themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Man United transfer approach that fans loved has now turned sour

The days when Manchester United away ends reverberated to chants of 'Argentina , Argentina ' have long since passed .
What supporters hoped would be a loving relationship and an ideal opportunity to rile fans of club and country has instead turned into a series of underwhelming performances and antagonistic departures .
Since Juan Sebastian Veron became United 's first Argentinean player in 2001 five more have followed , with two still remaining on the books at Old Trafford .
Between them they paint a miserable picture of expensive flops and players who sullied a fond relationship with the fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the club .
Marcos Rojo 's apparent flouting of social distancing guidelines in Argentina , which has earned him a reprimand from United , is the latest tale to be written in a relationship that has n't turned out how anyone had hoped or expected .
United fans certainly relished their first associations with Argentina , and the Albiceleste in particular .
Veron arrived three years after helping his country knock England out of the 1998 World Cup , when David Beckham was sent-off for his altercation with Diego Simeone .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beckham his own supporters defended him , relishing their disaffection with England and their fans , who had spent most of the mid-to-late 90s heckling United players on Three Lions duty .
Chants of 'stand up if you hate Man U ' were tediously heard at Wembley during England games and the vilification of Beckham in the 1998/99 season was an outrage .
United fans had already begun their 'Argentina , Argentina ' chants , ensuring England fans in provincial towns up and down the country were frothing at the mouth as Beckham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the treble .
So when United signed Veron , at a time when the animosity between England and Argentina was bubbling to the surface once more , the Stretford End wasted no time in nailing their colours to the flag of Veron 's homeland .
But the majestic midfielder flattered to deceive at Old Trafford .
After 82 appearances he was sold to Chelsea for a loss of more than £13million and he failed to live up to the high expectations after his move from Lazio .
The next two Argentines to arrive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At least until they left the club .
At the risk of going down the route of stereotyping , Gabriel Heinze and Carlos Tevez fit the mould of what you 'd expect from an Argentinean footballer .
Aggressive and fearless , their styles at either end of the pitch made them popular players .
Heinze won the Premier League in 2006/07 but when the time came to depart Old Trafford he had his sights set , remarkably , on Liverpool .
He even took United to a Premier League tribunal to try and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only for the tribunal to find in United 's favour .
He went to Real Madrid instead , hardly a lesser option , but his flirtation with Liverpool and the lengths he went to to try and make his way down the East Lancs Road left a sour taste in the mouth .
On the plus side , he did n't travel through Manchester on an open-top bus holding a placard that read 'RIP Fergie ' .
That was one of Tevez 's many misdemeanours .
For two years United had benefited from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ronaldo , but when his loan move ended , his complicated ownership arrangements meant a permanent move to City instead .
He did n't exactly go quietly as he swapped sides in the city .
Angel Di Maria is probably the biggest disappointment of the lot .
Signed for £59million from Real Madrid , he began brilliantly but by the end of his only season in Manchester was a lost cause .
United took a £15million hit to sell him to Paris Saint-Germain and Di Maria has struggled to hide his disdain for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ departed .
The image of him sent hurtling into the advertising hoardings at Old Trafford by Ashley Young during last season 's Champions League last-16 first-leg tie elicited a huge cheer and was only bettered by the sight of a crestfallen Di Maria struggling to leave the pitch in Paris after United 's heroic second-leg comeback .
Which brings us on to the two Argentines still at United .
To be fair Sergio Romero has done little wrong .
He 's been a reliable back-up goalkeeper and a popular member of the squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fringe player and it would be no surprise if next season was his last for the club .
United will hope that Rojo is gone by then .
His departure is unlikely to be as acrimonious as those of Tevez and Heinze .
On the evidence of 11 Premier League starts in the last three seasons the 30-year-old would be fortunate to get an offer from Tranmere , never mind Liverpool .
This is the end of Rojo 's sixth season at United and the club have been trying to sell him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 's not come close to fulfilling a £16million price tag .
From Veron to Rojo , United 's association with Argentinean footballers has never been as successful as the welcoming committee at Old Trafford had hoped .

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The days when Manchester United away ends reverberated to chants of 'Argentina, Argentina' have long since passed. What supporters hoped would be a loving relationship and an ideal opportunity to rile fans of club and country has instead turned into a series of underwhelming performances and antagonistic departures.
Since Juan Sebastian Veron became United's first Argentinean player in 2001 five more have followed, with two still remaining on the books at Old Trafford.
Between them they paint a miserable picture of expensive flops and players who sullied a fond relationship with the fans by the manner of their moves away from the club.
Marcos Rojo's apparent flouting of social distancing guidelines in Argentina, which has earned him a reprimand from United, is the latest tale to be written in a relationship that hasn't turned out how anyone had hoped or expected.
United fans certainly relished their first associations with Argentina, and the Albiceleste in particular. Veron arrived three years after helping his country knock England out of the 1998 World Cup, when David Beckham was sent-off for his altercation with Diego Simeone. As the rest of the country turned against Beckham his own supporters defended him, relishing their disaffection with England and their fans, who had spent most of the mid-to-late 90s heckling United players on Three Lions duty.
Chants of 'stand up if you hate Man U' were tediously heard at Wembley during England games and the vilification of Beckham in the 1998/99 season was an outrage. United fans had already begun their 'Argentina, Argentina' chants, ensuring England fans in provincial towns up and down the country were frothing at the mouth as Beckham and co dazzled on the way to the treble.
So when United signed Veron, at a time when the animosity between England and Argentina was bubbling to the surface once more, the Stretford End wasted no time in nailing their colours to the flag of Veron's homeland.
But the majestic midfielder flattered to deceive at Old Trafford. After 82 appearances he was sold to Chelsea for a loss of more than £13million and he failed to live up to the high expectations after his move from Lazio.
The next two Argentines to arrive at Old Trafford were more successful. At least until they left the club. At the risk of going down the route of stereotyping, Gabriel Heinze and Carlos Tevez fit the mould of what you'd expect from an Argentinean footballer. Aggressive and fearless, their styles at either end of the pitch made them popular players.
Heinze won the Premier League in 2006/07 but when the time came to depart Old Trafford he had his sights set, remarkably, on Liverpool. He even took United to a Premier League tribunal to try and force through a switch to Anfield, only for the tribunal to find in United's favour. He went to Real Madrid instead, hardly a lesser option, but his flirtation with Liverpool and the lengths he went to to try and make his way down the East Lancs Road left a sour taste in the mouth.
On the plus side, he didn't travel through Manchester on an open-top bus holding a placard that read 'RIP Fergie'. That was one of Tevez's many misdemeanours. For two years United had benefited from his relationship with Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, but when his loan move ended, his complicated ownership arrangements meant a permanent move to City instead. He didn't exactly go quietly as he swapped sides in the city.
Angel Di Maria is probably the biggest disappointment of the lot. Signed for £59million from Real Madrid, he began brilliantly but by the end of his only season in Manchester was a lost cause. United took a £15million hit to sell him to Paris Saint-Germain and Di Maria has struggled to hide his disdain for the club and the city since he departed. The image of him sent hurtling into the advertising hoardings at Old Trafford by Ashley Young during last season's Champions League last-16 first-leg tie elicited a huge cheer and was only bettered by the sight of a crestfallen Di Maria struggling to leave the pitch in Paris after United's heroic second-leg comeback.
Which brings us on to the two Argentines still at United. To be fair Sergio Romero has done little wrong. He's been a reliable back-up goalkeeper and a popular member of the squad, but he's only ever been a fringe player and it would be no surprise if next season was his last for the club.
United will hope that Rojo is gone by then. His departure is unlikely to be as acrimonious as those of Tevez and Heinze. On the evidence of 11 Premier League starts in the last three seasons the 30-year-old would be fortunate to get an offer from Tranmere, never mind Liverpool.
This is the end of Rojo's sixth season at United and the club have been trying to sell him for at least four of those. He's not come close to fulfilling a £16million price tag.
From Veron to Rojo, United's association with Argentinean footballers has never been as successful as the welcoming committee at Old Trafford had hoped.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Love Island cancelled but 'will come back stronger than ever'

ITV has announced that the summer series of Love Island has been cancelled .
Show bosses say the risk of spreading coronavirus is too high and that they have taken the decision to axe it for 2020 .
Kevin Lygo , Director of Television at ITV , said that they have looked at ways to make it work but it is not logistically possible to produce in a safe way .
This comes days after he admitted to feeling 'uneasy ' with the idea of the islanders in close proximity to one another while the rest of the country is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kicks off in June and sees a group of Islanders looking for love move into a Mallorcan villa for a summer of sun , fun and romance .
But fear not - the dating series , which airs on ITV2 , will be back “ stronger than ever ” in 2021 .
Kevin said in a statement : `` We have tried every which way to make Love Island this summer but logistically it 's just not possible to produce it in a way that safeguards the wellbeing of everyone involved and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In normal circumstances we would be preparing very soon to travel out to the location in Mallorca to get the villa ready but clearly that ’ s now out of the question .
“ We are very sorry for fans of the show but making it safely is our prime concern and Love Island will be back stronger than ever in 2021 .
In the meantime Love Island fans can still enjoy all six series of Love Island on BritBox.
” Mr Lygo first spoke of his worries at this year ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is taking place online due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing rules .
As well as the islanders , a 200-strong TV crew is also needed to make the programme , which usually airs for around seven or eight weeks .
He said : `` We 're right approaching the moment with Love Island of is it feasible , will Majorca open its doors to hundreds of production people arriving ?
Will there have to be quarantine ?
`` We have to factor all of that in as well as what kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out if we 're doing a show where everybody is crammed together slathering over each other , while the rest of the world is told , do n't go near anyone in the park .
`` I 'm a little uneasy about that .
We will make a decision in a proper way quite soon , but it affects a lot of people , a big commercial impact for us , there 's 200 people working on that show . ''
Mr Lygo also revealed that they had looked into re-locating the programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessed that it would `` not be the same show '' .
He said : `` The team had looked at doing it in Cornwall somewhere , and we feel now in a rushed sense , no , I do n't think making it in the UK would be the same show .
`` And we do n't want to not make the same show as we have made , because it 's been so successful . ''
It has been reported that 13,000 people have applied for this year 's series .

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ITV has announced that the summer series of Love Island has been cancelled.
Show bosses say the risk of spreading coronavirus is too high and that they have taken the decision to axe it for 2020.
Kevin Lygo, Director of Television at ITV, said that they have looked at ways to make it work but it is not logistically possible to produce in a safe way.
This comes days after he admitted to feeling 'uneasy' with the idea of the islanders in close proximity to one another while the rest of the country is still experiencing lockdown.
The series usually kicks off in June and sees a group of Islanders looking for love move into a Mallorcan villa for a summer of sun, fun and romance.
But fear not - the dating series, which airs on ITV2, will be back “stronger than ever” in 2021.
(Image: ITV)
Kevin said in a statement: "We have tried every which way to make Love Island this summer but logistically it's just not possible to produce it in a way that safeguards the wellbeing of everyone involved and that for us is the priority.
“In normal circumstances we would be preparing very soon to travel out to the location in Mallorca to get the villa ready but clearly that’s now out of the question.
“We are very sorry for fans of the show but making it safely is our prime concern and Love Island will be back stronger than ever in 2021. In the meantime Love Island fans can still enjoy all six series of Love Island on BritBox.”
(Image: ITV)
Mr Lygo first spoke of his worries at this year’s Edinburgh TV festival, which this year is taking place online due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing rules.
As well as the islanders, a 200-strong TV crew is also needed to make the programme, which usually airs for around seven or eight weeks.
He said: "We're right approaching the moment with Love Island of is it feasible, will Majorca open its doors to hundreds of production people arriving? Will there have to be quarantine?
(Image: ITV)
"We have to factor all of that in as well as what kind of signal that might it be sending out if we're doing a show where everybody is crammed together slathering over each other, while the rest of the world is told, don't go near anyone in the park.
"I'm a little uneasy about that. We will make a decision in a proper way quite soon, but it affects a lot of people, a big commercial impact for us, there's 200 people working on that show."
Mr Lygo also revealed that they had looked into re-locating the programme to somewhere in the UK, but assessed that it would "not be the same show".
He said: "The team had looked at doing it in Cornwall somewhere, and we feel now in a rushed sense, no, I don't think making it in the UK would be the same show.
"And we don't want to not make the same show as we have made, because it's been so successful."
It has been reported that 13,000 people have applied for this year's series.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Boris Johson outlines steps to lifting lockdown in video message with a warning

Boris Johnson has warned that lifting lockdown restrictions too soon would be “ the worst thing we could do ” .
In a video message on Twitter , the Prime Minister - who himself recovered after becoming seriously ill with corornavirus - said it was important to meet the five tests set by the government before easing the lockdown .
He thanked the people of the UK for following the rules , which has allowed the nation to make progress and pass through the peak of the virus .
“ But we will only be able to move onto the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five tests have been met , ” he said .
`` So , here 's a reminder of those five crucial tests .
`` One ; the NHS must have sufficient capacity to provide critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK .
`` Two ; there must be a sustained and consistent fall in daily deaths from coronavirus .
`` Three ; there must be reliable data to show that the rate of infections is desceasing to manageable levels across the board .
`` Four ; operational challenges including testing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to meet future demand .
`` Five ; we must be confident that any adjustments to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelms the NHS .
`` Then will be the time to move on to the second phase . ''
Mr Johnson added : “ The worst thing we could do now is ease up too soon and allow a second peak of coronavirus.
” The government is obliged on Thursday ( May 7 ) to either renew the lockdown restrictions after its second three-week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a bid to get the country back to work .
It has been under increasing pressure to publish a so-called road map strategy in order for the UK to exit lockdown .
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said earlier the two-metre rule may be decreased in order to get people back to work .
Many other European countries are beginning to ease their lockdowns after the number of infections have begun to fall .

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Boris Johnson has warned that lifting lockdown restrictions too soon would be “the worst thing we could do”.
In a video message on Twitter, the Prime Minister - who himself recovered after becoming seriously ill with corornavirus - said it was important to meet the five tests set by the government before easing the lockdown.
He thanked the people of the UK for following the rules, which has allowed the nation to make progress and pass through the peak of the virus.
“But we will only be able to move onto the second phase of this conflict when our five tests have been met,” he said.
"So, here's a reminder of those five crucial tests.
"One; the NHS must have sufficient capacity to provide critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK.
"Two; there must be a sustained and consistent fall in daily deaths from coronavirus.
"Three; there must be reliable data to show that the rate of infections is desceasing to manageable levels across the board.
"Four; operational challenges including testing and PPE must be in hand with supply able to meet future demand.
"Five; we must be confident that any adjustments to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelms the NHS.
"Then will be the time to move on to the second phase."
Mr Johnson added: “The worst thing we could do now is ease up too soon and allow a second peak of coronavirus.”
The government is obliged on Thursday (May 7) to either renew the lockdown restrictions after its second three-week period or lift some of the measures in a bid to get the country back to work.
It has been under increasing pressure to publish a so-called road map strategy in order for the UK to exit lockdown.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said earlier the two-metre rule may be decreased in order to get people back to work.
Many other European countries are beginning to ease their lockdowns after the number of infections have begun to fall.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Man found dead at house in Stockport

Man found dead at house in Stockport

A man has been found dead at at house in Stockport .
Police were called to 'concerns for the welfare @ @ @ @ @ Bedford Street , Reddish , this morning ( Monday ) .
A man in his @ @ @ @ @ the scene .
His next of kin has been informed .
There are no suspicious @ @ @ @ @ death , police say .
A property was seen taped off .
A large number @ @ @ @ @ outside the house .
A statement released by Greater Manchester Police said : `` At @ @ @ @ @ May 4 , 2020 , police were called to reports of concern for the welfare @ @ @ @ @ Street , Reddish .
`` Officers attended and a man in his 40s was sadly @ @ @ @ @ .
`` His next of kin have been informed .
`` There are believed to @ @ @ @ @ his death . ''

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A man has been found dead at at house in Stockport.
Police were called to 'concerns for the welfare of a man' on Bedford Street, Reddish, this morning (Monday).
Officers arrived at around 7am.
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin has been informed. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death, police say.
A property was seen taped off.
A large number of police vehicles were seen outside the house.
A statement released by Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 7am on Monday, May 4, 2020, police were called to reports of concern for the welfare of a man on Bedford Street, Reddish.
"Officers attended and a man in his 40s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"His next of kin have been informed.
"There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Bikers from Rochdale ride more than 100 miles to Whitby for fish and chips

Two motorcyclists from Rochdale who rode out more than 100 miles to Whitby for fish and chips were stopped by police and sent home with Covid-19 fines .
The local police force said the pair travelled to the seaside town in North Yorkshire 'purely ' for fish and chips .
They were pulled over on the A169 on Sunday .
Both were issued with fixed penalty fines for breaching Covid-19 lockdown laws .
Police said it 'did not constitute reasonable travel ' .
In a Facebook post , Whitby Town Police said : `` Whilst Whitby would usually welcome visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , due to the current climate this does not constitute reasonable travel .
`` Today Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team were patrolling the A169 and stopped two motorcyclists who had travelled from Rochdale purely for fish and chips .
`` Both were sent home and issued fines for breaching Covid-19 guidelines .
`` Unfortunately for those motorcyclists we were in the right 'plaice ' at the right time .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
`` We will continue to strive to keep our community safe . ''
The force also shared on Facebook a photograph of the motorbikes involved .
No further details have been revealed and the bikers have not been named .
But Facebookers criticised the pair 's actions in comments on the police 's post .
One said : `` Well done .
It 's high time EVERYONE stuck to the rules and stopped thinking of themselves .
`` The sooner we all observe the lockdown rules the sooner we are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EVERYONE . ''
Another posted : `` Like it or not , riding to Whitby for fish and chips from Rochdale is totally taking the mick .
`` Cyclists who ride miles and miles are doing likewise '' Quite annoying some do this - especially when I 'm desperate to get out on my own motorcycle in this decent weather but have stayed home .
`` Well done Whitby cops I say . ''
The M.E.N .
has reported on a series of astonishing lockdown breaches dealt with by police .
In one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lake District for a trip out , but were stopped by police at Windermere and told to go home .
They had travelled more than 80 miles from Leigh in Wigan .
Two adults and six children were inside .
Latest coronavirus figures reveal the death toll in th UK now stands at 28,446 .
There have been 186,599 confirmed cases of Covid-19 .

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Two motorcyclists from Rochdale who rode out more than 100 miles to Whitby for fish and chips were stopped by police and sent home with Covid-19 fines.
The local police force said the pair travelled to the seaside town in North Yorkshire 'purely' for fish and chips.
They were pulled over on the A169 on Sunday.
Both were issued with fixed penalty fines for breaching Covid-19 lockdown laws.
Police said it 'did not constitute reasonable travel'.
In a Facebook post, Whitby Town Police said: "Whilst Whitby would usually welcome visitors to sample our finest fish and chips, due to the current climate this does not constitute reasonable travel.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Today Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team were patrolling the A169 and stopped two motorcyclists who had travelled from Rochdale purely for fish and chips.
"Both were sent home and issued fines for breaching Covid-19 guidelines.
"Unfortunately for those motorcyclists we were in the right 'plaice' at the right time.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
"We will continue to strive to keep our community safe."
The force also shared on Facebook a photograph of the motorbikes involved.
No further details have been revealed and the bikers have not been named.
(Image: Bath Chronicle)
But Facebookers criticised the pair's actions in comments on the police's post.
One said: "Well done. It's high time EVERYONE stuck to the rules and stopped thinking of themselves.
"The sooner we all observe the lockdown rules the sooner we are going to be able to lift them for EVERYONE."
Another posted: "Like it or not, riding to Whitby for fish and chips from Rochdale is totally taking the mick.
"Cyclists who ride miles and miles are doing likewise
"Quite annoying some do this - especially when I'm desperate to get out on my own motorcycle in this decent weather but have stayed home.
"Well done Whitby cops I say."
The M.E.N. has reported on a series of astonishing lockdown breaches dealt with by police.
In one case, a family-of-six drove to the Lake District for a trip out, but were stopped by police at Windermere and told to go home.
They had travelled more than 80 miles from Leigh in Wigan.
Two adults and six children were inside.
Latest coronavirus figures reveal the death toll in th UK now stands at 28,446.
There have been 186,599 confirmed cases of Covid-19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--David Bellion on why he did not make it at Man United and he does not regret it

Former Manchester United striker David Bellion has explained why he did not quite make the grade at Old Trafford .
The French attacker is now the creative director of Parisian club Red Star , where he sets the tone for the club in a number of ways .
And while he says he did not quite have the necessary means to make the step up when he was signed from Sunderland in 2003 , he does not regret any of his choices .
`` I do n't regret it because it made me who I am right now - that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Bellion told the i .
`` Many football players only think about football .
They do n't go to the museum .
They do n't care about this , they do n't care about that .
It 's like being a robot of football .
`` And , honestly , if you tell me to do that for one , two or three years , until you get the Golden Ball , but you will have to sacrifice your free time , I would not trade it .
`` I love freedom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much .
I do n't regret the kind of person I am .
`` Sometimes , I maybe have regrets about making a mistake in football , but life is an adventure and who I am now , at 37 , is the result of who I was before .
`` Everybody in football has their own character .
A lot of people thought I was either a weirdo , or too kind , or I was this , or I was that , but I 'm not going to change just for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had to give up because it was too much for me , then I became a creative director .
All of the images I saw , all the magazines I read , all the movies I watched , all the fashion shows I went to , brought me a lot of ideas that I could put into football and my creative direction .
`` There are some players that have got the Golden Ball , I guess , or they are world champions , but they 're not happy the day after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they made it , but what 's next ? ''

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Former Manchester United striker David Bellion has explained why he did not quite make the grade at Old Trafford.
The French attacker is now the creative director of Parisian club Red Star, where he sets the tone for the club in a number of ways.
And while he says he did not quite have the necessary means to make the step up when he was signed from Sunderland in 2003, he does not regret any of his choices.
"I don't regret it because it made me who I am right now - that passion I had for many things," Bellion told the i.
"Many football players only think about football. They don't go to the museum. They don't care about this, they don't care about that. It's like being a robot of football.
"And, honestly, if you tell me to do that for one, two or three years, until you get the Golden Ball, but you will have to sacrifice your free time, I would not trade it.
"I love freedom too much. I love culture too much. I don't regret the kind of person I am.
"Sometimes, I maybe have regrets about making a mistake in football, but life is an adventure and who I am now, at 37, is the result of who I was before.
"Everybody in football has their own character. A lot of people thought I was either a weirdo, or too kind, or I was this, or I was that, but I'm not going to change just for the glory of football.
"When I had to give up because it was too much for me, then I became a creative director. All of the images I saw, all the magazines I read, all the movies I watched, all the fashion shows I went to, brought me a lot of ideas that I could put into football and my creative direction.
"There are some players that have got the Golden Ball, I guess, or they are world champions, but they're not happy the day after that. They're happy just because they made it, but what's next?"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Huge emergency response after serious crash leaves man and child in hospital

A man is fighting for his life and an eight-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after a crash in Tameside .
There was a huge emergency response after police were called to Matley Road in Hyde on Monday morning following reports of a serious collision .
Pictures from the scene show air ambulance , fire crews and paramedics in attendance .
A man and an eight-year-old girl were taken to hospital via road ambulance following the crash around 8.30am .
The man is in a critical condition with multiple injuries , while the girl is being treated for chest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated for minor injuries at the scene .
Matley Road is currently closed in both directions between Blundering Lane and Talbot Road , while police carry out their investigations .
Drivers travelling between Newton and Matley are advised to use the M67 .
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 8.38am to reports of a road traffic collision on Matley Lane .
`` We attended with four land ambulances , one rapid response vehicle , one advanced paramedic , one operational commander and an air ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a critical condition with multiple injuries and has been taken to hospital .
`` One female , eight-years-old has chest and head injuries and has been taken to hospital .
`` One adult female with minor injuries was discharged at the scene . ''
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` At around 8.40am on Monday 4 May 2020 , police were called to reports of a collision on Matley Lane , Hyde .

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A man is fighting for his life and an eight-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after a crash in Tameside.
There was a huge emergency response after police were called to Matley Road in Hyde on Monday morning following reports of a serious collision.
Pictures from the scene show air ambulance, fire crews and paramedics in attendance.
A man and an eight-year-old girl were taken to hospital via road ambulance following the crash around 8.30am.
The man is in a critical condition with multiple injuries, while the girl is being treated for chest and head injuries.
A woman was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
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Matley Road is currently closed in both directions between Blundering Lane and Talbot Road, while police carry out their investigations.
Drivers travelling between Newton and Matley are advised to use the M67.
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 8.38am to reports of a road traffic collision on Matley Lane.
"We attended with four land ambulances, one rapid response vehicle, one advanced paramedic, one operational commander and an air ambulance.
"One adult male is in a critical condition with multiple injuries and has been taken to hospital.
"One female, eight-years-old has chest and head injuries and has been taken to hospital.
(Image: The Rising Moon)
"One adult female with minor injuries was discharged at the scene."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 8.40am on Monday 4 May 2020, police were called to reports of a collision on Matley Lane, Hyde.
"Officers are in attendance."
PC Karl Horner, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This incident sadly resulted in a man and child being injured. Our thoughts are with their families at this time.
“An investigation is underway and I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage from the area at the time of the incident or shortly before to get in touch.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 562 of 04/05/20 or in the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Further 26 people discharged from Fairfield after recovering from Covid-19

Another 26 people have been discharged from Fairfield Hospital after recovering from coronavirus .
Bury & Rochdale Care Organisation , which runs the hospital , shared the news on Monday morning .
It takes the total number of people to have been deemed well enough to return home to 136 .
Last Wednesday , Pennine Acute Trust said a total of 110 people who had tested positive for coronavirus had been discharged from the hospital , in Bury , since the pandemic began .
The trust is yet to reveal the number of people who have died from coronavirus at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 352 deaths have been recorded at Pennine Acute Trust 's hospitals , according to NHS England 's figures .
As well as Fairfield , Pennine Acute Trust also runs the Royal Oldham Hospital , Rochdale Infirmary , and Salford Royal Hospital , which records its figures separately .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
Across the UK , more than 28,000 people have died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider community after contracting coronavirus .
A total of 549 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Bury so far , a rise of more than 100 since last week .
However , the sudden rise could be linked to an increase in the number of tests being carried out as part of the government 's testing regime .

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Another 26 people have been discharged from Fairfield Hospital after recovering from coronavirus.
Bury & Rochdale Care Organisation, which runs the hospital, shared the news on Monday morning.
It takes the total number of people to have been deemed well enough to return home to 136.
Last Wednesday, Pennine Acute Trust said a total of 110 people who had tested positive for coronavirus had been discharged from the hospital, in Bury, since the pandemic began.
The trust is yet to reveal the number of people who have died from coronavirus at the hospital.
As of May 4, 352 deaths have been recorded at Pennine Acute Trust's hospitals, according to NHS England's figures.
As well as Fairfield, Pennine Acute Trust also runs the Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary, and Salford Royal Hospital, which records its figures separately.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
Across the UK, more than 28,000 people have died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after contracting coronavirus.
A total of 549 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Bury so far, a rise of more than 100 since last week.
However, the sudden rise could be linked to an increase in the number of tests being carried out as part of the government's testing regime.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Fresh advice for shoppers who touch products in supermarkets

With many shoppers still opting to head to supermarkets during lockdown , it 's more crucial than ever to keep people updated on the latest advice and guidelines about how best to stay safe .
Some of the guidance dished out during this period has been confusing , and has left many shoppers wondering whether it 's safe to be in supermarkets , and how best to reduce the risk of catching covid-19 while in stores .
Now the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) has issued fresh new advice to shoppers , reports the Irish Mirror .
A health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , keep at least 1-metre distance from others and avoid touching your eyes , mouth and nose .
If possible , sanitize the handles of shopping trolleys or baskets before shopping .
`` Once home , wash your hands thoroughly and also after handling and storing your purchased products .
`` There is currently no confirmed case of COVID-19 transmitted through food or food packaging . ''
Experts are also urging people not to ditch fresh fruit and vegetables from their diets , as they can help maintain good health during the covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet .
Wash them the same way you should do under any circumstance : before handling them , wash your hands with soap and water .
`` Then , wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with clean water , especially if you eat them raw . ''

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With many shoppers still opting to head to supermarkets during lockdown, it's more crucial than ever to keep people updated on the latest advice and guidelines about how best to stay safe.
Some of the guidance dished out during this period has been confusing, and has left many shoppers wondering whether it's safe to be in supermarkets, and how best to reduce the risk of catching covid-19 while in stores.
Now the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued fresh new advice to shoppers, reports the Irish Mirror.
A health expert said: "When grocery shopping, keep at least 1-metre distance from others and avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose. If possible, sanitize the handles of shopping trolleys or baskets before shopping.
"Once home, wash your hands thoroughly and also after handling and storing your purchased products.
"There is currently no confirmed case of COVID-19 transmitted through food or food packaging."
Experts are also urging people not to ditch fresh fruit and vegetables from their diets, as they can help maintain good health during the covid-19 crisis.
The WHO expert added: "Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. Wash them the same way you should do under any circumstance: before handling them, wash your hands with soap and water.
"Then, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with clean water, especially if you eat them raw."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Ravel Morrison opens up on Man United career after Wayne Rooney comments

Ravel Morrison says it was 'amazing ' and 'upsetting ' to read Wayne Rooney 's comments about his time at Manchester United .
In his column for The Sunday Times , Rooney said : `` I saw Paul Pogba come through , Jesse Lingard , all these players and Ravel was better than any of them by a country mile . ''
Morrison , 27 , won the FA Youth Cup with Pogba and Lingard in 2011 but was sold to West Ham United eight months later .
Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville , both aware of Morrison 's rare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take him in before he joined West Ham in January 2012 .
Ferdinand said last month Morrison 'could have become a £100million player ' before Rooney 's glowing remarks .
The former United captain said Morrison , now on loan at Middlesbrough from Sheffield United , 'struggled with lifestyle and his environment which was sad for him ' .
`` Obviously amazing comments , '' Morrison told TalkSport .
`` Especially for the player that he is , he 's probably one of the best to come out of England , so it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It makes you a bit upset that I could have gone a bit further .
I should have gone a bit further .
I 'm hoping still to go a bit further .
But to the likes of Pogba and Jesse ; I think both great players .
I think we had a great team , [ born ] around the 92s and 93s , that area of our year .
`` I knew I had ability , but I did n't realise and understand ... obviously these are high players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time .
I used to just go there and love playing football . ''
Wythenshawe-born Morrison said football provided escapism from a difficult upbringing and he was able to block out 'negativity ' whenever he went into training .
However , Morrison also used to skip training at United and Ferguson eventually came to the end of his tether .
`` I would n't say I struggled with pressure because I did n't really feel pressure , '' Morrison added .
`` Maybe some things in my life , when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there and not do things or go a different path and stuff like that .
`` Going into Manchester United was a nice environment to go into every day , world-class players , just enjoyable .
If I could go back through my life again there would be a lot of things I 'd change .
`` I grew up at United , I was there from the Under-9s .
I 'd skip training some days , and I would wake up and do n't know why I 'd done it , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's hard to get me off the training field now . ''

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Ravel Morrison says it was 'amazing' and 'upsetting' to read Wayne Rooney's comments about his time at Manchester United.
In his column for The Sunday Times, Rooney said: "I saw Paul Pogba come through, Jesse Lingard, all these players and Ravel was better than any of them by a country mile." Morrison, 27, won the FA Youth Cup with Pogba and Lingard in 2011 but was sold to West Ham United eight months later.
Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville, both aware of Morrison's rare potential and off-the-field issues, offered to take him in before he joined West Ham in January 2012.
Ferdinand said last month Morrison 'could have become a £100million player' before Rooney's glowing remarks. The former United captain said Morrison, now on loan at Middlesbrough from Sheffield United, 'struggled with lifestyle and his environment which was sad for him'.
"Obviously amazing comments," Morrison told TalkSport. "Especially for the player that he is, he's probably one of the best to come out of England, so it's high comments from a high player.
"It makes you a bit upset that I could have gone a bit further. I should have gone a bit further. I'm hoping still to go a bit further. But to the likes of Pogba and Jesse; I think both great players. I think we had a great team, [born] around the 92s and 93s, that area of our year.
"I knew I had ability, but I didn't realise and understand... obviously these are high players and I didn't understand their thoughts at the time. I used to just go there and love playing football."
Wythenshawe-born Morrison said football provided escapism from a difficult upbringing and he was able to block out 'negativity' whenever he went into training. However, Morrison also used to skip training at United and Ferguson eventually came to the end of his tether.
"I wouldn't say I struggled with pressure because I didn't really feel pressure," Morrison added. "Maybe some things in my life, when I was young, now I would sit there and not do things or go a different path and stuff like that.
"Going into Manchester United was a nice environment to go into every day, world-class players, just enjoyable. If I could go back through my life again there would be a lot of things I'd change.
"I grew up at United, I was there from the Under-9s. I'd skip training some days, and I would wake up and don't know why I'd done it, but I'd skip it. And it's hard to get me off the training field now."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Ranking Sir Alex Ferguson's top 10 Man Utd stars who became managers

Former Manchester United centre-back Jaap Stam has held talks with MLS side FC Cincinnati about becoming their new manager , having previously been in charge of Reading and Feyenoord .
The 47-year-old is one of 28 players to have played under Sir Alex Ferguson at United and gone on to become managers themselves .
Here , we rank the top ten .
Although better known now for his punditry work , Keane ’ s post-playing career began with two short managerial spells .
His second , at Ipswich Town , was a relatively unsuccessful two years , but his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He took charge of the Black Cats when they were bottom of the Championship table , but ended up finishing second and winning promotion the same year .
A mid-table Premier League finish followed , before things began to unravel for Keane .
Ince gets on this list for the good work he did lower down the pyramid before his difficult tenure at Blackburn Rovers .
The former United midfielder dragged Macclesfield Town out of a relegation battle in his first managerial role , and then took MK Dons to promotion out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EFL Trophy .
However , he lasted just six months at Blackburn and hasn ’ t achieved much since then .
After a rocky start , Giggs ’ managerial career has started to come good .
His four games as interim manager at United were mixed , before he was offered the Wales job .
They should have done better in qualification for the 2018 World Cup , although Giggs ’ s Euro 2020 qualifying campaign was impressive towards the end .
Robson hasn ’ t done much since 2004 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middlesbrough and West Brom before falling away .
He twice took Boro from the First Division to the Premiership and reached both the FA Cup and League Cup finals in 1997 .
Almost a decade later , he kept West Brom in the Premier League despite them being bottom of the table at Christmas , becoming the first manager to achieve that feat in the Premier League era .
In his first job as a manager , Solskjaer won consecutive league titles with Molde in 2012 and 2013 - first titles in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad spell at Cardiff City followed , although the current United manager is starting to find his rhythm at Old Trafford .
Good form before the Premier League ’ s suspension put United in the driving seat for a top-four finish , enough to convince Ed Woodward to invest in Solskjaer long-term .
Bruce might not have won anything as a manager , but his longevity in the game speaks for itself .
He has reached the FA Cup final with Hull City , won promotion from the Championship three times , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a better season than under Rafael Benitez .
Bruce has never been a fashionable manager , yet he has rarely failed in his task .
The Northern Ireland legend has enjoyed a successful first foray into management in his home country with Linfield .
He has been in charge of the club since 2015 and currently has a 64.71 % win percentage from 238 games .
He lifted the NIFL Premiership title in 2017 , the club ’ s first in five years , and won it again in 2019 .
Linfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2019/20 before the suspension .
Hughes was always an unspectacular but safe pair of hands , whose big break in management came at just the wrong moment .
He did well with Wales , famously beating Italy 2-1 in a Euro 2004 qualifying match and taking the nation very close to qualification , and was similarly impressive at Blackburn Rovers , twice finishing in the top seven and taking the club into Europe .
He earned his move to Man City , but the club was bought out two months after and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later .
Hughes then led Fulham to a top-ten finish , only to lose his job over links with a move to Aston Villa that never materialised .
Strachan took Southampton to an FA Cup final and enjoyed success with Coventry City , but the reason he ranks highly here is winning three titles as Celtic manager between 2005 and 2008 .
It was the first time Celtic had won three in a row since the 1970s , and the first time any Scottish club had done it for more than a decade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During this spell , Celtic also reached the last 16 of the Champions League after beating AC Milan in the group stage .
Granted , