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Manchester United waiting on Champions League status ahead of transfer activity

Manchester United are delaying decisions on signings amid uncertainty over Champions League qualification .
The MEN understands United have not put out any more feelers after it was confirmed the summer transfer window would open on July 27 and close on October 5 .
Senior United figures are believed to have held a meeting last week that was attended by Matthew Judge , tasked with negotiating transfers , before the window opens on Monday .
United had settled on their list of targets before the UK lockdown .
United are third in the Premier League and need a point to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Leicester , a point behind in fifth , this weekend for their final league fixture .
Should United finish fifth they could still clinch a return to the Champions League next season through the Europa League but the final is not staged until August 21 .
The transfer window is open for 70 days .
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward promised supporters the club will invest in the squad this summer but cautioned the upcoming window would be fraught with uncertainty .
`` The ongoing disruption from the pandemic – and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown why it is so important for football clubs to focus on their financial stability , '' he wrote in the programme for the West Ham game .
`` We are fortunate to have a strong and resilient commercial business which has supported long-term investment in our team .
That will continue , albeit with extra caution in the coming months as we navigate our way through this uncertain period . ''
United drew up their shortlist of targets at the start of the year and their preference is to execute deals from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the framework of a deal for the Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish before football was suspended in mid-March .
After what was possibly his last appearance for Villa against Arsenal at Villa Park on Tuesday night , Grealish was asked about his future and replied : `` I 'm not too sure at the moment . ''
United deemed Grealish , 24 , more attainable than Leicester playmaker James Maddison due to the likelihood of Villa 's relegation , however victory over Arsenal lifted Villa out of the bottom three and Maddison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miss out on a Champions League place .
United have also scouted Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek .
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains a priority target for United three years after they attempted to prise him from Manchester City as a 17-year-old .
United wanted to sign Sancho , 20 , last year but their failure to offer Champions League football scuppered a move and Dortmund want in excess of €100m for the England international .
Jude Bellingham met Woodward and Judge at United 's Carrington training ground in March but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reassurances over playing time .
United are open to recruiting a centre-back but accept they must reduce an already bloated department , with Chris Smalling , Phil Jones , and Marcos Rojo free to leave permanently before next season .

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Manchester United are delaying decisions on signings amid uncertainty over Champions League qualification.
The MEN understands United have not put out any more feelers after it was confirmed the summer transfer window would open on July 27 and close on October 5.
Senior United figures are believed to have held a meeting last week that was attended by Matthew Judge, tasked with negotiating transfers, before the window opens on Monday. United had settled on their list of targets before the UK lockdown.
United are third in the Premier League and need a point to secure a top four finish but travel to Leicester, a point behind in fifth, this weekend for their final league fixture.
Should United finish fifth they could still clinch a return to the Champions League next season through the Europa League but the final is not staged until August 21. The transfer window is open for 70 days.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward promised supporters the club will invest in the squad this summer but cautioned the upcoming window would be fraught with uncertainty.
"The ongoing disruption from the pandemic – and the economic pressures it has created – has shown why it is so important for football clubs to focus on their financial stability," he wrote in the programme for the West Ham game.
"We are fortunate to have a strong and resilient commercial business which has supported long-term investment in our team. That will continue, albeit with extra caution in the coming months as we navigate our way through this uncertain period."
United drew up their shortlist of targets at the start of the year and their preference is to execute deals from February onwards. United attempted to set up the framework of a deal for the Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish before football was suspended in mid-March.
After what was possibly his last appearance for Villa against Arsenal at Villa Park on Tuesday night, Grealish was asked about his future and replied: "I'm not too sure at the moment."
United deemed Grealish, 24, more attainable than Leicester playmaker James Maddison due to the likelihood of Villa's relegation, however victory over Arsenal lifted Villa out of the bottom three and Maddison, currently sidelined through injury, could miss out on a Champions League place. United have also scouted Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains a priority target for United three years after they attempted to prise him from Manchester City as a 17-year-old. United wanted to sign Sancho, 20, last year but their failure to offer Champions League football scuppered a move and Dortmund want in excess of €100m for the England international.
Jude Bellingham met Woodward and Judge at United's Carrington training ground in March but the 17-year-old opted to join Dortmund due to reassurances over playing time.
United are open to recruiting a centre-back but accept they must reduce an already bloated department, with Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, and Marcos Rojo free to leave permanently before next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Who is exempt from wearing a face mask - and how to prove it

Face masks and coverings have already been part of many people 's live since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK .
While they have been compulsory on public transport in England since June , from Friday ( July 24 ) it will be law for people to wear them in shops and supermarkets in England .
The government announced the change of the rules last week and those who refuse may be subject to a fine and refused entry .
The maximum fine will be £100 - reduced by half to £50 if paid within 14 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government says the best available scientific evidence is that , when used correctly , wearing a face covering may reduce the spread of coronavirus droplets in certain circumstances , which in turn helps to protect others .
It is also strongly encouraged to wear a face covering in other enclosed public spaces where social distancing may be difficult and where you come into contact with people you do not normally meet .
However , there are exceptions and like the compulsory face coverings on public transport , children under 11 and those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This applies to physical or mental disabilities , or a medical condition which prevents wearing a mask .
According to the government , in England you are exempt from face masks if : • young children under the age of 11 • not being able to put on , wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment , or disability • if putting on , wearing or removing a face covering will cause you severe distress • if you are travelling with or providing assistance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communicate • to avoid harm or injury , or the risk of harm or injury , to yourself or others • to avoid injury , or to escape a risk of harm , and you do not have a face covering with you • to eat or drink , but only if you need to • if a police officer or other official requests you remove your face covering Those with autism also do n't have to wear a mask .
There are also scenarios when you are permitted to remove a face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do so by shop staff for the purpose of age identification • If speaking with people who rely on lip reading , facial expressions and clear sound .
Some may ask you , either verbally or in writing , to remove a covering to help with communication The government does n't require you to carry anything to prove that you do n't need to wear a face mask .
But , if you did want to have something you can show for peace of mind , the Keep Safe website has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show on your smartphone .
You can also buy a card from the charity Hidden Disabilities .

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Face masks and coverings have already been part of many people's live since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK.
While they have been compulsory on public transport in England since June, from Friday (July 24) it will be law for people to wear them in shops and supermarkets in England.
The government announced the change of the rules last week and those who refuse may be subject to a fine and refused entry.
The maximum fine will be £100 - reduced by half to £50 if paid within 14 days.
The change has been made as the government says the best available scientific evidence is that, when used correctly, wearing a face covering may reduce the spread of coronavirus droplets in certain circumstances, which in turn helps to protect others.
It is also strongly encouraged to wear a face covering in other enclosed public spaces where social distancing may be difficult and where you come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
However, there are exceptions and like the compulsory face coverings on public transport, children under 11 and those with certain disabilities will be exempt.
This applies to physical or mental disabilities, or a medical condition which prevents wearing a mask.
According to the government, in England you are exempt from face masks if:
young children under the age of 11
not being able to put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability
if putting on, wearing or removing a face covering will cause you severe distress
if you are travelling with or providing assistance to someone who relies on lip reading to communicate
to avoid harm or injury, or the risk of harm or injury, to yourself or others
to avoid injury, or to escape a risk of harm, and you do not have a face covering with you
to eat or drink, but only if you need to
to take medication
if a police officer or other official requests you remove your face covering
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Those with autism also don't have to wear a mask.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's rules do differ.
There are also scenarios when you are permitted to remove a face covering when asked:
If asked to do so by shop staff for the purpose of age identification
If speaking with people who rely on lip reading, facial expressions and clear sound. Some may ask you, either verbally or in writing, to remove a covering to help with communication
The government doesn't require you to carry anything to prove that you don't need to wear a face mask.
But, if you did want to have something you can show for peace of mind, the Keep Safe website has a variety of cards you can print or show on your smartphone.
You can also buy a card from the charity Hidden Disabilities.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Former United midfielder Luke Chadwick has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side , but admits the team are struggling with tiredness in recent weeks .
This is what he ’ s said in a column for Talk of the Devils : “ Having watched a lot of the Premier League fixtures since football returned , I would have to say it looks like United ’ s performance has dropped off the most over the past 3-4 games in terms of what looks like fatigue .
The spark seems to have disappeared… don ’ t get me wrong there has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there , but the difference between say the Brighton or Bournemouth attacking play , and the Southampton or Crystal Palace performances , and again last night , have been like night and day .
Some suggested that the team selection was down to pressure to qualify for the Champions League .
I would imagine in the club ’ s eyes , the most important thing this season is qualification to the Champions League , and rightly so for a business that expects at the very least to be involved in the most lucrative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the calibre of player to really challenge Champions League football is a must and of course for the club to finance these sort of moves .
Obviously any sort of silverware would be a massive boost to everyone at the club after a tough couple of years , I think the majority of fans would accept and understand Ole changing the team for the FA Cup considering the games that were coming up but what would have been very hard to accept would have been the performance as much as the result , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whimper !
I have been as guilty as anyone getting a bit carried away in the past couple of weeks , watching United playing with attacking vigour and confidence – reminiscent of the wonderful teams of years gone by !
The last four performances against Southampton , Palace , Chelsea and West Ham have brought him back down to earth and realise there is still plenty of work for Ole to do to get the club really competing again .
”

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

Manchester United will have to avoid defeat against Leicester City on the final day of the season to qualify for the Champions League.
United squandered the chance to almost guarantee their spot in Europe's top competition on Wednesday as they could only muster a 1-1 draw with lowly West Ham United.
A win would have seen United go three points clear and hold a goal difference advantage over the Foxes ahead of Sunday but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were once again underwhelming as the hectic fixture schedule takes its toll.
The Hammers took the lead from the penalty spot after Paul Pogba handled a powerful shot that was destined for his face, with Michail Antonio converting.
Mason Greenwood saved the Frenchman's blushes in the second-half with a fine finish for his 17th goal of the season on his 50th appearance but United were unable to find a winner.
A recap of the day's United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Four Man City players should feel hard done by in end of season vote

