themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Gemma Atkinson responds to critic who said she makes women 'feel bad about themselves'

Gemma Atkinson had the last laugh when she responded to those who claimed she 'wo n't get her body back ' after having her first child .
The former Emmerdale actress took to social media to share a sassy video of her strutting her stuff in gym gear .
Alongside the post Gemma commented : `` Them : You won ’ t get your body back .
Me : That 's cute hun ... '' Friends and fans were quick to applaud the stars hard work after welcoming daughter Mia Louise Marquez with Strictly pro Gorka in July last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn added before Gorka teased : `` You 're welcome , '' alongside the heart eye and laughing emojis .
But Gemma was forced to respond after a follower claimed that she makes women `` feel bad '' about themselves .
The message , which the 35-year-old shared to her Instagram story , said : `` Your post about getting your body back .
Well done .
You have succeeded in making every other woman who follows you feel bad about themselves .
Some of us have no family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 't ] go to the gym .
`` Some of us have mental health issues that prevent us from leaving the house to attend the gym , or even find the energy to do a home workout .
But hey , go post a video of you looking amazing and swish your hair.
`` It continued : `` I looked to you for support in losing baby weight .
Now I will unfollow you because you have undermined all that you went on about before you had Mia . ''
Responding the criticism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice she 'll give to her daughter when she is older : `` '' Wow .
As humans are we supposed to hide or play down any of our achievements , accomplishments or talents to make other people feel good ?
Am I missing something ?
`` All my life I 've wanted to play piano .
I ca n't .
Does that entitle me to give John Legend [ expletive ] for posting a clip of him doing it ?
`` One thing I will always , always tell Mia , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my darling . ''
Other fans , however , were quick to praise the Bury star .
`` Strong and a positive role model , '' said one .
Another added : `` You look amazing well done ! ''
`` You wouldn ’ t want your body 'back ' - your body has now grown the most incredible little person and is ten times more appreciated than you ever have !
It ’ s a bonus that you ’ re able to look as amazing as this , '' a third said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never lost your body .
It just changed to accommodate a human .

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Gemma Atkinson had the last laugh when she responded to those who claimed she 'won't get her body back' after having her first child.
The former Emmerdale actress took to social media to share a sassy video of her strutting her stuff in gym gear.
Alongside the post Gemma commented: "Them: You won’t get your body back. Me: That's cute hun..."
Friends and fans were quick to applaud the stars hard work after welcoming daughter Mia Louise Marquez with Strictly pro Gorka in July last year.
Fellow Hits Radio presenter Fleaur East commented: "Savage!!! Absolutely love this!!!"
"Yaaaaas smashed it," Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn added before Gorka teased: "You're welcome," alongside the heart eye and laughing emojis.
But Gemma was forced to respond after a follower claimed that she makes women "feel bad" about themselves.
The message, which the 35-year-old shared to her Instagram story, said: "Your post about getting your body back. Well done. You have succeeded in making every other woman who follows you feel bad about themselves. Some of us have no family to rely on so we can['t] go to the gym.
"Some of us have mental health issues that prevent us from leaving the house to attend the gym, or even find the energy to do a home workout. But hey, go post a video of you looking amazing and swish your hair. "
(Image: Gemma Atkinson Instagram)
It continued: "I looked to you for support in losing baby weight. Now I will unfollow you because you have undermined all that you went on about before you had Mia."
Responding the criticism, Gemma revealed the key piece of advice she'll give to her daughter when she is older: ""Wow. As humans are we supposed to hide or play down any of our achievements, accomplishments or talents to make other people feel good? Am I missing something?
"All my life I've wanted to play piano. I can't. Does that entitle me to give John Legend [expletive] for posting a clip of him doing it?
"One thing I will always, always tell Mia, is to never let anyone dull your sparkle my darling."
(Image: Gemma Atkinson Instagram)
Other fans, however, were quick to praise the Bury star.
"Strong and a positive role model," said one.
Another added: "You look amazing well done!"
"You wouldn’t want your body 'back' - your body has now grown the most incredible little person and is ten times more appreciated than you ever have! It’s a bonus that you’re able to look as amazing as this," a third said.
With another commenting: "You never lost your body. It just changed to accommodate a human.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Manchester United need two more January transfers if they sign Bruno Fernandes

There was no surprise whatsoever in the fact Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declined to give a transfer update in his latest press conference .
It was a meeting with the media nominally about Manchester United versus Wolves in tomorrow night 's FA Cup third round replay , but it was always going to be dominated by one name : Bruno Fernandes .
Solskjaer was typically coy and raised a wry smile when the opening question came , inevitably about transfers and negotiations for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder .
`` I ’ ve got no transfer updates , so no , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get something that we can tell you about , we will , but I ’ ve got no news now . ''
It was a response , however , that maintained many supporters ' excitement .
The absence of a Fernandes denial was enough for many to feel convinced the transfer would happen .
Not quite reverse psychology but something close to it .
It 's undeniable that United need reinforcements in the No.10 position , hence the frenzied reaction to persistent links between Fernandes and United , which have resurfaced after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt compelled to say they were 'irritated ' by speculation in the Portuguese press .
Fernandes is back on their radar in a very real sense , with Jesse Lingard linked with a move away and surprise suggestions that Andreas Pereira may be included as a make-weight to Sporting in the deal .
But having been so keen on Erling Haaland only a few weeks ago — only to see the striker clinch a move to Borussia Dortmund instead — it feels like United are neglecting another key area that requires strengthening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and back-up for Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial .
Mason Greenwood 's form may have changed things , but United still need greater depth up front .
You could also argue that the defensive midfield ought to be as big a priority as the No.10 and forward slots when it comes to United 's January plans .
Yet only one signing seems imminent — and even that 's being optimistic .
Solskjaer has admitted in the past that United are three or four signings away from being the team he wants them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the January transfer window is virtually impossible for any team , even one with United 's spending power , signing Fernandes would only be half a step in the right direction .
The more important work , therefore , may take place in the summer when supporters will demand wholesale changes .
Lingard and Pereira are running out of time in fans ' minds , Juan Mata will be 32 and Paul Pogba may well depart .
So Fernandes might have to be the first of three or four midfield signings .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ new left-back , right-winger and centre forward .
It 's always far too easy to pick holes in United 's transfer dealings ; there 's forever the sense , amid unhappiness with Ed Woodward and the Glazers , that more money could be spent , that more hours put into the recruitment process .
Apathy is rife amid an expectant fanbase .
The club must prove , in this transfer window and the next , that they 're prepared to meet those lofty demands of supporters .
Bruno Fernandes would be a good @ @ @ @ @

There was no surprise whatsoever in the fact Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declined to give a transfer update in his latest press conference.
It was a meeting with the media nominally about Manchester United versus Wolves in tomorrow night's FA Cup third round replay, but it was always going to be dominated by one name: Bruno Fernandes.
Solskjaer was typically coy and raised a wry smile when the opening question came, inevitably about transfers and negotiations for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder.
"I’ve got no transfer updates, so no," he replied politely. "If we get something that we can tell you about, we will, but I’ve got no news now."
It was a response, however, that maintained many supporters' excitement. The absence of a Fernandes denial was enough for many to feel convinced the transfer would happen. Not quite reverse psychology but something close to it.
It's undeniable that United need reinforcements in the No.10 position, hence the frenzied reaction to persistent links between Fernandes and United, which have resurfaced after a summer in which the Old Trafford club felt compelled to say they were 'irritated' by speculation in the Portuguese press.
Fernandes is back on their radar in a very real sense, with Jesse Lingard linked with a move away and surprise suggestions that Andreas Pereira may be included as a make-weight to Sporting in the deal.
But having been so keen on Erling Haaland only a few weeks ago — only to see the striker clinch a move to Borussia Dortmund instead — it feels like United are neglecting another key area that requires strengthening. They wanted a forward to add competition and back-up for Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. Mason Greenwood's form may have changed things, but United still need greater depth up front.
You could also argue that the defensive midfield ought to be as big a priority as the No.10 and forward slots when it comes to United's January plans. Yet only one signing seems imminent — and even that's being optimistic.
Solskjaer has admitted in the past that United are three or four signings away from being the team he wants them to become.
And while signing three players in the January transfer window is virtually impossible for any team, even one with United's spending power, signing Fernandes would only be half a step in the right direction.
The more important work, therefore, may take place in the summer when supporters will demand wholesale changes. Lingard and Pereira are running out of time in fans' minds, Juan Mata will be 32 and Paul Pogba may well depart. So Fernandes might have to be the first of three or four midfield signings. Then factor in the need for a new left-back, right-winger and centre forward.
It's always far too easy to pick holes in United's transfer dealings; there's forever the sense, amid unhappiness with Ed Woodward and the Glazers, that more money could be spent, that more hours put into the recruitment process. Apathy is rife amid an expectant fanbase.
The club must prove, in this transfer window and the next, that they're prepared to meet those lofty demands of supporters. Bruno Fernandes would be a good start, nothing more.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Why Manchester United have cancelled plans for warm weather training camp

Manchester United have cancelled plans for a warm weather training camp next month amid tensions in the Middle East .
The assassination of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a US air strike two weeks ago caused outrage in the region and Iran has vowed to take 'severe revenge ' .
The White House viewed Soleimani as a terrorist and the UK prime minister Boris Johnson said 'we will not lament ' the death of Soleimani .
United trained at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai last year and the year before , and travelled to Qatar three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ferguson and David Moyes .
United played in Sami Al-Jaber 's testimonial testimonial in Saudi Arabia January 2008 and took advantage of an eight-day gap between games to fly to Dubai in January 2004 .
Dubai and Iran are separated by the Persian Gulf but their geographical proximity is so close the nearest distance between any point between the countries is around 50 kilometres .
United have not banned players from travelling to Dubai during the winter break in February but decided to stay in Europe when the squad assembles for the training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one thing that worries me it ’ s not on the football pitch , '' Solskjaer said .
`` There are other things that will worry me more than football .
We were looking at the Middle East but that is definitely not going to happen . ''
United host Wolves - their FA Cup third round opponents - in the Premier League on February 1 and do not play again until February 17 at Chelsea .
The Football Association confirmed 18 months ago a winter break would be introduced this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved to a midweek slot and replays abolished in that round .
Injured midfielders Paul Pogba ( ankle ) and Scott McTominay ( knee ) are expected to return for United next month in time for the three-month run-in .
`` I am going to give [ the players ] a few days off , '' Solskjaer added .
`` I do n't know where they will all scatter around but we will stay in Europe .
This mid-season break will be very important for everyone and we have five or six games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to stick at it and hang in there until then , and get the performances and results and results we hope we are going to get .
And get some vitamin D and get ready for the last three months . ''

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Manchester United have cancelled plans for a warm weather training camp next month amid tensions in the Middle East.
The assassination of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a US air strike two weeks ago caused outrage in the region and Iran has vowed to take 'severe revenge'. The White House viewed Soleimani as a terrorist and the UK prime minister Boris Johnson said 'we will not lament' the death of Soleimani.
United trained at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai last year and the year before, and travelled to Qatar three times during the 2010s under Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes. United played in Sami Al-Jaber's testimonial testimonial in Saudi Arabia January 2008 and took advantage of an eight-day gap between games to fly to Dubai in January 2004.
Dubai and Iran are separated by the Persian Gulf but their geographical proximity is so close the nearest distance between any point between the countries is around 50 kilometres. United have not banned players from travelling to Dubai during the winter break in February but decided to stay in Europe when the squad assembles for the training camp.
"Yeah, if there is one thing that worries me it’s not on the football pitch," Solskjaer said. "There are other things that will worry me more than football. We were looking at the Middle East but that is definitely not going to happen."
United host Wolves - their FA Cup third round opponents - in the Premier League on February 1 and do not play again until February 17 at Chelsea. The Football Association confirmed 18 months ago a winter break would be introduced this season, with the FA Cup fifth round moved to a midweek slot and replays abolished in that round.
Injured midfielders Paul Pogba (ankle) and Scott McTominay (knee) are expected to return for United next month in time for the three-month run-in.
"I am going to give [the players] a few days off," Solskjaer added. "I don't know where they will all scatter around but we will stay in Europe. This mid-season break will be very important for everyone and we have five or six games until then.
"We are just going to stick at it and hang in there until then, and get the performances and results and results we hope we are going to get. And get some vitamin D and get ready for the last three months."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Manchester United aiming to challenge for Premier League title next season

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United are aiming to challenge for the Premier League title next season but concedes it might not be 'realistic ' .
United 's title drought will tick past seven years at the end of the campaign and , should they lose to champions-elect Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday , they will be 30 points behind the leaders .
Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 , United have finished seventh , fourth , fifth , sixth , second and sixth .
Jose Mourinho claimed coming runners-up to Manchester City in 2018 was one of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points adrift .
United could have risen to first in the table had they beaten Wolves in their second game of the season but have failed to string three successive league wins together and are competing to the fourth Champions League qualifying berth .
`` That is the aim , of course , '' Solskjaer said .
`` I ’ m not saying it is a realistic one .
We are behind and a fair rate behind the top one now , who we play on Sunday and we ’ ll see where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a few signings , with the improvement these are making , in the next couple of years we want to do that .
Supporters and the club alike are not happy with not challenging for the top position in the league .
That is where we feel we should be and many of today ’ s supporters have lived that period where we won the league consistently . ''
United host Wolves in their FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday night , having last won the competition in 2016 .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarter-finals twice in the last four years but only won the FA Cup twice in the last 20 .
Mourinho presided over League Cup and Europa League triumphs in his first campaign but United have to overturn a 3-1 deficit in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final at City later this month .
During their 26-year championship drought , United won the FA Cup four times and are again being viewed as a cup team amid their also-ran status in the league .
`` At the moment we don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer accepted .
`` Because in time we 've been a bit behind the top ones .
It might be that we start with winning a cup and then these players will get that taste .
`` That is not what we want to be .
We want to be challenging for the league and the Champions League . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United are aiming to challenge for the Premier League title next season but concedes it might not be 'realistic'.
United's title drought will tick past seven years at the end of the campaign and, should they lose to champions-elect Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, they will be 30 points behind the leaders.
Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, United have finished seventh, fourth, fifth, sixth, second and sixth. Jose Mourinho claimed coming runners-up to Manchester City in 2018 was one of his greatest achievements, yet United were 19 points adrift.
United could have risen to first in the table had they beaten Wolves in their second game of the season but have failed to string three successive league wins together and are competing to the fourth Champions League qualifying berth.
"That is the aim, of course," Solskjaer said. "I’m not saying it is a realistic one. We are behind and a fair rate behind the top one now, who we play on Sunday and we’ll see where we are against them.
"But with a few signings, with the improvement these are making, in the next couple of years we want to do that. Supporters and the club alike are not happy with not challenging for the top position in the league. That is where we feel we should be and many of today’s supporters have lived that period where we won the league consistently."
United host Wolves in their FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday night, having last won the competition in 2016. United have reached the final twice and the quarter-finals twice in the last four years but only won the FA Cup twice in the last 20.
Mourinho presided over League Cup and Europa League triumphs in his first campaign but United have to overturn a 3-1 deficit in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final at City later this month. During their 26-year championship drought, United won the FA Cup four times and are again being viewed as a cup team amid their also-ran status in the league.
"At the moment we don’t have that type of team," Solskjaer accepted. "Because in time we've been a bit behind the top ones. It might be that we start with winning a cup and then these players will get that taste.
"That is not what we want to be. We want to be challenging for the league and the Champions League."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--"Numerous” people have called a dedicated police hotline in the week since Reynhard Sinaga was unmas

"Numerous” people have called a dedicated police hotline in the week since Reynhard Sinaga was unmasked as Britain’s worst rapist

Police have received “ numerous ” calls to a dedicated hotline in the week since Reynhard Sinaga was unmasked as Britain ’ s worst rapist .
Of those , an undisclosed number of calls have been taken from potential victims of the serial rapist .
A special incident room and phone line was set up last Monday ( January 6 ) at the same time as a court order banning reporting of the case was lifted .
The phone line will remain open until 9pm tonight ( January 14 ) and before the incident room is “ scaled back ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they may have been affected by Sinaga ’ s crimes can pass information to police via the online Major Incident Public Portal here or by calling 101 .
The MIPP will also provide contact details for support agencies to anyone who accesses it .
Anyone who wishes to seek support but does not want to talk to police can contact St Mary ’ s Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515 .
Survivors Manchester - a charity that works with male victims of rape and sexual assault - can also be contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Male Survivors Helpline can be contacted on 0808 800 5005 .
Manchester student Sinaga , 36 , was jailed for life last week and must serve a minimum of 30 years behind bars before the Parole Board can even consider if he is safe to be released .
The Indonesian national , who has lived in Manchester since 2007 , drugged and raped 44 men and sexually assaulted a further four during a campaign of rape that lasted more than two years .
But detectives believe the true number of victims is actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours of video footage Sinaga filmed during the attacks .
Sinaga lured drunk men back to his apartment in Manchester city centre before lacing their drinks with GHB and raping them while they were unconscious .

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Police have received “numerous” calls to a dedicated hotline in the week since Reynhard Sinaga was unmasked as Britain’s worst rapist.
Of those, an undisclosed number of calls have been taken from potential victims of the serial rapist.
A special incident room and phone line was set up last Monday (January 6) at the same time as a court order banning reporting of the case was lifted.
The phone line will remain open until 9pm tonight (January 14) and before the incident room is “scaled back”.
After this, anyone who thinks they may have been affected by Sinaga’s crimes can pass information to police via the online Major Incident Public Portal here or by calling 101.
The MIPP will also provide contact details for support agencies to anyone who accesses it.
Anyone who wishes to seek support but does not want to talk to police can contact St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515.
Survivors Manchester - a charity that works with male victims of rape and sexual assault - can also be contacted on 0161 236 2182.
The National Male Survivors Helpline can be contacted on 0808 800 5005.
Manchester student Sinaga, 36, was jailed for life last week and must serve a minimum of 30 years behind bars before the Parole Board can even consider if he is safe to be released.
The Indonesian national, who has lived in Manchester since 2007, drugged and raped 44 men and sexually assaulted a further four during a campaign of rape that lasted more than two years.
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But detectives believe the true number of victims is actually 195, based on the hundreds of hours of video footage Sinaga filmed during the attacks.
Sinaga lured drunk men back to his apartment in Manchester city centre before lacing their drinks with GHB and raping them while they were unconscious.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Manchester construction firm hires twelve former Bardsley employees following firm's collapse

A Manchester construction firm has hired twelve former Bardsley employees following the firm 's collapse last year .
Around 200 people were left without a job after the Tameside-based firm entered into administration on the last Friday before Christmas .
Well-known through the North West , the firm has been involved in a number of key building projects in Greater Manchester .
But the company suffered severe cash flow problems during 2019 after delays in payments from a number of projects .
Goodwin Construction announced on Tuesday , they had taken on twelve employees who had been made redundant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and is currently working on a number of residential developments across the city .
Managing Director , Richard Goodwin said he felt compelled to help former employees after working for Bardsley Construction at the beginning of his career .
`` I worked for Bardsley while qualifying as a Quantity Surveyor from Salford University , '' Mr Goodwin said .
`` I was extremely proud to be part of the team and therefore deeply saddened by news of their administration .
`` I have a lot of respect for the company and know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people there , so creating jobs for some of those facing redundancy seemed like the next natural step . ''
The new starters will be based at the firm 's new premises in south Manchester .
Goodwin Construction are currently on site at a development of 12 apartments on Palatine Road in Northenden , as well as apartment blocks in Manchester city centre .
Company bosses say they expect the revenue for this year to reach in excess of £70 million .
Mr Goodwin added : `` The new appointments come at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are currently laying foundations for our continued growth and investing in and enriching our senior management team is a vital part of our plans .
`` The new Bardsley staff will not only be a great addition to the team but a way of further strengthening our service , quality , project diversity and wider commitment to excellence in the field of construction.
” Bardsley had been one of three contractors appointed to deliver the £200m Meadowside residential development on the edge of the city centre .
The 12-storey block Mount Yard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The M.E.N understands another contractor will be lined up to finish the job , although the completion date is likely to be pushed back .
In November , Bardsley were awarded the contract for a £11m skills centre at Tameside College .
The contractor was also responsible for a number of residential projects in Fallowfield , Gorton and Sale .
`` Our staff are at the heart of everything we do , which is why we ’ re working on creating an environment where our people can thrive , '' Mr Goodwin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of projects in progress and many more exciting things in the pipeline we can ’ t wait to announce .
`` We ’ ve recently secured projects with a total value of £30million and are also in negotiations to secure further work worth an estimated £40million .
`` Though we ’ re not about filling order books for turnover , our mission is to grow the company in a sustainable way with strong foundations for growth . ''

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A Manchester construction firm has hired twelve former Bardsley employees following the firm's collapse last year.
Around 200 people were left without a job after the Tameside-based firm entered into administration on the last Friday before Christmas.
Well-known through the North West, the firm has been involved in a number of key building projects in Greater Manchester.
But the company suffered severe cash flow problems during 2019 after delays in payments from a number of projects.
Goodwin Construction announced on Tuesday, they had taken on twelve employees who had been made redundant.
The award-winning contractor was founded in 2012, and is currently working on a number of residential developments across the city.
Managing Director, Richard Goodwin said he felt compelled to help former employees after working for Bardsley Construction at the beginning of his career.
"I worked for Bardsley while qualifying as a Quantity Surveyor from Salford University," Mr Goodwin said.
"I was extremely proud to be part of the team and therefore deeply saddened by news of their administration.
"I have a lot of respect for the company and know the level of quality and experience of the people there, so creating jobs for some of those facing redundancy seemed like the next natural step."
The new starters will be based at the firm's new premises in south Manchester.
(Image: Goodwin Construction)
Goodwin Construction are currently on site at a development of 12 apartments on Palatine Road in Northenden, as well as apartment blocks in Manchester city centre.
Company bosses say they expect the revenue for this year to reach in excess of £70 million.
Mr Goodwin added: "The new appointments come at a great time for us.
"We are currently laying foundations for our continued growth and investing in and enriching our senior management team is a vital part of our plans.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"The new Bardsley staff will not only be a great addition to the team but a way of further strengthening our service, quality, project diversity and wider commitment to excellence in the field of construction.”
Bardsley had been one of three contractors appointed to deliver the £200m Meadowside residential development on the edge of the city centre.
The 12-storey block Mount Yard was due for completion in summer 2020.
The M.E.N understands another contractor will be lined up to finish the job, although the completion date is likely to be pushed back.
In November, Bardsley were awarded the contract for a £11m skills centre at Tameside College.
(Image: UGC MEN)
The contractor was also responsible for a number of residential projects in Fallowfield, Gorton and Sale.
"Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we’re working on creating an environment where our people can thrive," Mr Goodwin said.
"There are a number of projects in progress and many more exciting things in the pipeline we can’t wait to announce.
"We’ve recently secured projects with a total value of £30million and are also in negotiations to secure further work worth an estimated £40million.
"Though we’re not about filling order books for turnover, our mission is to grow the company in a sustainable way with strong foundations for growth."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Manchester United boss Solskjaer 'sends personal scout to watch Declan Rice' and more rumours

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice was reportedly watched by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's personal scout ahead of a potential transfer to Manchester United .
The Daily Mail claim United are plotting a summer move for Rice , rather than a swoop in the January window .
Solskjaer ’ s scout Simon Wells is reported to have watched Rice during West Ham ’ s 1-0 defeat by Sheffield United last Friday .
Rice was the centre of attention during that match after a VAR intervention ruled out a late West Ham equaliser due to a handball by Rice in the build-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's most trusted scout and his sole task is to identify players that are capable of strengthening United 's first team .
Rice is contracted to West Ham until 2024 but the report says the Hammers are preparing for movement from United in the coming months .
The MEN understands Rice is on United 's radar but the club always knew he would be difficult to lure away during the January window .
Meanwhile , United are surprisingly being linked with a move for Kalidou Koulibaly .
United ’ s squad is overloaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they spent £75million on in the summer .
Victor Lindelof , Axel Tuanzebe , Eric Bailly , Marcos Rojo , Phil Jones , Chris Smalling and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are also on United ’ s books .
Italian journalist Fabio Santini said a deal worth £60million has been agreed and that the transfer will take place when the summer window opens .
It ’ s all a little far-fetched at this stage so it would be wise to take Santini ’ s comments with a pinch of salt .

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West Ham midfielder Declan Rice was reportedly watched by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's personal scout ahead of a potential transfer to Manchester United.
The Daily Mail claim United are plotting a summer move for Rice, rather than a swoop in the January window.
Solskjaer’s scout Simon Wells is reported to have watched Rice during West Ham’s 1-0 defeat by Sheffield United last Friday.
Rice was the centre of attention during that match after a VAR intervention ruled out a late West Ham equaliser due to a handball by Rice in the build-up.
The report says Wells is Solskjaer's most trusted scout and his sole task is to identify players that are capable of strengthening United's first team.
Rice is contracted to West Ham until 2024 but the report says the Hammers are preparing for movement from United in the coming months.
The MEN understands Rice is on United's radar but the club always knew he would be difficult to lure away during the January window.
Meanwhile, United are surprisingly being linked with a move for Kalidou Koulibaly.
United’s squad is overloaded with central defenders, one of whom they spent £75million on in the summer.
Victor Lindelof, Axel Tuanzebe, Eric Bailly, Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are also on United’s books.
Italian journalist Fabio Santini said a deal worth £60million has been agreed and that the transfer will take place when the summer window opens.
It’s all a little far-fetched at this stage so it would be wise to take Santini’s comments with a pinch of salt.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Man City 'most likely destination' for Athletic Bilbao defender Nunez and more transfer rumours

Spanish side Athletic Bilbao fear losing their promising centre-back Unai Nunez to Man City in January , according to reports .
City have suffered defensively this season following the departure of Vincent Kompany and the fitness issues of Aymeric Laporte , John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi and as a result have been touted to sign a new centre-back during the winter transfer window .
Kalidou Koulibaly and Pau Torres are two names which have been linked and now EL Gol Digital claim that City is the 'most likely destination ' for Nunez .
The 22-year-old has only made eight appearances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sheets against Barcelona and Real Madrid and remains highly rated .
It 's reported that Nunez 'refuses to renew ' his contract and that the club are 'almost certain ' he will depart this month .
It 's said that Pep Guardiola has 'interest in him ' as he has the technical ability to play in the Blues ' back-line , just like Laporte who was also signed from Bilbao .
However , MEN Sport understands that City have no intentions on adding a new centre-backs to their ranks this window and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , amid speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal .
Meanwhile , Ian Carlo Poveda has a host of clubs chasing his signature , if reports are to be believed .
City will allow the young winger to leave City this month with his contract set to expire at the end of the season after only making one senior appearance for the club .
Leeds United were initially thought to be the front runner in the race to sign the 19-year-old but TuttoSport , via SportWitness , claim Serie A side Torino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persuade the City player to join the Italian side .
However , they would not want to pay a fee for the player and the report claims Torino want Poveda to pressure City to let him go for free this month .
Scottish giants Celtic are also interested in the England youth international , according to the Daily Mail .
Finally , City are set to reward club legend Sergio Aguero by allowing him to leave on his own terms after he became the most prolific overseas goalscorer in Premier League history , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s contract expires at the end of the next season — when the South American will be approaching his 33rd birthday — and there is a sense that may be a natural moment for his departure .
Aguero has made clear his intention to rejoin boyhood club Independiente in Argentina when he leaves Manchester .
But , given his standing as one of the club ’ s most iconic players , City chiefs are willing to let Aguero dictate his own exit and do not want to be seen preparing for it @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Spanish side Athletic Bilbao fear losing their promising centre-back Unai Nunez to Man City in January, according to reports.
City have suffered defensively this season following the departure of Vincent Kompany and the fitness issues of Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi and as a result have been touted to sign a new centre-back during the winter transfer window.
Kalidou Koulibaly and Pau Torres are two names which have been linked and now EL Gol Digital claim that City is the 'most likely destination' for Nunez.
The 22-year-old has only made eight appearances this season but helped Athletic keep clean sheets against Barcelona and Real Madrid and remains highly rated.
It's reported that Nunez 'refuses to renew' his contract and that the club are 'almost certain' he will depart this month. It's said that Pep Guardiola has 'interest in him' as he has the technical ability to play in the Blues' back-line, just like Laporte who was also signed from Bilbao.
However, MEN Sport understands that City have no intentions on adding a new centre-backs to their ranks this window and have also ruled out a departure for Stones, amid speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Ian Carlo Poveda has a host of clubs chasing his signature, if reports are to be believed.
City will allow the young winger to leave City this month with his contract set to expire at the end of the season after only making one senior appearance for the club.
Leeds United were initially thought to be the front runner in the race to sign the 19-year-old but TuttoSport, via SportWitness, claim Serie A side Torino are hosting his father to try and persuade the City player to join the Italian side.
However, they would not want to pay a fee for the player and the report claims Torino want Poveda to pressure City to let him go for free this month.
Scottish giants Celtic are also interested in the England youth international, according to the Daily Mail.
Finally, City are set to reward club legend Sergio Aguero by allowing him to leave on his own terms after he became the most prolific overseas goalscorer in Premier League history, the Daily Mail reports.
The forward’s contract expires at the end of the next season — when the South American will be approaching his 33rd birthday — and there is a sense that may be a natural moment for his departure.
Aguero has made clear his intention to rejoin boyhood club Independiente in Argentina when he leaves Manchester.
But, given his standing as one of the club’s most iconic players, City chiefs are willing to let Aguero dictate his own exit and do not want to be seen preparing for it while he remains a central figure.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--She bathed her wounds then fought for justice - the tears of Victoria Agoglia's grandmother

The grandmother of Victoria Agoglia , whose death sparked the police 's heavily-criticised Operation Augusta investigation into child sexual exploitation across south Manchester , broke down in tears as she revealed how the teenager was regularly beaten and left bruised by her abusers .
It 's a harrowing chapter in the tragic story of a girl who suffered the sudden death of her mother , only to be let down by those appointed to protect her .
Joan Agoglia bravely spoke at a press conference today to mark the publication of a damning report focusing on Greater Manchester Police 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of vulnerable youngsters in care more than a decade ago .
She told how she was forced to bathe her granddaughter to ease the bruising inflicted by her attackers - but nobody listenned .
Victoria , who was living in a home under the responsibility of Manchester city council , died aged 15 after she was injected with heroin by a man then aged 50 .
Her death in 2003 led GMP to launch the probe , and it emerged she had told repeatedly of her suffering at the hands of older , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authors said appeared to 'operate in plain sight ' in and around care homes .
The report found Victoria suffered 'severe abuse and exploitation ' for two years before her death .
She was threatened , assaulted and taken back to her residential unit 'intoxicated ' .
Victoria - who wanted to become a model and a hairdresser - gave information that she was being sexually exploited and even alleged rape .
But the report concluded Operation Augusta was dropped by the force in July 2005 for resource reasons , despite at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 97 suspects .
Despite victims telling police , social workers and other professionals what was happening , the abusers were n't stopped , and seven of the men identified went on to be convicted for rape or sexual assault .
Police and council bosses have now apologised and admitted children were let down .
`` She had her bad points , a lot of them , but she did n't deserve to die with nastiness , '' said Mrs Agoglia of her granddaughter , who was known as Vicky .
`` And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to have to give her a bath because she was so bruised .
She told me she was being beaten .
`` I promised her ... there 's no way they are going to get away with this . ''
Holding the arm of Maggie Oliver , the retired GMP detective who has spoken out about child sexual exploitation for many years and today alleged a 'cover-up ' , Mrs Agoglia welcomed the findings of the report as 'wonderful ' , but said she could n't feel that Victoria could rest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice .
`` I have been fighting for this all my life .
All my life it seems , '' she said .
`` I have had the police down .
`` I 've had care workers come down and social services come down , but where were they ?
`` Where were they when Victoria was being abused ?
I told them and I told them .
`` She told me herself what these men had done to her .
`` I ca n't feel that she can rest in peace .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burnham , who commissioned the report , revealed he would write to the Attorney General to ask for her inquest to be reopened .
Mrs Agoglia claimed she was n't even told about Victoria 's inquest , never mind invited to it .
Mrs Oliver , who worked on Operation Augusta and turned whistleblower regarding the issue , said in her interview with the report 's authors that 'social services knew they had failed Victoria as she was in their care ' .
The report said : `` Although she had no evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to exclude the family from the inquest into the death of Victoria to 'protect their own backs ' . ''
Mr Burnham said in response to the report 's publication : `` Victoria 's death should have been a wake-up call on child sexual exploitation to the whole of Greater Manchester .
But it was n't .
`` Her death exposed a network of paedophiles brazenly abusing young people , girls and boys , in care .
Each and every one of those abusers should have been brought to justice but , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left to reoffend . ''
The man who injected Victoria with heroin was later convicted and jailed over her death .
Victoria 's sad story begins with the death of her mother , Donna , from brain cancer .
She was just eight at the time .
Mrs Agoglia said that as the eldest , her granddaughter tried to look after her siblings .
`` She was like a little mother hen , '' she said .
`` She was trying to look after us all .
`` But it was n't her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` She was only eight . ''
She never knew her natural father and social services decided her stepfather was not fit to look after her so two years later , she was placed in care and spent time in homes across Manchester .
Mrs Agoglia however said she had wanted to look after her - and Victoria refused to be adopted .
Victoria , who often used her stepfather 's surname moved to Rochdale and lived in Bernard Street , Syke , in a care home run by the Green Corns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told .
She would run away regularly - with Mrs Agoglia saying that often , she would go to her home .
Read more of today 's top stories here The police were asked to look for her on numerous occasions .
Victoria last left the Bernard Street address in September 2003 , saying she was going to meet a friend .
She never returned , although staff at the house were able to keep in contact with her by mobile phone .
Within days , her life was over .
Paramedics were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Merefield , where she was found collpased .
She was taken to Rochdale Infirmary and transferred to the Royal Manchester Children 's Hospital , but died five days later after falling into a coma .
`` We all had to go through this , '' she said .
`` But the story started , really , when my daughter Donna , she was my second child , she got brain cancer .
`` Victoria was such a lovely girl , she was just wonderful . ''
The report found that although Victoria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had been previously identified as her so-called 'pimp ' was 'given permission ' to visit her in her accommodation three times a week .
`` Two months prior to her death , Victoria had disclosed to both her social worker and a substance misuse worker that an older man was injecting her with heroin , '' added the report .
But the report 's authors said : `` Not one of these occasions resulted in an investigation or a thorough assessment of what was required to protect her from harm .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a significant probability that Victoria Agoglia had been sexually exploited and we can not offer any assurance that this was appropriately addressed by either Greater Manchester Police or Manchester city council . ''

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The grandmother of Victoria Agoglia, whose death sparked the police's heavily-criticised Operation Augusta investigation into child sexual exploitation across south Manchester, broke down in tears as she revealed how the teenager was regularly beaten and left bruised by her abusers.
It's a harrowing chapter in the tragic story of a girl who suffered the sudden death of her mother, only to be let down by those appointed to protect her.
Joan Agoglia bravely spoke at a press conference today to mark the publication of a damning report focusing on Greater Manchester Police's inquiry and the extent of the abuse of vulnerable youngsters in care more than a decade ago.
She told how she was forced to bathe her granddaughter to ease the bruising inflicted by her attackers - but nobody listenned.
Victoria, who was living in a home under the responsibility of Manchester city council, died aged 15 after she was injected with heroin by a man then aged 50.
Her death in 2003 led GMP to launch the probe, and it emerged she had told repeatedly of her suffering at the hands of older, Asian men, who the report's authors said appeared to 'operate in plain sight' in and around care homes.
The report found Victoria suffered 'severe abuse and exploitation' for two years before her death.
She was threatened, assaulted and taken back to her residential unit 'intoxicated'.
Victoria - who wanted to become a model and a hairdresser - gave information that she was being sexually exploited and even alleged rape.
(Image: GMCA)
But the report concluded Operation Augusta was dropped by the force in July 2005 for resource reasons, despite at least 57 potential victims being identified and up to 97 suspects.
Despite victims telling police, social workers and other professionals what was happening, the abusers weren't stopped, and seven of the men identified went on to be convicted for rape or sexual assault.
Police and council bosses have now apologised and admitted children were let down.
"She had her bad points, a lot of them, but she didn't deserve to die with nastiness," said Mrs Agoglia of her granddaughter, who was known as Vicky.
"And that's want happened.
"I used to have to give her a bath because she was so bruised. She told me she was being beaten.
"I promised her...there's no way they are going to get away with this."
(Image: GMCA)
Holding the arm of Maggie Oliver, the retired GMP detective who has spoken out about child sexual exploitation for many years and today alleged a 'cover-up', Mrs Agoglia welcomed the findings of the report as 'wonderful', but said she couldn't feel that Victoria could rest in peace until her abusers were brought to justice.
"I have been fighting for this all my life. All my life it seems," she said.
"I have had the police down.
"I've had care workers come down and social services come down, but where were they?
"Where were they when Victoria was being abused? I told them and I told them.
"She told me herself what these men had done to her.
"I can't feel that she can rest in peace."
(Image: MEN)
The mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, who commissioned the report, revealed he would write to the Attorney General to ask for her inquest to be reopened.
Mrs Agoglia claimed she wasn't even told about Victoria's inquest, never mind invited to it.
Mrs Oliver, who worked on Operation Augusta and turned whistleblower regarding the issue, said in her interview with the report's authors that 'social services knew they had failed Victoria as she was in their care'.
The report said: "Although she had no evidence, Mrs Oliver suggested that social services tried to exclude the family from the inquest into the death of Victoria to 'protect their own backs'."
Mr Burnham said in response to the report's publication: "Victoria's death should have been a wake-up call on child sexual exploitation to the whole of Greater Manchester. But it wasn't.
"Her death exposed a network of paedophiles brazenly abusing young people, girls and boys, in care. Each and every one of those abusers should have been brought to justice but, appallingly, most escaped and some were left to reoffend."
The man who injected Victoria with heroin was later convicted and jailed over her death.
Victoria's sad story begins with the death of her mother, Donna, from brain cancer.
She was just eight at the time.
Mrs Agoglia said that as the eldest, her granddaughter tried to look after her siblings.
"She was like a little mother hen," she said.
"She was trying to look after us all.
"But it wasn't her job. She was only a child.
"She was only eight."
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
She never knew her natural father and social services decided her stepfather was not fit to look after her so two years later, she was placed in care and spent time in homes across Manchester.
Mrs Agoglia however said she had wanted to look after her - and Victoria refused to be adopted.
Victoria, who often used her stepfather's surname moved to Rochdale and lived in Bernard Street, Syke, in a care home run by the Green Corns company, her inquest in 2007 was told.
She would run away regularly - with Mrs Agoglia saying that often, she would go to her home.
The police were asked to look for her on numerous occasions.
Victoria last left the Bernard Street address in September 2003, saying she was going to meet a friend.
She never returned, although staff at the house were able to keep in contact with her by mobile phone.
Within days, her life was over.
Paramedics were called to a house in Sussex Street, Merefield, where she was found collpased.
(Image: GMCA)
She was taken to Rochdale Infirmary and transferred to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, but died five days later after falling into a coma.
Mrs Agoglia recalled her beautiful blonde hair.
"We all had to go through this," she said.
"But the story started, really, when my daughter Donna, she was my second child, she got brain cancer.
"Victoria was such a lovely girl, she was just wonderful."
The report found that although Victoria was under council care, a man who had been previously identified as her so-called 'pimp' was 'given permission' to visit her in her accommodation three times a week.
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"Two months prior to her death, Victoria had disclosed to both her social worker and a substance misuse worker that an older man was injecting her with heroin," added the report.
Pregnancy scares were also detailed.
But the report's authors said: "Not one of these occasions resulted in an investigation or a thorough assessment of what was required to protect her from harm.
"The review team's judgement is that there was a significant probability that Victoria Agoglia had been sexually exploited and we cannot offer any assurance that this was appropriately addressed by either Greater Manchester Police or Manchester city council."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--The state joyriders left a stolen car in after taking it for a drive, smashing it up and running off

This was the state of a stolen car after joyriders took it for a spin and then smashed it up @ @ @ @ @ found the grey vehicle abandoned on a field in Boothstown , a village in Salford @ @ @ @ @ were posted by GMP traffic police on Twitter today ( Tuesday ) .
All the @ @ @ @ @ been broken , the rear lights were ripped out and the driver 's side door @ @ @ @ @ from the car was scattered on the floor .
The car was smashed up and @ @ @ @ @ drove the car away before it was recovered .
The post said : `` There @ @ @ @ @ of this outstanding stolen in Boothstown .
`` After joyriding it round the fields they @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Traffic PCSOs managed to drive it out of the field so it could @ @ @ @

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This was the state of a stolen car after joyriders took it for a spin and then smashed it up before running away.
Officers found the grey vehicle abandoned on a field in Boothstown, a village in Salford on Monday evening.
Photos were posted by GMP traffic police on Twitter today (Tuesday).
All the windows in the car had been broken, the rear lights were ripped out and the driver's side door handle was missing.
Debris from the car was scattered on the floor.
The car was smashed up and covered in dirt.
(Image: GMP Traffic)
PCSOs drove the car away before it was recovered.
The post said: "There’s not much left of this outstanding stolen in Boothstown.
"After joyriding it round the fields they decided to smash it up.
"Traffic PCSOs managed to drive it out of the field so it could be recovered."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Prince William praised for 'powerful' gesture when honouring Corrie interpreter

It has been a very dramatic time in the royal household of late but for Prince William it was back to his duties on Tuesday .
And the Duke of Cambridge has been heavily praised by fans as he handed out honours to deserving recipients at Buckingham Palce .
However , people were particularly moved as he used sign language to congratulate Coronation Street translator Alex Duguid .
William was all smiles as he handed the ITV star his award - which was for his services to deaf people and to British Sign Language Education .
He then attempts BSL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' with an equally delighted Alex replying : `` Thank you . ''
A video of the moment was posted to the official Kensington Royal Instagram and Twitter page .
Celebrating Alex 's achievements , part of the caption read : `` He [ Alex [ is an example of how profoundly deaf people can have an impact on their community , their peers and their country .
He is passionate about BSL and the need to promote and protect it . ''
His gesture prompted an outpouring of love from supporters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duke took time to learn to sign something that would mean so much to Alex , '' responded one .
Another said : `` How nice and thoughtful that The Duke Of Cambridge signed .
Well done to Alex Duguid MBE . ''
`` That ’ s such a sweet gesture of Willam .
Congratulations to Alex , '' added a third .
A fourth said : `` Well done .
A simple but powerful gesture . ''
In the video , it explained that Alex has spent the last three decades helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as being the face of ITV soaps Corrie and Emmerdale .
It said : `` Alex Duguid has been the face of popular British TV shows including Emmerdale and Coronation Street for its deaf audience for decades as a British Sign Language ( BSL ) interpreter and has spent the past thirty years , helping hundreds of people communicate with deaf people .
`` Today , the Duke Of Cambridge congratulated Alex using BSL as he presented him with his MBE at Buckingham Palace . ''

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It has been a very dramatic time in the royal household of late but for Prince William it was back to his duties on Tuesday.
And the Duke of Cambridge has been heavily praised by fans as he handed out honours to deserving recipients at Buckingham Palce.
However, people were particularly moved as he used sign language to congratulate Coronation Street translator Alex Duguid.
William was all smiles as he handed the ITV star his award - which was for his services to deaf people and to British Sign Language Education.
He then attempts BSL himself and communicates: "Congratulations Alex" with an equally delighted Alex replying: "Thank you."
(Image: Kensington Royal)
A video of the moment was posted to the official Kensington Royal Instagram and Twitter page. Celebrating Alex's achievements, part of the caption read: "He [Alex[ is an example of how profoundly deaf people can have an impact on their community, their peers and their country. He is passionate about BSL and the need to promote and protect it."
His gesture prompted an outpouring of love from supporters.
"This is great to see the Duke took time to learn to sign something that would mean so much to Alex," responded one.
Another said: "How nice and thoughtful that The Duke Of Cambridge signed. Well done to Alex Duguid MBE."
"That’s such a sweet gesture of Willam. Congratulations to Alex," added a third.
A fourth said: "Well done. A simple but powerful gesture."
In the video, it explained that Alex has spent the last three decades helping hundreds of people communicating with deaf people as well as being the face of ITV soaps Corrie and Emmerdale.
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
It said: "Alex Duguid has been the face of popular British TV shows including Emmerdale and Coronation Street for its deaf audience for decades as a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter and has spent the past thirty years, helping hundreds of people communicate with deaf people.
"Today, the Duke Of Cambridge congratulated Alex using BSL as he presented him with his MBE at Buckingham Palace."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday January 14

Another week has passed by and yes , we 're still in January .
But the good news is that we 're back for another Euromillions draw and the jackpot is pretty impressive .
Tonight , someone could be in with the chance of winning £76m .
Imagine that .
If you were to scoop the top prize , you 're 2020 - and even the next decade - would be completely set .
From luxury holidays and flash cars , to treating loved ones and waving goodbye to those bills once and for all .
Anything could be possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match all six numbers and hope that a windfall is making its way to you for the start of another decade .
And as for the Millionaire Maker , you 're entry is automatically guaranteed when you purchase a ticket .
Tonight we will reveal the EuroMillions lotto results , including the Thunderball numbers , Lucky Stars and the 10 Millionaire Maker codes in our live blog below as they are drawn .
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here .
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Another week has passed by and yes, we're still in January.
But the good news is that we're back for another Euromillions draw and the jackpot is pretty impressive.
Tonight, someone could be in with the chance of winning £76m. Imagine that.
If you were to scoop the top prize, you're 2020 - and even the next decade - would be completely set.
From luxury holidays and flash cars, to treating loved ones and waving goodbye to those bills once and for all.
Anything could be possible.
All you need to do is match all six numbers and hope that a windfall is making its way to you for the start of another decade.
And as for the Millionaire Maker, you're entry is automatically guaranteed when you purchase a ticket.
Tonight we will reveal the EuroMillions lotto results , including the Thunderball numbers, Lucky Stars and the 10 Millionaire Maker codes in our live blog below as they are drawn.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Shop not allowed to sell late-night booze through hatch over fears it'll become 'alcohol drive throu

Shop not allowed to sell late-night booze through hatch over fears it'll become 'alcohol drive through'

A newsagent 's has been denied permission to sell alcohol through a hatch until 1am after councillors raised fears it could become a booze 'drive through ' and worsen anti-social behaviour .
Astley News , in Dukinfield , had applied to Tameside council to sell alcohol from 8am until 1am , seven days a week .
Alcohol purchases would be served through a hatch in the door , which the applicant , Hamza Ali , stated would mean customers were served quickly and would not be ‘ standing around falling in the street ’ .
Currently the shop on Astley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chapel House pub , is licensed to sell alcohol up until 10pm , Monday to Saturday , and until 9.30pm on Sundays .
Greater Manchester Police had argued there would be an ‘ increase in crime and disorder ’ which could lead to greater pressures on the force if the application were approved .
And local councillors raised fears that the use of the door hatch could mean it would become a ‘ drive through off-licence ’ , with cars pulling up outside to buy booze .
To ensure public safety , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and said the movement of bins and rubbish would be kept to a minimum after 10pm to reduce noise .
Bright lights on or outside the premises would also be positioned so they would not disturb nearby residents .
“ Any individuals who appear to be under-age will be asked for ID , ” he stated .
But a neighbouring resident had objected to the proposals , saying they had ‘ major concerns regarding what sort of person would be frequenting an off licence at such a late hour ' .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target for nuisance youths who already congregate ( when the shop was open ) on the shop 's metal paper box directly under my front room window ) , ” they wrote .
All three councillors representing Dukinfield , Councillor John Taylor , Jacqueline Lane and Brian Wild , had also objected .
They said the sale of alcohol until 1am was 'unacceptable ' and would cause a 'nuisance to the local community ' , affecting the elderly residents of nearby sheltered accommodation , Kenyon House .
“ The proposal to serve alcohol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gives rise to concern that the premises will be operating as a ‘ drive-through ’ off-licence , with cars pulling up on the street and causing a noise nuisance , '' the councillors wrote in a joint letter .
Tameside ’ s licensing department had also objected to the application , and recommended it for refusal .
Officers wrote they had ‘ great concerns ’ , especially because of the close location of the newsagents to the Chapel House pub .
Regulatory compliance officer Mr Byrne stated the later hours posed a 'significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to buy more alcohol to drink at home .
GMP Police Constable Martin Thorley , who acts as the Licensing Officer for the Tameside district , also backed refusal of the later hours .
“ I would anticipate that there would be an increase in crime and disorder which could lead to further demands being placed onto the Greater Manchester Police at a time in the early hours when demand on the police service is already at high levels , '' he stated .
He added he had concerns over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers leaving as late as 1am , and patrons of the Chapel House going there to buy more late-night alcohol .
At a meeting on Monday , January 13 , members of the liquor licensing panel denied permission for the extended opening hours , supporting concerns that the plans would lead to an increase of anti-social behaviour in a residential area .
The applicant has 21 days to appeal .
Mr Ali declined to comment further when contacted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service .
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A newsagent's has been denied permission to sell alcohol through a hatch until 1am after councillors raised fears it could become a booze 'drive through' and worsen anti-social behaviour.
Astley News, in Dukinfield, had applied to Tameside council to sell alcohol from 8am until 1am, seven days a week.
Alcohol purchases would be served through a hatch in the door, which the applicant, Hamza Ali, stated would mean customers were served quickly and would not be ‘standing around falling in the street’.
Currently the shop on Astley Street, which is next to the Chapel House pub, is licensed to sell alcohol up until 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and until 9.30pm on Sundays.
Greater Manchester Police had argued there would be an ‘increase in crime and disorder’ which could lead to greater pressures on the force if the application were approved.
And local councillors raised fears that the use of the door hatch could mean it would become a ‘drive through off-licence’, with cars pulling up outside to buy booze.
To ensure public safety, Mr Ali said they would be installing CCTV, and said the movement of bins and rubbish would be kept to a minimum after 10pm to reduce noise.
Bright lights on or outside the premises would also be positioned so they would not disturb nearby residents.
“Any individuals who appear to be under-age will be asked for ID,” he stated.
But a neighbouring resident had objected to the proposals, saying they had ‘major concerns regarding what sort of person would be frequenting an off licence at such a late hour'.
“I feel the shop would become a target for nuisance youths who already congregate (when the shop was open ) on the shop's metal paper box directly under my front room window),” they wrote.
All three councillors representing Dukinfield, Councillor John Taylor, Jacqueline Lane and Brian Wild, had also objected.
They said the sale of alcohol until 1am was 'unacceptable' and would cause a 'nuisance to the local community', affecting the elderly residents of nearby sheltered accommodation, Kenyon House.
“The proposal to serve alcohol through a hatch in the door, gives rise to concern that the premises will be operating as a ‘drive-through’ off-licence, with cars pulling up on the street and causing a noise nuisance," the councillors wrote in a joint letter.
Tameside’s licensing department had also objected to the application, and recommended it for refusal.
Officers wrote they had ‘great concerns’, especially because of the close location of the newsagents to the Chapel House pub.
Regulatory compliance officer Mr Byrne stated the later hours posed a 'significant risk' to patrons as they would be able to buy more alcohol to drink at home.
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GMP Police Constable Martin Thorley, who acts as the Licensing Officer for the Tameside district, also backed refusal of the later hours.
“I would anticipate that there would be an increase in crime and disorder which could lead to further demands being placed onto the Greater Manchester Police at a time in the early hours when demand on the police service is already at high levels," he stated.
He added he had concerns over the additional noise and antisocial behaviour caused by customers leaving as late as 1am, and patrons of the Chapel House going there to buy more late-night alcohol.
At a meeting on Monday, January 13, members of the liquor licensing panel denied permission for the extended opening hours, supporting concerns that the plans would lead to an increase of anti-social behaviour in a residential area.
The applicant has 21 days to appeal.
Mr Ali declined to comment further when contacted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Marcus Rashford asked whether he's faster than Manchester United teammate Daniel James

