themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Gary Neville condemns Manchester United fans' attack on Ed Woodward's house

Gary Neville has spoken about the growing fan discontent at Manchester United , which boiled over on Tuesday evening outside Ed Woodward 's home .
Neville , who clocked up more than 400 appearances during a glittering playing career with United , has shared his views after a video of the house attack was posted on social media .
The incident saw a group of balaclava-clad fans launching flares at Woodward 's Cheshire home .
A video was posted onto social media on Tuesday night showing flares thrown over the house 's front gates , with the caption 'Ed Woodward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police are investigating the incident .
It comes amid growing unrest among the fan-base at Old Trafford , with United some way off the pace once again this season .
Neville condemned the incident and said to Sky Sports : “ There are two separate issues here .
The fans are absolutely disgusted with how the football side of the club has been run over the last two or three years , there still isn ’ t a technical director or football director .
“ Why it ’ s taking so long , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club should be taking that forward .
They still don ’ t look slick in the transfer market , the team are obviously struggling and essentially the fans are not happy , it ’ s simmering and it will boil soon .
“ The reality of it is , the first issue is something that can ’ t be condoned but the second issue is only something that is going to get worse .
The fans are now starting to bring it into the stadium , to social media , and now they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and into people ’ s houses , which should never be accepted .
“ However , there is a massive fan-base of Manchester United fans who are frustrated and are not going to accept what is happening at the club with the ownership and with the executive .
“ The reality is , they ’ re not seeing any movement , any drastic action .
The same people that were running the club from a football point of view are still running the club .
“ Up until two or three years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best in class football operators at the club and they haven ’ t got them .
“ They ’ re being played all over Europe by better operators , by smarter people , and that is just acceptable , it ’ s not something that Manchester United fans should accept .
However , they ’ re displaying their displeasure in a way that is over the top and should never happen .
“ This is sport , this is football , it means a lot to people and people are passionate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone ’ s family or home deserves to be brought into it .
”

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Gary Neville has spoken about the growing fan discontent at Manchester United, which boiled over on Tuesday evening outside Ed Woodward's home.
Neville, who clocked up more than 400 appearances during a glittering playing career with United, has shared his views after a video of the house attack was posted on social media.
The incident saw a group of balaclava-clad fans launching flares at Woodward's Cheshire home.
A video was posted onto social media on Tuesday night showing flares thrown over the house's front gates, with the caption 'Ed Woodward's gonna die'. Cheshire Police are investigating the incident.
It comes amid growing unrest among the fan-base at Old Trafford, with United some way off the pace once again this season.
Neville condemned the incident and said to Sky Sports: “There are two separate issues here. The fans are absolutely disgusted with how the football side of the club has been run over the last two or three years, there still isn’t a technical director or football director.
“Why it’s taking so long, I don’t know, the club should be taking that forward. They still don’t look slick in the transfer market, the team are obviously struggling and essentially the fans are not happy, it’s simmering and it will boil soon.
“The reality of it is, the first issue is something that can’t be condoned but the second issue is only something that is going to get worse. The fans are now starting to bring it into the stadium, to social media, and now they’re taking it above the line and into people’s houses, which should never be accepted.
“However, there is a massive fan-base of Manchester United fans who are frustrated and are not going to accept what is happening at the club with the ownership and with the executive.
“The reality is, they’re not seeing any movement, any drastic action. The same people that were running the club from a football point of view are still running the club.
“Up until two or three years ago, I was saying Manchester United need the best in class football operators at the club and they haven’t got them.
“They’re being played all over Europe by better operators, by smarter people, and that is just acceptable, it’s not something that Manchester United fans should accept. However, they’re displaying their displeasure in a way that is over the top and should never happen.
“This is sport, this is football, it means a lot to people and people are passionate, but there’s no way that someone’s family or home deserves to be brought into it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Darren Fletcher urges Anthony Martial to emulate Marcus Rashford at Manchester United

Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has urged Anthony Martial to be more consistent and to emulate the displays of Marcus Rashford .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are without the England international through injury , which has increased the pressure on Martial to get the goals .
He has hit eight goals in the Premier League this season but has stuck just once in the league since the turn of the year , leading to Fletcher demanding more from him .
“ There ’ s probably more pressure on him because he ’ s a talented player but people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s a great talent , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ He ’ s getting to that age where he is not young anymore , we need to start seeing the finished article .
The talent is there , the ability is there , I do think he suits being a number nine , I think he prefers being an out-and-out striker .
“ We do need to see a little bit more from him getting involved in the game , he holds the ball up well , he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen .
I think we ’ ve seen it in spells but we want to see him do what Rashford was doing , doing it consistently .
“ He ’ s got to take the responsibility with the young players around him and the fact that Rashford is unavailable , he ’ s out injured .
”

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Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has urged Anthony Martial to be more consistent and to emulate the displays of Marcus Rashford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are without the England international through injury, which has increased the pressure on Martial to get the goals.
He has hit eight goals in the Premier League this season but has stuck just once in the league since the turn of the year, leading to Fletcher demanding more from him.
“There’s probably more pressure on him because he’s a talented player but people are still expecting more from him. He’s a great talent,” he told Sky Sports.
“He’s getting to that age where he is not young anymore, we need to start seeing the finished article. The talent is there, the ability is there, I do think he suits being a number nine, I think he prefers being an out-and-out striker.
“We do need to see a little bit more from him getting involved in the game, he holds the ball up well, he’s strong, he can make things happen. I think we’ve seen it in spells but we want to see him do what Rashford was doing, doing it consistently.
“He’s got to take the responsibility with the young players around him and the fact that Rashford is unavailable, he’s out injured.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira sends message to Bruno Fernandes ahead of Man United transfer

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has sent a message to Bruno Fernandes ahead of his imminent switch to Manchester United in the January transfer window .
United confirmed on Thursday that an agreement with Sporting Lisbon has been agreed , with personal terms now needing to be secured and a medical to be passed .
Fernandes will arrive as a major addition in the mid-season window for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side , bolstering a midfield that has suffered following injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba .
Ahead of the move , Fernandes 's former teammate Torreira , who he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a message to the 25-year-old .
“ I really hope he adapts quickly , particularly as the Premier League is so physical and intense as a championship , ” he said on Sky Sports .
“ I ’ m sure he has the right mentality to adapt quickly .
Obviously he ’ s joining a big club in Manchester United so I hope he enjoys the move.
” The pair will not face off in the Premier League this season , however , as United have already played Arsenal twice - drawing at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emirates Stadium on New Year 's Day .

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Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira sent a message to Bruno Fernandes ahead of his switch to Manchester United in the January transfer window.
United confirmed on Thursday that an agreement with Sporting Lisbon had been agreed and the transfer has been completed. Fernandes will arrive as a major addition in the mid-season window for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, bolstering a midfield that has suffered following injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba.
Ahead of the move, Fernandes's former teammate Torreira, who he played alongside at Sampdoria, sent a message to the 25-year-old.
“I really hope he adapts quickly, particularly as the Premier League is so physical and intense as a championship,” he said on Sky Sports.
“I’m sure he has the right mentality to adapt quickly. Obviously he’s joining a big club in Manchester United so I hope he enjoys the move.”
The pair will not face off in the Premier League this season, however, as United have already played Arsenal twice - drawing at Old Trafford before the defeat at the Emirates Stadium on New Year's Day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Home Bargains slammed by parents for 79p sweets that can be built like Lego

Home Bargains has found itself in hot water with some parents for selling new gummy sweets that can be stacked like Lego blocks .
The sweets , which have no affiliation with Lego , have left some parents concerned that children may place plastic toys into their mouths believing they are sweets .
After the 79p sweets were shared in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group , parents were quick to comment , with many expressing their concerns .
`` Wow sweets that look like Lego great idea may as well give them the Lego blocks .
Some people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said one angry Facebook user .
Somebody else added : `` Yay great another thing my child will put in his mouth thinking its edible great idea .
THANKS . ''
`` This is a stupid idea ! ''
slammed another annoyed parent .
However , somebody else argued : `` Those children too young to understand the difference between these and actual Lego are probably too young to be eating sweets anyway . ''
Many parents do like the idea , though , and think the sweets look like they could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's pretty awesome ! ''
said one .
`` [ My little one ] would love those not sure I 'd like the sticky fingers though , '' joked somebody else .
A third fan wrote : `` My grandson Scott loves Lego !
!
These will be a nice treat . ''
A spokesperson for Home Bargains declined to comment when contacted by Manchester Evening News .

