themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Man City 'told Kalidou Koulibaly price' and more transfer rumours

Manchester City have been told it would cost them £65million to sign Kalidou Koulibaly this summer , according to reports .
City have seen their Premier League dominance slip this season , with Liverpool winning the trophy for the first time in their history , and their leaky defence has been a major factor in their drop in performance level .
The Blues were already light on numbers after failing to replace Vincent Kompany but the issue only worsened when Aymeric Laporte was his with a serious injury just three matches into the campaign .
John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has forced Pep Guardiola to adapt defensive-midfielders Fernandinho and Rodri into makeshift centre-backs throughout the season , as well as put his trust in teenager Eric Garcia .
With a summer rebuild on the horizon as City prepare to fight to win their title back next year , it 's expected that the club will target a new centre-back and plenty of names have already been linked , including : Milan Skriniar , David Alaba and Nathan Ake .
However , the name touted more than any other is Napoli colossus Koulibaly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Senegal international intensifying in recent weeks .
According to the Daily Mirror , Napoli are demanding a hefty £65million for his services , though that is actually less than the figures that were being quoted last summer .
It 's claimed that Koulibaly is wanted to partner Laporte in the heart of defence but the fact that he is now 29-years-old and will cost a significant amount in transfer fee and wages may put City off .
Elsewhere , left-back has also been troublesome for City this season due to form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Aleks Zinchenko .
City opted against splashing the cash on a new left-back last summer and instead re-signed Angelino in a cut-price deal from PSV , but he made just 12 appearances before being loaned to RB Leipzig .
So the club may decide to finally strengthen there this summer .
Leicester 's Ben Chilwell is one left-back City have shown interest in before and , according to Argentine journalist Lucas Scagliola , via City Extra , Ajax 's Nicolas Tagliafico is also on their shortlist .

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Manchester City have been told it would cost them £65million to sign Kalidou Koulibaly this summer, according to reports.
City have seen their Premier League dominance slip this season, with Liverpool winning the trophy for the first time in their history, and their leaky defence has been a major factor in their drop in performance level.
The Blues were already light on numbers after failing to replace Vincent Kompany but the issue only worsened when Aymeric Laporte was his with a serious injury just three matches into the campaign.
John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi have also had fitness issues, which has forced Pep Guardiola to adapt defensive-midfielders Fernandinho and Rodri into makeshift centre-backs throughout the season, as well as put his trust in teenager Eric Garcia.
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With a summer rebuild on the horizon as City prepare to fight to win their title back next year, it's expected that the club will target a new centre-back and plenty of names have already been linked, including: Milan Skriniar, David Alaba and Nathan Ake.
However, the name touted more than any other is Napoli colossus Koulibaly, with speculation about City making a move for the Senegal international intensifying in recent weeks.
According to the Daily Mirror, Napoli are demanding a hefty £65million for his services, though that is actually less than the figures that were being quoted last summer.
It's claimed that Koulibaly is wanted to partner Laporte in the heart of defence but the fact that he is now 29-years-old and will cost a significant amount in transfer fee and wages may put City off.
Elsewhere, left-back has also been troublesome for City this season due to form and injury struggles for both Benjamin Mendy and Aleks Zinchenko.
City opted against splashing the cash on a new left-back last summer and instead re-signed Angelino in a cut-price deal from PSV, but he made just 12 appearances before being loaned to RB Leipzig. So the club may decide to finally strengthen there this summer.
Leicester's Ben Chilwell is one left-back City have shown interest in before and, according to Argentine journalist Lucas Scagliola, via City Extra, Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico is also on their shortlist.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Bouncer who attacked rugby player during shocking brawl jailed

A bouncer who attacked a promising rugby player and his friend during a shocking brawl outside a Manchester nightclub has been jailed .
Joe Sharratt was left with permanent hearing loss in one ear after being left unconscious following the fracas outside Factory on Princess Street .
The incident was caught on camera .
Gareth Carr , who punched Mr Sharratt with a 'very strong blow ' , has been jailed for 21 months .
Five other bouncers - including the head doorman that night - were spared jail .
They attacked Mr Sharratt and his friend Leon Cooper after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club .
Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told the defendants : `` It seems as if all the training the doormen must have received as registered under the SIA ( Security Industry Authority ) scheme had been forgotten , and excessive and unnecessary force was used .
`` It is incomprehensible that what was a minor incident at the start could not be peaceably and lawfully controlled by a group of , in the main , experienced and trained doormen . ''
Manchester Crown Court heard friends Mr Sharratt and Mr Cooper , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoying a night out together .
Mr Sharratt , a talented rugby league player , had played at the Etihad Stadium earlier that day , in December 2018 , representing Lancashire in a game against Australia .
They arrived in the city centre just before 1am and went straight to the club .
Prosecuting , Hugh McKee said they were talking to some girls , but some other men began to take exception and there was an altercation .
They were asked to leave the club and did so without any problems .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ University of Manchester student , asked why they had been ejected .
The incident began to get 'more heated ' , the court heard .
The two men were pushed away by door staff .
The court heard one of them may have 'punched out ' , but Judge Goddard said this could 'in no way justify what then happened ' .
It then descended into a brawl , with punches being thrown by the doormen .
Blows were 'rained down ' on Mr Sharratt , while Mr Cooper was repeatedly punched to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 41 , punched both men , and threw Mr Cooper against a metal barrier .
Javad Yousefi-Solimonbolagh , 25 , was punched himself , but then attacked both men .
Amjad Yasin , 38 , a dad-of-six , punched Mr Sharratt in the head , and 'tall and powerfully built ' Carr landed a 'very strong blow ' on him , which caused him to fall to the ground .
Carr , 21 , also punched Mr Cooper in the head .
Ilayas dragged Mr Cooper to the ground and held him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at venues nearby were 'shocked ' at the 'aggression ' shown by the Factory bouncers , the court heard .
One nearby door supervisor said they did n't try to diffuse the situation or use restraint techniques .
Judge Goddard said : `` These defendants ' behaviour that night was a shocking example of just how quickly a situation can get out of control if doormen at such venues ignore their training , and instead resort to a reaction of 'if a customer punches me , I ’ ll punch him back ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the brain , but fortunately did not suffer brain damage .
But he has sustained permanent hearing loss , and 'debilitating ' tinnitus on his left ear .
He is profoundly deaf in that ear , and there is minimal to nil chance of it returning , the court heard .
Mr Sharratt , who played rugby for St Helen 's Academy , was advised by doctors not to play the sport again , but he said he decided to return to the sport , which is his passion .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to concentrate while studying .
He had deferred his place at university to pursue his dream of becoming a professional rugby player .
In a statement , he said : `` I would like to express what a massive impact this assault has had on my life .
`` I just want to move on with my life and do everything I was doing before . ''
After being arrested all the defendants , except Yasin , claimed their actions were in self-defence .
Carr later pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other five defendants also admitted affray .
Alistair Reid , defending Carr , said that there appeared to be 'deficiencies ' in the training the defendant received to work as a bouncer .
He said Carr did received 'no practical guidance as to how to physically diffuse situations ' , and that gaps in his training were filled 'on the job ' .
Mr Reid said Carr , of Denbigh Road , Denton , acknowledged his actions were not appropriate , but appealed for the judge to spare him jail .
Jailing Carr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him : `` You caused serious lasting injuries to a member of the public , in circumstances where it was your duty to prevent violence , not use it unlawfully . ''
All other five defendants received suspended sentences and unpaid work .
Yasin , of Latimer Street , Oldham , who now works in a bakery , was sentenced to 15 months in prison , suspended for two years .
'Experienced ' doorman Clark , of Epson Avenue , Sale , received 17 months in prison , suspended for two years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who had been a doorman for 20 years previously , received a 15 month sentence suspended for two years .
Soliman-Bolagh , of Higher Lane , Whitefield , who is studying business management at university , was sentenced to 18 months in prison , suspended for two years .
Tesco worker Saleem , of of Kingsway , Manchester , received the same sentence as Soliman-Bolagh .
Factory was temporarily stripped of its licence while a full review was carried out , a move unopposed by club bosses at a Manchester town hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re-open with conditions being added to its licence .
Factory said it had parted company with its third-party security contractor .
Following the hearing , Detective Inspector Paul Crompton of GMP ’ s North Manchester District said : “ This shocking attack caused severe , life-changing injuries to a man who suffered permanent hearing loss at the hands of Carr ’ s violent actions .
`` I hope that today ’ s result goes some way to providing the victim with some closure after his ordeal .
“ I would personally like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called police and aided officers by capturing the incident on their phones and handing their footage over as evidence .
It massively helped us to build a clear picture of what happened that night .
“ Manchester offers people a fun and vibrant nightlife economy and we should be proud of that .
No-one should be subjected to this kind of abuse at the hands of a security guard who is employed to protect people .
Thankfully Carr will have some time to contemplate his actions .
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A bouncer who attacked a promising rugby player and his friend during a shocking brawl outside a Manchester nightclub has been jailed.
Joe Sharratt was left with permanent hearing loss in one ear after being left unconscious following the fracas outside Factory on Princess Street.
The incident was caught on camera.
Gareth Carr, who punched Mr Sharratt with a 'very strong blow', has been jailed for 21 months.
Five other bouncers - including the head doorman that night - were spared jail.
They attacked Mr Sharratt and his friend Leon Cooper after the pair were asked to leave the club.
Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told the defendants: "It seems as if all the training the doormen must have received as registered under the SIA (Security Industry Authority) scheme had been forgotten, and excessive and unnecessary force was used.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"It is incomprehensible that what was a minor incident at the start could not be peaceably and lawfully controlled by a group of, in the main, experienced and trained doormen."
Manchester Crown Court heard friends Mr Sharratt and Mr Cooper, both 18 at the time, had been enjoying a night out together.
Mr Sharratt, a talented rugby league player, had played at the Etihad Stadium earlier that day, in December 2018, representing Lancashire in a game against Australia.
They arrived in the city centre just before 1am and went straight to the club.
(Image: Facebook)
Prosecuting, Hugh McKee said they were talking to some girls, but some other men began to take exception and there was an altercation.
They were asked to leave the club and did so without any problems.
When outside, Mr Cooper, a University of Manchester student, asked why they had been ejected.
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The incident began to get 'more heated', the court heard. The two men were pushed away by door staff.
The court heard one of them may have 'punched out', but Judge Goddard said this could 'in no way justify what then happened'.
It then descended into a brawl, with punches being thrown by the doormen.
Blows were 'rained down' on Mr Sharratt, while Mr Cooper was repeatedly punched to the head and body.
Mr Sharratt fell to the ground, unconscious.
(Image: Faye Brown)
Imran Ilayas, 41, punched both men, and threw Mr Cooper against a metal barrier.
Javad Yousefi-Solimonbolagh, 25, was punched himself, but then attacked both men.
Mohammed Saleem, 22, the head doorman that night, punched Mr Cooper.
Amjad Yasin, 38, a dad-of-six, punched Mr Sharratt in the head, and 'tall and powerfully built' Carr landed a 'very strong blow' on him, which caused him to fall to the ground.
Carr, 21, also punched Mr Cooper in the head.
Ilayas dragged Mr Cooper to the ground and held him, while others attacked him.
(Image: Facebook)
Lee Clark, 42, also punched Mr Cooper.
Doormen at venues nearby were 'shocked' at the 'aggression' shown by the Factory bouncers, the court heard.
One nearby door supervisor said they didn't try to diffuse the situation or use restraint techniques.
Judge Goddard said: "These defendants' behaviour that night was a shocking example of just how quickly a situation can get out of control if doormen at such venues ignore their training, and instead resort to a reaction of 'if a customer punches me, I’ll punch him back'."
Mr Sharratt suffered two bleeds to the brain, but fortunately did not suffer brain damage.
But he has sustained permanent hearing loss, and 'debilitating' tinnitus on his left ear.
(Image: M.E.N.)
He is profoundly deaf in that ear, and there is minimal to nil chance of it returning, the court heard.
Mr Sharratt, who played rugby for St Helen's Academy, was advised by doctors not to play the sport again, but he said he decided to return to the sport, which is his passion.
He said the tinnitus has also affected his ability to concentrate while studying. He had deferred his place at university to pursue his dream of becoming a professional rugby player.
In a statement, he said: "I would like to express what a massive impact this assault has had on my life.
"I just want to move on with my life and do everything I was doing before."
Mr Cooper suffered pain and bruising.
After being arrested all the defendants, except Yasin, claimed their actions were in self-defence.
Carr later pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to Mr Sharratt.
(Image: GMP)
He and the other five defendants also admitted affray.
Alistair Reid, defending Carr, said that there appeared to be 'deficiencies' in the training the defendant received to work as a bouncer.
He said Carr did received 'no practical guidance as to how to physically diffuse situations', and that gaps in his training were filled 'on the job'.
Mr Reid said Carr, of Denbigh Road, Denton, acknowledged his actions were not appropriate, but appealed for the judge to spare him jail.
Jailing Carr for 21 months, Judge Goddard told him: "You caused serious lasting injuries to a member of the public, in circumstances where it was your duty to prevent violence, not use it unlawfully."
All other five defendants received suspended sentences and unpaid work.
Yasin, of Latimer Street, Oldham, who now works in a bakery, was sentenced to 15 months in prison, suspended for two years.
'Experienced' doorman Clark, of Epson Avenue, Sale, received 17 months in prison, suspended for two years.
Ilayas, of Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, who had been a doorman for 20 years previously, received a 15 month sentence suspended for two years.
Soliman-Bolagh, of Higher Lane, Whitefield, who is studying business management at university, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years.
Tesco worker Saleem, of of Kingsway, Manchester, received the same sentence as Soliman-Bolagh.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Factory was temporarily stripped of its licence while a full review was carried out, a move unopposed by club bosses at a Manchester town hall meeting.
It was later allowed to re-open with conditions being added to its licence.
Factory said it had parted company with its third-party security contractor.
'This shocking attack caused severe, life-changing injuries'
Following the hearing, Detective Inspector Paul Crompton of GMP’s North Manchester District said: “This shocking attack caused severe, life-changing injuries to a man who suffered permanent hearing loss at the hands of Carr’s violent actions.
"I hope that today’s result goes some way to providing the victim with some closure after his ordeal.
“I would personally like to thank the members of the public who called police and aided officers by capturing the incident on their phones and handing their footage over as evidence. It massively helped us to build a clear picture of what happened that night.
“Manchester offers people a fun and vibrant nightlife economy and we should be proud of that. No-one should be subjected to this kind of abuse at the hands of a security guard who is employed to protect people. Thankfully Carr will have some time to contemplate his actions.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Manchester mourns closure of Gorilla and Deaf Institute music venues

Manchester music lovers are tonight lamenting the loss of two of the city 's most popular music venues .
The Deaf Institute and Gorilla are to shut for good as a result of the coronavirus lockdown and continued restrictions on the live music sector , owners Mission Mars confirmed this afternoon .
Music industry figures and gig-goers have been sharing their memories as they mourn the closures .
The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess said he was sad to hear the news .
`` I ’ ve played and watched gigs in both and they were the lifeblood of Manchester ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he tweeted .
`` It ’ s awful news but seems inevitable that so many more independent venues will be lost . ''
Hits Radio presenter Hattie Pearson , who hosted the popular Girls on Film club night at the venue , said she was 'sobbing ' at the news .
She said she had 'so many magical memories ' there - 'even if it did have dodgy air con and creepy Dolly Parton wallpaper ' .
Manchester band The Blinders said the two venues had hosted some of the best nights of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marker stones and gave us a little reminder we were on the right track , '' they tweeted .
`` We need these venues and these spaces .
We ’ re all poorer without them . ''
M.E.N and CityLife readers have also been sharing their sadness at the news on Facebook .
Hugh Dannatt wrote : `` Absolutely gutted .
Easily among the best venues in Manchester , and decent cafes/bars to boot .
Very sad indeed . ''
Jordan Smith said : `` I absolutely loved The Deaf Institute .
Always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food absolutely amazing .
Was a fun venue for a gig as well .
Big shame this . ''
Sue Sumner posted : `` Absolutely gutted .
These were fantastic venues for live music .
Gorilla ’ s wonderful Sunday lunches.Great staff .
So sad .
The Government needs to be doing more to help . ''
John Pemberton wrote : `` Real shame .
Have attended both of these venues in the past .
This is a real kick in the teeth for up and coming bands etc trying to make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` These are still great venues that hosted many a rammed gig.. hopefully another operator can come in with the funds and carry them on as there will still be a need for venues like this in the near future.. would be such a waste a damage to the scene if they was to change what the space is used for or never re-open . ''
The Music Venues Trust , which supports grassroots venues throughout the UK , said it was devastated to learn of the loss of the 'iconic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mars had 'regrettably ' not reached out to them for help and urged any other venues at risk to get in touch .
`` We would emphasise again that any grassroots music venue operator considering closure should please contact Music Venue Trust first so that we can explore all options to prevent closure and support the location of alternative operators where that is an option , '' she said .
`` We have been warning for months that the situation faced by grassroots music venues was unsustainable and would result in the closure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless there was concerted , strategic action .
`` That action now needs to be accelerated to prevent hundreds of other venues from being lost right across the country . ''
`` We understand that the future of all these spaces as grassroots music venues may be salvageable , and we strongly Manchester City Council to bring together all stakeholders in the city to see what can be done to secure the premises , locate alternative operators and prevent these vital spaces being permanently lost . ''
Music venues are still not permitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , socially-distanced gigs have been given the go-ahead so far , and there 's been no indication yet of when indoor shows may be able to resume .
The Government announced a £1.57 billion package of support for the live music , arts , culture and heritage sector earlier this month , but it has not yet been made clear how this will be distributed .
We 'd love to hear more of your memories of The Deaf Institute and Gorilla .
You can share them in the comments below , tweet us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook .

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Manchester music lovers are tonight lamenting the loss of two of the city's most popular music venues.
The Deaf Institute and Gorilla are to shut for good as a result of the coronavirus lockdown and continued restrictions on the live music sector, owners Mission Mars confirmed this afternoon.
Music industry figures and gig-goers have been sharing their memories as they mourn the closures.
The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess said he was sad to hear the news.
"I’ve played and watched gigs in both and they were the lifeblood of Manchester’s vital network of venues," he tweeted.
"It’s awful news but seems inevitable that so many more independent venues will be lost."
(Image: Jason Lock Photography)
Hits Radio presenter Hattie Pearson, who hosted the popular Girls on Film club night at the venue, said she was 'sobbing' at the news.
She said she had 'so many magical memories' there - 'even if it did have dodgy air con and creepy Dolly Parton wallpaper'.
Manchester band The Blinders said the two venues had hosted some of the best nights of their lives.
"Both were real marker stones and gave us a little reminder we were on the right track," they tweeted.
"We need these venues and these spaces. We’re all poorer without them."
M.E.N and CityLife readers have also been sharing their sadness at the news on Facebook.
Hugh Dannatt wrote: "Absolutely gutted. Easily among the best venues in Manchester, and decent cafes/bars to boot. Very sad indeed."
Jordan Smith said: "I absolutely loved The Deaf Institute. Always found the staff extremely friendly and the food absolutely amazing. Was a fun venue for a gig as well. Big shame this."
(Image: Colin Horne)
Sue Sumner posted: "Absolutely gutted. These were fantastic venues for live music. Gorilla’s wonderful Sunday lunches.Great staff. So sad. The Government needs to be doing more to help."
John Pemberton wrote: "Real shame. Have attended both of these venues in the past. This is a real kick in the teeth for up and coming bands etc trying to make a name for themselves."
Scott Matthews added: "These are still great venues that hosted many a rammed gig.. hopefully another operator can come in with the funds and carry them on as there will still be a need for venues like this in the near future.. would be such a waste a damage to the scene if they was to change what the space is used for or never re-open."
The Music Venues Trust, which supports grassroots venues throughout the UK, said it was devastated to learn of the loss of the 'iconic' venues.
A spokeswoman said Mission Mars had 'regrettably' not reached out to them for help and urged any other venues at risk to get in touch.
"We would emphasise again that any grassroots music venue operator considering closure should please contact Music Venue Trust first so that we can explore all options to prevent closure and support the location of alternative operators where that is an option," she said.
"We have been warning for months that the situation faced by grassroots music venues was unsustainable and would result in the closure of spaces people love and artists need unless there was concerted, strategic action.
"That action now needs to be accelerated to prevent hundreds of other venues from being lost right across the country."
"We understand that the future of all these spaces as grassroots music venues may be salvageable, and we strongly Manchester City Council to bring together all stakeholders in the city to see what can be done to secure the premises, locate alternative operators and prevent these vital spaces being permanently lost."
Music venues are still not permitted to stage live performances. Only outdoor, socially-distanced gigs have been given the go-ahead so far, and there's been no indication yet of when indoor shows may be able to resume.
The Government announced a £1.57 billion package of support for the live music, arts, culture and heritage sector earlier this month, but it has not yet been made clear how this will be distributed.
We'd love to hear more of your memories of The Deaf Institute and Gorilla. You can share them in the comments below, tweet us @CityLifeManc or join in the conversation on Facebook.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--The end of British Airways in the north west? The protesters think so

Plans by British Airways to axe up to 12,000 jobs nationally and introduce new contracts on reduced wages could spell the end for the national flag carrier 's presence in the north west , it is claimed .
That 's the fear of BA long haul cabin crew furious at proposals to shake up the airline as it struggles to cope with the slump in the aviation industry due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Today ( Thursday ) many of them joined a protest at the plans , held at Manchester Airport 's Terminal 3 .
They were backed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - also shadow maritime and aviation minister .
Many of the cabin crew who joined the protest have worked for BA for decades on old 'legacy ' contracts - travelling to London to operate long-haul flights from Heathrow .
The airline closed its Manchester Airport base in 2007 , selling virtually all its old routes to FlyBe , which collapsed earlier this year .
It left BA operating just a Heathrow shuttle service out of Manchester , although some Mediterranean summer flights were introduced in 2017 .
The airline still employs hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel south to operate long-haul flights from Heathrow .
The proposed reduction in basic pay and introduction of short-haul work - requiring hotel stays in he capital paid for by staff themselves - would make the job uneconomical , according to cabin crew and trade unions .
The Manchester Evening News spoke to cabin crew members who live all across the north west - from Oldham to Southport .
For years , they have been driving to Heathrow or getting the train to operate routes all across the world , paying for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A proposal to require long-haul cabin crew to also work short flights would mean extended stays in London and a need to pay for accommodation , they claim .
This - together with a reduced basic pay - would mean the job would no longer be worthwhile even if they are among the 30,000 that BA proposes to retain from its 42,000-strong workforce , they add .
`` It 's shocking , vile and abysmal , '' said one furloughed flight attendant .
The anger is acute because the airline , owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , reported operating profits of more than £1.9b last year , although this has been decimated by the pandemic .
Bosses say the airline is spending £20m each day with very little revenue .
Another cabin crew member , asked if they accepted a temporary pay-cut , said : `` Absolutely .
`` We 're not stupid .
Aviation is in dire straits at the moment .
But this is temporary .
There are more and more flights going .
If I 'm rehired , my pay will be 40 per cent less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` It was already tough before this .
I 've seen someone sleeping in their car because they could not afford the hotel . ''
A decade ago , the airline was in a fight for survival .
Bosses introduced unpopular new contracts which resulted in a series of damaging strikes estimated to have cost the airline £150m .
Another person , who has worked for BA for 32 years , said : `` This used to be the best job in the world .
It was glamorous .
I appreciate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now a lot more competitive and productive .
We are a lean , mean fighting machine .
`` But this is a massive nuclear bomb .
`` The changes we have already done have made them billions in profits .
I do n't know of a single person who will be able to carry on .
These changes will massively affect everyone [ at BA ] in the north west . ''
Wythenshawe MP Mike Kane endorsed calls to review BA 's 'privileged ' landing slots across the country .
Echoing comments from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the M.E.N : `` It 's completely unacceptable for BA , in the middle of a national crisis , to alter the terms and conditions of 12,000 workers - workers who have been extremely loyal .
`` They are the national flag carrier with British values at their heart - and I call on them to reverse their stance . ''
He said the proposals would make it 'uneconomical ' for BA 's north west staff to continue .
Sharon Graham , Unite executive officer said : `` Public anger is growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are calling for a review of landing and take-off slots in response to BA 's project fire and rehire .
`` Campaigners are at Manchester Airport today to expose the unprecedented attack against BA workers ’ jobs , pay and conditions in the middle of the worst health crisis in a century .
`` There should be consequences to BA ’ s actions .
`` The company is essentially creating an unrecognisable airline – it should not automatically control over half the landing slots at Heathrow .
It is simply wrong for BA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legacy landing slots while its workforce is sacrificed . ''
BA insists nobody will be paid under-market rate and in fact that 40 per cent of staff will see a pay increase under the proposals .
Managers promise that no-one will see their pay fall by more than 20pc .
A spokesman for BA said the airline remained in a period of consultation with its staff over the proposals .
He added : `` For more than 100 years British Airways has been flying millions of people around the world .
Today that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biggest challenge the airline and our industry has ever faced .
`` It is disappointing that a company doing everything it can to save jobs should be singled out by the Leader of the Opposition at the behest of the Unite trade union , when jobs are being lost across the country in every industry .
`` His idea to 'punish ' British Airways would ultimately result in the loss of more British jobs .
Instead of acting against us , Unite and GMB need to consult with us on our proposals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is doing .
`` Working together we can protect more jobs as we prepare for a new future . ''

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Plans by British Airways to axe up to 12,000 jobs nationally and introduce new contracts on reduced wages could spell the end for the national flag carrier's presence in the north west, it is claimed.
That's the fear of BA long haul cabin crew furious at proposals to shake up the airline as it struggles to cope with the slump in the aviation industry due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Today (Thursday) many of them joined a protest at the plans, held at Manchester Airport's Terminal 3. They were backed by union officials and Wythenshawe MP Mike Kane - also shadow maritime and aviation minister.
Many of the cabin crew who joined the protest have worked for BA for decades on old 'legacy' contracts - travelling to London to operate long-haul flights from Heathrow.
The airline closed its Manchester Airport base in 2007, selling virtually all its old routes to FlyBe, which collapsed earlier this year.
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It left BA operating just a Heathrow shuttle service out of Manchester, although some Mediterranean summer flights were introduced in 2017.
The airline still employs hundreds of people in the north west. They travel south to operate long-haul flights from Heathrow.
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The proposed reduction in basic pay and introduction of short-haul work - requiring hotel stays in he capital paid for by staff themselves - would make the job uneconomical, according to cabin crew and trade unions.
The Manchester Evening News spoke to cabin crew members who live all across the north west - from Oldham to Southport.
For years, they have been driving to Heathrow or getting the train to operate routes all across the world, paying for this commute south out of their own pocket.
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A proposal to require long-haul cabin crew to also work short flights would mean extended stays in London and a need to pay for accommodation, they claim.
This - together with a reduced basic pay - would mean the job would no longer be worthwhile even if they are among the 30,000 that BA proposes to retain from its 42,000-strong workforce, they add.
"It's shocking, vile and abysmal," said one furloughed flight attendant.
The anger is acute because the airline, owned by International Airlines Group (IAG), reported operating profits of more than £1.9b last year, although this has been decimated by the pandemic. Bosses say the airline is spending £20m each day with very little revenue.
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Another cabin crew member, asked if they accepted a temporary pay-cut, said: "Absolutely.
"We're not stupid. Aviation is in dire straits at the moment. But this is temporary. There are more and more flights going. If I'm rehired, my pay will be 40 per cent less for the same job."
Another said: "It was already tough before this. I've seen someone sleeping in their car because they could not afford the hotel."
A decade ago, the airline was in a fight for survival. Bosses introduced unpopular new contracts which resulted in a series of damaging strikes estimated to have cost the airline £150m.
Another person, who has worked for BA for 32 years, said: "This used to be the best job in the world. It was glamorous. I appreciate the world has changed and we are now a lot more competitive and productive. We are a lean, mean fighting machine.
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"But this is a massive nuclear bomb.
"The changes we have already done have made them billions in profits. I don't know of a single person who will be able to carry on. These changes will massively affect everyone [at BA] in the north west."
Wythenshawe MP Mike Kane endorsed calls to review BA's 'privileged' landing slots across the country.
Echoing comments from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, he told the M.E.N: "It's completely unacceptable for BA, in the middle of a national crisis, to alter the terms and conditions of 12,000 workers - workers who have been extremely loyal.
"They are the national flag carrier with British values at their heart - and I call on them to reverse their stance."
He said the proposals would make it 'uneconomical' for BA's north west staff to continue.
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Sharon Graham, Unite executive officer said: "Public anger is growing and MPs from across the political divide are calling for a review of landing and take-off slots in response to BA's project fire and rehire.
"Campaigners are at Manchester Airport today to expose the unprecedented attack against BA workers’ jobs, pay and conditions in the middle of the worst health crisis in a century.
"There should be consequences to BA’s actions.
"The company is essentially creating an unrecognisable airline – it should not automatically control over half the landing slots at Heathrow. It is simply wrong for BA to continue to have privileged access to legacy landing slots while its workforce is sacrificed."
BA insists nobody will be paid under-market rate and in fact that 40 per cent of staff will see a pay increase under the proposals.
Managers promise that no-one will see their pay fall by more than 20pc.
A spokesman for BA said the airline remained in a period of consultation with its staff over the proposals.
He added: "For more than 100 years British Airways has been flying millions of people around the world. Today that world remains largely closed. This is the biggest challenge the airline and our industry has ever faced.
"It is disappointing that a company doing everything it can to save jobs should be singled out by the Leader of the Opposition at the behest of the Unite trade union, when jobs are being lost across the country in every industry.
"His idea to 'punish' British Airways would ultimately result in the loss of more British jobs. Instead of acting against us, Unite and GMB need to consult with us on our proposals as our pilot union, BALPA, is doing.
"Working together we can protect more jobs as we prepare for a new future."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Romeo Beckham shares loved-up picture with girlfriend

There 's a lot love going around the Beckham family at the minute .
As Brooklyn , 21 , shared @ @ @ @ @ brother Romeo shared his love for girlfriend Mia Regan .
The 17-year-old shared a loved-up @ @ @ @ @ pool on his Instagram page with the caption 'Luv U ' .
In another couple @ @ @ @ @ adorable pair stood next to each other in an open field with their arms around @ @ @ @ @ were flooded with comments .
Some hoping they 'll soon be walking down the aisle @ @ @ @ @ coming up ?
, '' one person asked .
Another said : `` She makes @ @ @ @ @ !
Happy for you man ! ''
Sharing Brooklyn and Nicola 's engagement photo , @ @ @ @ @ happy for you two . ''
Atress Nicola replied : `` I love you so @ @ @ @

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There's a lot love going around the Beckham family at the minute.
As Brooklyn, 21, shared his engagement news, little brother Romeo shared his love for girlfriend Mia Regan.
The 17-year-old shared a loved-up snap with Mia in a pool on his Instagram page with the caption 'Luv U'.
In another couple of sweet snaps, the adorable pair stood next to each other in an open field with their arms around each other.
The teenagers were flooded with comments. Some hoping they'll soon be walking down the aisle themselves.
"Another wedding coming up?," one person asked.
Another said: "She makes you look really handsome Romeo! Happy for you man!"
"The cutest couple," added a third.
Romeo didn't forget his elder brother's big news.
Sharing Brooklyn and Nicola's engagement photo, he wrote: "So happy for you two."
Atress Nicola replied: "I love you so much Romeo."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Who is Alvaro Fernandez? Real Madrid player profiled ahead of Man Utd transfer

Manchester United are set to add a new player to their academy after Real Madrid teenager Alvaro Fernandez agreed to join the club on a four-year contract .
The youngster is a free agent after failing to agree to extend his contract with Los Merengues , and will move to Manchester ahead of the 2020-21 season .
Fernandez is viewed as a prospect for the future by United bosses .
Here 's everything you need to know about him ... What do Real Madrid say about him ?
His biography on the Madrid website reads : `` Alvaro plays left-handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a quality defender and good at taking the ball from behind .
He stands out technically and for his intelligence on the field .
He is difficult to beat one on one . ''
Which teams did he play for during his time at Real Madrid ?
The 17-year-old joined Real Madrid in 2017 from his native Deportivo and has played at Under-15 , 16 and 17 levels .
What has Fernandez said about leaving Real Madrid ?
Taking to Instagram on Thursday afternoon , Fernandez wrote : `` It was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words of thanks , after having belonged to the White House these past 3 years , I have made the decision to leave this great club .
`` I wanted to thank all my teammates , and the entire coaching staff Real Madrid , for making me a better person and footballer , it has been a real pleasure to wear this shirt , and represent this shield , it is time to say forever and take another path in my football career , take a step forward towards my dream , thank @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United are set to add a new player to their academy after Real Madrid teenager Alvaro Fernandez agreed to join the club on a four-year contract.
The youngster is a free agent after failing to agree to extend his contract with Los Merengues, and will move to Manchester ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Fernandez is viewed as a prospect for the future by United bosses. Here's everything you need to know about him...
Full name: Alvaro Fernandez Carreras
Age: 17 (birthday, 3 March 2003)
Place of birth: Majorca
Previous clubs: Racing de Ferrol (2007-12), Deportivo de La Coruna (2012-17), Real Madrid (2017-20)
Position: Left-back
What do Real Madrid say about him?
His biography on the Madrid website reads: "Alvaro plays left-handed as his idol: Marcelo. He is a quality defender and good at taking the ball from behind. He stands out technically and for his intelligence on the field. He is difficult to beat one on one."
Which teams did he play for during his time at Real Madrid?
The 17-year-old joined Real Madrid in 2017 from his native Deportivo and has played at Under-15, 16 and 17 levels.
What has Fernandez said about leaving Real Madrid?
Taking to Instagram on Thursday afternoon, Fernandez wrote: "It was not an easy decision and I only have words of thanks, after having belonged to the White House these past 3 years, I have made the decision to leave this great club.
"I wanted to thank all my teammates, and the entire coaching staff Real Madrid, for making me a better person and footballer, it has been a real pleasure to wear this shirt, and represent this shield, it is time to say forever and take another path in my football career, take a step forward towards my dream, thank you Real Madrid!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Transforming run-down mills could stop green belt being developed

Council chiefs are investigating whether run-down mills across Oldham could be converted into new homes - or torn down for housing - to prevent building on green belt land .
A meeting of the full council was told that the authority is currently undertaking a ‘ mills strategy ’ following feedback about the draft proposals for the borough included in the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework ( GMSF ) .
The second draft of the strategic masterplan for the region published in 2019 envisioned thousands of new homes over the next 20 years , and had proposed building around 14,290 homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 4,050 homes and thousands of square metres of employment space on ten allocations of land designated as green belt .
However , as with the first iteration of the huge document , the green belt plans have been vociferously fought by residents , many of whom argued that the strategy should prioritise the redevelopment of brownfield and former industrial sites .
Speaking at the virtual full council meeting , Failsworth East Councillor Liz Jacques raised the issue of the GMSF – which has allocated 260 on green belt land in Woodhouses village @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council had been doing to find alternative sites .
“ These proposals were strongly opposed by local residents , ” she said .
“ I am grateful to the leader for meeting with local representatives of the green belt action group to explain the position and understand that the council was committed to looking for viable brownfield site to develop on greenbelt allocations so that they can be reduced .
“ Given the delay to the framework caused by Covid-19 , has the council used the time to find more such brownfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will we know whether they can offset green belt allocations such as those in my ward ?
” Cabinet member for housing , Coun Hannah Roberts explained that the town hall reviews its housing land supply position every year .
“ The council ’ s creating a better place programme identifies a series of residential led development opportunities as part of repurposing the town centre , and this feeds into our latest housing land supply , ” she said.. “ In addition , many of the GMSF responses suggested that derelict mills should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ land , a suggestion I fully support .
“ A mills strategy is underway to look at which unlisted mills should be protected but also possibly be converted for housing , taking in to account financial viability and other constraints .
“ The strategy will also identify less important unlisted mills which could more easily offer land for new homes .
“ At the same time we do not want to undermine the successful businesses which operate from some of our mills .
“ All of this evidence will feed into Oldham ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ land supply and other detailed viability work commissioned by the combined authority to inform the revised strategic allocations which will be published in the final GMSF proposals later this year.
” A second consultation into the GMSF proposals has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic , but bosses are working to put them out again to the public from October .

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Council chiefs are investigating whether run-down mills across Oldham could be converted into new homes - or torn down for housing - to prevent building on green belt land.
A meeting of the full council was told that the authority is currently undertaking a ‘mills strategy’ following feedback about the draft proposals for the borough included in the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF).
The second draft of the strategic masterplan for the region published in 2019 envisioned thousands of new homes over the next 20 years, and had proposed building around 14,290 homes in Oldham.
The allocation would see around 4,050 homes and thousands of square metres of employment space on ten allocations of land designated as green belt.
However, as with the first iteration of the huge document, the green belt plans have been vociferously fought by residents, many of whom argued that the strategy should prioritise the redevelopment of brownfield and former industrial sites.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Speaking at the virtual full council meeting, Failsworth East Councillor Liz Jacques raised the issue of the GMSF – which has allocated 260 on green belt land in Woodhouses village in her ward – and asked what the council had been doing to find alternative sites.
“These proposals were strongly opposed by local residents,” she said.
“I am grateful to the leader for meeting with local representatives of the green belt action group to explain the position and understand that the council was committed to looking for viable brownfield site to develop on greenbelt allocations so that they can be reduced.
“Given the delay to the framework caused by Covid-19, has the council used the time to find more such brownfield sites, and if so how soon will we know whether they can offset green belt allocations such as those in my ward?”
Cabinet member for housing, Coun Hannah Roberts explained that the town hall reviews its housing land supply position every year.
“The council’s creating a better place programme identifies a series of residential led development opportunities as part of repurposing the town centre, and this feeds into our latest housing land supply,” she said..
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“In addition, many of the GMSF responses suggested that derelict mills should be built on before using green belt land, a suggestion I fully support.
“A mills strategy is underway to look at which unlisted mills should be protected but also possibly be converted for housing, taking in to account financial viability and other constraints.
“The strategy will also identify less important unlisted mills which could more easily offer land for new homes.
“At the same time we do not want to undermine the successful businesses which operate from some of our mills.
“All of this evidence will feed into Oldham’s land supply, the revised housing land supply and other detailed viability work commissioned by the combined authority to inform the revised strategic allocations which will be published in the final GMSF proposals later this year.”
A second consultation into the GMSF proposals has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but bosses are working to put them out again to the public from October.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Leicester is staying in lockdown for at least another two weeks

Leicester is set to remain in lockdown for another two weeks , Matt Hancock has announced .
The Health Secretary told MPs the city , which is the first place in the country to face a local lockdown , will only partially relax some measures .
He said in the House of Commons on Thursday ( July 16 ) : `` At the end of June , we made the decision to close schools and non-essential shops in the city .
`` This was not an easy decision but one we had to take . ''
Mr Hancock added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every two weeks .
`` This afternoon , I held a further meeting with local leaders .
The latest data shows the seven-day infection rate is now 119 cases per 100,000 people . ''
He said it was a positive indicator , but it still remains 'well above the national average ' .
From July 24 , schools and early years childcare restrictions will be removed , but the hospitality venues , unlike the rest of England , will remain closed .
Restrictions for travel and gatherings of up to six people will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can reopen , but Mr Hancock announced a new local power to close them in Leicester where necessary .
The Midlands city and some of its suburbs have had tighter restrictions imposed since the end of June in an attempt to bring down infection rates after they appeared to spike .
It came just as other towns and cities in England began to reopen its hospitality and beauty venues .

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Leicester is set to remain in lockdown for another two weeks, Matt Hancock has announced.
The Health Secretary told MPs the city, which is the first place in the country to face a local lockdown, will only partially relax some measures.
He said in the House of Commons on Thursday (July 16): "At the end of June, we made the decision to close schools and non-essential shops in the city.
"This was not an easy decision but one we had to take."
Mr Hancock added: "I committed to reviewing the measures every two weeks.
"This afternoon, I held a further meeting with local leaders. The latest data shows the seven-day infection rate is now 119 cases per 100,000 people."
He said it was a positive indicator, but it still remains 'well above the national average'.
From July 24, schools and early years childcare restrictions will be removed, but the hospitality venues, unlike the rest of England, will remain closed.
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Restrictions for travel and gatherings of up to six people will also stay in place.
Non-essential shops can reopen, but Mr Hancock announced a new local power to close them in Leicester where necessary.
The Midlands city and some of its suburbs have had tighter restrictions imposed since the end of June in an attempt to bring down infection rates after they appeared to spike.
It came just as other towns and cities in England began to reopen its hospitality and beauty venues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Inquest opens into death of taxi driver killed in horror Salford crash

An inquest into the death of a man who died in a horror smash in Salford has been opened .
John Hughes was killed in a crash on Bolton Road in Pendlebury on Sunday ( July 12 ) .
The 42-year-old was a passenger in car when it collided with an oncoming vehicle .
Both men were seriously injured .
Tragically , Mr Hughes , a taxi driver from Swinton , died as a result of his injuries .
Coroner Catherine Cundy opened the inquest into his death at Bolton Coroners ' Court this afternoon ( Thursady ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tributes have been paid to Mr Hughes and Thomas Ashley , who was driving the Renault Megane at the time of the crash , just before 7am .
Mr Hughes and Mr Ashley are believed to have been friends .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , earlier this week , Mr Ashley 's family described him as 'adorable ' and 'loveable ' .
His mum Trisha Hagerty said the 31-year-old lived in Swinton with his girlfriend .
He had a little girl .
`` Tom was adorable and lovable , everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He was a rogue but a lovable rouge .
`` He had one brother and three sisters and was very close to his family .
He was very close to his friends and loved going for a pint and a dance in a club .
`` He is going to be missed by a lot of people . ''
In a statement read out in court , a spokesman for GMP said an investigation into the crash is ongoing .
Anyone with information should contact GMP ’ s Serious Investigation Unit on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 923 of 12/07/20 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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An inquest into the death of a man who died in a horror smash in Salford has been opened.
John Hughes was killed in a crash on Bolton Road in Pendlebury on Sunday (July 12).
The 42-year-old was a passenger in car when it collided with an oncoming vehicle.
Both men were seriously injured.
Tragically, Mr Hughes, a taxi driver from Swinton, died as a result of his injuries.
Coroner Catherine Cundy opened the inquest into his death at Bolton Coroners' Court this afternoon (Thursady).
The inquest has been adjourned until October 16.
Tributes have been paid to Mr Hughes and Thomas Ashley, who was driving the Renault Megane at the time of the crash, just before 7am.
Mr Hughes and Mr Ashley are believed to have been friends.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , earlier this week, Mr Ashley's family described him as 'adorable' and 'loveable'.
His mum Trisha Hagerty said the 31-year-old lived in Swinton with his girlfriend. He had a little girl.
"Tom was adorable and lovable, everybody loved him", she added.
"He was a rogue but a lovable rouge.
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"He had one brother and three sisters and was very close to his family. He was very close to his friends and loved going for a pint and a dance in a club.
"He is going to be missed by a lot of people."
In a statement read out in court, a spokesman for GMP said an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Anyone with information should contact GMP’s Serious Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 923 of 12/07/20.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Van drivers could soon need permits to visit Greater Manchester's tips

Van drivers could have to apply for a permit to visit tips across Greater Manchester as part of a further shake-up of recycling rules .
An automatic number plate recognition ( ANPR ) system was introduced in February as part of a crackdown on illegal waste being dumped at sites across the region .
Cameras log drivers ’ details and keep track of the number of trips to household waste recycling centres ( HWRC ) .
Cars are limited to 52 visits a year - an average of once a week - while van drivers are limited to either 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the size of their vehicle .
Since the introduction of ANPR the number of visits fell from 445,941 in January to 371,038 in February , and further still to 350,324 before the lockdown on March 23 .
But vans are still being spotted dumping non-household waste at tips more than 50 times a month .
A report to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority reads : “ It is for this reason that the implementation of a van permit policy will provide a greater degree of control over trade waste abuse at the HWRC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handing in a paper permit to staff who then pass on the data to the local authority .
Councils using these schemes have all encountered high administrative workloads and problems with paper permits being lost or easily faked .
With the risk of Covid-19 transmission and potential issues with GDPR , Greater Manchester is hoping to establish an online-only permit system .
Under proposals submitted to the combined authority , a van owner would apply for a permit by creating an online account which would be subject to DVLA checks .
If the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a QR code , barcode or reference number unique to the driver which they would present to be scanned during each visit .
HWRC staff would record the visit and the ANPR system would deduct the visit from the total number of trips allowed during the year .
Local authorities using an electronic system tend to issue the permits for free , but it remains unclear if Greater Manchester will do the same .
The report says : “ This type of system removes the administrative burden , reduces the need for manual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instant update of the data base for the user to see how many visits remain and to monitor any problem vehicles.
” Greater Manchester ’ s waste and recycling committee has been asked to approve the development of a project plan for the van permit scheme on July 22 .
If approved it will be administered by Suez , which runs all of the city-region ’ s HWRCs apart from Wigan , which has a separate waste disposal contract .

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Van drivers could have to apply for a permit to visit tips across Greater Manchester as part of a further shake-up of recycling rules.
An automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system was introduced in February as part of a crackdown on illegal waste being dumped at sites across the region.
Cameras log drivers’ details and keep track of the number of trips to household waste recycling centres (HWRC).
Cars are limited to 52 visits a year - an average of once a week - while van drivers are limited to either 12 or 18 visits a year depending on the size of their vehicle.
Since the introduction of ANPR the number of visits fell from 445,941 in January to 371,038 in February, and further still to 350,324 before the lockdown on March 23.
But vans are still being spotted dumping non-household waste at tips more than 50 times a month.
(Image: Alan Hamer)
A report to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority reads: “It is for this reason that the implementation of a van permit policy will provide a greater degree of control over trade waste abuse at the HWRC facilities.”
Permit schemes typically involve residents handing in a paper permit to staff who then pass on the data to the local authority.
Councils using these schemes have all encountered high administrative workloads and problems with paper permits being lost or easily faked.
With the risk of Covid-19 transmission and potential issues with GDPR, Greater Manchester is hoping to establish an online-only permit system.
Under proposals submitted to the combined authority, a van owner would apply for a permit by creating an online account which would be subject to DVLA checks.
If the application is approved the system will generate a QR code, barcode or reference number unique to the driver which they would present to be scanned during each visit.
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HWRC staff would record the visit and the ANPR system would deduct the visit from the total number of trips allowed during the year.
Local authorities using an electronic system tend to issue the permits for free, but it remains unclear if Greater Manchester will do the same.
The report says: “This type of system removes the administrative burden, reduces the need for manual handling of permits on sites and provides instant update of the data base for the user to see how many visits remain and to monitor any problem vehicles.”
Greater Manchester’s waste and recycling committee has been asked to approve the development of a project plan for the van permit scheme on July 22.
If approved it will be administered by Suez, which runs all of the city-region’s HWRCs apart from Wigan, which has a separate waste disposal contract.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--The closest-ever images taken of the sun - they're mesmerising

The closest-ever images ever taken of the sun , which show solar flares dubbed 'campfires ' on its surface , have been published .
The mesmerising images were captured by the UK-built Solar Orbiter spacecraft .
Solar Orbiter was built in Stevenage , Hertfordshire , by Airbus and backed by the UK Space Agency and launched in February 2020 .
It will continue to provide images of the sun from inside the orbit of Mercury - its nearest planet .
These images come from its first close pass of the Sun in mid-June and early operations of the instruments .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 77 million km , they have revealed omnipresent miniature solar flares , dubbed 'campfires ' , near the surface of the sun .
The close pass , known as a perihelion , puts the probe between the orbits of Venus and Mercury , the closest planets to the sun .
These discoveries will help scientists piece together the sun ’ s atmospheric layers – knowledge that is vital for our understanding of how it drives space weather events , which can disrupt and damage satellites and infrastructure on Earth that our mobile phones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ electricity networks rely on .
Science Minister Amanda Solloway said the Solar Orbiter was eight years in the making and 'represents an incredible feat of UK engineering ' .
She said : `` It has helped us make the `` historic discovery of the 'campfires ' near the surface of the sun . ''
Occasionally , the sun throws out giant amounts of particles known as coronal mass ejections .
When such an eruption slams into Earth ’ s magnetic field , it generates surges of electrical current .
Solar scientists do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eruption .
The largest one known to hit Earth was the Carrington event in 1859 , named after one of the people who observed an intensely bright spot on the sun which caused telegraph wires to catch fire .
A similar event today could potentially cause not only blackouts across continents , but also destroy giant transformers on the electric grid .
Dr David Long ( UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory ) , Co-Principal Investigator on the ESA Solar Orbiter Mission EUI Investigation , said : `` No images have been taken of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before and the level of detail they provide is impressive .
`` They show miniature flares across the surface of the sun , which look like campfires that are millions of times smaller than the solar flares that we see from Earth .
`` Dotted across the surface , these small flares might play an important role in a mysterious phenomenon called coronal heating , whereby the sun ’ s outer layer , or corona , is more than 200 - 500 times hotter than the layers below . ''
Solar Orbiter is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Space Agency ( ESA ) and NASA .
The UK is at the heart of the mission with UK industry winning £200m-worth of contracts and the UK Space Agency investing £20m in the development and build of the instruments .
Engineers at Airbus in Stevenage designed and built the spacecraft to withstand the scorching heat from the sun that will hit one side , while the other is frozen as the orbit keeps it in shadow .
It will face intense solar radiation that is 13 times more powerful than that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Investigator Professor Tim Horbury , Principal Investigator from Imperial College London said : `` Already our data are revealing shockwaves , coronal mass ejections , phenomena called ‘ switchbacks ’ and fine-scale waves in the magnetic field that we are only able to see thanks to the extreme sensitivity of our instrument .
`` Our small team of engineers here at Imperial College London have been working really hard to keep the instrument operating and process all the measurements that are coming down to the ground .
`` Teams from around the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which will no doubt reveal new insights into the sun ’ s behaviour . ''
The UK continues to be a leading member of ESA , which is independent of the EU , having committed a record investment of £374m per year in November 2019 .
This included £80m on space safety and security for a mission in partnership with the US to protect infrastructure in space and on Earth from space weather and to help remove space debris .

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The closest-ever images ever taken of the sun, which show solar flares dubbed 'campfires' on its surface, have been published.
The mesmerising images were captured by the UK-built Solar Orbiter spacecraft.
Solar Orbiter was built in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, by Airbus and backed by the UK Space Agency and launched in February 2020.
It will continue to provide images of the sun from inside the orbit of Mercury - its nearest planet.
These images come from its first close pass of the Sun in mid-June and early operations of the instruments.
Recorded at a distance of just over 77 million km, they have revealed omnipresent miniature solar flares, dubbed 'campfires', near the surface of the sun.
The close pass, known as a perihelion, puts the probe between the orbits of Venus and Mercury, the closest planets to the sun.
(Image: Solar Orbiter/EUI Team (ESA & NASA); CSL, IAS, MPS, PMOD/WRC, ROB, UCL/MSSL)
These discoveries will help scientists piece together the sun’s atmospheric layers – knowledge that is vital for our understanding of how it drives space weather events, which can disrupt and damage satellites and infrastructure on Earth that our mobile phones, transport, GPS signals and the electricity networks rely on.
Science Minister Amanda Solloway said the Solar Orbiter was eight years in the making and 'represents an incredible feat of UK engineering'.
She said: "It has helped us make the "historic discovery of the 'campfires' near the surface of the sun."
Occasionally, the sun throws out giant amounts of particles known as coronal mass ejections.
When such an eruption slams into Earth’s magnetic field, it generates surges of electrical current.
(Image: AP)
Solar scientists don't have reliable ways to predict such an eruption.
The largest one known to hit Earth was the Carrington event in 1859, named after one of the people who observed an intensely bright spot on the sun which caused telegraph wires to catch fire.
A similar event today could potentially cause not only blackouts across continents, but also destroy giant transformers on the electric grid.
Dr David Long (UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory), Co-Principal Investigator on the ESA Solar Orbiter Mission EUI Investigation, said: "No images have been taken of the sun at such a close distance before and the level of detail they provide is impressive.
"They show miniature flares across the surface of the sun, which look like campfires that are millions of times smaller than the solar flares that we see from Earth.
"Dotted across the surface, these small flares might play an important role in a mysterious phenomenon called coronal heating, whereby the sun’s outer layer, or corona, is more than 200 - 500 times hotter than the layers below."
Solar Orbiter is a space mission of international collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA.
(Image: NASA/Chris Hadfield)
The UK is at the heart of the mission with UK industry winning £200m-worth of contracts and the UK Space Agency investing £20m in the development and build of the instruments.
Engineers at Airbus in Stevenage designed and built the spacecraft to withstand the scorching heat from the sun that will hit one side, while the other is frozen as the orbit keeps it in shadow.
It will face intense solar radiation that is 13 times more powerful than that in Earth’s orbit.
Principal Investigator Professor Tim Horbury, Principal Investigator from Imperial College London said: "Already our data are revealing shockwaves, coronal mass ejections, phenomena called ‘switchbacks’ and fine-scale waves in the magnetic field that we are only able to see thanks to the extreme sensitivity of our instrument.
"Our small team of engineers here at Imperial College London have been working really hard to keep the instrument operating and process all the measurements that are coming down to the ground.
"Teams from around the world are now working on all this data, which will no doubt reveal new insights into the sun’s behaviour."
The UK continues to be a leading member of ESA, which is independent of the EU, having committed a record investment of £374m per year in November 2019.
This included £80m on space safety and security for a mission in partnership with the US to protect infrastructure in space and on Earth from space weather and to help remove space debris.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Fernandes starts but Pogba benched - Man Utd line up fans want to see vs Palace

Manchester United fans do n't want to see Mason Greenwood risked against Crystal Palace in tonight 's Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed the youngster suffered an ankle injury during last week 's draw against Southampton as a result of a strong challenge from Saints midfielder Oriol Romeu which went unpunished .
Solskjaer revealed Greenwood played through the pain before being substituted for Daniel James .
`` In the heat of the moment he 'll play on and adrenaline gets you going , and then you get a little bit of reaction after , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game that my ankles were a bit weak after many years of football .
But obviously Mason carried on and I think it should have been looked upon by the referee definitely . ''
With an FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on the horizon , fans believe Greenwood should not be risked against the Eagles , with James preferred to take his place on the right flank .
The Welshman is yet to start for United since their 1-1 draw against Tottenham on June 19 .
United fans also want to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bench after they showed signs of fatigue during the game against Southampton .
Scott McTominay and Fred are given the nod to partner Bruno Fernandes in midfield ( our graphic below , which shows the most popular starting XI selected by United fans , has Fernandes down as the holding midfielder , which we can only put down to a technical malfunction ! )
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Solskjaer could also be forced to change his defence with Brandon Williams and Luke Shaw both injury doubts .
Shaw suffered an ankle injury in the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replacement Williams was also forced off the field following a nasty collision with Kyle Walker-Peters .
Supporters believe Diogo Dalot should start at left-back in what would be his first Premier League appearance since October .
The Portuguese has not been included in any of United 's last nine match day squads but MEN Sport understand he is ready to make his return if Shaw and Williams fail to win their race for fitness .

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Manchester United fans don't want to see Mason Greenwood risked against Crystal Palace in tonight's Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed the youngster suffered an ankle injury during last week's draw against Southampton as a result of a strong challenge from Saints midfielder Oriol Romeu which went unpunished.
Solskjaer revealed Greenwood played through the pain before being substituted for Daniel James.
"In the heat of the moment he'll play on and adrenaline gets you going, and then you get a little bit of reaction after," Solskjaer said. "I said after the game that my ankles were a bit weak after many years of football. But obviously Mason carried on and I think it should have been looked upon by the referee definitely."
With an FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on the horizon, fans believe Greenwood should not be risked against the Eagles, with James preferred to take his place on the right flank. The Welshman is yet to start for United since their 1-1 draw against Tottenham on June 19.
United fans also want to see Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic drop to the bench after they showed signs of fatigue during the game against Southampton. Scott McTominay and Fred are given the nod to partner Bruno Fernandes in midfield (our graphic below, which shows the most popular starting XI selected by United fans, has Fernandes down as the holding midfielder, which we can only put down to a technical malfunction!).
Solskjaer could also be forced to change his defence with Brandon Williams and Luke Shaw both injury doubts. Shaw suffered an ankle injury in the second half of Monday's match and his replacement Williams was also forced off the field following a nasty collision with Kyle Walker-Peters.
Supporters believe Diogo Dalot should start at left-back in what would be his first Premier League appearance since October. The Portuguese has not been included in any of United's last nine match day squads but MEN Sport understand he is ready to make his return if Shaw and Williams fail to win their race for fitness.
Manchester United fans XI to face Crystal Palace:De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Dalot; Fred, McTominay, Fernandes; James, Rashford, Martial.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Coronavirus likely to be around for 'number of years' - chief scientific adviser

Coronavirus is likely to be around for ' a number years ' , Sir Patrick Valance has warned .
Sir Patrick , the government 's chief scientific adviser , was addressing MPs at the Science and Technology Committee on Thursday ( July 16 ) .
Asked about the liklihood of a second wave of Covid-19 , he said what most people mean by that is a re-emergence of the first wave which has been suppressed .
He told MPs that if there is an increase in cases in the winter 'you could argue that is the tail end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it is quite probable that we will see this virus coming back in different waves over a number of years , '' he added .
Sir Patrick also admitted that the outcome of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK 'has not been good ' .
He said there will be 'many factors ' that determine how well countries respond to the outbreak .
`` As ( chief medical officer Professor ) Chris Whitty has said before , it 's very difficult to know where we stand at the moment , '' Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the outcome has not been good in the UK , I think you can be absolutely clear about that .
`` It is clear you can see a band of countries that have done less well in the temperate zone .
Countries that are very well connected internationally , countries that have got population structures of a certain type .
`` There are many factors that are going to play in this as we look and say , 'what is it that makes some countries having done worse than others ? '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will turn out not to have been the right decisions at the time . ''
The death toll in the UK has now surpassed 45,000 , the Department of Health figures show .
The figures do not include all deaths involving coronavirus across the UK , which is thought to have now passed 55,500 .

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Coronavirus is likely to be around for 'a number years', Sir Patrick Valance has warned.
Sir Patrick, the government's chief scientific adviser, was addressing MPs at the Science and Technology Committee on Thursday (July 16).
Asked about the liklihood of a second wave of Covid-19, he said what most people mean by that is a re-emergence of the first wave which has been suppressed.
He told MPs that if there is an increase in cases in the winter 'you could argue that is the tail end of the first wave still'.
"I think it is quite probable that we will see this virus coming back in different waves over a number of years," he added.
Sir Patrick also admitted that the outcome of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK 'has not been good'.
He said there will be 'many factors' that determine how well countries respond to the outbreak.
"As (chief medical officer Professor) Chris Whitty has said before, it's very difficult to know where we stand at the moment," Sir Patrick added.
"It's clear that the outcome has not been good in the UK, I think you can be absolutely clear about that.
(Image: PA)
"It is clear you can see a band of countries that have done less well in the temperate zone. Countries that are very well connected internationally, countries that have got population structures of a certain type.
"There are many factors that are going to play in this as we look and say, 'what is it that makes some countries having done worse than others?', and there will be decisions made that will turn out not to have been the right decisions at the time."
The death toll in the UK has now surpassed 45,000, the Department of Health figures show.
The figures do not include all deaths involving coronavirus across the UK, which is thought to have now passed 55,500.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Foden names three qualities Man City legend David Silva has taught him

Phil Foden has expanded on how David Silva is helping improve his game at Manchester City , as he prepares to step up when the popular Spaniard departs the Etihad .
Silva will leave City at the end of the season after an incredible ten year spell , with Foden widely considered his natural successor .
Since the Premier League restart , Foden has been given more responsibility in the first team and put in some brilliant showings alongside Silva .
As Foden 's performances gain more attention , the 20-year-old discussed how Silva deserves plenty of credit for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training pitch to set the standards for professionalism , game management and decision-making on the ball .
Foden told BT Sport : `` He ’ s a great player and also a great person off the pitch .
He ’ s always helping everyone out , with the young ones like Tommy [ Doyle ] now , he ’ s always putting an arm round him and helping him out .
`` Just learning from him every day , how he is as a person , how professional he is before games : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ s got to be up there [ with the Premier League greats ] ; top 3 at least .
`` His game management , when to attack and when to keep the ball , these things that young players need to work on .
Sometimes you can be a bit rash with your decision making .
He ’ s definitely helped me with that .
`` Like when you see him in the 80th minute and you see how he drops a bit deeper and keeps the ball if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these little details help massively . ''
Foden is considered the player to succeed Silva , but the no.47 insists he must earn Silva 's place and wo n't take anything for granted .
He continued : `` People are saying I could take his position : it ’ s a massive responsibility .
But we ’ ll see how it goes next year .
`` I ’ ve got to keep playing well and earn it .
It doesn ’ t come easy , you don ’ t just get the shirt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it .
I feel I ’ ve needed to grow up quick in this team and be a man .
Because if I ’ m going to get any opportunity I need to learn the physical side . ''
Read the full interview on btsport.com .
Watch Arsenal v Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup this Saturday from 19:00 on BT Sport 1

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Phil Foden has expanded on how David Silva is helping improve his game at Manchester City, as he prepares to step up when the popular Spaniard departs the Etihad.
Silva will leave City at the end of the season after an incredible ten year spell, with Foden widely considered his natural successor. Since the Premier League restart, Foden has been given more responsibility in the first team and put in some brilliant showings alongside Silva.
As Foden's performances gain more attention, the 20-year-old discussed how Silva deserves plenty of credit for his recent form for his help on the training pitch to set the standards for professionalism, game management and decision-making on the ball.
Foden told BT Sport: "He’s a great player and also a great person off the pitch. He’s always helping everyone out, with the young ones like Tommy [Doyle] now, he’s always putting an arm round him and helping him out.
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"Just learning from him every day, how he is as a person, how professional he is before games: you can only be better for it. He’s got to be up there [with the Premier League greats]; top 3 at least.
"His game management, when to attack and when to keep the ball, these things that young players need to work on. Sometimes you can be a bit rash with your decision making. He’s definitely helped me with that.
"Like when you see him in the 80th minute and you see how he drops a bit deeper and keeps the ball if you need to control a game. Just these little details help massively."
Foden is considered the player to succeed Silva, but the no.47 insists he must earn Silva's place and won't take anything for granted.
He continued: "People are saying I could take his position: it’s a massive responsibility. But we’ll see how it goes next year.
"I’ve got to keep playing well and earn it. It doesn’t come easy, you don’t just get the shirt like that. Hopefully, I can do it. I feel I’ve needed to grow up quick in this team and be a man. Because if I’m going to get any opportunity I need to learn the physical side."
Read the full interview on btsport.com. Watch Arsenal v Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup this Saturday from 19:00 on BT Sport 1


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Matt Hancock gives update on Leicester lockdown and coronavirus

Health Secretary Matt Hancock made an 'important statement ' providing a coronavirus update on the situation in Leicester today .
@ @ @ @ @ chamber at 5pm on Thursday ( July 16 ) .
He provided an update on @ @ @ @ @ in local lockdown , confirming the city will have to remain with restrictions imposed for @ @ @ @ @ .
He said he will review the measures again in two weeks but said the @ @ @ @ @ in the city remains `` well above the national average '' .
Read what he @ @ @ @ @ live updates as they came in below .
Earlier , it emerged that 66 people @ @ @ @ @ with coronavirus in the last 24 hours , as the numbers of deaths has now @ @ @ @ @ is gradually easing itself out of the lockdown which was imposed in mid-March with additional @ @ @ @ @ coverings in England 's shops being brought in from July 24 .
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock made an 'important statement' providing a coronavirus update on the situation in Leicester today.
Mr Hancock appeared in the chamber at 5pm on Thursday (July 16).
He provided an update on Leicester, which has been in local lockdown, confirming the city will have to remain with restrictions imposed for the next couple of weeks.
He said he will review the measures again in two weeks but said the number of cases and infections in the city remains "well above the national average".
Read what he said here and in our live updates as they came in below.
Earlier, it emerged that 66 people in the UK had died with coronavirus in the last 24 hours, as the numbers of deaths has now passed 55,500.
The nation is gradually easing itself out of the lockdown which was imposed in mid-March with additional measures - such as face coverings in England's shops being brought in from July 24.
Scroll down for live updates throughout Mr Hancock's statement...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Alvaro Fernandez sends message ahead of Man United transfer

Alvaro Fernandez has sent a message of thanks to Real Madrid ahead of his transfer to Manchester United .
Fernandez , 17 , failed to agree new terms with Madrid and is set to join United on a four-year-deal .
The youngster left Deportivo La Coruna for Madrid in 2017 and has been a regular in their development sides .
It 's likely the left-back will be included in United 's youth intake for the 2020/21 season .
The defender sent a message of thanks to Madrid in an Instagram post after news broke of his move to United .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an easy decision and I only have words of thanks , after having belonged to the white house these past 3 years .
`` I have made the decision to leave this great club , I wanted to thank all my teammates , and the entire coaching staff Real Madrid , for making me a better person and footballer , it has been a real pleasure to wear this shirt , and represent this shield .
`` It is time to say forever and take another path in my football career , take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank you Real Madrid ! ''
Fernandez joins Marc Jurado and Joe Hugill in making the switch to Old Trafford ahead of the summer window .

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Alvaro Fernandez has sent a message of thanks to Real Madrid ahead of his transfer to Manchester United.
Fernandez, 17, failed to agree new terms with Madrid and is set to join United on a four-year-deal.
The youngster left Deportivo La Coruna for Madrid in 2017 and has been a regular in their development sides.
It's likely the left-back will be included in United's youth intake for the 2020/21 season.
The defender sent a message of thanks to Madrid in an Instagram post after news broke of his move to United.
He wrote: "It was not an easy decision and I only have words of thanks, after having belonged to the white house these past 3 years.
"I have made the decision to leave this great club, I wanted to thank all my teammates, and the entire coaching staff Real Madrid, for making me a better person and footballer, it has been a real pleasure to wear this shirt, and represent this shield.
"It is time to say forever and take another path in my football career, take a step forward towards my dream, thank you Real Madrid!"
Fernandez joins Marc Jurado and Joe Hugill in making the switch to Old Trafford ahead of the summer window.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Solskjaer praises two Manchester United players after win vs Crystal Palace

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he is delighted with the telepathy between Manchester United forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after they both scored again at Crystal Palace .
Rashford and Martial netted United 's goals for the second successive game in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace , where the duo took their seasonal tallies up to 22 .
`` Marcus is just enjoying himself , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Enjoying his football .
Him and Anthony together link really well off each other and when I can see those boys , with that body language of smiling and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United extended their unbeaten run to 19 at Selhurst Park but their performance was unconvincing and Palace were unhappy Wilfried Zaha was denied a penalty following a tangle with Victor Lindelof with the game goalless .
Jordan Ayew thought he had equalised in the second but the Video Assistant Referee found his toe to be offside and the goal was disallowed .
David de Gea made four fine saves to record United 's 13th clean sheet in their last 19 games and Solskjaer was unsurprised by the test Palace posed .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roy Hodgson team ; well organised , some very good individuals out there and you can see them enjoy themselves , '' Solskjaer said .
`` They play against Man United with no pressure , they have nothing to lose and gave us a good game .
`` We did n't really get going , especially before half-time .
But in moments we show what we can do and it 's great to watch that tempo when the ball goes forward , the runs go forward , movement of the ball , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen [ the Zaha-Lindelof incident ] and it seems like Victor gets the ball and they tangle their feet .
I think that 's OK what they do there . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he is delighted with the telepathy between Manchester United forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after they both scored again at Crystal Palace.
Rashford and Martial netted United's goals for the second successive game in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, where the duo took their seasonal tallies up to 22.
"Marcus is just enjoying himself," Solskjaer said. "Enjoying his football. Him and Anthony together link really well off each other and when I can see those boys, with that body language of smiling and positive, I'm delighted."
United extended their unbeaten run to 19 at Selhurst Park but their performance was unconvincing and Palace were unhappy Wilfried Zaha was denied a penalty following a tangle with Victor Lindelof with the game goalless.
Jordan Ayew thought he had equalised in the second but the Video Assistant Referee found his toe to be offside and the goal was disallowed. David de Gea made four fine saves to record United's 13th clean sheet in their last 19 games and Solskjaer was unsurprised by the test Palace posed.
"You don't expect anything else from a Roy Hodgson team; well organised, some very good individuals out there and you can see them enjoy themselves," Solskjaer said. "They play against Man United with no pressure, they have nothing to lose and gave us a good game.
"We didn't really get going, especially before half-time. But in moments we show what we can do and it's great to watch that tempo when the ball goes forward, the runs go forward, movement of the ball, so two fantastic goals.
"I've seen [the Zaha-Lindelof incident] and it seems like Victor gets the ball and they tangle their feet. I think that's OK what they do there."