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has played down suggestions he would beat United teammate Daniel James in a race .
The Wales international is widely regarded as one of the fastest players in the squad , leaving United fans amazed by his speed in various games this season .
Rashford is also known for his pace and questions have been raised as to which player is faster .
During an appearance with Sky Sports , James stated his belief that he would emerge victorious in a race with the England international .
He said : `` Sometimes I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say .
`` When you look at me and [ Marcus ] he always says I 'm quicker .
I know a few of the boys said we need to have a race and maybe one day we will . ''
Asked if he would win , James laughed : `` Yeah , I 'd probably just edge it . ''
It appears that Rashford has no interest in challenging the 22-year-old for the crown of fastest player at Manchester United .
He told United Review that a race is off the cards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know about that !
`` I won ’ t be racing him , that ’ s for sure ! ''
The pair have struck up an excellent relationship on the pitch - James has assisted Rashford four times in the league - the second highest assist to scorer tally this season .
Rashford praised the impact James has made since arriving from Swansea .
He added : `` Dan has been brilliant since he came in .
`` He works hard in every single game and , when it comes down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ask of each player – to give it all they ’ ve got .
`` He definitely does that and , if we can adapt more to his playing style , he can cause some teams nightmares down the right-hand side , as we ’ ve seen in some games this season .
`` But I like his deliveries as well .
He takes his time and doesn ’ t just cross it .
He lifts his head up and tries to pick you out .
It ’ s these little things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will definitely improve on and build on . ''

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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has played down suggestions he would beat United teammate Daniel James in a race.
The Wales international is widely regarded as one of the fastest players in the squad, leaving United fans amazed by his speed in various games this season.
Rashford is also known for his pace and questions have been raised as to which player is faster.
During an appearance with Sky Sports, James stated his belief that he would emerge victorious in a race with the England international.
He said: "Sometimes I don't think I'm as quick as people say.
"When you look at me and [Marcus] he always says I'm quicker. I know a few of the boys said we need to have a race and maybe one day we will."
Asked if he would win, James laughed: "Yeah, I'd probably just edge it."
It appears that Rashford has no interest in challenging the 22-year-old for the crown of fastest player at Manchester United.
He told United Review that a race is off the cards.
Rashford laughed: "I don’t know about that!
"I won’t be racing him, that’s for sure!"
The pair have struck up an excellent relationship on the pitch - James has assisted Rashford four times in the league - the second highest assist to scorer tally this season.
Rashford praised the impact James has made since arriving from Swansea.
He added: "Dan has been brilliant since he came in.
"He works hard in every single game and, when it comes down to it, that is all you can ask of each player – to give it all they’ve got.
"He definitely does that and, if we can adapt more to his playing style, he can cause some teams nightmares down the right-hand side, as we’ve seen in some games this season.
"But I like his deliveries as well. He takes his time and doesn’t just cross it. He lifts his head up and tries to pick you out. It’s these little things that, as time goes on, he will definitely improve on and build on."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Flybe latest: Airline and government strike deal to keep it operating

Flybe has secured a deal which will allow it to keep operating .
It was reported earlier this week that the budget airline was on the brink of collapse with fears that up to 2,000 jobs could be at risk .
However , Flybe has now secured a rescue deal with the Government , the Business Secretary has confirmed .
Andrea Leadsom tweeted : `` Delighted that we have reached agreement with Flybe 's shareholders to keep the company operating , ensuring that U.K. regions remain connected .
`` This will be welcome news for Flybe 's staff , customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard work to ensure a sustainable future . ''
The British Airline Pilots ' Association ( Balpa ) also said : `` This is good news for 2,400 Flybe staff whose jobs are secured and regional communities who would have lost their air connectivity without Flybe .
`` Balpa looks forward to discussing the airline 's future plans in detail with management , meanwhile passengers can be confident that Flybe remains an excellent choice for regional flying .
`` The Government is to be applauded for stepping up to the plate to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airlines and a vital one at that . ''
Flybe is the largest regional airline in Europe and handles more than half of the UK 's domestic flights outside of London .
It flies from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen , Inverness , Edinburgh , Exeter , Jersey , the Isle of Man , Newquay , Belfast City and Southampton , as well as a host of European routes .
Flybe has 75 aircraft serving more than 80 airports across the UK and Europe .

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Flybe has secured a deal which will allow it to keep operating.
It was reported earlier this week that the budget airline was on the brink of collapse with fears that up to 2,000 jobs could be at risk.
However, Flybe has now secured a rescue deal with the Government, the Business Secretary has confirmed.
Andrea Leadsom tweeted: "Delighted that we have reached agreement with Flybe's shareholders to keep the company operating, ensuring that U.K. regions remain connected.
"This will be welcome news for Flybe's staff, customers and creditors and we will continue the hard work to ensure a sustainable future."
The British Airline Pilots' Association (Balpa) also said: "This is good news for 2,400 Flybe staff whose jobs are secured and regional communities who would have lost their air connectivity without Flybe.
"Balpa looks forward to discussing the airline's future plans in detail with management, meanwhile passengers can be confident that Flybe remains an excellent choice for regional flying.
"The Government is to be applauded for stepping up to the plate to help one of the few remaining independent UK airlines and a vital one at that."
Flybe is the largest regional airline in Europe and handles more than half of the UK's domestic flights outside of London.
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It flies from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh, Exeter, Jersey, the Isle of Man, Newquay, Belfast City and Southampton, as well as a host of European routes.
Flybe has 75 aircraft serving more than 80 airports across the UK and Europe.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Drivers heading to Manchester Airport face delays due to roadworks

Drivers heading to and from Manchester Airport may face major disruption over the next two months due to roadworks on the M56 .
There will be 'some road closures and lane reductions ' on the network , airport bosses say .
`` We would ask all those travelling to Manchester Airport to allow an additional 20 minutes for their journey .
`` Where relevant , diversion signage will be in place to direct our guests , '' the Manchester Airport website says .
The roadworks began on January 6 .
They are due to finish on March 2 .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ junction 4 and junction 6 .
It will also affect traffic on Ringway Road and Thorley Lane .
Plans are in place to transform another section of the M56 , between junction 6 and 8 , into a smart motorway .
Highways England are holding two public information events before construction work begins in the Spring .
Traffic bosses will close the motorway between junction 6 and 8 overnight for 'advance vegetation clearance ' in the next few months .
Highways England have not announced a start date for the overnight closures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this Friday ( January 17 ) between 2pm and 5pm at the Manchester Airport Marriott Hotel , Hale Road , Hale Barns , WA15 8XW .
Another event will be held on Saturday ( January 18 ) between 10am and 3pm at St Peter ’ s Assembly Rooms , 134 Cecil Road , Hale , Altrincham , WA15 9NU .