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Home Bargains has found itself in hot water with some parents for selling new gummy sweets that can be stacked like Lego blocks.
The sweets, which have no affiliation with Lego, have left some parents concerned that children may place plastic toys into their mouths believing they are sweets.
After the 79p sweets were shared in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group, parents were quick to comment, with many expressing their concerns.
(Image: Facebook/Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK)
"Wow sweets that look like Lego great idea may as well give them the Lego blocks. Some people just have no common sense," said one angry Facebook user.
Somebody else added: "Yay great another thing my child will put in his mouth thinking its edible great idea. THANKS."
"This is a stupid idea!" slammed another annoyed parent.
However, somebody else argued: "Those children too young to understand the difference between these and actual Lego are probably too young to be eating sweets anyway."
Many parents do like the idea, though, and think the sweets look like they could be a lot of fun.
"That's pretty awesome!" said one.
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"[My little one] would love those not sure I'd like the sticky fingers though," joked somebody else.
A third fan wrote: "My grandson Scott loves Lego!! These will be a nice treat."
A spokesperson for Home Bargains declined to comment when contacted by Manchester Evening News.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Six strikers Manchester United should consider signing on January transfer deadline day

Manchester United are still considering a loan transfer for striker before deadline day as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his attacking options at the club .
United have been left short of options up front following injury to Marcus Rashford and the Norwegian manager knows there is room for improvement among his current options .
`` I 'm not sure , '' Solskjaer said of a possible loan deal .
`` We need more goals .
I know if we get Bruno over the line we 've got a boy there who 'll score and create .
So let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need more goalscorers , we need more goals ; that 's a definite .
Need someone who wants to break their nose to score a goal or their toe , does n't have to be the nice ones , we know that . ''
Solskjaer 's comments suggest the club could be looking at a more physical option up front to complement those already at Old Trafford , and here are six options who should be considered .
United fans will know all about Costa from his exploits in the Premier League , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season his time at Atletico Madrid looks to be coming to an end .
The 31-year-old is currently sidelined with an injury but has featured just 11 times for Diego Simeone 's side in the current campaign .
Edison Cavani looks likely to move to Madrid , which could pave the way for an exit on January deadline day .
If United need a bulldog up front then Rangers star Morelos has to be high on their radar .
The Colombian forward has been a catalyst under Steven Gerrard 's rejuvenation at Ibrox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European striker in the years to come .
The 23-year-old already has 28 goals in 36 games this season , which makes securing a loan-deal out of the question .
His stats suggest a permanent move would make more sense , though .
Serbia international Jovic has struggled since his summer transfer to Real Madrid and could be allowed to leave the Spanish giants temporarily as he looks to regain his confidence .
An option that would appeal to fans but Zinedine Zidane does not seem keen on weakening his squad as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as another Champions League triumph .
A bit of a wild card , Rondon could prove to be a viable option in the January transfer window .
The Venezuelan forward has plenty of experience in England with Newcastle and West Brom , and would certainly be a different option to those already at the club .
The 30-year-old is currently on-loan at Dalian Pro in the Chinese Super League but the competition has been suspended following the escalation of the coronavirus .
The current events in China could also open the door for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 34-year-old would only be viable as a short-term loan option but that would surely suit United perfectly .
The Italian forward was excellent during his spell at Southampton in the Premier League and netted three goals against United while playing at St Mary 's .
Out of all the options on this list Giroud is perhaps the one who fits in with the United style of play the best .
The French forward remains out of favour at Chelsea but is a proven talent in the Premier League , although not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The biggest issue would be convincing Frank Lampard to allow the forward to join their top-four rivals .

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Manchester United are still considering a loan transfer for striker before deadline day as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his attacking options at the club.
United have been left short of options up front following injury to Marcus Rashford and the Norwegian manager knows there is room for improvement among his current options.
"I'm not sure," Solskjaer said of a possible loan deal. "We need more goals. I know if we get Bruno over the line we've got a boy there who'll score and create. So let's talk on Friday.
"We need more goalscorers, we need more goals; that's a definite. Need someone who wants to break their nose to score a goal or their toe, doesn't have to be the nice ones, we know that."
Solskjaer's comments suggest the club could be looking at a more physical option up front to complement those already at Old Trafford, and here are six options who should be considered.
Diego Costa
United fans will know all about Costa from his exploits in the Premier League, and after an indifferent start to the season his time at Atletico Madrid looks to be coming to an end.
The 31-year-old is currently sidelined with an injury but has featured just 11 times for Diego Simeone's side in the current campaign. Edison Cavani looks likely to move to Madrid, which could pave the way for an exit on January deadline day.
Alfredo Morelos
If United need a bulldog up front then Rangers star Morelos has to be high on their radar. The Colombian forward has been a catalyst under Steven Gerrard's rejuvenation at Ibrox and looks destined to be a leading European striker in the years to come.
The 23-year-old already has 28 goals in 36 games this season, which makes securing a loan-deal out of the question. His stats suggest a permanent move would make more sense, though.
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Luka Jovic
Serbia international Jovic has struggled since his summer transfer to Real Madrid and could be allowed to leave the Spanish giants temporarily as he looks to regain his confidence.
An option that would appeal to fans but Zinedine Zidane does not seem keen on weakening his squad as they challenge for La Liga success as well as another Champions League triumph.
Salomon Rondon
A bit of a wild card, Rondon could prove to be a viable option in the January transfer window. The Venezuelan forward has plenty of experience in England with Newcastle and West Brom, and would certainly be a different option to those already at the club.
The 30-year-old is currently on-loan at Dalian Pro in the Chinese Super League but the competition has been suspended following the escalation of the coronavirus.
Graziano Pelle
The current events in China could also open the door for Pelle to leave Shandong Luneng this month. The 34-year-old would only be viable as a short-term loan option but that would surely suit United perfectly.
The Italian forward was excellent during his spell at Southampton in the Premier League and netted three goals against United while playing at St Mary's.
Olivier Giroud
Out of all the options on this list Giroud is perhaps the one who fits in with the United style of play the best. The French forward remains out of favour at Chelsea but is a proven talent in the Premier League, although not the natural goal scorer some would want.
The biggest issue would be convincing Frank Lampard to allow the forward to join their top-four rivals.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--A person has died after being hit by a train at Cheadle Hulme station in Stockport

A person has died after being hit by a train at Cheadle Hulme station in Stockport .
Emergency services were @ @ @ @ @ stop just before 10am on Thursday ( January 30 ) .
Paramedics treated the person @ @ @ @ @ British Transport Police ( BTP ) confirmed they sadly died .
The BTP spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ at 9.55am to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Cheadle Hulme .
`` @ @ @ @ @ their identity and inform their family at this stage . ''
No further details have @ @ @ @ @ on Transport for Wales , Northern , Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry travelling through the @ @ @ @ @ It is affecting trains on routes between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow , Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent @ @ @ @ @ Stockport and Stafford .
Some train services may be diverted through Styal .
Passengers are @ @ @ @ @ their tickets on alternative services .

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A person has died after being hit by a train at Cheadle Hulme station in Stockport.
Emergency services were called to the Station Road stop just before 10am on Thursday (January 30).
Paramedics treated the person, but a spokesman for British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed they sadly died.
The BTP spokesman said: "We were called at 9.55am to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Cheadle Hulme.
"A person has since died.
"We are working to establish their identity and inform their family at this stage."
No further details have been released.
Train services on Transport for Wales, Northern, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry travelling through the station have been suspended.
It is affecting trains on routes between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow, Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent - as well as between Stockport and Stafford.
Some train services may be diverted through Styal.
Passengers are being advised they can use their tickets on alternative services.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Ilkay Gundogan calls for better Man City reaction after Tottenham repeat

Ilkay Gundogan thought Manchester City were too nervous against Manchester United when things did n't go their way .
Pep Guardiola 's side made a fast start in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at the Etihad but failed to take any of the good chances they produced and lost on the night after conceding to United 's first shot on target .
Kevin De Bruyne was at a loss to explain how they had suffered a defeat and the wastefulness in front of goal was a concern ahead of the tests in knockout competitions that lie ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Champions League .
Ilkay Gundogan , never afraid to speak honestly , said after their Champions League defeat to Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium that the team were too jittery : `` I have the feeling we are nervous in important Champions League games , '' he said .
`` We always make the wrong decisions . ''
More mistakes followed in the second leg and European glory eluded the team again .
Wednesday saw more of the same as a confident start turned to unusual uncertainty among the players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front .
With Real Madrid in mind , Gundogan says they have to react better to setbacks .
`` Especially after conceding the goal , it was too sloppy from us .
We started really well , created really good chances early and if we score I think it 's over and it 's done but sometimes we have the issue to concede , '' he said .
`` It 's totally normal in football - even a great team like us with great players can concede goals and be one goal down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not getting too nervous , sticking with your plan .
`` In some periods in the past we struggled a little bit and we should learn from it because we have big games coming - of course with the Champions League . ''

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Ilkay Gundogan thought Manchester City were too nervous against Manchester United when things didn't go their way.
Pep Guardiola's side made a fast start in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at the Etihad but failed to take any of the good chances they produced and lost on the night after conceding to United's first shot on target.
Kevin De Bruyne was at a loss to explain how they had suffered a defeat and the wastefulness in front of goal was a concern ahead of the tests in knockout competitions that lie ahead - chiefly Real Madrid in the last-16 of the Champions League.
Ilkay Gundogan, never afraid to speak honestly, said after their Champions League defeat to Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium that the team were too jittery: "I have the feeling we are nervous in important Champions League games," he said. "We always make the wrong decisions." More mistakes followed in the second leg and European glory eluded the team again.
Wednesday saw more of the same as a confident start turned to unusual uncertainty among the players with some uncharacteristic errors from back to front.
With Real Madrid in mind, Gundogan says they have to react better to setbacks.
"Especially after conceding the goal, it was too sloppy from us. We started really well, created really good chances early and if we score I think it's over and it's done but sometimes we have the issue to concede," he said.
"It's totally normal in football - even a great team like us with great players can concede goals and be one goal down - but it's about reacting and not getting too nervous, sticking with your plan.
"In some periods in the past we struggled a little bit and we should learn from it because we have big games coming - of course with the Champions League."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--What Man City players think of the Carabao Cup as David Silva chance nears

Manchester City players want to play in the Carabao Cup to keep their form as David Silva moves to within 90 minutes of a trophy in his final season .
The league cup has been won by the Premier League champions for the last two years with Pep Guardiola last losing a round in the competition back in 2016 .
They will take on Aston Villa in March after holding off United in the semi-final this week .
However , both domestic cups are under increasing scrutiny as managers turn up the heat on the congested calendar .
City 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entirely to ease the schedule , while Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has decided there will be no first-team presence for their FA Cup replay with Shrewsbury because it interferes with their winter break .
Guardiola has always played strong teams in the competition and Ilkay Gundogan said the team treat it as seriously as the others and want to play in it in order to keep their match rhythm .
`` We try to go for it .
It 's as important as the other competitions , '' he said .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we would do better and be fresher for other competitions if we get knocked out early in this competition .
That 's not how we think .
`` We have great players too and everyone wants to play and keep their rhythm and form .
These games give you the possibility to maintain form and give everyone game time .
We just see it as a competition where you can win a trophy and obviously that 's our target . ''
Another City victory at Wembley would give Rodri and Joao Cancelo among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while it could be the last for David Silva .
The Spaniard will leave the Etihad at the end of the season and as well as the Premier League looking beyond the squad the FA Cup and Champions League will be harder to win with more rounds remaining .
For the rest of the squad , helping Silva celebrate more silverware is an added motivation .
`` David is professional enough and we are to go for that trophy , '' said Gundogan .
`` It 's a great chance with being in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he needs to win another trophy to say that he had a great career so far but obviously he 's a big professional and he wants to go for it so we want to . ''

Manchester City players want to play in the Carabao Cup to keep their form as David Silva moves to within 90 minutes of a trophy in his final season.
The league cup has been won by the Premier League champions for the last two years with Pep Guardiola last losing a round in the competition back in 2016. They will take on Aston Villa in March after holding off United in the semi-final this week.
However, both domestic cups are under increasing scrutiny as managers turn up the heat on the congested calendar. City's coach has suggested scrapping the league cup entirely to ease the schedule, while Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has decided there will be no first-team presence for their FA Cup replay with Shrewsbury because it interferes with their winter break.
Guardiola has always played strong teams in the competition and Ilkay Gundogan said the team treat it as seriously as the others and want to play in it in order to keep their match rhythm.
"We try to go for it. It's as important as the other competitions," he said.
"We don't try to think that maybe we would do better and be fresher for other competitions if we get knocked out early in this competition. That's not how we think.
"We have great players too and everyone wants to play and keep their rhythm and form. These games give you the possibility to maintain form and give everyone game time. We just see it as a competition where you can win a trophy and obviously that's our target."
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Another City victory at Wembley would give Rodri and Joao Cancelo among others their first trophy with the Blues while it could be the last for David Silva. The Spaniard will leave the Etihad at the end of the season and as well as the Premier League looking beyond the squad the FA Cup and Champions League will be harder to win with more rounds remaining.
For the rest of the squad, helping Silva celebrate more silverware is an added motivation.
"David is professional enough and we are to go for that trophy," said Gundogan. "It's a great chance with being in the final. I don't think he needs to win another trophy to say that he had a great career so far but obviously he's a big professional and he wants to go for it so we want to."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Car production falls across UK at fastest rate for a decade

The number of cars produced in the UK last year has fallen at the fastest rate since the recession of 12 years ago - a result of falling diesel demand and exports and fears over Brexit .
Investment , however , has almost doubled to £1.1bn , as a result of a decision by Jaguar Land Rover to build electrical vehicles in the UK .
Production fell by an annual 14.2 per cent to 1.3m cars in 2019 , according to official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers andTraders .
Mike Hawes , the chief executive of the Society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It it is essential we re-establish our global competitiveness and that starts with an ambitious free trade agreement with Europe . ''
The global motor manufacturing sector has been hit by falling sales in key markets like China , the largest Automotive market , and the need to Exports were worst hit with demand from China down more than a quarter and demand from Japan down almost 18 per cent .
When the UK leaves the European Union tomorrow ( Friday ) , a transition period will come into force until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Any future extension of the transition period needs to be negotiated by July .
Whilst output is forecast to fall marginally in 2020 , a series of investments are due which could affect future levels .
Peugeot , the French manufacturer , has previously warned that a decision to keep its Vauxhall plant open at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire is dependent on the UK 's future trade relationship with the EU .
Nissan is due to begin making its new Qashqai model in Sunderland , where output fell by 22 per cent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put its Prime Minister Boris Johnson is keen to use Brexit as an opportunity to improve trade with the US - where 19 per cent of exported cars from the But Mr Hawes explained that compared to the EU , the United States is `` not our priority '' .
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The number of cars produced in the UK last year has fallen at the fastest rate since the recession of 12 years ago - a result of falling diesel demand and exports and fears over Brexit.
Investment, however, has almost doubled to £1.1bn, as a result of a decision by Jaguar Land Rover to build electrical vehicles in the UK.
Production fell by an annual 14.2 per cent to 1.3m cars in 2019, according to official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers andTraders.
Mike Hawes, the chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, said: "It it is essential we re-establish our global competitiveness and that starts with an ambitious free trade agreement with Europe."
The global motor manufacturing sector has been hit by falling sales in key markets like China, the largest Automotive market, and the need to
invest billions into developing electric vehicles.
Exports were worst hit with demand from China down more than a quarter and demand from Japan down almost 18 per cent.
When the UK leaves the European Union tomorrow (Friday), a transition period will come into force until at least the end of 2020.
Any future extension of the transition period needs to be negotiated by July.
Whilst output is forecast to fall marginally in 2020, a series of investments are due which could affect future levels.
Peugeot, the French manufacturer, has previously warned that a decision to keep its Vauxhall plant open at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire is
dependent on the UK's future trade relationship with the EU.
Nissan is due to begin making its new Qashqai model in Sunderland, where output fell by 22 per cent, but it warned that any duties could put its
entire European business model in jeopardy.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is keen to use Brexit as an opportunity to improve trade with the US - where 19 per cent of exported cars from the
UK end up.
But Mr Hawes explained that compared to the EU, the United States is "not our priority".
"If the cost of compliance can't be met by the margin you are going to make on total sales in the UK then you say 'I can't afford to engineer that
model for the UK market'."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Three Manchester United players most at risk after Bruno Fernandes transfer

Manchester United 's squad is about to get the major shake-up that it badly needed .
The signing of Bruno Fernandes will not solve all the problems at Old Trafford of course , but it 's a significant boost for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and will bring depth to an area that hitherto was alarmingly thin in the United squad .
It has been universally accepted as a good piece of business , with United standing firm in their negotiations with Sporting Lisbon over Fernandes .
And the player himself boasts an excellent record of goals and assists in the Portuguese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the current crop of players at United ?
Three players may find themselves at risk because of Fernandes ' arrival ...
There was a great deal of consternation in the summer when it was suggested by Solskjaer that Pereira could , in part , replace the outgoing Ander Herrera at United .
But in terms of regular appearances in the United first team this season , the Norwegian has made good on his word .
Pereira has appeared in 21 of United 's 24 league games , making 29 appearances in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been the Brazilian 's effort , energy or commitment , which appear to be values that Solskjaer admires , but it 's his pure end product .
One goal and three assists is not a good enough return for a United playmaker — hence the arrival of Fernandes .
The challenge to Pereira is clear .
He must prove himself a useful squad asset , or even compete directly with Fernandes for the No.10 spot — where it seems certain the Portuguese will play .
The curious case of Lingard goes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal against Tranmere in the FA Cup can salvage his reputation among United supporters .
The facts and figures make for agonising reading if you are Lingard .
No Premier League goal since Solskjaer 's first game in charge of United , against Cardiff just before Christmas 2018 .
Two goals this season , both against lesser opponents ( Astana and Tranmere ) .
Like Pereira 's returns , it 's simply not what you expect from a Manchester United No.10 .
All of this , the signing of Fernandes , coupled with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with super agent Mino Raiola , throws his United future into doubt .
Lingard , now 27 , seemingly has a straight choice : stay , improve and fight for his United place or accept his fate and move on .
Mata , while United 's third option in the No.10 role that Fernandes will surely fill , is perhaps a slightly different case to Pereira and Lingard .
There has been an acceptance since the Spaniard agreed a two-year contract extension in the summer that he would n't play every game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's never been the quickest — so will be suited to certain games more than others .
His artistry in recent victories over Norwich and Wolves showed he remains an asset to the club .
And you suspect that will continue to be the case , with Mata also an important voice in the dressing room as one of few elder statesmen in Solskjaer 's squad .
Mata 's role may be to mentor Fernandes and help the Portugal international become his heir and successor at Old Trafford .
In the long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well see less and less of the diminutive Spanish genius .

Manchester United's squad is about to get the major shake-up that it badly needed.
The signing of Bruno Fernandes will not solve all the problems at Old Trafford of course, but it's a significant boost for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and will bring depth to an area that hitherto was alarmingly thin in the United squad.
It has been universally accepted as a good piece of business, with United standing firm in their negotiations with Sporting Lisbon over Fernandes. And the player himself boasts an excellent record of goals and assists in the Portuguese league.
But what does it mean for the current crop of players at United? Three players may find themselves at risk because of Fernandes' arrival...
Andreas Pereira
There was a great deal of consternation in the summer when it was suggested by Solskjaer that Pereira could, in part, replace the outgoing Ander Herrera at United.
But in terms of regular appearances in the United first team this season, the Norwegian has made good on his word. Pereira has appeared in 21 of United's 24 league games, making 29 appearances in all competitions so far.
The problem has not been the Brazilian's effort, energy or commitment, which appear to be values that Solskjaer admires, but it's his pure end product. One goal and three assists is not a good enough return for a United playmaker — hence the arrival of Fernandes.
The challenge to Pereira is clear. He must prove himself a useful squad asset, or even compete directly with Fernandes for the No.10 spot — where it seems certain the Portuguese will play.
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Jesse Lingard
The curious case of Lingard goes on, and it seems not even a goal against Tranmere in the FA Cup can salvage his reputation among United supporters.
The facts and figures make for agonising reading if you are Lingard. No Premier League goal since Solskjaer's first game in charge of United, against Cardiff just before Christmas 2018. Two goals this season, both against lesser opponents (Astana and Tranmere). Like Pereira's returns, it's simply not what you expect from a Manchester United No.10.
All of this, the signing of Fernandes, coupled with Lingard's recent decision to link up with super agent Mino Raiola, throws his United future into doubt.
Lingard, now 27, seemingly has a straight choice: stay, improve and fight for his United place or accept his fate and move on.
Juan Mata
Mata, while United's third option in the No.10 role that Fernandes will surely fill, is perhaps a slightly different case to Pereira and Lingard.
There has been an acceptance since the Spaniard agreed a two-year contract extension in the summer that he wouldn't play every game. Mata will soon turn 32 — and he's never been the quickest — so will be suited to certain games more than others. His artistry in recent victories over Norwich and Wolves showed he remains an asset to the club.
And you suspect that will continue to be the case, with Mata also an important voice in the dressing room as one of few elder statesmen in Solskjaer's squad.
Mata's role may be to mentor Fernandes and help the Portugal international become his heir and successor at Old Trafford. In the long term, of course, supporters may well see less and less of the diminutive Spanish genius.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--GMB’s Ranvir Singh backs Alastair Stewart amid 'racism' claims following ITV News exit

Ranvir Singh has come out in support of Alastair Stewart , who is at the centre of 'racism ' claims following his exit from ITV News .
The veteran broadcaster stepped down from his position on the channel after 40 years on Wednesday over 'errors of judgement ' on social media .
It has since been claimed that he has been accused of using the word `` ape '' in a conversation with a black man on Twitter just weeks ago , which led to a mutual decision for his departure .
Today , Good Morning Britain reporter told hosts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would “ never use the word racist and his name in the same sentence ” .
Ranvir said : `` All I can say is , I would never use the word racist and his name in the same sentence .
“ I have sat with him for hours and hours , days and days , years , and he has only ever been gracious and encouraging to me and we 've had talks about how he and his wife are proud of what I 've achieved .
`` Alastair 's talked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider , and why companies do n't give them more work , and how he sees black talent in other places and he wants them to have more work , and he would know in his position that might mean he might get less work but he still was saying , 'listen ' . ''
She added : `` I can only tell you from my own experience , that he is a gentleman and has done nothing other than totally encourage me so it saddens me . ''
When asked if she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offence to the comment , Ranvir was clear with her support for Alastair .
`` I find it really unsettling to talk about this , he 's my friend Alastair is.
” she said .
“ I feel sorry for him and I wish this had n't happened , and I do n't know who this guy is on Twitter and what his issue is with that and I feel sorry for Alastair .
`` In my gut I would absolutely tell you , I 'd put my house on it , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quote thinking in anyway it was slur on someone 's skin colour . ''
Alastair is reported to have engaged in a heated exchange on Twitter with a user called Martin Shapland over the financial relationship between the tax payer and the Crown earlier this month .
The newsreader is reported to have quoted Shakespeare 's Measure for Measure in one of his responses .
Stewart apparently wrote : `` But man , proud man , Dress 'd in a little brief authority Most ignorant of what he 's most assur 'd - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such fantastic tricks before high heaven .
`` As makes the angels weep ; who , with our spleens , Would all themselves laugh mortal.
” Shapland retweeted the comment and branded Stewart a `` disgrace '' , writing : `` Just an ITV newsreader referring to me as an ape with the cover of Shakespeare .
Measure for measure , Alistair is a disgrace . ''
ITN have not confirmed that the tweets are linked to Stewart stepping down from ITV News .
An ITN spokesperson told the Mirror : `` After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news programmes , Alastair Stewart is stepping down from his presenting duties .
`` The decision , which is supported by both ITV and ITN , follows errors of judgement in Alastair ’ s use of social media which breached ITN ’ s editorial guidelines .
`` Alastair has had a long career as a staff reporter and presenter on ITV News programmes .
In recent times he has been a part time freelance presenter mainly on the lunchtime news and weekend programmes . ''
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Ranvir Singh has come out in support of Alastair Stewart, who is at the centre of 'racism' claims following his exit from ITV News.
The veteran broadcaster stepped down from his position on the channel after 40 years on Wednesday over 'errors of judgement' on social media.
It has since been claimed that he has been accused of using the word "ape" in a conversation with a black man on Twitter just weeks ago, which led to a mutual decision for his departure.
Today, the Good Morning Britain reporter told hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard that she would “never use the word racist and his name in the same sentence”.
(Image: ITV)
Ranvir said: "All I can say is, I would never use the word racist and his name in the same sentence.
“I have sat with him for hours and hours, days and days, years, and he has only ever been gracious and encouraging to me and we've had talks about how he and his wife are proud of what I've achieved.
"Alastair's talked about other black talents in the newsroom and wider, and why companies don't give them more work, and how he sees black talent in other places and he wants them to have more work, and he would know in his position that might mean he might get less work but he still was saying, 'listen'."
She added: "I can only tell you from my own experience, that he is a gentleman and has done nothing other than totally encourage me so it saddens me."
(Image: ITV)
When asked if she could see why some people had taken offence to the comment, Ranvir was clear with her support for Alastair.
"I find it really unsettling to talk about this, he's my friend Alastair is.” she said.
“I feel sorry for him and I wish this hadn't happened, and I don't know who this guy is on Twitter and what his issue is with that and I feel sorry for Alastair.
"In my gut I would absolutely tell you, I'd put my house on it, not for one second did he write that quote thinking in anyway it was slur on someone's skin colour."
Alastair is reported to have engaged in a heated exchange on Twitter with a user called Martin Shapland over the financial relationship between the tax payer and the Crown earlier this month.
The newsreader is reported to have quoted Shakespeare's Measure for Measure in one of his responses.
(Image: ITV)
Stewart apparently wrote: "But man, proud man, Dress'd in a little brief authority Most ignorant of what he's most assur'd - His glassy essence—like an angry ape Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven.
"As makes the angels weep; who, with our spleens, Would all themselves laugh mortal.”
Shapland retweeted the comment and branded Stewart a "disgrace", writing: "Just an ITV newsreader referring to me as an ape with the cover of Shakespeare. Measure for measure, Alistair is a disgrace."
ITN have not confirmed that the tweets are linked to Stewart stepping down from ITV News.
(Image: ITV)
An ITN spokesperson told the Mirror: "After many years working across a variety of news programmes, Alastair Stewart is stepping down from his presenting duties.
"The decision, which is supported by both ITV and ITN, follows errors of judgement in Alastair’s use of social media which breached ITN’s editorial guidelines.
"Alastair has had a long career as a staff reporter and presenter on ITV News programmes. In recent times he has been a part time freelance presenter mainly on the lunchtime news and weekend programmes."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Stockport town centre renaissance continues as Robinsons Brewery announces £400k refurbishment for h

Stockport town centre renaissance continues as Robinsons Brewery announces £400k refurbishment for historic pub

Its bricks and mortar are steeped in history .
It was the scene of 'political agitation ' in the early 19th Century ; a place synonymous with working class radicalism .
The Bull 's Head should be the pride of Stockport town centre .
But the former Market Place boozer - which dates back to 1731 - has been shut for nigh on a decade .
The Grade II-listed pub is now set to reopen , with family brewery Robinsons putting £400,000 into a refurbishment project .
Bosses say it will mean 20 new jobs .
Henry 'Orator ' Hunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the pub .
He spoken from the balcony to hundreds gathered on the cobbles below .
It was the attempt to arrest Hunt as he spoke to a peaceful crowd of 60,000 at St Peter 's Field Manchester on parliamentary reform which triggered a lethal charge by the Manchester and Salford Yeomanry .
The Peterloo Massacre saw 18 people killed and 600 injured .
In the panic , the cavalry slashed protesters with sabres on Monday , August 16 , 1819 .
Fergus O'Connor and reformer Richard Cobden also spoke at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2012 as trade in Stockport town centre dipped .
It is set to reopen in September , Robinsons bosses said .
It will be the latest venue to be revived as part of Stockport town centre 's renaissance .
Managing director of the brewery 's pub division William Robinson said : `` Stockport Market Place is the historic heart of our town and somewhere we are proud to help preserve .
`` We took the decision to renovate the Bakers Vaults in 2014 , at a time when the Market Place was really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Since then , everyone has pulled together for the benefit of the town and the regeneration of Stockport has been remarkable .
`` From Foodie Friday , which we sponsor , to the launch of the Produce Hall , and the many boutique and independent shops , the old town of Stockport is once again bustling and it ’ s now the right time to re-open the Bulls Head.
” The refurbishment is due to start in June and will embrace the town 's heritage in its decor .
Mr Robinson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment but we believe in the collective vision and ambition that we all share for Stockport thrive once more and the re-opening of an historic pub is an integral step in bringing life to that corner of the Market Place and attracting people to Stockport . ''
The pub can seat 84 covers inside and 36 outside .

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Its bricks and mortar are steeped in history.
It was the scene of 'political agitation' in the early 19th Century; a place synonymous with working class radicalism.
The Bull's Head should be the pride of Stockport town centre.
But the former Market Place boozer - which dates back to 1731 - has been shut for nigh on a decade.
The Grade II-listed pub is now set to reopen, with family brewery Robinsons putting £400,000 into a refurbishment project.
Bosses say it will mean 20 new jobs.
(Image: Robinsons Brewery)
Henry 'Orator' Hunt was among several radicals who gave speeches at the pub. He spoken from the balcony to hundreds gathered on the cobbles below.
It was the attempt to arrest Hunt as he spoke to a peaceful crowd of 60,000 at St Peter's Field Manchester on parliamentary reform which triggered a lethal charge by the Manchester and Salford Yeomanry.
The Peterloo Massacre saw 18 people killed and 600 injured.
In the panic, the cavalry slashed protesters with sabres on Monday, August 16, 1819.
Fergus O'Connor and reformer Richard Cobden also spoke at the Bull's Head.
It closed in 2012 as trade in Stockport town centre dipped. It is set to reopen in September, Robinsons bosses said.
It will be the latest venue to be revived as part of Stockport town centre's renaissance.
Managing director of the brewery's pub division William Robinson said: "Stockport Market Place is the historic heart of our town and somewhere we are proud to help preserve.
"We took the decision to renovate the Bakers Vaults in 2014, at a time when the Market Place was really struggling and something drastic needed to change.
"Since then, everyone has pulled together for the benefit of the town and the regeneration of Stockport has been remarkable.
(Image: Robinsons Brewery)
"From Foodie Friday, which we sponsor, to the launch of the Produce Hall, and the many boutique and independent shops, the old town of Stockport is once again bustling and it’s now the right time to re-open the Bulls Head.”
The refurbishment is due to start in June and will embrace the town's heritage in its decor.
Mr Robinson added: "The transformation requires considerable investment but we believe in the collective vision and ambition that we all share for Stockport thrive once more and the re-opening of an historic pub is an integral step in bringing life to that corner of the Market Place and attracting people to Stockport."
The pub can seat 84 covers inside and 36 outside.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Town's poorest children are already well behind their peers by end of first year in school

The poorest children in Stockport are already falling well behind their peers by the end of their first year in school .
Fewer than half of five-year-olds eligible for free school meals ( FSM ) in the area were judged to have achieved a ‘ good level of development ’ in official assessments last year .
Only 46pc of pupils on FSM achieved a good level of development compared to 73pc of all other children in Stockport .
That ’ s based on the latest results of Early Year Foundation Stage Profile ( EYFSP ) assessments released by the Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poorest children in Stockport and their peers is by far the biggest in Greater Manchester , and is more than four times as wide as in some other parts of the conurbation .
It also compares unfavourably with the national figure - which shows that 57 pc of children in England on free school meals achieve a good level of development .
Council chiefs admit the figure is ‘ unacceptable ’ and say a 'raft ' of measures have been put in place to address the issue , including targeted funding , additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , empowering communities ’ programme .
Coun Colin Foster , addressed the issue at a scrutiny meeting earlier this month .
The cabinet member for children , families and education said : `` The biggest issue is around speech , language and communication , because if children haven ’ t got that by the time they reach school they are going to be behind - and for most of those children , they will continue to be behind in terms of their progress .
“ In fact , although there will be massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual child , the fact they have had that problematic start in speech and language will be with them throughout in terms of progress.
” A specialist team - including Brighton 's director of children ’ s services and the headteacher of a nursery school - was drafted in last autumn to conduct a ‘ peer review ’ of how Stockport was performing in this respect .
But their ‘ substantial finding ’ was that the council was ‘ doing all the right things ’ , according to an update from Coun Foster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the results of the work being done will only become apparent when children turn five , when the early years assessments are carried out .
His colleague , Deborah Woodcock - Stockport Family 's director of operations- says it is ‘ absolutely right ’ to focus on ‘ the fact some children are not doing as well ’ as the council would like them to .
But she admits the persistently low figures have left children ’ s bosses scratching their heads .
Speaking at a scrutiny meeting last October she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and important factor education is for our young people , so being ready to learn is critical.
” She continued : “ The committee has heard over the last 12 months about a new programme of delivery for our early years around the Start Well model and within that we have dedicated resources to work in a much more targeted way with those children and little ones identified as having additional needs with GM ’ s early years delivery model , also part of healthy child programme .
“ Whilst we have identified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have an integrated model that enables us to target resources to small cohorts or individual children .
But we are not seeing the impact of that yet .
“ And that is a conundrum because quite often we find areas have poor performance but don ’ t know the data or have a good system around it , so we are challenged by this.
” Bosses also say additional resources for speech and language therapy have allowed them to track children ’ s progress , placing the council in a stronger position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be lagging behind .
But the Department for Education ’ s figures demonstrate just how stark the gap between Stockport ’ s poorest children and their peers is , compared to the other boroughs of Greater Manchester .
For example , in Manchester 61pc of pupils eligible for FSM achieved a good level of development - not far behind the 67pc of all other children in the city .
The gap is also bigger for girls in Stockport than it is for boys , which bucks the national trend - although that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area are also lagging behind .
Some 48pc of girls on FSM who achieved a good level of development in these assessments , compared to 79pc of all other girls .
Meanwhile , 43pc of boys of FSM hit these targets , compared to 68pc of other boys .
The development gap between rich and poor is something that can be seen across the country - although it is particularly wide in Stockport .
Nationally , 57pc of children eligible for FSM achieved a good level of development in their EYFSP assessments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The gap was slightly bigger for boys than it was for girls - but boys in general are falling behind their female peers .
Some 49pc of boys on FSM hit these targets compared to 68pc of other boys , while 65pc of girls on FSM achieved a good level of development compared to 81pc of other girls .
Helen Barnard , deputy director of policy and partnerships at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation , has called on the government to 'loosen the grip of poverty on families to give children the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was 'unacceptable ' that millions of children were growing up 'locked in poverty ' and 'shut out of the opportunities and prospects which all children should have ' .

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The poorest children in Stockport are already falling well behind their peers by the end of their first year in school.
Fewer than half of five-year-olds eligible for free school meals (FSM) in the area were judged to have achieved a ‘good level of development’ in official assessments last year.
Only 46pc of pupils on FSM achieved a good level of development compared to 73pc of all other children in Stockport.
That’s based on the latest results of Early Year Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) assessments released by the Department for Education.
The gap between the poorest children in Stockport and their peers is by far the biggest in Greater Manchester, and is more than four times as wide as in some other parts of the conurbation.
It also compares unfavourably with the national figure - which shows that 57 pc of children in England on free school meals achieve a good level of development.
Council chiefs admit the figure is ‘unacceptable’ and say a 'raft' of measures have been put in place to address the issue, including targeted funding, additional staff training and the ‘empowering parents, empowering communities’ programme.
Coun Colin Foster, addressed the issue at a scrutiny meeting earlier this month.
The cabinet member for children, families and education said: "The biggest issue is around speech, language and communication, because if children haven’t got that by the time they reach school they are going to be behind - and for most of those children, they will continue to be behind in terms of their progress.
“In fact, although there will be massive efforts throughout the school career of that individual child, the fact they have had that problematic start in speech and language will be with them throughout in terms of progress.”
A specialist team - including Brighton's director of children’s services and the headteacher of a nursery school - was drafted in last autumn to conduct a ‘peer review’ of how Stockport was performing in this respect.
But their ‘substantial finding’ was that the council was ‘doing all the right things’, according to an update from Coun Foster.
However, he made the point that the results of the work being done will only become apparent when children turn five, when the early years assessments are carried out.
His colleague, Deborah Woodcock - Stockport Family's director of operations- says it is ‘absolutely right’ to focus on ‘the fact some children are not doing as well’ as the council would like them to.
But she admits the persistently low figures have left children’s bosses scratching their heads.
Speaking at a scrutiny meeting last October she said: “We know what a protective and important factor education is for our young people, so being ready to learn is critical.”
She continued: “The committee has heard over the last 12 months about a new programme of delivery for our early years around the Start Well model and within that we have dedicated resources to work in a much more targeted way with those children and little ones identified as having additional needs with GM’s early years delivery model, also part of healthy child programme.
“Whilst we have identified this as a problem, we believe we have an integrated model that enables us to target resources to small cohorts or individual children. But we are not seeing the impact of that yet.
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“And that is a conundrum because quite often we find areas have poor performance but don’t know the data or have a good system around it, so we are challenged by this.”
Bosses also say additional resources for speech and language therapy have allowed them to track children’s progress, placing the council in a stronger position to ‘pinpoint’ infants who may be lagging behind.
But the Department for Education’s figures demonstrate just how stark the gap between Stockport’s poorest children and their peers is, compared to the other boroughs of Greater Manchester.
For example, in Manchester 61pc of pupils eligible for FSM achieved a good level of development - not far behind the 67pc of all other children in the city.
The gap is also bigger for girls in Stockport than it is for boys, which bucks the national trend - although that’s largely because more affluent boys in the area are also lagging behind.
Some 48pc of girls on FSM who achieved a good level of development in these assessments, compared to 79pc of all other girls.
Meanwhile, 43pc of boys of FSM hit these targets, compared to 68pc of other boys.
The development gap between rich and poor is something that can be seen across the country - although it is particularly wide in Stockport.
Nationally, 57pc of children eligible for FSM achieved a good level of development in their EYFSP assessments, compared to 74pc of other children.
The gap was slightly bigger for boys than it was for girls - but boys in general are falling behind their female peers.
Some 49pc of boys on FSM hit these targets compared to 68pc of other boys, while 65pc of girls on FSM achieved a good level of development compared to 81pc of other girls.
Helen Barnard, deputy director of policy and partnerships at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, has called on the government to 'loosen the grip of poverty on families to give children the right start in life'.
She said it was 'unacceptable' that millions of children were growing up 'locked in poverty' and 'shut out of the opportunities and prospects which all children should have'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Gary Neville tells Manchester United the signing they need to make before transfer deadline

Gary Neville believes Manchester United need to bring in a striker before the transfer deadline on Friday evening .
The club are close to finalising the signing of Bruno Fernandes as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks for extra options in midfield but injury to Marcus Rashford means the Norwegian has been left short up front and Neville thinks Fernandes should n't be the only transfer United complete before Friday 's deadline .
`` I thought they would do at least two deals in this window , we ’ ll see what happens in the next 48 hours , '' Neville said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I think a striker is required now after what has happened with Marcus Rashford.
” United are still considering bringing in a striker on loan before the window closes on Friday with Rashford out and Anthony Martial struggling for form .
`` I 'm not sure , '' Solskjaer said of a possible loan deal after the Manchester City game .
`` We need more goals .
I know if we get Bruno over the line we 've got a boy there who 'll score and create .
So let 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more goalscorers , we need more goals ; that 's a definite .
Need someone who wants to break their nose to score a goal or their toe , does n't have to be the nice ones , we know that .
`` I am challenging them and I need to challenge them more , because we ca n't just score nice goals .
Even today we pegged them back at times and played them deep and they stayed outside their box and defended , but we could n't create those chances , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get there , no doubt , these players want to learn , they 've improved so much . ''

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Gary Neville believes Manchester United need to bring in a striker before the transfer deadline on Friday evening.
The club are close to finalising the signing of Bruno Fernandes as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks for extra options in midfield but injury to Marcus Rashford means the Norwegian has been left short up front and Neville thinks Fernandes shouldn't be the only transfer United complete before Friday's deadline.
"I thought they would do at least two deals in this window, we’ll see what happens in the next 48 hours," Neville said ahead of the Manchester derby on Wednesday.
"I think a striker is required now after what has happened with Marcus Rashford.”
United are still considering bringing in a striker on loan before the window closes on Friday with Rashford out and Anthony Martial struggling for form.
"I'm not sure," Solskjaer said of a possible loan deal after the Manchester City game. "We need more goals. I know if we get Bruno over the line we've got a boy there who'll score and create. So let's talk on Friday.
"We need more goalscorers, we need more goals; that's a definite. Need someone who wants to break their nose to score a goal or their toe, doesn't have to be the nice ones, we know that.
"I am challenging them and I need to challenge them more, because we can't just score nice goals. Even today we pegged them back at times and played them deep and they stayed outside their box and defended, but we couldn't create those chances, those moments.
"We're going to get there, no doubt, these players want to learn, they've improved so much."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Fenerbahce striker's agent denies Manchester United transfer rumours

The agent of Vedat Muriqi has said there is ' a zero per cent chance ' that the Fenerbahce striker will leave the club in the January transfer window , amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United .
As the winter window draws to a close United have continued to be linked with increasingly bizarre names due to their shortage of strikers .
Top scorer Marcus Rashford has suffered a stress fracture in his back and is expected to be out of action at least until after the upcoming winter break , leaving United low on fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players have been informed of the club 's attempts to sign a striker on loan to cope with the loss of Rashford , and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reiterated the need of a brave forward following their Carabao Cup elimination in the semi-final to Man City .
`` I 'm not sure , '' Solskjaer said of a possible loan deal .
`` We need more goals .
I know if we get Bruno over the line we 've got a boy there who 'll score and create .
So let 's talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalscorers , we need more goals ; that 's a definite .
Need someone who wants to break their nose to score a goal or their toe , does n't have to be the nice ones , we know that . ''
Names such as Leicester 's on-loan striker Islam Slimani and former Watford man Odion Ighalo have been linked in the last week , as well as Kosovan international Muriqi , who has 12 goals in 18 league games this season and also scored against England in a 5-3 EURO 2020 qualifier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no truth to the rumours and his agent , Haluk Canatar , has also denied that the 25-year-old will leave the Turkish giants this month .
“ Muriqi has a four-year contract agreement with Fenerbahce , we are of course delighted that some of the top clubs in Europe are interested in Muriqi and scouting him , '' Canatar said , via TeamTalk .
“ But we are not considering a transfer in January there is a zero percent chance he leaves .
“ We have been contacted by interested clubs I left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director ] and now with Selahattin Baki .
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The agent of Vedat Muriqi has said there is 'a zero per cent chance' that the Fenerbahce striker will leave the club in the January transfer window, amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
As the winter window draws to a close United have continued to be linked with increasingly bizarre names due to their shortage of strikers.
Top scorer Marcus Rashford has suffered a stress fracture in his back and is expected to be out of action at least until after the upcoming winter break, leaving United low on fire power.
The MEN understands that United players have been informed of the club's attempts to sign a striker on loan to cope with the loss of Rashford, and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reiterated the need of a brave forward following their Carabao Cup elimination in the semi-final to Man City.
"I'm not sure," Solskjaer said of a possible loan deal. "We need more goals. I know if we get Bruno over the line we've got a boy there who'll score and create. So let's talk on Friday.
"We need more goalscorers, we need more goals; that's a definite. Need someone who wants to break their nose to score a goal or their toe, doesn't have to be the nice ones, we know that."
Names such as Leicester's on-loan striker Islam Slimani and former Watford man Odion Ighalo have been linked in the last week, as well as Kosovan international Muriqi, who has 12 goals in 18 league games this season and also scored against England in a 5-3 EURO 2020 qualifier defeat.
The MEN understands there are no truth to the rumours and his agent, Haluk Canatar, has also denied that the 25-year-old will leave the Turkish giants this month.
“Muriqi has a four-year contract agreement with Fenerbahce, we are of course delighted that some of the top clubs in Europe are interested in Muriqi and scouting him," Canatar said, via TeamTalk.
“But we are not considering a transfer in January there is a zero percent chance he leaves.
“We have been contacted by interested clubs I left these matters with Damien Comolli [ex-sporting director] and now with Selahattin Baki.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Greater Manchester councils promised an extra £4.3m to help rough sleepers - this is how much each b

Greater Manchester councils promised an extra £4.3m to help rough sleepers - this is how much each borough will get

The government has pledged an extra £4.3m to help Greater Manchester authorities support rough sleepers – but one council wants more than just ‘ one-off payments ’ .
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick says the Rough Sleeping Initiative , now in its third year , led to the first nationwide fall in rough sleeping in a decade in 2018 .
But government figures from that year show the number of people living on Manchester ’ s streets rose by a third last year – the highest outside London .
The city council will get £724,212 through the scheme , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay ; access to mental health or addiction services ; and advice on securing permanent accommodation .
Deputy leader Coun Sue Murphy welcomed the funding boost from a government ‘ waking up to the reality ’ that councils need urgent investment ‘ after a decade of ‘ underfunding ’ .
“ This is not ‘ new ’ money , but a continuation of funding for services that are being run by the council , ” she said .
“ It will , however , allow us to expand the support we offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rough , such as additional social care for people who need more than just a roof over their heads .
“ The council will always welcome extra funding following a decade of austerity , but we have to stress that if the government is serious about ending the homelessness crisis we need more from them .
“ We need policy which understands the root causes of homelessness , and we need long-term sustainable funding , rather than smaller one-off payments to support the ever increasing cost of supporting people who are homeless.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s allocation – £1.3m – will go to Salford council , with Wigan council and the combined authority receiving £728,086 and £715,900 respectively .
This is how the remainder of the £4.3m will be split across Greater Manchester : A Bed Every Night , the regional scheme to get rough sleepers of the streets started by regional mayor Andy Burnham , is also likely to benefit from the funding .
Counts conducted by the combined authority report that the number of people sleeping rough in the city-region has fallen from 241 in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council ’ s Housing Options Service ( HOST ) will invest the money into providing innovative ways to prevent to relieve homelessness – including affordable move-on accommodation in the private sector .
Last year 639 people were rehoused in the borough , with a further 416 prevented from becoming homeless .
The local authority also dealt with 1,698 homeless applications .
Coun James Wright , executive member for housing and regeneration , said : “ Tackling homelessness is one of the key challenges we face in Trafford , like every other local authority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all types of accommodation has increased and supply has not managed to keep up .
“ Trafford council has made tackling homelessness a key priority and we do everything we can to keep people off the streets.
” Wigan council will also use their money to increase the number of available private-rented accommodation from 2020/21 .
Coun Terry Halliwell , cabinet member for housing and welfare , said the funding was ‘ testament to the hard work ’ of the homelessness team and its partners , such as The Brick and Real Change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK received £112m through the Rough Sleeping Initiative this year – a 30pc increase on last year ’ s share .
The money will pay for up to 6,000 new bed spaces and 2,500 more support staff across the country , according to the government .
Robert Jenrick , secretary of state for the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government , said : “ No one should have to face a night on the street and we have a moral duty to support those who need help the most .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people getting the support they need , but there is always more to do.
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The government has pledged an extra £4.3m to help Greater Manchester authorities support rough sleepers – but one council wants more than just ‘one-off payments’.
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick says the Rough Sleeping Initiative, now in its third year, led to the first nationwide fall in rough sleeping in a decade in 2018.
But government figures from that year show the number of people living on Manchester’s streets rose by a third last year – the highest outside London.
The city council will get £724,212 through the scheme, which is aimed at providing rough sleepers a place to stay; access to mental health or addiction services; and advice on securing permanent accommodation.
Deputy leader Coun Sue Murphy welcomed the funding boost from a government ‘waking up to the reality’ that councils need urgent investment ‘after a decade of ‘underfunding’.
“This is not ‘new’ money, but a continuation of funding for services that are being run by the council,” she said.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“It will, however, allow us to expand the support we offer to people who are homeless and sleep rough, such as additional social care for people who need more than just a roof over their heads.
“The council will always welcome extra funding following a decade of austerity, but we have to stress that if the government is serious about ending the homelessness crisis we need more from them.
“We need policy which understands the root causes of homelessness, and we need long-term sustainable funding, rather than smaller one-off payments to support the ever increasing cost of supporting people who are homeless.”
Almost a third of Greater Manchester’s allocation – £1.3m – will go to Salford council, with Wigan council and the combined authority receiving £728,086 and £715,900 respectively.
This is how the remainder of the £4.3m will be split across Greater Manchester:
Bolton – £124,997
Bury – £40,000
Oldham – £37,000
Rochdale – £32,029
Stockport – £40,000
Tameside – £471,500
Trafford – £40,000
A Bed Every Night, the regional scheme to get rough sleepers of the streets started by regional mayor Andy Burnham, is also likely to benefit from the funding.
Counts conducted by the combined authority report that the number of people sleeping rough in the city-region has fallen from 241 in November 2018 to 151 last year.
Trafford council’s Housing Options Service (HOST) will invest the money into providing innovative ways to prevent to relieve homelessness – including affordable move-on accommodation in the private sector.
Last year 639 people were rehoused in the borough, with a further 416 prevented from becoming homeless. The local authority also dealt with 1,698 homeless applications.
Coun James Wright, executive member for housing and regeneration, said: “Tackling homelessness is one of the key challenges we face in Trafford, like every other local authority throughout the country.
“Demand for all types of accommodation has increased and supply has not managed to keep up.
(Image: MEN)
“Trafford council has made tackling homelessness a key priority and we do everything we can to keep people off the streets.”
Wigan council will also use their money to increase the number of available private-rented accommodation from 2020/21.
Coun Terry Halliwell, cabinet member for housing and welfare, said the funding was ‘testament to the hard work’ of the homelessness team and its partners, such as The Brick and Real Change Wigan.
In total local authorities across the UK received £112m through the Rough Sleeping Initiative this year – a 30pc increase on last year’s share.
The money will pay for up to 6,000 new bed spaces and 2,500 more support staff across the country, according to the government.
Robert Jenrick, secretary of state for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, said: “No one should have to face a night on the street and we have a moral duty to support those who need help the most.
“It is encouraging to see more people getting the support they need, but there is always more to do.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Scott McTominay among Manchester United players arriving at training after Man City win

Manchester United 's players reported for duty at their Carrington training base , the day after their 1-0 victory over Man City at the Etihad Stadium .
Nemanja Matic 's drive secured the win on the night for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side against their Manchester rivals — United 's second triumph at City 's ground this term — but it was n't enough to secure a spot in the Carabao Cup final , as Pep Guardiola 's men took a 3-2 aggregate victory .
Solskjaer convened his squad at the Aon training complex on Thursday morning , with injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving himself into Carrington for the first time since suffering knee ligament damage .
The midfielder had previously been driven in by his father because of his injured knee .
Others such as Tahith Chong , Angel Gomes , Paul Pogba and Axel Tuanzebe — who were n't involved against City — were also spotted reporting for training .
McTominay is currently sidelined alongside Pogba , but United 's midfield is about to get a significant boost with the arrival of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon .
United confirmed on Wednesday , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached an agreement with the Portuguese club for Fernandes .
The 25-year-old was also at Carrington on Thursday , after flying to Manchester late on Wednesday evening and staying over at the Lowry Hotel , to complete his medical .
He will then be officially unveiled as a United player .
After the City win , Solskjaer hinted that he could follow the Fernandes signing with the acquisition of a striker on loan .
`` I 'm not sure , '' Solskjaer said of a possible loan deal .
`` We need more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bruno over the line we 've got a boy there who 'll score and create .
So let 's talk on Friday .
`` We need more goalscorers , we need more goals ; that 's a definite .
Need someone who wants to break their nose to score a goal or their toe , does n't have to be the nice ones , we know that . ''
With that potential arrival , plus Fernandes and the returns of McTominay , Pogba and Marcus Rashford , United 's squad will then have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday before a two-week break from competitive action , after which many of the injured stars are expected to return .

Manchester United's players reported for duty at their Carrington training base, the day after their 1-0 victory over Man City at the Etihad Stadium.
Nemanja Matic's drive secured the win on the night for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side against their Manchester rivals — United's second triumph at City's ground this term — but it wasn't enough to secure a spot in the Carabao Cup final, as Pep Guardiola's men took a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Solskjaer convened his squad at the Aon training complex on Thursday morning, with injured midfielder Scott McTominay pictured by MEN photographers driving himself into Carrington for the first time since suffering knee ligament damage. The midfielder had previously been driven in by his father because of his injured knee.
Others such as Tahith Chong, Angel Gomes, Paul Pogba and Axel Tuanzebe — who weren't involved against City — were also spotted reporting for training.
McTominay is currently sidelined alongside Pogba, but United's midfield is about to get a significant boost with the arrival of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.
United confirmed on Wednesday, before the City game, that they had reached an agreement with the Portuguese club for Fernandes.
The 25-year-old was also at Carrington on Thursday, after flying to Manchester late on Wednesday evening and staying over at the Lowry Hotel, to complete his medical. He will then be officially unveiled as a United player.
After the City win, Solskjaer hinted that he could follow the Fernandes signing with the acquisition of a striker on loan.
"I'm not sure," Solskjaer said of a possible loan deal."We need more goals. I know if we get Bruno over the line we've got a boy there who'll score and create. So let's talk on Friday.
"We need more goalscorers, we need more goals; that's a definite. Need someone who wants to break their nose to score a goal or their toe, doesn't have to be the nice ones, we know that."
With that potential arrival, plus Fernandes and the returns of McTominay, Pogba and Marcus Rashford, United's squad will then have a refreshed feel to it. They face Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday before a two-week break from competitive action, after which many of the injured stars are expected to return.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Train services suspended after injured person found on railway track at Cheadle Hulme station

Train services are blocked at Cheadle Hulme train station after an injured person was discovered on the railway track .
@ @ @ @ @ were called to the station , on Station Road , just before 10am on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ British Transport Police said a casualty was discovered on the track .
Read more of @ @ @ @ @ Train services on Transport for Wales , Northern , Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry travelling @ @ @ @ @ suspended .
It is affecting trains on routes between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow , Stockport @ @ @ @ @ between Stockport and Stafford .
Some train services may be diverted through Styal .
A @ @ @ @ @ : `` We were called at 9.55am to reports of a casualty on the tracks @ @ @ @ @ We are still on the scene .
Paramedics are also at the scene . ''
@ @ @ @ @ West Ambulance Service said : `` We have attended an incident at the station .
@ @ @ @ @ response vehicle . ''

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Train services are blocked at Cheadle Hulme train station after an injured person was discovered on the railway track.
Police and the ambulance service were called to the station, on Station Road, just before 10am on Thursday morning.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said a casualty was discovered on the track.
Emergency services remain at the scene.
Train services on Transport for Wales, Northern, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry travelling through the station have been suspended.
It is affecting trains on routes between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow, Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent as well as between Stockport and Stafford.
Some train services may be diverted through Styal.
A spokesman for British Transport Police: "We were called at 9.55am to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Cheadle Hulme.
"We are still on the scene. Paramedics are also at the scene."
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We have attended an incident at the station.
"We sent one rapid response vehicle."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-30--Manchester United signing Bruno Fernandes breaks down in tears during Sporting interview

Bruno Fernandes broke down in tears during a farewell video to Sporting Lisbon supporters as he prepared to complete his move to Manchester United .
The 25-year-old arrived flew to Manchester on Wednesday night ahead of his medical on Thursday morning after the club announced they had reached an agreement with Sporting for his transfer .
The deal is still subject to completing a medical and personal terms but should all go to plan he could be in line to make his debut against Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday .
Before he boarded the private jet on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ farewell video for the fans of Sporting and broke down in tears as he said goodbye .
`` There were important moments that made a mark on my career .
I went through many positive things and many negative things , '' he told Sporting TV .
`` I want people to remember me for the positives and I will always remember Sporting for the positives .
`` The fans , the people who worked with me , the players , everything .
Me and my family were always well-received , we had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ever missing .
For the two and a half years I was here , I can only thank them for everything .
`` I hope that you stay with good memories of me and I will always take you in my heart . ''
United will pay Sporting €55m up front and €10m in add-ons , subject to Champions League qualification and appearances .
Sporting could bank another €15m in add-ons based on individual milestones the player may accomplish at Old Trafford and the club will need to have registered him by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feature against Wolves in the Premier League this weekend .

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Bruno Fernandes broke down in tears during a farewell video to Sporting Lisbon supporters as he prepared to complete his move to Manchester United.
The 25-year-old arrived flew to Manchester on Wednesday night ahead of his medical on Thursday morning after the club announced they had reached an agreement with Sporting for his transfer.
The deal is still subject to completing a medical and personal terms but should all go to plan he could be in line to make his debut against Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday.
Before he boarded the private jet on Wednesday evening, the Portugal international filmed a farewell video for the fans of Sporting and broke down in tears as he said goodbye.
"There were important moments that made a mark on my career. I went through many positive things and many negative things," he told Sporting TV.
"I want people to remember me for the positives and I will always remember Sporting for the positives.
"The fans, the people who worked with me, the players, everything. Me and my family were always well-received, we had lots of kindness from everyone, nothing was ever missing. For the two and a half years I was here, I can only thank them for everything.
"I hope that you stay with good memories of me and I will always take you in my heart."
United will pay Sporting €55m up front and €10m in add-ons, subject to Champions League qualification and appearances. Sporting could bank another €15m in add-ons based on individual milestones the player may accomplish at Old Trafford and the club will need to have registered him by midday on Friday in order for him to feature against Wolves in the Premier League this weekend.