Manchester City have announced a three-man shortlist for the club 's Player of the Season award as the club prepares for its final Premier League fixture against Norwich .
City have failed to retain their league title or FA Cup , but won the Community Shield and Carabao Cup and remain in the Champions League .
It 's fair to say this season has not panned out as City would have hoped , but it can still end on a high if the Blues can navigate a tough route to the Champions League final and win the trophy for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get past Real Madrid , and then potentially Juventus , Bayern Munich or Barcelona , midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be crucial to their progress .
The Belgian has been superb this season and is a shoo-in for the club 's Player of the Season award .
He will compete with Riyad Mahrez and departing club legend David Silva after a fan vote , but there are others who might feel unfortunate to miss out on that final three .
Here , we look through five players who should be in consideration behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ superb , there might be a hint of sentiment in his inclusion in the final three , but there are no such questions over Mahrez .
The winger has been brilliant this season , influencing games far more than he did during his debut campaign at the Etihad and scoring some fine goals .
To keep last season 's Player of the Year , Bernardo Silva , out of the side is no mean feat and Mahrez has become one of Pep Guardiola 's go-to players for the big games .
If there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mahrez would win by a landslide .
The right-back often goes under the radar , but he has been remarkably consistent this season , keeping £60m signing Joao Cancelo out of the side .
Walker 's bursts forward have been more considered this season , and more effective as a result .
His late goal against Southampton and stint in goal against Atalanta show he is capable of stepping up when City are under pressure .
For a player who was supposedly unable to play twice a week in defensive midfield to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandinho has done brilliantly to re-adapt to central defence when all of City 's recognised defenders were injured .
To say Fernandinho has been City 's most consistent defender until Aymeric Laporte came back deserves more recognition than he has received .
No player has given more to City this season , and is one-year contract extension is fully deserved .
In an ideal world , Rodri would have spent his first season in rotation with Fernandinho in holding midfield .
But Rodri was thrown into the first team quicker than planned and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ older .
The Spaniard has maybe been inconsistent at times , but deserves credit for his high level of performances in a testing season .
Add in some important goals and threat from set pieces , and he will be a hugely important player in the coming years .
To say Sterling has had his best season in terms of his goals and assists output , yet still went three months without scoring between January and March , shows how effective Sterling has been when he is full of confidence .
Sterling is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has been involved in more goals than any of his teammates - De Bruyne included .
Considering that , it 's a wonder he has not made the top three in the fan vote .

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Manchester City have announced a three-man shortlist for the club's Player of the Season award as the club prepares for its final Premier League fixture against Norwich.
City have failed to retain their league title or FA Cup, but won the Community Shield and Carabao Cup and remain in the Champions League.
It's fair to say this season has not panned out as City would have hoped, but it can still end on a high if the Blues can navigate a tough route to the Champions League final and win the trophy for the first time.
If City are to get past Real Madrid, and then potentially Juventus, Bayern Munich or Barcelona, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be crucial to their progress. The Belgian has been superb this season and is a shoo-in for the club's Player of the Season award.
He will compete with Riyad Mahrez and departing club legend David Silva after a fan vote, but there are others who might feel unfortunate to miss out on that final three.
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Here, we look through five players who should be in consideration behind De Bruyne:
Riyad Mahrez
While David Silva is superb, there might be a hint of sentiment in his inclusion in the final three, but there are no such questions over Mahrez.
The winger has been brilliant this season, influencing games far more than he did during his debut campaign at the Etihad and scoring some fine goals. To keep last season's Player of the Year, Bernardo Silva, out of the side is no mean feat and Mahrez has become one of Pep Guardiola's go-to players for the big games.
If there was an award for most improved player, Mahrez would win by a landslide.
Kyle Walker
The right-back often goes under the radar, but he has been remarkably consistent this season, keeping £60m signing Joao Cancelo out of the side.
Walker's bursts forward have been more considered this season, and more effective as a result. His late goal against Southampton and stint in goal against Atalanta show he is capable of stepping up when City are under pressure.
Fernandinho
For a player who was supposedly unable to play twice a week in defensive midfield to the extent that Rodri was signed, Fernandinho has done brilliantly to re-adapt to central defence when all of City's recognised defenders were injured.
To say Fernandinho has been City's most consistent defender until Aymeric Laporte came back deserves more recognition than he has received. No player has given more to City this season, and is one-year contract extension is fully deserved.
Rodri
In an ideal world, Rodri would have spent his first season in rotation with Fernandinho in holding midfield. But Rodri was thrown into the first team quicker than planned and he reacted like a player ten years older.
The Spaniard has maybe been inconsistent at times, but deserves credit for his high level of performances in a testing season. Add in some important goals and threat from set pieces, and he will be a hugely important player in the coming years.
Raheem Sterling
To say Sterling has had his best season in terms of his goals and assists output, yet still went three months without scoring between January and March, shows how effective Sterling has been when he is full of confidence.
Sterling is City's top scorer this season, and has been involved in more goals than any of his teammates - De Bruyne included. Considering that, it's a wonder he has not made the top three in the fan vote.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Primark shares important message to all shoppers wearing face masks

From Friday 24 July , shoppers in England will be required by law to wear face coverings in all shops and supermarkets .
Anybody caught refusing to wear a face mask while shopping could be hit with a £100 fine .
Primark has now issued a statement to anybody who will need to wear a face mask in stores when the new rules come into place .
Speaking about the new face mask rules that will come into place in its stores , a spokesperson for Primark told Manchester Evening News : `` Primark takes the health and safety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are closely following all the government ’ s guidelines , updating our policies to reflect any changes in guidance , including the use of face masks/ coverings in our stores . ''
Earlier this week , Aldi 's CEO , Giles Hurley , sent an email to shoppers outlining how the new face mask rules will work .
He said : `` Last week , the Government announced that face coverings will be compulsory in shops in England from 24th July and , for that reason , you will need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our stores from this date .
`` If you wish to purchase a face covering , they are available to buy at every Aldi store in the UK .
`` Even as the country opens up again , I know many are concerned about safety and do not want the steps we are taking to move forward , to mean we take a step backwards in the fight against the virus .
It is crucial that we all continue to act safely and responsibly , while also enjoying the little parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` That is why I want to reassure you that the comprehensive safety measures we put in place at our stores at the start of the pandemic are still very much in place – and will remain so for as long as they are necessary . ''

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From Friday 24 July, shoppers in England will be required by law to wear face coverings in all shops and supermarkets.
Anybody caught refusing to wear a face mask while shopping could be hit with a £100 fine.
Primark has now issued a statement to anybody who will need to wear a face mask in stores when the new rules come into place.
Speaking about the new face mask rules that will come into place in its stores, a spokesperson for Primark told Manchester Evening News : "Primark takes the health and safety of our employees and customers very seriously.
"We are closely following all the government’s guidelines, updating our policies to reflect any changes in guidance, including the use of face masks/ coverings in our stores."
Earlier this week, Aldi's CEO, Giles Hurley, sent an email to shoppers outlining how the new face mask rules will work.
He said: "Last week, the Government announced that face coverings will be compulsory in shops in England from 24th July and, for that reason, you will need to wear a face covering to enter one of our stores from this date.
"If you wish to purchase a face covering, they are available to buy at every Aldi store in the UK.
"Even as the country opens up again, I know many are concerned about safety and do not want the steps we are taking to move forward, to mean we take a step backwards in the fight against the virus. It is crucial that we all continue to act safely and responsibly, while also enjoying the little parts of normal life that are gradually returning.
"That is why I want to reassure you that the comprehensive safety measures we put in place at our stores at the start of the pandemic are still very much in place – and will remain so for as long as they are necessary."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Do children have to wear face masks in shops and supermarkets?

For the last few months many people have been wearing face masks or coverings when out and about due to the coronavirus pandemic .
While they have been optional in most settings up until now , this will change on Friday ( July 24 ) .
Just like on public transport , face masks or coverings will become compulsory in shops and supermarkets in England , just like they have already been in Scotland .
The change has been made as the government says the best available scientific evidence is that , when used correctly , wearing a face covering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in certain circumstances , which in turn helps to protect others .
It is also strongly encouraged to wear a face covering in other enclosed public spaces where social distancing may be difficult and where you come into contact with people you do not normally meet .
However , there are exceptions , particularly when it comes to children .
Children under 11 are exempt from the new rule - which could lead to a £100 fine if not obeyed .
In Scotland children under five years of age are exempt .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for children which says they should be secured to the head using ear loops only .

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For the last few months many people have been wearing face masks or coverings when out and about due to the coronavirus pandemic.
While they have been optional in most settings up until now, this will change on Friday (July 24).
Just like on public transport, face masks or coverings will become compulsory in shops and supermarkets in England, just like they have already been in Scotland.
The change has been made as the government says the best available scientific evidence is that, when used correctly, wearing a face covering may reduce the spread of coronavirus droplets in certain circumstances, which in turn helps to protect others.
It is also strongly encouraged to wear a face covering in other enclosed public spaces where social distancing may be difficult and where you come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
However, there are exceptions, particularly when it comes to children.
Children under 11 are exempt from the new rule - which could lead to a £100 fine if not obeyed.
In Scotland children under five years of age are exempt.
The government does offer advice on face coverings for children which says they should be secured to the head using ear loops only.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Manchester United think their plan might have worked too well