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Drivers heading to and from Manchester Airport may face major disruption over the next two months due to roadworks on the M56.
There will be 'some road closures and lane reductions' on the network, airport bosses say.
"We would ask all those travelling to Manchester Airport to allow an additional 20 minutes for their journey.
"Where relevant, diversion signage will be in place to direct our guests," the Manchester Airport website says.
The roadworks began on January 6. They are due to finish on March 2.
There will be delays on the M56 between junction 4 and junction 6.
It will also affect traffic on Ringway Road and Thorley Lane.
Plans are in place to transform another section of the M56, between junction 6 and 8, into a smart motorway.
Highways England are holding two public information events before construction work begins in the Spring.
Traffic bosses will close the motorway between junction 6 and 8 overnight for 'advance vegetation clearance' in the next few months.
Highways England have not announced a start date for the overnight closures.
The public information event will be held this Friday (January 17) between 2pm and 5pm at the Manchester Airport Marriott Hotel, Hale Road, Hale Barns, WA15 8XW.
Another event will be held on Saturday (January 18) between 10am and 3pm at St Peter’s Assembly Rooms, 134 Cecil Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9NU.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Laporte, Sane - Man City injury latest and expected return dates

After a season where Manchester City 's injury problems never looked like ending , a fully fit squad is in sight for Pep Guardiola .
Throughout the course of this season , City have suffered injuries to Leroy Sane , Aymeric Laporte , John Stones , Nicolas Otamendi , Benjamin Mendy , Aleks Zinchenko , Kevin de Bruyne and Sergio Aguero .
Understandably , City 's ability to name a consistent team has suffered this season and they find themselves 14 points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool .
A title challenge is extremely unlikely in the second half of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their ability to build momentum with a fully-fit squad in the past .
As the injury list is clearing up , this is who remains out and when they are expected to return : Winger Sane has n't kicked a ball this season after suffering ligament damage in the Community Shield but he has finally made a step up in recovery .
The German did n't suffer a full tear of his ACL so it was expected that he would make a comeback in the new year and it became more of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in training .
Last week , he was pictured at the CFA doing running drills and stepping up his recovery .
He is n't yet playing with the rest of his teammates , which will be the next step of his recovery .
What Pep Guardiola said : [ Speaking on January 7 ] “ I think he is close .
I spoke with him two days ago and he said to me he is training alone with the ball , he is doing incredibly well .
“ His knee looks really good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to take too much time to come back to train with us .
I think in the next few weeks he can come back.
” Like Sane , Laporte was fortunate not to suffer a full ACL tear but has still missed plenty of football and his absence has been a massive blow for City .
He damaged his cartilage and lateral meniscus while going in for a challenge with Brighton 's Adam Webster in August but is stepping up his return as he is back in training with his teammates .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s training every day , he feels no pain and after training he feels good , [ but ] I don ’ t know when he ’ ll be ready to play some minutes , '' the City boss said before the Aston Villa win .
`` I ’ m not the doctor , what I see on the pitch is he moves well , his movement , for four or five months , he ’ s not a small guy like [ Raheem ] Sterling , who recovers quickly , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll see what the doctor says about when he ’ s going to play . ''

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After a season where Manchester City's injury problems never looked like ending, a fully fit squad is in sight for Pep Guardiola.
Throughout the course of this season, City have suffered injuries to Leroy Sane, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi, Benjamin Mendy, Aleks Zinchenko, Kevin de Bruyne and Sergio Aguero.
Understandably, City's ability to name a consistent team has suffered this season and they find themselves 14 points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
A title challenge is extremely unlikely in the second half of the season, but City have shown their ability to build momentum with a fully-fit squad in the past.
As the injury list is clearing up, this is who remains out and when they are expected to return:
Leroy Sane
Winger Sane hasn't kicked a ball this season after suffering ligament damage in the Community Shield but he has finally made a step up in recovery.
The German didn't suffer a full tear of his ACL so it was expected that he would make a comeback in the new year and it became more of a possibility when he returned to the field in training. Last week, he was pictured at the CFA doing running drills and stepping up his recovery.
He isn't yet playing with the rest of his teammates, which will be the next step of his recovery.
What Pep Guardiola said: [Speaking on January 7] “I think he is close. I spoke with him two days ago and he said to me he is training alone with the ball, he is doing incredibly well.
“His knee looks really good so I don't think it is going to take too much time to come back to train with us. I think in the next few weeks he can come back.”
Potential return date: January/February 2020.
Aymeric Laporte
Like Sane, Laporte was fortunate not to suffer a full ACL tear but has still missed plenty of football and his absence has been a massive blow for City.
He damaged his cartilage and lateral meniscus while going in for a challenge with Brighton's Adam Webster in August but is stepping up his return as he is back in training with his teammates.
What Pep Guardiola said: "He’s training every day, he feels no pain and after training he feels good, [but] I don’t know when he’ll be ready to play some minutes," the City boss said before the Aston Villa win.
"I’m not the doctor, what I see on the pitch is he moves well, his movement, for four or five months, he’s not a small guy like [Raheem] Sterling, who recovers quickly, but he moves really well and we’ll see what the doctor says about when he’s going to play."
Potential return date: January/February 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--How Manchester United could line up with Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United fans might be about to get what they have been wishing for since last summer , with the club understood to be exploring a January deal for Portugal international Bruno Fernandes .
United were incessantly linked with Fernandes last summer but their interest in the 25-year-old never expressed beyond admiration .
However , recent injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay combined with United 's creative struggles this term have led to the Reds making an about-turn on Fernandes , although they are approaching the situation with much trepidation due to past experiences with Portuguese clubs .
Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Sporting this season but can also operate in a deeper role .
Here , we 've taken a look at the possible ways in which United could line up with Fernandes in the side .
Twenty-one of Fernandes ' 25 appearances for Sporting this season have come in an offensive midfield role and that is an area of the pitch in which United have struggled .
Jesse Lingard , Andreas Pereira and Juan Mata have all been deployed there by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but none of them have convinced .
Lingard has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal since 2018 , Pereira is a level or two below the standard required at United and Mata is inconsistent , though his performance against Norwich was refreshing .
The trio have three goals and eight assists between them this season .
Fernandes has 15 goals and 13 assists on his own for Sporting .
You can say what you like about the difference in quality between the Premier League and the Primeira Liga—Fernandes ' stats are impressive .
A Fernandes-Pogba midfield axis has a heavyweight look to it even if it does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the utilisation of a back three would go some way to offsetting that issue and each of United 's centre-backs are comfortable enough on the ball to make up the numbers in midfield when required .
Fernandes has n't featured regularly in a deeper midfield role for his club since the 2017-18 season but that is where he features most often in the Portugal national team .
The diamond is not as fashionable as it once was but , with Fernandes added , United might just have the personnel to make it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is familiar with from his time at Juventus and , by using it , Solskjaer would give his team a far greater chance of controlling matches in midfield .
The formation would also allow Martial and Rashford to play together as a front two , which is something that has n't happened too often since Rashford 's 2016 breakthrough .
Both forwards have a tendency to drift out wide when deployed through the middle , so a lack of width would n't be too much of an issue in what is a notoriously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes into the United team ?
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Manchester United fans might be about to get what they have been wishing for since last summer, with the club understood to be exploring a January deal for Portugal international Bruno Fernandes.
United were incessantly linked with Fernandes last summer but their interest in the 25-year-old never expressed beyond admiration.
However, recent injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay combined with United's creative struggles this term have led to the Reds making an about-turn on Fernandes, although they are approaching the situation with much trepidation due to past experiences with Portuguese clubs.
Fernandes has primarily featured as an attacking midfielder for Sporting this season but can also operate in a deeper role. Here, we've taken a look at the possible ways in which United could line up with Fernandes in the side.
4-2-3-1
Twenty-one of Fernandes' 25 appearances for Sporting this season have come in an offensive midfield role and that is an area of the pitch in which United have struggled.
Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira and Juan Mata have all been deployed there by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but none of them have convinced. Lingard has not directly contributed to a Premier League goal since 2018, Pereira is a level or two below the standard required at United and Mata is inconsistent, though his performance against Norwich was refreshing.
The trio have three goals and eight assists between them this season. Fernandes has 15 goals and 13 assists on his own for Sporting.
You can say what you like about the difference in quality between the Premier League and the Primeira Liga—Fernandes' stats are impressive.
3-4-3
A Fernandes-Pogba midfield axis has a heavyweight look to it even if it does look a little vulnerable defensively.
However, the utilisation of a back three would go some way to offsetting that issue and each of United's centre-backs are comfortable enough on the ball to make up the numbers in midfield when required.
Fernandes hasn't featured regularly in a deeper midfield role for his club since the 2017-18 season but that is where he features most often in the Portugal national team.
4-1-2-1-2
The diamond is not as fashionable as it once was but, with Fernandes added, United might just have the personnel to make it work.
It's a system Pogba is familiar with from his time at Juventus and, by using it, Solskjaer would give his team a far greater chance of controlling matches in midfield.
The formation would also allow Martial and Rashford to play together as a front two, which is something that hasn't happened too often since Rashford's 2016 breakthrough.
Both forwards have a tendency to drift out wide when deployed through the middle, so a lack of width wouldn't be too much of an issue in what is a notoriously narrow system.
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