themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Crufts winner Maisie does a poo in the middle of victory lap, becomes internet star

It ’ s an accolade that celebrates a dog ’ s agility , grace and obedience .
But Crufts winner Maisie sullied her Best In Show winning moment by doing a nice big poo on during her victory lap .
The poor pooch just couldn ’ t contain her excitement as she was led around the famous course with her owner Kim McCalmont .
But rather than turn their nose up at the Wire Haired Dachshund ’ s actions , fans were delighted by it .
Responsible Kim straight away retrieved a bag from her pocket and cleaned up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maisie 's incident was the latest in a line of funny moments during this year ’ s competition .
Cheeky runner up Frankie the Poodle jumped up on to Maisie 's first place plinth while she was receiving her trophy and rosette .
And rescue dog Kratu brought cheers to the arena when he nicked a piece of the assault course he was running round and ran off with it .
But it was Maisie ’ s brazen toilet stop that created the most love from fans .
One tweeted : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maisie having a poo on her lap of honour is just brilliant .
Absolutely brilliant .
She ’ s basically saying to her owner ‘ I ’ ve been poked and prodded all day and this is what I think about it .
Now get me some treats because I am a winning queen ’ .
” A second said : “ Loved watching # Crufts # crufts2020 .
# maisie was fabulous .
Loved that she had a celebratory poo at the end !
” A third posted : “ # Maisie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing her victory poo was one of the funniest things I ’ ve seen for a while !
When you got ta go , you got ta go !
” Another added : “ If you 're going to do a poo on telly , make sure you do it on your lap of honour after having been awarded.
” Maisie was up against seven finalists for Best In Show but she wowed judges with her impressive talent .
For her win , Maisie receives a replica Kendall Memorial Trophy and a cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest dog show in the world and over the four-day event around 28,000 dogs took part at the event , held in the NEC in Birmingham .

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It’s an accolade that celebrates a dog’s agility, grace and obedience.
But Crufts winner Maisie sullied her Best In Show winning moment by doing a nice big poo on during her victory lap.
The poor pooch just couldn’t contain her excitement as she was led around the famous course with her owner Kim McCalmont.
But rather than turn their nose up at the Wire Haired Dachshund’s actions, fans were delighted by it.
Responsible Kim straight away retrieved a bag from her pocket and cleaned up the mess, like all dog owners should.
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Maisie's incident was the latest in a line of funny moments during this year’s competition.
Cheeky runner up Frankie the Poodle jumped up on to Maisie's first place plinth while she was receiving her trophy and rosette.
And rescue dog Kratu brought cheers to the arena when he nicked a piece of the assault course he was running round and ran off with it.
But it was Maisie’s brazen toilet stop that created the most love from fans.
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One tweeted: “Oh my days!!!! Maisie having a poo on her lap of honour is just brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. She’s basically saying to her owner ‘I’ve been poked and prodded all day and this is what I think about it. Now get me some treats because I am a winning queen’.”
A second said: “Loved watching #Crufts #crufts2020. #maisie was fabulous. Loved that she had a celebratory poo at the end!”
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A third posted: “#Maisie the #crufts best in show winner doing her victory poo was one of the funniest things I’ve seen for a while! When you gotta go, you gotta go!”
Another added: “If you're going to do a poo on telly, make sure you do it on your lap of honour after having been awarded.”
Maisie was up against seven finalists for Best In Show but she wowed judges with her impressive talent.
For her win, Maisie receives a replica Kendall Memorial Trophy and a cash prize of £100.
Crufts is the biggest dog show in the world and over the four-day event around 28,000 dogs took part at the event, held in the NEC in Birmingham.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Man found with 'broken gun' jumped out of a window as armed police burst into house

A 'vulnerable ' man found with a 'broken gun ' jumped out of a window after armed police burst into a house .
Specialist officers went to a property on Tweedale Street in Salford with a search warrant to look for firearms .
Trevor Hindes , 25 , was in the house with others , when a woman answered the door .
An officer saw Hindes and another man run out of the building and through an open ground floor window .
The other man , who was not charged with any offences , was caught trying to climb over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon after as he threw a black rucksack over a fence .
The bag was found to contain a revolver handgun with a silver barrel .
When arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm , Hindes asked 'what gun ? '
The rucksack also contained five ammunition cartridges .
Experts found that the gun was not viable in its current condition .
It needed 'extensive repairs ' for it to be able to fire , Manchester Crown Court was told .
Defending , Stuart Duke said that Hindes 'never had the intention of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described by Mr Duke as a 'rather vulnerable character ' with mental health problems , had been asked to look after it , the barrister said .
`` He was told it was a broken gun .
He took it and that 's what he thought it was , '' Mr Duke said .
`` He should n't have had it , he accepts it is a serious offence . ''
Hindes , of no fixed address , has previous convictions for robbery and drugs supply .
Offences of possessing a prohibited firearm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the law , unless a judge rules there are exceptional circumstances for the five year term not to be imposed .
Mr Duke appealed for Hindes to receive less than five years because of the state of the gun , which was also about 30 years old .
But Judge Richard Mansell QC rejected the argument , saying that those with more expertise in firearms could have converted it back into a lethal firearm .
The judge told Hindes : `` You had this firearm for criminal purposes of your own , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others with a similar criminal purpose . ''
He was therefore jailed for five years , after pleading guilty to possession of a prohibited firearm and possessing ammunition without a firearms certificate .

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A 'vulnerable' man found with a 'broken gun' jumped out of a window after armed police burst into a house.
Specialist officers went to a property on Tweedale Street in Salford with a search warrant to look for firearms.
Trevor Hindes, 25, was in the house with others, when a woman answered the door.
An officer saw Hindes and another man run out of the building and through an open ground floor window.
The other man, who was not charged with any offences, was caught trying to climb over a fence.
Hindes was also apprehended soon after as he threw a black rucksack over a fence.
The bag was found to contain a revolver handgun with a silver barrel.
When arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm, Hindes asked 'what gun?'
The rucksack also contained five ammunition cartridges.
Experts found that the gun was not viable in its current condition.
It needed 'extensive repairs' for it to be able to fire, Manchester Crown Court was told.
Defending, Stuart Duke said that Hindes 'never had the intention of using it offensively'.
Hindes, described by Mr Duke as a 'rather vulnerable character' with mental health problems, had been asked to look after it, the barrister said.
"He was told it was a broken gun. He took it and that's what he thought it was," Mr Duke said.
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"He shouldn't have had it, he accepts it is a serious offence."
Hindes, of no fixed address, has previous convictions for robbery and drugs supply.
Offences of possessing a prohibited firearm lead to minimum sentences of five years under the law, unless a judge rules there are exceptional circumstances for the five year term not to be imposed.
Mr Duke appealed for Hindes to receive less than five years because of the state of the gun, which was also about 30 years old.
But Judge Richard Mansell QC rejected the argument, saying that those with more expertise in firearms could have converted it back into a lethal firearm.
The judge told Hindes: "You had this firearm for criminal purposes of your own, or you were storing on behalf of others with a similar criminal purpose."
He was therefore jailed for five years, after pleading guilty to possession of a prohibited firearm and possessing ammunition without a firearms certificate.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--David de Gea explains what Manchester United did 'perfectly' against Man City

David de Gea has hailed Manchester United for their 'perfect ' defensive performance against Man City .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side kept yet another clean sheet as they secured a vital 2-0 win in the derby fixture at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon .
Despite dominating the majority of the possession City were limited to just four shots on target as Pep Guardiola 's side tasted derby defeat for the third time this season .
The win represented the eighth time United have kept a clean sheet in the last 10 matches and it was a moment to savour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledges more consistency will be required for the rest of the season , but he was delighted with the defensive shift his teammates put in .
“ Well I think we nearly had a perfect game and especially defensively , because we defended really well and we didn ’ t concede many chances , '' De Gea told MUTV .
`` When you play against City you know they are going to pressure , they are going to have the ball , but I thought we had a great game , we deserved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , really happy .
“ The whole team is in a good moment , so we need to keep doing it like we did tonight .
We need to be very consistent until the end of the season , playing like a team , creating chances , defending properly , so let ’ s see what we can achieve at the end of the season .
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David de Gea has hailed Manchester United for their 'perfect' defensive performance against Man City.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side kept yet another clean sheet as they secured a vital 2-0 win in the derby fixture at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Despite dominating the majority of the possession City were limited to just four shots on target as Pep Guardiola's side tasted derby defeat for the third time this season.
The win represented the eighth time United have kept a clean sheet in the last 10 matches and it was a moment to savour for De Gea.
The Spain international acknowledges more consistency will be required for the rest of the season, but he was delighted with the defensive shift his teammates put in.
“Well I think we nearly had a perfect game and especially defensively, because we defended really well and we didn’t concede many chances," De Gea told MUTV.
"When you play against City you know they are going to pressure, they are going to have the ball, but I thought we had a great game, we deserved the three points and we are really, really happy.
“The whole team is in a good moment, so we need to keep doing it like we did tonight. We need to be very consistent until the end of the season, playing like a team, creating chances, defending properly, so let’s see what we can achieve at the end of the season.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--The set-piece play that saw Manchester United's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer outwit Pep Guardiola