'Squeaky bum-time ' was coined by Sir Alex Ferguson in a season where Manchester United were duking it out with Arsenal for the Premier League crown .
Its mention on Tuesday 's Zoom call made Ole Gunnar Solskjaer smile , though its meaning is not as fulfilling in this tense run-in .
United AD ( after dominance ) are vying to complete the menial task of securing Champions League football , which would also quell the dissenters who are finding their voice again after four dropped points in successive home games against bottom-half sides .
The perspective is United are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a win away from their second-highest finish since Ferguson headed upstairs in 2013 .
They were 14 points behind Leicester City after 22 games and their goal difference was 16 worse off at the time the season restarted last month .
`` We 've gone out in two semi-finals , so we 've got a final and have got to embrace that one .
Finally we 're in one ! ''
Solskjaer laughed on his post-match Zoom call .
Solskjaer has sounded more like a United manager over the last month but this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reacquainted with his artisan predecessor .
Regaining top four status is not cause for United to put up the bunting or , perish the thought , pose for and post dressing room selfies .
They invested more than any other Premier League club in the summer and Champions League qualification was the bare minimum expected .
It was easily doable with Arsenal an irrelevance in the league , Tottenham upset by the rancour between Mauricio Pochettino and Daniel Levy and Chelsea hampered by the sale of Eden Hazard - and hamstrung by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United 's summer transition ( transition is always a convenient buzzword for underachieving ) they were 14th in late October and won four of their first 14 league games .
They have made hard work of it in a sub-standard season .
Failure is a fine line and a point separates third from fifth .
If United finish third or fourth , the season is hardly a success and if they drop back down to fifth it is such a failure questions will resurface about the suitability of the manager .
Especially with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bound by Levy 's compensation charge .
Solskjaer 's glib quip about semi-final defeats jars with a club that last went three years without silverware in the late 80s .
The Europa League offers salvation but Moyes and Louis van Gaal were sacked after failure to secure Champions League football .
The FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea was almost dismissed as if it was a midweek League Cup tie and for what ?
A suspiciously conservative draw with a team fifth from bottom three days later .
United had more than 40 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and three substitutuons available amid an ineffectual attacking performance .
Yet the only attacking switch Solskjaer made was to replace Marcus Rashford with Odion Ighalo .
`` A draw , or a 1-0 win or a 2-0 win was more or less the same outcome for us , and that we would have the same starting point on Sunday , '' Solskjaer opined .
United settling for a home draw with West Ham will stick in the craw for some supporters .
Bruno Fernandes , flustered by his failure to trap Rashford 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve and his final minute free-kick caused the United analysts to curse .
Nemanja Matic could have been sacrificed but stayed on and Paul Pogba was unable to atone for his brainstorm .
Juan Mata 's lockpicking skills were ignored .
Solskjaer is adept at storyboarding a happy narrative .
`` We pinpointed this one - the Leicester game - that if we have a chance of going there , beat them big , we 'd be delighted .
But then we caught up points , we caught up goal difference and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ie .
United have performed too well .
It would have sounded more convincing had United 's players not sworn like Joe Pesci against West Ham and performed so dubiously over the last fortnight .
Although they have moved up the table their momentum has headed in the opposite direction .
`` Leicester will be enthused by the level of performance United have shown against Chelsea and West Ham .
They 've dipped at the wrong time , '' Gary Neville opined .
Continuing with the unchanged XI against Southampton was understandable , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far .
But at Crystal Palace the team was not freshened up enough and come Wembley there were a surfeit of changes .
The mentality against West Ham was a borderline betrayal of United 's ethos .
Leicester must have felt better about themselves watching United fail to open up clear daylight - and will have noted their fatigue and discomfort whenever teams press them aggressively .
Home advantage counts for little in this COVID climate but Leicester would rather be on their own patch than travelling to Old Trafford in need of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equivalent of Ferguson 's phrase was 'twitch my ass ' .
United might be twitching on Sunday .

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'Squeaky bum-time' was coined by Sir Alex Ferguson in a season where Manchester United were duking it out with Arsenal for the Premier League crown. Its mention on Tuesday's Zoom call made Ole Gunnar Solskjaer smile, though its meaning is not as fulfilling in this tense run-in.
United AD (after dominance) are vying to complete the menial task of securing Champions League football, which would also quell the dissenters who are finding their voice again after four dropped points in successive home games against bottom-half sides.
The perspective is United are third going into the final weekend and a win away from their second-highest finish since Ferguson headed upstairs in 2013. They were 14 points behind Leicester City after 22 games and their goal difference was 16 worse off at the time the season restarted last month.
"We've gone out in two semi-finals, so we've got a final and have got to embrace that one. Finally we're in one!" Solskjaer laughed on his post-match Zoom call. Solskjaer has sounded more like a United manager over the last month but this was a Moyesean misstep after he was reacquainted with his artisan predecessor.
Regaining top four status is not cause for United to put up the bunting or, perish the thought, pose for and post dressing room selfies. They invested more than any other Premier League club in the summer and Champions League qualification was the bare minimum expected.
It was easily doable with Arsenal an irrelevance in the league, Tottenham upset by the rancour between Mauricio Pochettino and Daniel Levy and Chelsea hampered by the sale of Eden Hazard - and hamstrung by a transfer ban. Whatever the mitigation of United's summer transition (transition is always a convenient buzzword for underachieving) they were 14th in late October and won four of their first 14 league games. They have made hard work of it in a sub-standard season.
Failure is a fine line and a point separates third from fifth. If United finish third or fourth, the season is hardly a success and if they drop back down to fifth it is such a failure questions will resurface about the suitability of the manager. Especially with Pochettino a free agent and no longer bound by Levy's compensation charge.
Solskjaer's glib quip about semi-final defeats jars with a club that last went three years without silverware in the late 80s. The Europa League offers salvation but Moyes and Louis van Gaal were sacked after failure to secure Champions League football.
The FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea was almost dismissed as if it was a midweek League Cup tie and for what? A suspiciously conservative draw with a team fifth from bottom three days later. United had more than 40 minutes to procure a winner against West Ham and three substitutuons available amid an ineffectual attacking performance. Yet the only attacking switch Solskjaer made was to replace Marcus Rashford with Odion Ighalo.
"A draw, or a 1-0 win or a 2-0 win was more or less the same outcome for us, and that we would have the same starting point on Sunday," Solskjaer opined. United settling for a home draw with West Ham will stick in the craw for some supporters.
Bruno Fernandes, flustered by his failure to trap Rashford's clipped lob at 0-0, did not improve and his final minute free-kick caused the United analysts to curse. Nemanja Matic could have been sacrificed but stayed on and Paul Pogba was unable to atone for his brainstorm. Juan Mata's lockpicking skills were ignored.
Solskjaer is adept at storyboarding a happy narrative. "We pinpointed this one - the Leicester game - that if we have a chance of going there, beat them big, we'd be delighted. But then we caught up points, we caught up goal difference and have given ourselves a fantastic opportunity." Ie. United have performed too well.
It would have sounded more convincing had United's players not sworn like Joe Pesci against West Ham and performed so dubiously over the last fortnight. Although they have moved up the table their momentum has headed in the opposite direction. "Leicester will be enthused by the level of performance United have shown against Chelsea and West Ham. They've dipped at the wrong time," Gary Neville opined.
Continuing with the unchanged XI against Southampton was understandable, even if it proved a game too far. But at Crystal Palace the team was not freshened up enough and come Wembley there were a surfeit of changes. The mentality against West Ham was a borderline betrayal of United's ethos.
Leicester must have felt better about themselves watching United fail to open up clear daylight - and will have noted their fatigue and discomfort whenever teams press them aggressively. Home advantage counts for little in this COVID climate but Leicester would rather be on their own patch than travelling to Old Trafford in need of a win.
Louis van Gaal's equivalent of Ferguson's phrase was 'twitch my ass'. United might be twitching on Sunday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--What Ferguson promised Rio Ferdinand early in his Man United career

Rio Ferdinand has lifted the lid on the promise Sir Alex Ferguson made to him early in his Manchester United career .
The former United centre-back won the Premier League in his debut season at Old Trafford in 2002/03 but the club then went through a fallow period , with Arsenal and Chelsea sharing titles in 2004 , 2005 and 2006 .
United would then come good again under Ferguson , winning three successive titles and the 2008 Champions League after the legendary Scottish manager had rebuilt his side .
And Ferdinand has revealed Ferguson told him to stay patient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the process of being built between 2003 and 2006 Speaking to The Big Interview podcast , Ferdinand highlighted the time as a transition period and spoke about the key transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo in returning United to the top .
He said : `` I felt we were there or thereabouts but there were a few teams better then us .
`` You 've got to remember around that period , Roy Keane starts to leave , Becks leaves , the team starts transitioning then and changing and we have a period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I remember him saying to me 'Rio , just be patient , I 'll get it right , just stick withe me , I 'm going to build the team around the likes of yourself and Ruud ' . ''
Ferdinand recalled how United missed out on Brazilian great Ronaldinho in 2003 , who ended up signing for Barcelona .
But that allowed the Old Trafford club to swoop for Portuguese teenager Ronaldo instead .
`` There were big rumours about us signing Ronaldinho at the time and I remember it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deflated , '' added Ferdinand .
`` As players we 're like fans , reading the news and in training we 'd ask the gaffer 'is it happening ? '
and he had no answers , no answers .
`` We thought our chance to get us closer and beyond these other great sides , a genuine superstar , did n't happen .
But then luckily we fall on Cristiano Ronaldo at that time , at the end of that pre-season and obviously the rest is history . ''

Rio Ferdinand has lifted the lid on the promise Sir Alex Ferguson made to him early in his Manchester United career.
The former United centre-back won the Premier League in his debut season at Old Trafford in 2002/03 but the club then went through a fallow period, with Arsenal and Chelsea sharing titles in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
United would then come good again under Ferguson, winning three successive titles and the 2008 Champions League after the legendary Scottish manager had rebuilt his side.
And Ferdinand has revealed Ferguson told him to stay patient and promised another title-winning United squad was in the process of being built between 2003 and 2006
Speaking to The Big Interview podcast, Ferdinand highlighted the time as a transition period and spoke about the key transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo in returning United to the top.
He said: "I felt we were there or thereabouts but there were a few teams better then us.
"You've got to remember around that period, Roy Keane starts to leave, Becks leaves, the team starts transitioning then and changing and we have a period of Sir Alex Ferguson rebuilding another team.
"I remember him saying to me 'Rio, just be patient, I'll get it right, just stick withe me, I'm going to build the team around the likes of yourself and Ruud'."
Ferdinand recalled how United missed out on Brazilian great Ronaldinho in 2003, who ended up signing for Barcelona. But that allowed the Old Trafford club to swoop for Portuguese teenager Ronaldo instead.
"There were big rumours about us signing Ronaldinho at the time and I remember it didn't happen and we were all deflated," added Ferdinand.
"As players we're like fans, reading the news and in training we'd ask the gaffer 'is it happening?' and he had no answers, no answers.
"We thought our chance to get us closer and beyond these other great sides, a genuine superstar, didn't happen. But then luckily we fall on Cristiano Ronaldo at that time, at the end of that pre-season and obviously the rest is history."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Football Manager predicts how good Mason Greenwood could be

Mason Greenwood rescued a point for Manchester United earlier in the week and his reputation continues to grow as a result of his good form since the season resumed .
Greenwood 's goals and high level of performances over the last few weeks have led to plenty of ex-players , pundits and fans debating just how good Greenwood might go on to be .
We used the comprehensive football database within hugely popular football management simulation game Football Manager 2020 to find out .
The Football Manager database currently contains data on more than 800,000 individuals and 45,000 active clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on-the-ground scouting network which numbers roughly 1,000 people , among their ranks are some who are involved in football in professional capacities , including scouts and coaches .
In addition , each annual iteration of Football Manager has built-in algorithms which check for outliers and data discrepancies .
Data accuracy is further ensured by input from contributors who are active within the professional game ( players , agents etc . )
who provide regular feedback .
In addition to the information on players , clubs and backroom staff , the Football Manager database @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many other aspects of the professional game , including data on competitions , cups , team and individual awards , weather , finances , officials and more .
Let 's take a look at Mason Greenwood 's profile on Football Manager 2020 in more detail , when you start a brand new game on FM 2020 , this is how Greenwood 's player profile looks .
Some of the United 's youngster 's attributes , including finishing ( 16 ) , first touch ( 14 ) , technique ( 14 ) , flair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) and acceleration ( 16 ) make him an extremely promising prospect in-game .
At the start of a new game , Greenwood as a Current Ability rating of 125 out of 200 .
This is a figure which calculates a player 's overall ability based on their current attributes .
To put this into context , Greenwood 's 125/200 CA puts him at behind players like Brandon Williams , Andreas Pereira and Daniel James in June 2019 within the game .
As we 're now in July 2020 , it 's clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his attributes would have improved significantly , which should lead to an attribute boost in the next edition of the game .
Greenwood 's potential ability rating is set at -9 on Football Manager 2020 , this means the youngster could reach a Current Ability of 180 out of 200 .
To put that figure into context , this means that his ability could far exceed United players like Paul Pogba ( 171 ) , Anthony Martial ( 150 ) , Bruno Fernandes ( 159 ) and Marcus Rashford ( 153 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his potential , Football Manager 2020 predicts that he could become as good as Antoine Griezmann ( 180 ) , Luis Suarez ( 180 ) and Sergio Aguero ( 178 ) , far exceeding the ability of other superstars like Raheem Sterling , Sadio Mane , Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah .
It 's clear that Greenwood is a hugely exciting prospect for Manchester United , who is already delivering on his potential with outstanding goals and performances .
Football Manager 2020 rates Greenwood extremely highly , and is predicted to become a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he fulfils his potential .

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Mason Greenwood rescued a point for Manchester United earlier in the week and his reputation continues to grow as a result of his good form since the season resumed.
Greenwood's goals and high level of performances over the last few weeks have led to plenty of ex-players, pundits and fans debating just how good Greenwood might go on to be.
We used the comprehensive football database within hugely popular football management simulation game Football Manager 2020 to find out.
Mason Greenwood's potential revealed by FM2020
The Football Manager database currently contains data on more than 800,000 individuals and 45,000 active clubs, with data sourced from their international on-the-ground scouting network which numbers roughly 1,000 people, among their ranks are some who are involved in football in professional capacities, including scouts and coaches.
In addition, each annual iteration of Football Manager has built-in algorithms which check for outliers and data discrepancies. Data accuracy is further ensured by input from contributors who are active within the professional game (players, agents etc.) who provide regular feedback.
In addition to the information on players, clubs and backroom staff, the Football Manager database also contains a wealth of information on many other aspects of the professional game, including data on competitions, cups, team and individual awards, weather, finances, officials and more.
Let's take a look at Mason Greenwood's profile on Football Manager 2020 in more detail, when you start a brand new game on FM 2020, this is how Greenwood's player profile looks.
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Some of the United's youngster's attributes, including finishing (16), first touch (14), technique (14), flair (17), determination (16) and acceleration (16) make him an extremely promising prospect in-game.
At the start of a new game, Greenwood as a Current Ability rating of 125 out of 200. This is a figure which calculates a player's overall ability based on their current attributes. To put this into context, Greenwood's 125/200 CA puts him at behind players like Brandon Williams, Andreas Pereira and Daniel James in June 2019 within the game.
As we're now in July 2020, it's clear that Greenwood's profile will have updated and his attributes would have improved significantly, which should lead to an attribute boost in the next edition of the game.
Greenwood's potential ability rating is set at -9 on Football Manager 2020, this means the youngster could reach a Current Ability of 180 out of 200. To put that figure into context, this means that his ability could far exceed United players like Paul Pogba (171), Anthony Martial (150), Bruno Fernandes (159) and Marcus Rashford (153).
In fact, if Greenwood reaches his potential, Football Manager 2020 predicts that he could become as good as Antoine Griezmann (180), Luis Suarez (180) and Sergio Aguero (178), far exceeding the ability of other superstars like Raheem Sterling, Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah.
It's clear that Greenwood is a hugely exciting prospect for Manchester United, who is already delivering on his potential with outstanding goals and performances. Football Manager 2020 rates Greenwood extremely highly, and is predicted to become a world superstar by the simulator, if he fulfils his potential.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Boy, 8, in life-threatening condition after road traffic collision

An eight-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after a road traffic collision tonight .
A Greater Manchester Police statement @ @ @ @ @ 8.16pm on Thursday 23 July 2020 , police were called to Ryecroft Close Ashton-Under-Lyne to @ @ @ @ @ a car and a pedestrian .
`` The pedestrian – an 8-year-old boy – has @ @ @ @ @ a life threatening condition .
Officers are supporting his family at this difficult time .
@ @ @ @ @ scene in place on Ryecroft Road whilst investigation work is carried out .
`` Anyone @ @ @ @ @ on 101 , quoting incident number 2597 of 23/07/20 .
`` Reports can be made @ @ @ @ @ on 0800 555 111 . ''

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An eight-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after a road traffic collision tonight.
A Greater Manchester Police statement read: "At around 8.16pm on Thursday 23 July 2020, police were called to Ryecroft Close Ashton-Under-Lyne to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.
"The pedestrian – an 8-year-old boy – has been taken to hospital in a life threatening condition.
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Officers are supporting his family at this difficult time.
"There is currently a scene in place on Ryecroft Road whilst investigation work is carried out.
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"Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 2597 of 23/07/20.
"Reports can be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Police at the scene of 'three-car smash' and reports of injuries

Police are at the scene after reports of injuries in a road traffic collision tonight in Tameside .
Emergency services @ @ @ @ @ in Ashton-under-Lyne on Thursday evening .
According to reports , the air ambulance was also @ @ @ @ @ has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment .
There 's been no comment from the @ @ @ @ @ up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here @ @ @ @ @ has been closed .
Investigations are continuing at the scene .
Images from the scene @ @ @ @ @ investigators and the force 's traffic unit in attendance .
The incident appears to centre @ @ @ @ @ with Grosvenor Street .

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Police are at the scene after reports of injuries in a road traffic collision tonight in Tameside.
Emergency services were called to Ryecroft Street in Ashton-under-Lyne on Thursday evening.
According to reports, the air ambulance was also alerted.
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The M.E.N. has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment.
There's been no comment from the force as yet.
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The road and surrounding area has been closed.
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Investigations are continuing at the scene.
Images from the scene show Greater Manchester Police accident investigators and the force's traffic unit in attendance.
The incident appears to centre around the road's junction with Grosvenor Street.
Unverified reports claim three cars were involved.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Video shows horrific moment crane bursts into flames on M62

This is the moment a crane exploded into flames on the M62 earlier this afternoon .
A huge fire ball @ @ @ @ @ distance before a cloud of smoke fills the air above in the dashcam footage .
@ @ @ @ @ Hartley as he travelled down the motorway near junction 22 for Rishworth Moor .
The @ @ @ @ @ escaped uninjured , a Highways England spokesman said .
Police closed off the eastbound carriageway @ @ @ @ @ fire was put out by 8pm , but the Highways England officers warned the road @ @ @ @ @ for several hours .
At 8pm , a spokesman for Highways England said they were @ @ @ @ @ said the fire had caused spillage of diesel and hydraulic fluid .
A statement from @ @ @ @ @ The M62 is closed Eastbound between junction 22 ( Saddleworth ) and junction 23 ( @ @ @ @ @ mobile crane has caught fire .
West Yorkshire Fire Service and Police are in attendance @ @

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This is the moment a crane exploded into flames on the M62 earlier this afternoon.
A huge fire ball can be seen in the distance before a cloud of smoke fills the air above in the dashcam footage.
It was filmed by Matthew Hartley as he travelled down the motorway near junction 22 for Rishworth Moor.
The driver of the mobile crane escaped uninjured, a Highways England spokesman said.
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Police closed off the eastbound carriageway following the blaze.
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The fire was put out by 8pm, but the Highways England officers warned the road was likely to remain closed for several hours.
At 8pm, a spokesman for Highways England said they were awaiting vehicle recovery.
He said the fire had caused spillage of diesel and hydraulic fluid.
A statement from Highways England said: "The M62 is closed Eastbound between junction 22 (Saddleworth) and junction 23 (Huddersfield).
"A mobile crane has caught fire. West Yorkshire Fire Service and Police are in attendance."