Manchester turned red on Sunday night after Manchester United defeated their fierce rivals Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford .
It was the fourth time the two sides had met since December , with both sides doing battle in a two-legged League Cup semi-final in January on top of their Premier League meeting at the Etihad .
United came out on top in two of those fixtures , but that frequency of encounters meant that staff for both sides would have accumulated a mass amount of opposition analysis that would have highlighted both the strengths and indeed weaknesses of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crucial in terms of United ’ s analysts and coaches combining to produce an intelligent piece of play from a free-kick that led to Anthony Martial ’ s opener .
At first glance , his first-half strike looked to be as a result of some quick thinking from Bruno Fernandes who , without warning , hit a deft chipped ball from a free-kick over the City defence towards the onrushing Martial who hammered his strike along the floor and under the body of Ederson .
Yet , rather than as a consequence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was a routine that was manufactured on the training ground and superbly executed by both Fernandes and Martial .
This is because United ’ s analysts would have identified before the game that City tend to set up in the same defensive line for most opposition free-kicks inside their own half , and within the same , there is a clear weakness to be exploited .
Below are three examples of City setting up to defend free-kicks from inside their own half across fixtures vs Aston Villa , Tottenham Hotspur and United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their match vs Villa , City position their more aerially dominant players deeper in the defensive line , as highlighted in yellow .
This means they are poised to guard against the most likely form of delivery , the cross .
Notably , Raheem Sterling is positioned at the other end of the defensive line , perhaps poised to run on the counter if City quickly regain possession of the ball .
That set up is replicated in the next shot taken from their match against Spurs .
Taller defending players are again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Riyad Mahrez this time who is positioned at the other end of the line .
Although not acted upon by Spurs , City are in a vulnerable position here with Dele Alli able to isolate Mahrez in a 1v1 if the ball is clipped into his direction .
The final shot taken from United ’ s most recent match vs City again illustrates City ’ s tall defending players deep , with striker Sergio Aguero this time tasked with safeguarding that zone at the other end of the defensive line .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Premier League ’ s best strikers , but he naturally lacks defensive qualities to his game , making him a vulnerable target in and around his own penalty area , and it ’ s the Argentine who was exposed in the build-up to United ’ s goal on Sunday .
City line up in their expected set up with the aerially dominant players deeper and Aguero towards the other end of the defensive line .
Aguero has support in the form of Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan , however , Foden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Gundogan is positioned too centrally to stop Aguero being in a vulnerable 1v1 position with Martial .
At this point , Fernandes raises his arm differently from usual to signal to Martial that the free-kick his coming in his direction .
Following that signal from his team-mate , Martial commenced his quick run in behind Aguero who was slow to react to the danger .
The ball from Fernandes was inch-perfect meaning that although Gundogan attempts to drop in and cover Aguero , he is too far away from Martial as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left the Frenchman unopposed and allowed to steer his shot goalwards and under the body of the diving Ederson .
Broadcasting TV cameras panned to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer straight after the goal who gleefully celebrated with his coaching staff in a manner that suggested they had just witnessed a training ground production executed to perfection , resulting in a huge goal for his side .
Often , highly intense fixtures of this magnitude can be settled by small marginal on-the-pitch gains , and on this occasion , Solskjaer ’ s ability to outwit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pep Guardiola proved critical in securing all three points for the Reds at Old Trafford .

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Manchester turned red on Sunday night after Manchester United defeated their fierce rivals Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford.
It was the fourth time the two sides had met since December, with both sides doing battle in a two-legged League Cup semi-final in January on top of their Premier League meeting at the Etihad.
United came out on top in two of those fixtures, but that frequency of encounters meant that staff for both sides would have accumulated a mass amount of opposition analysis that would have highlighted both the strengths and indeed weaknesses of their opponents.
This looks to have been crucial in terms of United’s analysts and coaches combining to produce an intelligent piece of play from a free-kick that led to Anthony Martial’s opener.
At first glance, his first-half strike looked to be as a result of some quick thinking from Bruno Fernandes who, without warning, hit a deft chipped ball from a free-kick over the City defence towards the onrushing Martial who hammered his strike along the floor and under the body of Ederson.
Yet, rather than as a consequence of chance, there is evidence to suggest this was a routine that was manufactured on the training ground and superbly executed by both Fernandes and Martial.
This is because United’s analysts would have identified before the game that City tend to set up in the same defensive line for most opposition free-kicks inside their own half, and within the same, there is a clear weakness to be exploited.
Below are three examples of City setting up to defend free-kicks from inside their own half across fixtures vs Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and United.
In the first image taken from their match vs Villa, City position their more aerially dominant players deeper in the defensive line, as highlighted in yellow. This means they are poised to guard against the most likely form of delivery, the cross.
Notably, Raheem Sterling is positioned at the other end of the defensive line, perhaps poised to run on the counter if City quickly regain possession of the ball.
That set up is replicated in the next shot taken from their match against Spurs. Taller defending players are again deep in the defensive line whilst it’s Riyad Mahrez this time who is positioned at the other end of the line.
Although not acted upon by Spurs, City are in a vulnerable position here with Dele Alli able to isolate Mahrez in a 1v1 if the ball is clipped into his direction.
The final shot taken from United’s most recent match vs City again illustrates City’s tall defending players deep, with striker Sergio Aguero this time tasked with safeguarding that zone at the other end of the defensive line.
Aguero is, of course, one of the Premier League’s best strikers, but he naturally lacks defensive qualities to his game, making him a vulnerable target in and around his own penalty area, and it’s the Argentine who was exposed in the build-up to United’s goal on Sunday.
City line up in their expected set up with the aerially dominant players deeper and Aguero towards the other end of the defensive line. Aguero has support in the form of Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan, however, Foden is tasked with marking Brandon Williams, while Gundogan is positioned too centrally to stop Aguero being in a vulnerable 1v1 position with Martial.
At this point, Fernandes raises his arm differently from usual to signal to Martial that the free-kick his coming in his direction.
Following that signal from his team-mate, Martial commenced his quick run in behind Aguero who was slow to react to the danger. The ball from Fernandes was inch-perfect meaning that although Gundogan attempts to drop in and cover Aguero, he is too far away from Martial as he makes contact with the ball.
This left the Frenchman unopposed and allowed to steer his shot goalwards and under the body of the diving Ederson.
Broadcasting TV cameras panned to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer straight after the goal who gleefully celebrated with his coaching staff in a manner that suggested they had just witnessed a training ground production executed to perfection, resulting in a huge goal for his side.
Often, highly intense fixtures of this magnitude can be settled by small marginal on-the-pitch gains, and on this occasion, Solskjaer’s ability to outwit a masterful tactician in the form of Pep Guardiola proved critical in securing all three points for the Reds at Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--'One criminal prodded a pregnant member of staff with a kitchen knife' - the shocking crime toll on

'One criminal prodded a pregnant member of staff with a kitchen knife' - the shocking crime toll on UK's local shops

The government is facing calls to introduce tougher sentences in court for attacks on store staff after a shocking report revealed more than 50,000 incidents of violence at Britain 's local shops in 12 months .
The Association of Convenience Stores ( ACS ) said shops were £211 million out of pocket as a direct result of crime over the last year .
And , chillingly , the industry body reported an increase in assaults on staff involving acid and knives .
Timperley village in Trafford was sealed off on Sunday after thieves bungled a bid to blow up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store .
The attempted theft - which led to evacuations after the bomb squad were called - is the latest example of the many crimes committed against the retail sector and its employees across Greater Manchester .
The association said its 2020 Crime Report , published today , 'provides evidence of the scale and impact of theft , violence , abuse and other crimes committed against convenience store retailers and their staff ' .
The ACS said crime , on average , cost every retail convenience store around £4,543 , which is more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deterrent like CCTV .
`` Thousands of local shops operate on very tight margins , so losses caused by crimes , especially serious incidents like robbery or burglary , can be devastating , and the consequences of losing a local shop are felt by the whole community , '' the report said .
The report found there were more than 1.1 million cases of theft , with meat , confectionery and alcohol stolen most .
There were 18,399 robberies and more than 500 cash machine ram raids over the last 12 months , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body reported an estimated 50,338 incidents of violence in the sector , including 9,704 where a weapon was used .
The figures are national and there is no regional breakdown .
`` Criminals are brandishing knives , axes , hammers , syringes and even firearms as part of robberies , burglaries and other violent incidents against people that are just trying to do their job , '' the report said .
`` The landscape of criminal activity committed against people working in and running convenience stores is getting worse , not better .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to share their experiences for the report .
One said : `` One assailant jumped over the counter and threatened and prodded a member of staff , who was pregnant , with a large kitchen knife , to open the till .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' Another member of staff who witnessed the incident did not feel able to return to work for a week . ''
Another added : `` As my staff now feel threatened , we have had to prevent people coming into store with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard to enforce upon our existing customers . ''
ACS chief executive , James Lowman , called for tougher penalties in the courts for attacks on shopworkers and a review of the Out of Court Disposals ( OOCD ) system to better address the root causes of offending .
`` The Government , police and justice system must change the way they identify and respond to violence and crime against local shops and the people that work in them , '' he said .
`` Tougher sentences for violent offenders , more effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and allocation of police and courts resources are all part of the solution .
`` None of those people should come to work expecting to deal with abuse , threats of violence , attacks or having a weapon put in their face , but that is the reality they face .
`` This is n't 'low-level ' crime , this is a progressively violent cycle of re-offending that is taking an enormous toll on Britain 's local shops .
Of the 50,338 incidents of violence against people working in local shops reported , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an injury .
`` We want to see tougher penalties for attacks on shopworkers because of their vulnerability in serving the public and the legal requirements placed on them to enforce age restrictions on regulated products , '' the report added .
`` The Government should introduce a new aggravated offence for attacks on shopworkers through the Sentencing Bill and review sentencing guidelines for assaults , making it explicit that attacks on shopworkers count as an aggravated offence as they are 'providing a service to the public ' and that this vastly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offenders . ''

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The government is facing calls to introduce tougher sentences in court for attacks on store staff after a shocking report revealed more than 50,000 incidents of violence at Britain's local shops in 12 months.
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) said shops were £211 million out of pocket as a direct result of crime over the last year.
And, chillingly, the industry body reported an increase in assaults on staff involving acid and knives.
Timperley village in Trafford was sealed off on Sunday after thieves bungled a bid to blow up and steal a cash machine at a Co-op store.
The attempted theft - which led to evacuations after the bomb squad were called - is the latest example of the many crimes committed against the retail sector and its employees across Greater Manchester.
The association said its 2020 Crime Report, published today, 'provides evidence of the scale and impact of theft, violence, abuse and other crimes committed against convenience store retailers and their staff'.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The ACS said crime, on average, cost every retail convenience store around £4,543, which is more than the average shop spent on crime deterrent like CCTV.
"Thousands of local shops operate on very tight margins, so losses caused by crimes, especially serious incidents like robbery or burglary, can be devastating, and the consequences of losing a local shop are felt by the whole community," the report said.
The report found there were more than 1.1 million cases of theft, with meat, confectionery and alcohol stolen most.
There were 18,399 robberies and more than 500 cash machine ram raids over the last 12 months, the association added.
Overall, the body reported an estimated 50,338 incidents of violence in the sector, including 9,704 where a weapon was used.
The figures are national and there is no regional breakdown.
"Criminals are brandishing knives, axes, hammers, syringes and even firearms as part of robberies, burglaries and other violent incidents against people that are just trying to do their job," the report said.
(Image: GMP)
"The landscape of criminal activity committed against people working in and running convenience stores is getting worse, not better."
Shop staff and owners were asked to share their experiences for the report.
One said: "One assailant jumped over the counter and threatened and prodded a member of staff, who was pregnant, with a large kitchen knife, to open the till.
"Another member of staff who witnessed the incident did not feel able to return to work for a week."
Another added: "As my staff now feel threatened, we have had to prevent people coming into store with hoods or helmets which has been particularly hard to enforce upon our existing customers."
(Image: GMP)
ACS chief executive, James Lowman, called for tougher penalties in the courts for attacks on shopworkers and a review of the Out of Court Disposals (OOCD) system to better address the root causes of offending.
"The Government, police and justice system must change the way they identify and respond to violence and crime against local shops and the people that work in them," he said.
"Tougher sentences for violent offenders, more effective sanctions for repeat offenders and better funding and allocation of police and courts resources are all part of the solution.
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"Local shops employ around 405,000 people.
"None of those people should come to work expecting to deal with abuse, threats of violence, attacks or having a weapon put in their face, but that is the reality they face.
"This isn't 'low-level' crime, this is a progressively violent cycle of re-offending that is taking an enormous toll on Britain's local shops.
Of the 50,338 incidents of violence against people working in local shops reported, the industry body said a quarter resulted in an injury.
"We want to see tougher penalties for attacks on shopworkers because of their vulnerability in serving the public and the legal requirements placed on them to enforce age restrictions on regulated products," the report added.
"The Government should introduce a new aggravated offence for attacks on shopworkers through the Sentencing Bill and review sentencing guidelines for assaults, making it explicit that attacks on shopworkers count as an aggravated offence as they are 'providing a service to the public' and that this vastly increases the severity of sanctions used for offenders."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Man City goalkeeper Ederson sent message following costly mistakes in Manchester United defeat

Man City fans have sent goalkeeper Ederson messages of support following his costly blunders in the defeat to Manchester United .
It was n't a good afternoon for City who lost the Manchester derby for the third time this season , due to goals from Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay , but it was a particularly bad day at the office for Ederson .
The Brazilian was at fault for both goals , as he let Martial 's tame volley squirm under his body and into the bottom corner for the opener .
With the Blues chasing the game in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a last-gasp attack started but his throw went straight to McTominay who blasted into an empty net from 40 yards .
Ederson had his shirt over his face when the second goal went in but City fans have backed their goalkeeper , citing how good he has been for them for the last three years and insisting that he remains a great player .
You can see a selection of their messages below : Ederson was also backed by manager Pep Guardiola after the game , who refused to lay any blame at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an extraordinary keeper .
Next time he is going to be better , ” the Blues boss said .
“ He is an extraordinary player in the build-up , the saves ... sometimes it happens .
He saved one or two .
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Man City fans have sent goalkeeper Ederson messages of support following his costly blunders in the defeat to Manchester United.
It wasn't a good afternoon for City who lost the Manchester derby for the third time this season, due to goals from Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay, but it was a particularly bad day at the office for Ederson.
The Brazilian was at fault for both goals, as he let Martial's tame volley squirm under his body and into the bottom corner for the opener.
With the Blues chasing the game in the final moments Ederson tried to get a last-gasp attack started but his throw went straight to McTominay who blasted into an empty net from 40 yards.
Ederson had his shirt over his face when the second goal went in but City fans have backed their goalkeeper, citing how good he has been for them for the last three years and insisting that he remains a great player.
You can see a selection of their messages below:
Ederson was also backed by manager Pep Guardiola after the game, who refused to lay any blame at the goalkeeper's feet.
“He is an extraordinary keeper. Next time he is going to be better,” the Blues boss said.
“He is an extraordinary player in the build-up, the saves ... sometimes it happens. He saved one or two.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Solskjaer makes Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial prediction after Manchester United derby win

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is delighted by the partnership which is developing between Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial at Manchester United .
United were in excellent form at the weekend as they secured an incredible 2-0 win over Man City in the derby fixture at Old Trafford .
Fernandes and Martial both put in excellent displays for their team on Sunday afternoon and linked up well to give their side the lead in the first-half .
Portuguese midfielder Fernandes lifted a beautiful free-kick into the box before Martial turned to volley the through ball beyond Ederson in the City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dreams of Champions League qualification alive as they moved up to fifth in the Premier League , and Solskjaer was delighted with his attacking duo for the role they played .
The Norwegian manager admits there is still more to come from his side but insists the attacking duo will both improve when playing together in the future .
`` Anthony and Bruno have hit it off , '' Solskjaer told Sky Sports after the Manchester derby win .
`` It is a privilege to be a manager of a squad with this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more .
They are going to improve as players as well .
`` Those little things will come but it is a privilege , and they want to listen to advice .
For our players to beat a team like Manchester City is fantastic , I am delighted for them . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is delighted by the partnership which is developing between Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial at Manchester United.
United were in excellent form at the weekend as they secured an incredible 2-0 win over Man City in the derby fixture at Old Trafford.
Fernandes and Martial both put in excellent displays for their team on Sunday afternoon and linked up well to give their side the lead in the first-half.
Portuguese midfielder Fernandes lifted a beautiful free-kick into the box before Martial turned to volley the through ball beyond Ederson in the City net.
Victory for United kept their dreams of Champions League qualification alive as they moved up to fifth in the Premier League, and Solskjaer was delighted with his attacking duo for the role they played.
The Norwegian manager admits there is still more to come from his side but insists the attacking duo will both improve when playing together in the future.
"Anthony and Bruno have hit it off," Solskjaer told Sky Sports after the Manchester derby win.
"It is a privilege to be a manager of a squad with this attitude. You can't ask for more. They are going to improve as players as well.
"Those little things will come but it is a privilege, and they want to listen to advice. For our players to beat a team like Manchester City is fantastic, I am delighted for them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Metrolink announce early opening date for Trafford Centre line

Tram passengers will be able to ride on a new line which stops at the Trafford Centre from March 22 .
The launch date for the Trafford Park line was announced by TfGM today ( Monday ) .
The line will also stop at key destinations like Old Trafford stadium and Imperial War Museum North .
It will also stop at Europe 's largest industrial estate - where businesses such as Kellogg ’ s , Unilever , Missguided , L ’ Oreal and Adidas are based .
The project has been delivered seven month earlier than originally planned .
Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the line .
Mayor of Greater Manchester , Andy Burnham , said : “ It ’ s great that the Trafford Park line will open for business on Sunday , March , 22 .
`` It is a much-needed addition to the Metrolink network and will encourage more people to use public transport to journey around our city-region , and in doing so reduce congestion on our roads and improve the quality of our air .
“ Last June I set out Our Network - a vision for the type of world-class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here in Greater Manchester .
`` This new line is a great step towards that , and a shining example of what we can deliver with the right funding and powers.
” Council bosses are hoping the new line will mean less people travel by car in the borough .
Leader of Trafford Council , Councillor Andrew Western , said : “ The opening of the Trafford Park Line will be hugely important for the continued development of the local and regional economy .
It is fantastic news for the tens of thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the surrounding areas for work and leisure .
“ It will also help get more cars off the road as visitors will now have a real transport alternative via Metrolink to some of the country ’ s most famous retail and leisure destinations including Manchester United and the Imperial War Museum.
” Transport for Greater Manchester ’ s Chief Executive , Eamonn Boylan , added : “ A project of this size and scale is a huge undertaking and we are pleased at how smoothly it ’ s come together , meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sooner than we anticipated .
“ We ’ re very pleased to be welcoming passengers on board and opening up the Trafford Park area for workers , shoppers and visitors .
I have no doubt it ’ ll make a huge difference to the area , particularly to the many local businesses .
“ One particularly exciting partnership we ’ ve developed has been with intu Trafford Centre , and we look forward to growing our relationship in the years ahead .
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Tram passengers will be able to ride on a new line which stops at the Trafford Centre from March 22.
The launch date for the Trafford Park line was announced by TfGM today (Monday).
The line will also stop at key destinations like Old Trafford stadium and Imperial War Museum North.
It will also stop at Europe's largest industrial estate - where businesses such as Kellogg’s, Unilever, Missguided, L’Oreal and Adidas are based.
The project has been delivered seven month earlier than originally planned.
Trafford Council has contributed £20m towards the construction of the line.
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “It’s great that the Trafford Park line will open for business on Sunday, March, 22.
"It is a much-needed addition to the Metrolink network and will encourage more people to use public transport to journey around our city-region, and in doing so reduce congestion on our roads and improve the quality of our air.
“Last June I set out Our Network - a vision for the type of world-class transport network I want us to have here in Greater Manchester.
"This new line is a great step towards that, and a shining example of what we can deliver with the right funding and powers.”
Council bosses are hoping the new line will mean less people travel by car in the borough.
Leader of Trafford Council, Councillor Andrew Western, said: “The opening of the Trafford Park Line will be hugely important for the continued development of the local and regional economy. It is fantastic news for the tens of thousands of people who come to Trafford Park and the surrounding areas for work and leisure.
“It will also help get more cars off the road as visitors will now have a real transport alternative via Metrolink to some of the country’s most famous retail and leisure destinations including Manchester United and the Imperial War Museum.”
Transport for Greater Manchester’s Chief Executive, Eamonn Boylan, added: “A project of this size and scale is a huge undertaking and we are pleased at how smoothly it’s come together, meaning we’re opening the line much sooner than we anticipated.
“We’re very pleased to be welcoming passengers on board and opening up the Trafford Park area for workers, shoppers and visitors. I have no doubt it’ll make a huge difference to the area, particularly to the many local businesses.
“One particularly exciting partnership we’ve developed has been with intu Trafford Centre, and we look forward to growing our relationship in the years ahead.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Man who died in horror motorbike crash in Trafford named - as family pays touching tribute to dad-of

Man who died in horror motorbike crash in Trafford named - as family pays touching tribute to dad-of-two with 'beautiful soul'

The man who died in a horror crash in Trafford has been named - as his family paid a touching tribute to the dad-of-two with a 'beautiful soul ' .
Manchester Airport Group programmer Paul Rothwell was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after his bike crashed into a car on Whitecarr Lane in Hale on Friday ( March 6 ) .
The investigation into the crash which claimed the 30-year-old 's life is ongoing .
In a family statement , released through Greater Manchester Police , it was revealed that Mr Rotwell leaves behind wife Tilly and two young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him .
`` He was a well-loved husband , father , son , brother and grandson .
`` Paul set himself very clear goals in his adult life which landed him his dream job - programming for Manchester Airport Group .
`` His inspiration for this was being able to provide a better life for his family .
`` He was very passionate about technology , both inside his work setting and as a hobby , and always had lots of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would always go out of his way to help his family and friends and nothing would ever be too much trouble .
`` He will be remembered for his infectious humour and beautiful soul .
`` Paul sadly leaves behind his wife , Tilly - who he married in 2012 , and their two young children . ''
Police were called at 8am last Friday following reports a red Kawasaki motorcycle had collided with an oncoming black Volkswagon Caddy .
Mr Rothwell was pronounced dead at the scene .
The investigation into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : `` As our investigation continues , our thoughts remain with Paul ’ s family and friends – it is a devastating time for them .
`` I would like to use this opportunity to further appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage which may assist us with our enquiries to get in touch with us . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting 672 of 06/03/20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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The man who died in a horror crash in Trafford has been named - as his family paid a touching tribute to the dad-of-two with a 'beautiful soul'.
Manchester Airport Group programmer Paul Rothwell was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after his bike crashed into a car on Whitecarr Lane in Hale on Friday (March 6).
The investigation into the crash which claimed the 30-year-old's life is ongoing.
In a family statement, released through Greater Manchester Police, it was revealed that Mr Rothwell leaves behind wife Tilly and two young children.
The tribute read: "Paul was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
"He was a well-loved husband, father, son, brother and grandson.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"Paul set himself very clear goals in his adult life which landed him his dream job - programming for Manchester Airport Group.
"His inspiration for this was being able to provide a better life for his family.
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"He was very passionate about technology, both inside his work setting and as a hobby, and always had lots of projects on the go.
"He would always go out of his way to help his family and friends and nothing would ever be too much trouble.
"He will be remembered for his infectious humour and beautiful soul.
"Paul sadly leaves behind his wife, Tilly - who he married in 2012, and their two young children."
Police were called at 8am last Friday following reports a red Kawasaki motorcycle had collided with an oncoming black Volkswagon Caddy.
Mr Rothwell was pronounced dead at the scene.
(Image: M.E.N.)
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Police continue to appeal for information.
Sgt Matt Picton, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "As our investigation continues, our thoughts remain with Paul’s family and friends – it is a devastating time for them.
"I would like to use this opportunity to further appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage which may assist us with our enquiries to get in touch with us."
Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting 672 of 06/03/20.
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Huge disruption to London Euston train services after wire damaged

Passengers are being warned of huge disruption to train services between Manchester and London today due to a damaged overhead @ @ @ @ @ a reduced service on trains heading to and from London Euston , according to National @ @ @ @ @ damaged on Saturday at North Wembley junction .
The Avanti West Coast service , which @ @ @ @ @ , is expected to 'extremely busy ' .
Trains may either be delayed or cancelled @ @ @ @ @ they travel .
Tickets can be used on Transpennine Express services to and from Leeds @ @ @ @ @ connect with with LNER services .
They can also be used on CrossCountry services between @ @ @ @ @ Piccadilly .
Tickets can also be used on Northern services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-On-Trent @ @ @ @ @ cancelled services can travel on the train immediately before or after their booked service .
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Passengers are being warned of huge disruption to train services between Manchester and London today due to a damaged overhead wire.
There will be a reduced service on trains heading to and from London Euston, according to National Rail.
Electric wires were damaged on Saturday at North Wembley junction.
Disruption is expected all day.
The Avanti West Coast service, which runs from Piccadilly to Euston, is expected to 'extremely busy'.
Trains may either be delayed or cancelled.
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Passengers should check before they travel.
Tickets can be used on Transpennine Express services to and from Leeds to Manchester and Liverpool to connect with with LNER services.
They can also be used on CrossCountry services between Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly.
Tickets can also be used on Northern services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-On-Trent.
Customers with tickets for cancelled services can travel on the train immediately before or after their booked service.
Seat reservations will not be carried over.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Man, 64, dressed as schoolboy in a wig before sexually assaulting teenage girl

A 64-year-old man dressed up in school uniform and wig and went out with a fake school ID card before sexually assaulting a teenage girl .
Michael Wilson , 64 , wore a wig and dressed up as a pupil of Headlands School in Bridlington when he sexually assaulted his 14-year-old victim on January 8 last year , HullLive reports .
He was later caught by a member of staff standing in an out of bounds area of the school , which he had attended , wearing the uniform .
After his arrest a day later , police searched his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they found a secret room which contained a story written by Wilson titled ‘ My Life As A 13-year-old Schoolboy ’ , Hull Crown Court heard .
They also found blazers containing the crests of different schools plus the uniform he had been wearing on the day he sexually assaulted his 14-year-old victim .
Prosecuting barrister Richard Thompson told the court that two schoolgirls saw Wilson approaching them on the morning of January 8 , 2019 .
He said : “ The defendant was walking towards the school wearing a wig , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Headlands School tie .
“ The defendant approached and without asking anything he squeezed one of the girl ’ s bottoms before walking towards the school .
“ He was seen by a member of staff in an area close to the school building clearly marked as out of bounds .
`` The staff member initially thought this was a student but when he approached closer he noticed he was not .
“ The defendant said he was looking for someone but immediately walked off down the driveway .
The member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the defendant.
” After he was arrested on January 9 , officers found a fake Headlands School identification card which contained an old picture of the defendant .
Police also conducted a search of his home where they found a number of school uniforms and a document titled ‘ My Life as A 13-year-old Schoolboy ’ .
Wilson pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault and appeared at Hull Crown Court on Friday , March 6 to be sentenced .
Mr Thompson told the court that the impact of the incident had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occasions .
Addressing Wilson in the dock , Judge David Tremberg said : “ She has become anxious , introverted , lost confidence , self-conscious , she has self-harmed and become a very unhappy young lady .
“ She should not have to bear that burden and you are responsible for it.
” Sentencing Wilson to 12 months in prison suspended for two years , Judge Tremberg said it was an “ unusual ” and “ sad ” case .
“ It is also one that has troubling features , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are clearly an intelligent 64-year-old man with no previous convictions and have a very good work record .
“ On the other hand the evidence and the content of the pre-sentence report indicates you have as the years worn on become a lonely , isolated , socially inadequate member of society and against that background you developed an unhealthy preoccupation of a life as a schoolboy .
“ You acquired school clothes , kept a story of life as a schoolboy , dressed as a schoolboy and attended the facility of your old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future risk is concerned the probation service say they can help to address the risk you pose by forms of treatment in the community.
” Wilson must adhere to a sexual harm prevention order for seven years in which he is prohibited from purchasing school clothing .
He must also not go within 100m of the perimeter boundaries of a school and is prohibited from having contact with any child under the age of 16 who is unrelated to him .
Wilson must also complete 31 sessions with the Horizon programme to address @ @ @

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A 64-year-old man dressed up in school uniform and wig and went out with a fake school ID card before sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
Michael Wilson, 64, wore a wig and dressed up as a pupil of the school when he sexually assaulted his 14-year-old victim on January 8 last year, HullLive reports .
He was later caught by a member of staff standing in an out of bounds area of the school, which he had attended, wearing the uniform.
After his arrest a day later, police searched his home in High Street, Bridlington, where they found a secret room which contained a story written by Wilson titled ‘My Life As A 13-year-old Schoolboy’, Hull Crown Court heard.
They also found blazers containing the crests of different schools plus the uniform he had been wearing on the day he sexually assaulted his 14-year-old victim.
Prosecuting barrister Richard Thompson told the court that two schoolgirls saw Wilson approaching them on the morning of January 8, 2019.
He said: “The defendant was walking towards the school wearing a wig, a white shirt, a blazer and a school tie.
“The defendant approached and without asking anything he squeezed one of the girl’s bottoms before walking towards the school.
“He was seen by a member of staff in an area close to the school building clearly marked as out of bounds.
"The staff member initially thought this was a student but when he approached closer he noticed he was not.
“The defendant said he was looking for someone but immediately walked off down the driveway. The member of staff managed to take a picture of the defendant.”
After he was arrested on January 9, officers found a fake Headlands School identification card which contained an old picture of the defendant.
Police also conducted a search of his home where they found a number of school uniforms and a document titled ‘My Life as A 13-year-old Schoolboy’.
Wilson pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault and appeared at Hull Crown Court on Friday, March 6 to be sentenced.
Mr Thompson told the court that the impact of the incident had caused the victim to overdose on two occasions.
Addressing Wilson in the dock, Judge David Tremberg said: “She has become anxious, introverted, lost confidence, self-conscious, she has self-harmed and become a very unhappy young lady.
“She should not have to bear that burden and you are responsible for it.”
Sentencing Wilson to 12 months in prison suspended for two years, Judge Tremberg said it was an “unusual” and “sad” case.
“It is also one that has troubling features,” he said.
“On the one hand you are clearly an intelligent 64-year-old man with no previous convictions and have a very good work record.
“On the other hand the evidence and the content of the pre-sentence report indicates you have as the years worn on become a lonely, isolated, socially inadequate member of society and against that background you developed an unhealthy preoccupation of a life as a schoolboy.
“You acquired school clothes, kept a story of life as a schoolboy, dressed as a schoolboy and attended the facility of your old school.
“As far as the future risk is concerned the probation service say they can help to address the risk you pose by forms of treatment in the community.”
Wilson must adhere to a sexual harm prevention order for seven years in which he is prohibited from purchasing school clothing.
He must also not go within 100m of the perimeter boundaries of a school and is prohibited from having contact with any child under the age of 16 who is unrelated to him.
Wilson must also complete 31 sessions with the Horizon programme to address his offending.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--'Prisoner' Brits on coronavirus-hit cruise ship 'threatened with security' if they leave cabin

Two Brits stranded on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship have blasted the British government for giving them no help in their 'life or death ' situation .
Denise and Leo McConkey , from London , told Good Morning Britain they are now prisoners in their own cabin after the outbreak .
Leo said that when he left his cabin , he was threatened with security if he did not return .
The couple claim that they have ha no help from the British government , and are desperate to find out the condition of Denise ’ s elderly parents and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stranded on the Grand Princess cruise ship being held off the California coast after 21 people tested positive for coronavirus .
Via video link up , Denise told Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid : “ It ’ s like being in prison .
They leave our food at the door on the floor and walk away , they ’ ve got masks on and gloves .
We have to open the door and bring the food in and take it back out in the end.
” They said they have been confined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to leave .
Leo said : “ I left my cabin yesterday and they told me they were going to get security to put me back in the cabin .
Otherwise they were going to lock me up.
” The couple , who also have elderly relatives and friends aboard the ship who they have been unable to check on , claimed that the government has done nothing to help their situation .
Denise ’ s parents Edwin and Jean , both over 75 and have underlying health problems .
When asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I am completely , and we also are about our friends - one has a nerve disease so he has no immune system and we don ’ t know what ; s happening .
“ We can ’ t even see each other because we ’ re all on different decks.
” The couple claim that they have received no help from the British government and rely on their friends and family back home to keep them updated .
Leo said : “ We are getting no information whatsoever about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in a life and death situation and we ’ re getting nothing from the British government .
It seems like nobody cares.
” Piers then explained they had asked a representative from the British government to come on the show but the offer was not accepted .
“ I find that unbelievable , ” said the host , “ At this stage of a global health crisis which has now hit Britain.
” He continued : “ If anyone from the British government is watching this , these are British citizens stuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they need your help , they need information .
”

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Two Brits stranded on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship have blasted the British government for giving them no help in their 'life or death' situation.
Denise and Leo McConkey, from London, told Good Morning Britain they are now prisoners in their own cabin after the outbreak.
Leo said that when he left his cabin, he was threatened with security if he did not return.
The couple claim that they have ha no help from the British government, and are desperate to find out the condition of Denise’s elderly parents and their friends.
A total of 140 Brits stranded on the Grand Princess cruise ship being held off the California coast after 21 people tested positive for coronavirus.
(Image: ITV)
Via video link up, Denise told Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid: “It’s like being in prison. They leave our food at the door on the floor and walk away, they’ve got masks on and gloves. We have to open the door and bring the food in and take it back out in the end.”
They said they have been confined to their cabin since Thursday, and are unable to leave.
Leo said: “I left my cabin yesterday and they told me they were going to get security to put me back in the cabin. Otherwise they were going to lock me up.”
The couple, who also have elderly relatives and friends aboard the ship who they have been unable to check on, claimed that the government has done nothing to help their situation.
Denise’s parents Edwin and Jean, both over 75 and have underlying health problems.
When asked if she was worried sick, Denise said: “I am completely, and we also are about our friends - one has a nerve disease so he has no immune system and we don’t know what;s happening.
“We can’t even see each other because we’re all on different decks.”
The couple claim that they have received no help from the British government and rely on their friends and family back home to keep them updated.
(Image: ITV)
Leo said: “We are getting no information whatsoever about what’s going on. We are in a life and death situation and we’re getting nothing from the British government. It seems like nobody cares.”
Piers then explained they had asked a representative from the British government to come on the show but the offer was not accepted.
“I find that unbelievable,” said the host, “At this stage of a global health crisis which has now hit Britain.”
He continued: “If anyone from the British government is watching this, these are British citizens stuck in a crisis on a boat and they need your help, they need information.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--US tech firm handed £4m to kickstart digital revolution in Manchester has failed to hit targets, and

US tech firm handed £4m to kickstart digital revolution in Manchester has failed to hit targets, and missed loan repayment

A digital firm handed more than £4m of taxpayer cash has failed to meet the terms of a grant or stick to a loan repayment schedule .
When Eon Reality Ltd , a virtual technology company , opened their European headquarters at Newton Heath 's One Central Park in March 2013 , they were charged with kickstarting a digital revolution in Manchester .
The project was 'set to make Greater Manchester the home to the only research and development interactive digital centre in Europe ' .
Greater Manchester Combined Authority agreed to hand Eon , a California-founded company , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train 100 young people a year in coding - and provide 240 jobs .
As part of the same deal , and as the Government 's austerity measures resulted in slashed services , Manchester City Council loaned Eon £2.2m .
But accounts and statements on Companies House , as well as confirmation from the GMCA , reveals they have failed to meet targets or stick to their loan repayment schedule .
The firm has paid back £1.1m of the loan .
The outstanding £1.1m was due in August 2018 but the company has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Greater Manchester Combined Authority wo n't reveal how many people have been trained due to 'commercial sensitivity ' , they do accept that the target has not been met , meaning the conditions of the £1.8m grant have been broken .
Details of the financial deal were outlined in a council report in September 2012 .
They were in a private 'Part B ' section due to their 'commercially sensitive ' nature .
An urgent key decision notice was published to release the funds - but this was exempt from a scrutiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been working with Eon 'for the last 18 months ' to negotiate a revised repayment plan .
A spokesman said this had been a 'protracted process in order to meet due diligence requirements ' .
According to Eon 's Companies House accounts in December 2018 , independent auditors said that 'material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company 's ability to continue as a going concern ' .
However , a Manchester City Council spokesman insisted the loan had been 'renegotiated to minimise risk to both parties and seek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money loaned in due course ' .
He added : “ Since the inception of this programme the Council has been in regular contact with Eon Reality to work towards its success as a business .
`` However , we have to strike a balance between that support and fiscal responsibility .
Our priority remains ensuring the loan is paid back in full , and as such a new repayment plan has been submitted and we are confident that in time the full value of the loan will be recouped.
” A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eon Reality to ensure it improved its performance and moved towards meeting the targets that were set as part of the grant conditions .
He added : `` A new loan repayment plan has been submitted to Manchester City Council by the business and they are confident that full value of the loan will be repaid .
`` The GMCA will consider further action in the future , once Eon has repaid its outstanding loans , if the business continues to miss its set grant conditions.
” An Eon spokesman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City Council to come to an agreement to satisfy all requirements and needs as set out by both parties in a binding contract .
`` This ensures that we can continue moving forward to fulfil the objectives as set out by both parties when we first commenced the partnership . ''
He said they were unable to disclose the specific terms of the agreement but added : `` Eon Reality is committed to fulfilling its obligations to Manchester and do not plan to rescind its commitments or operations in Manchester . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK but is part of the worldwide Eon Reality Group .

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A digital firm handed more than £4m of taxpayer cash has failed to meet the terms of a grant or stick to a loan repayment schedule.
When Eon Reality Ltd, a virtual technology company, opened their European headquarters at Newton Heath's One Central Park in March 2013, they were charged with kickstarting a digital revolution in Manchester.
The project was 'set to make Greater Manchester the home to the only research and development interactive digital centre in Europe'.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority agreed to hand Eon, a California-founded company, a £1.8m grant on the condition that they train 100 young people a year in coding - and provide 240 jobs.
As part of the same deal, and as the Government's austerity measures resulted in slashed services, Manchester City Council loaned Eon £2.2m.
But accounts and statements on Companies House, as well as confirmation from the GMCA, reveals they have failed to meet targets or stick to their loan repayment schedule.
The firm has paid back £1.1m of the loan.
The outstanding £1.1m was due in August 2018 but the company has failed to make this repayment.
Although the Greater Manchester Combined Authority won't reveal how many people have been trained due to 'commercial sensitivity', they do accept that the target has not been met, meaning the conditions of the £1.8m grant have been broken.
Details of the financial deal were outlined in a council report in September 2012. They were in a private 'Part B' section due to their 'commercially sensitive' nature.
An urgent key decision notice was published to release the funds - but this was exempt from a scrutiny committee.
Manchester City Council say they have been working with Eon 'for the last 18 months' to negotiate a revised repayment plan.
A spokesman said this had been a 'protracted process in order to meet due diligence requirements'.
According to Eon's Companies House accounts in December 2018, independent auditors said that 'material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern'.
However, a Manchester City Council spokesman insisted the loan had been 'renegotiated to minimise risk to both parties and seek to ensure that the council will recoup the money loaned in due course'.
He added: “Since the inception of this programme the Council has been in regular contact with Eon Reality to work towards its success as a business.
"However, we have to strike a balance between that support and fiscal responsibility. Our priority remains ensuring the loan is paid back in full, and as such a new repayment plan has been submitted and we are confident that in time the full value of the loan will be recouped.”
A GMCA spokesman said they were working with Eon Reality to ensure it improved its performance and moved towards meeting the targets that were set as part of the grant conditions.
He added: "A new loan repayment plan has been submitted to Manchester City Council by the business and they are confident that full value of the loan will be repaid.
"The GMCA will consider further action in the future, once Eon has repaid its outstanding loans, if the business continues to miss its set grant conditions.”
An Eon spokesman said: "We have been in discussions with the Manchester City Council to come to an agreement to satisfy all requirements and needs as set out by both parties in a binding contract.
"This ensures that we can continue moving forward to fulfil the objectives as set out by both parties when we first commenced the partnership."
He said they were unable to disclose the specific terms of the agreement but added: "Eon Reality is committed to fulfilling its obligations to Manchester and do not plan to rescind its commitments or operations in Manchester."
Eon Reality Manchester is incorporated in the UK but is part of the worldwide Eon Reality Group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Manchester United fans and Michael Owen agree on Odion Ighalo's impact at Old Trafford

Manchester United fans have been heaping praise on striker Odion Ighalo because of the impact he has had at Old Trafford .
Ighalo arrived at United as a back-up striker on January transfer deadline day on loan for the rest of the season from Shanghai Shenhua .
United were initially ridiculed for signing a player who has been playing in China for the last three years but the Nigerian has already started proving them wrong .
Ighalo has scored three goals in his two starts for the club so far in victories over Club Brugge and Derby County and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a substitute in Premier League matches .
The 30-year-old was introduced as a late change when United were a goal ahead in Sunday 's Manchester derby victory over Manchester City and played a key role in securing the win .
It was his clever flick in the dying moments of the game which directly led to Ederson throwing the ball straight to Scott McTominay who fired it into an empty net from 40 yards .
United fans have been praising the impact that Ighalo had in the game and during his stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selection of their reactions below : Former United striker Michael Owen has also been impressed with Ighalo 's start to life in Manchester and believes he gives United a great plan B .
`` Ighalo look at the strength and awareness .
I like him , I must admit .
I think he 's a great alternative , '' Owen told Premier League productions .

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Manchester United fans have been heaping praise on striker Odion Ighalo because of the impact he has had at Old Trafford.
Ighalo arrived at United as a back-up striker on January transfer deadline day on loan for the rest of the season from Shanghai Shenhua.
United were initially ridiculed for signing a player who has been playing in China for the last three years but the Nigerian has already started proving them wrong.
Ighalo has scored three goals in his two starts for the club so far in victories over Club Brugge and Derby County and has also made an impact when coming on as a substitute in Premier League matches.
The 30-year-old was introduced as a late change when United were a goal ahead in Sunday's Manchester derby victory over Manchester City and played a key role in securing the win.
It was his clever flick in the dying moments of the game which directly led to Ederson throwing the ball straight to Scott McTominay who fired it into an empty net from 40 yards.
United fans have been praising the impact that Ighalo had in the game and during his stay at United.
You can see a selection of their reactions below:
Former United striker Michael Owen has also been impressed with Ighalo's start to life in Manchester and believes he gives United a great plan B.
"Ighalo look at the strength and awareness. I like him, I must admit. I think he's a great alternative," Owen told Premier League productions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Arsenal FC enter race for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling and more transfer rumours

Arsenal are the latest team to declare their interest in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling , according to reports .
Smalling is enjoying a career renaissance on loan at Italian side Roma this season and has put in a string of great performances in Serie A to become a key member of the side .
The centre-back has missed just two games , due to injury , since making his debut at the Stadio Olimpico and there have even been calls for him to recalled to Gareth Southgate 's England squad ahead of this summer 's European Championships .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep Smalling on a permanent basis but they may face some stiff opposition from a collection of Premier League sides .
According to Gazzetta Dello Sport , via The Star , Arsenal have joined the race for Smalling and are ready to meet United 's demands for the 30-year-old this summer .
It 's claimed that Smalling is waiting to see if Roma qualify for next season 's Champions League before making a decision on his future but that the Giallorossi may be priced out of the deal .
It 's reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smalling go , with Everton and Tottenham also said to be interested .
Meanwhile , United are ‘ confirmed admirers ’ of Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane and would ‘ relish ’ the tough negotiations to sign him .
That ’ s according to the Evening Standard , who report that United have been alerted to speculation over Kane ’ s future — despite the fact the striker is about to return to training following a lengthy injury lay-off .
United want to sign a striker this summer , but Kane would come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spurs chief Daniel Levy would even agree to sell him at any price .

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Arsenal are the latest team to declare their interest in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, according to reports.
Smalling is enjoying a career renaissance on loan at Italian side Roma this season and has put in a string of great performances in Serie A to become a key member of the side.
The centre-back has missed just two games, due to injury, since making his debut at the Stadio Olimpico and there have even been calls for him to recalled to Gareth Southgate's England squad ahead of this summer's European Championships.
As a result, the Romans are keen to keep Smalling on a permanent basis but they may face some stiff opposition from a collection of Premier League sides.
According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, via The Star, Arsenal have joined the race for Smalling and are ready to meet United's demands for the 30-year-old this summer.
It's claimed that Smalling is waiting to see if Roma qualify for next season's Champions League before making a decision on his future but that the Giallorossi may be priced out of the deal.
It's reported that United are demanding £25million to let Smalling go, with Everton and Tottenham also said to be interested.
Meanwhile, United are ‘confirmed admirers’ of Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane and would ‘relish’ the tough negotiations to sign him.
That’s according to the Evening Standard, who report that United have been alerted to speculation over Kane’s future — despite the fact the striker is about to return to training following a lengthy injury lay-off.
United want to sign a striker this summer, but Kane would come at a hefty price tag, if Spurs chief Daniel Levy would even agree to sell him at any price.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--All of Italy 'on lockdown' over coronavirus, prime minister confirms

Italy will be placed under a national lockdown in its battle against coronavirus , prime minister Giuseppe Conte has said tonight .
The whole of the country will operate under the same rules that have been restricting movement in Northern Italy over the weekend .
Conte has urged citizens not to leave their homes , except to go to work and in emergencies , The Mirror reports .
All public gatherings have been banned in the Mediterranean country and all sports events cancelled .
While public transport will remain operational , schools and universities across the country will close until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the country will be affected by the new measures tomorrow .
Yesterday plans to shut 16 million people into isolation were leaked .
The proposals suggested more than a quarter of the country 's population would be locked up for nearly a month to halt the relentless march of the new coronavirus across Europe .
Weddings and museums , cinemas and shopping centres are all affected by the new restrictions , which focus on a swathe of northern Italy but are disrupting daily life around the country .
Confusion reigned after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tourists from Venice to Milan trying to figure out how and when the new measures would take effect .
The coronavirus death toll has risen dramatically in Italy over the past day .
The number of deaths stood at 463 as of this evening , with cases confirmed in all of Italy 's 20 regions and 7,375 having tested positive .

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Italy will be placed under a national lockdown in its battle against coronavirus, prime minister Giuseppe Conte has said tonight.
The whole of the country will operate under the same rules that have been restricting movement in Northern Italy over the weekend.
Conte has urged citizens not to leave their homes, except to go to work and in emergencies, The Mirror reports.
All public gatherings have been banned in the Mediterranean country and all sports events cancelled.
(Image: PA)
While public transport will remain operational, schools and universities across the country will close until April 3.
The 60 million people in the country will be affected by the new measures tomorrow.
(Image: Getty Images)
Yesterday plans to shut 16 million people into isolation were leaked.
(Image: Getty Images)
The proposals suggested more than a quarter of the country's population would be locked up for nearly a month to halt the relentless march of the new coronavirus across Europe.
Weddings and museums, cinemas and shopping centres are all affected by the new restrictions, which focus on a swathe of northern Italy but are disrupting daily life around the country.
Confusion reigned after the quarantine was announced, with residents and tourists from Venice to Milan trying to figure out how and when the new measures would take effect.
The coronavirus death toll has risen dramatically in Italy over the past day.
The number of deaths stood at 463 as of this evening, with cases confirmed in all of Italy's 20 regions and 7,375 having tested positive.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Huge cannabis farm uncovered in Oldham

Huge cannabis farm uncovered in Oldham

A huge cannabis farm has been uncovered in Oldham .
Dozens of plants at various stages of maturity were seized in the raid .
Police have thanked the public after revealing 'shared intelligence ' led to the discover .
Officers and forensic investigators swooped on what is believed to be a house on Huxley Street , which runs off Lees Road .
The Twitter account of GMP Oldham shared images of the seizure , made by officers from the Glodwick and St Mary 's policing unit .
The photographs show dozens of plastic pots with cannabis plants in .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan can also be seen .
The windows of the property were sealed with tape .
It 's not known whether any arrests were made and the exact amount and street value of the cannabis seized has not been revealed .
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It 's understood the raid happened on Monday .
The officers posted : `` Cannabis farm located at Huxley Street in Oldham .
`` A big thank you to the public who shared intelligence .
`` Please ring 101 and report any suspicious circumstances . ''

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A huge cannabis farm has been uncovered in Oldham.
Dozens of plants at various stages of maturity were seized in the raid.
Police have thanked the public after revealing 'shared intelligence' led to the discover.
Officers and forensic investigators swooped on what is believed to be a house on Huxley Street, which runs off Lees Road.
The Twitter account of GMP Oldham shared images of the seizure, made by officers from the Glodwick and St Mary's policing unit.
The photographs show dozens of plastic pots with cannabis plants in.
(Image: GMP)
A rigged-up lighting system, irrigation and a fan can also be seen.
The windows of the property were sealed with tape.
It's not known whether any arrests were made and the exact amount and street value of the cannabis seized has not been revealed.
Oldham news We have a dedicated Facebook page bringing you all the latest news, events and community news in Oldham. To keep up to date with all that is happening in Oldham - and to join in the discussion - follow the page here. And you can also follow us on Twitter.
Writing on Twitter, Greater Manchester Police Oldham urged anyone with information about cannabis cultivation to come forward.
It's understood the raid happened on Monday.
The officers posted: "Cannabis farm located at Huxley Street in Oldham.
"A big thank you to the public who shared intelligence.
"Glodwick and St Mary's Policing team acted promptly.
"Please ring 101 and report any suspicious circumstances."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--The latest advice for pregnant women amid increasing spread of coronavirus in the UK

The latest advice for pregnant women amid increasing numbers of coronavirus cases in the UK has been shared by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists .
The guidance comes as figures have jumped by 46 in the last 24 hours - bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 319 .
A fifth death of a person diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK was also announced on Monday evening .
The patient was in their 70s and had long-term health problems .
While the college has confirmed pregnant women do not appear to be more susceptible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population , they have said special consideration should be given to pregnant women with concomitant medical illnesses until evidence provides clearer information .
The published document also states that a fetus is 'unlikely to be exposed ' to the virus during pregnancy after a series of swabs and samples taken from COVID-19 infected mothers tested negative .
Although more severe symptoms such as pneumonia are widely described with COVID-19 in older people , the immunosuppressed , and those with long-term conditions such as diabetes , these symptoms could occur in pregnant women and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , says the report .
At present , there is one reported case of a woman with COVID-19 who required mechanical ventilation at 30 weeks ’ gestation , following which she had an emergency cesarean section and made a good recovery .
The report continues to say that no data suggests an increased risk of miscarriage or early pregnancy loss in relation to the virus .
General advice for expectant mums says to call NHS 111 if they are concerned about exposure or have symptoms indicating possible infection .
And the same goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world which indicate a possible increased risk of transmission .
`` Pregnant women who have been advised to self-isolate should stay indoors and avoid contact with others for 14 days , '' the report adds .
It continues : `` Women should be advised to contact their maternity care provider ( e.g .
midwife or antenatal clinic ) , to discuss attendance for routine antenatal appointments .
`` Pregnant women who are due to attend routine maternity appointments in the UK should contact their maternity care provider , to inform them that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and request advice on attendance .
`` Pregnant women are advised not to attend maternity triage units or A & E unless in need of urgent obstetric or medical care .
If women are concerned and require urgent medical advice , they are encouraged to call the maternity triage unit in the first instance .
`` If attendance at the maternity unit or hospital is advised , pregnant women are requested to travel by private transport and alert the maternity triage reception once on the premises , prior to entering the hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read here .
Following an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday in response to the third death of a diagnosed coronavirus patient in the UK , the government has said the UK remains in the 'containment ' phase of tackling the spread of COVID-19 .
Boris Johnson said they are `` watching what is happening around the world , our scientists think containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own . ''
He added : `` That is why we are making extensive preparations for a move to the delay phase . ''

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The latest advice for pregnant women amid increasing numbers of coronavirus cases in the UK has been shared by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
The guidance comes as figures have jumped by 46 in the last 24 hours - bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 319.
A fifth death of a person diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK was also announced on Monday evening. The patient was in their 70s and had long-term health problems.
While the college has confirmed pregnant women do not appear to be more susceptible to the consequences of coronavirus than the general population, they have said special consideration should be given to pregnant women with concomitant medical illnesses until evidence provides clearer information.
The published document also states that a fetus is 'unlikely to be exposed' to the virus during pregnancy after a series of swabs and samples taken from COVID-19 infected mothers tested negative.
Although more severe symptoms such as pneumonia are widely described with COVID-19 in older people, the immunosuppressed, and those with long-term conditions such as diabetes, these symptoms could occur in pregnant women and so should be identified and treated promptly, says the report.
At present, there is one reported case of a woman with COVID-19 who required mechanical ventilation at 30 weeks’ gestation, following which she had an emergency cesarean section and made a good recovery.
The report continues to say that no data suggests an increased risk of miscarriage or early pregnancy loss in relation to the virus.
General advice for expectant mums says to call NHS 111 if they are concerned about exposure or have symptoms indicating possible infection. And the same goes for women returning from areas of the world which indicate a possible increased risk of transmission.
"Pregnant women who have been advised to self-isolate should stay indoors and avoid contact with others for 14 days," the report adds.
It continues: "Women should be advised to contact their maternity care provider (e.g. midwife or antenatal clinic), to discuss attendance for routine antenatal appointments.
"Pregnant women who are due to attend routine maternity appointments in the UK should contact their maternity care provider, to inform them that they are currently in self-isolation for possible/confirmed COVID-19, and request advice on attendance.
"Pregnant women are advised not to attend maternity triage units or A&E unless in need of urgent obstetric or medical care. If women are concerned and require urgent medical advice, they are encouraged to call the maternity triage unit in the first instance.
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"If attendance at the maternity unit or hospital is advised, pregnant women are requested to travel by private transport and alert the maternity triage reception once on the premises, prior to entering the hospital."
The full guidance can be read here.
Following an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday in response to the third death of a diagnosed coronavirus patient in the UK, the government has said the UK remains in the 'containment' phase of tackling the spread of COVID-19.
Boris Johnson said they are "watching what is happening around the world, our scientists think containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own."
He added: "That is why we are making extensive preparations for a move to the delay phase."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Former referee disagrees with decision made in Manchester United win over Man City

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has analysed two key decisions by the officials during Manchester United 's 2-0 over Manchester City at Old Trafford .
Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay found the back of the net for the Reds as they moved up to fifth in the Premier League .
But two moments in the match have been heavily debated by fans and those included the decision to award United a free-kick in the first half from which Bruno Fernandes set up Martial for the opening goal .
Another incident which was discussed on Sky Sports ' Ref Watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean to hand Fred a yellow card for a perceived dive in the City penalty area during the first half .
Gallagher believes that the first decision was correct but has argued that the Reds should have been handed a penalty when Fred was booked .
On the free-kick , he told Sky Sports : `` It looks like a foul , does n't it ?
When you saw it as it happened , I think this is a typical example of if a foul was given , and no goal is scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes in and Martial scores , it becomes a big talking point .
`` It looked a foul to me .
I did n't think anything of it , it 's only when it goes in the net everyone 's talking about it . ''
On Fred 's penalty claim following Nicolas Otamendi challenge , Gallagher added : `` The one thing I can say with certainty is that it 's not simulation .
You 've got two choices , really .
If you think it 's a foul you give a penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play on .
When you see this , you 've got to give a penalty , but VAR felt there was n't enough contact for it to be a clear and obvious error .
`` It 's so late when Fred goes down , I think that 's what 's convinced Mike it 's a dive .
At the moment , they do n't go over to the screen for penalties , and I ca n't say whether he would have changed his mind had he done so .
I would have changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has analysed two key decisions by the officials during Manchester United's 2-0 over Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay found the back of the net for the Reds as they moved up to fifth in the Premier League.
But two moments in the match have been heavily debated by fans and those included the decision to award United a free-kick in the first half from which Bruno Fernandes set up Martial for the opening goal.
Another incident which was discussed on Sky Sports' Ref Watch with Gallagher was the decision by Mike Dean to hand Fred a yellow card for a perceived dive in the City penalty area during the first half.
Gallagher believes that the first decision was correct but has argued that the Reds should have been handed a penalty when Fred was booked.
On the free-kick, he told Sky Sports: "It looks like a foul, doesn't it? When you saw it as it happened, I think this is a typical example of if a foul was given, and no goal is scored, nobody's bothered. Because it comes in and Martial scores, it becomes a big talking point.
"It looked a foul to me. I didn't think anything of it, it's only when it goes in the net everyone's talking about it."
On Fred's penalty claim following Nicolas Otamendi challenge, Gallagher added: "The one thing I can say with certainty is that it's not simulation. You've got two choices, really. If you think it's a foul you give a penalty, if you don't, you play on. When you see this, you've got to give a penalty, but VAR felt there wasn't enough contact for it to be a clear and obvious error.
"It's so late when Fred goes down, I think that's what's convinced Mike it's a dive. At the moment, they don't go over to the screen for penalties, and I can't say whether he would have changed his mind had he done so. I would have changed my mind seeing the footage though."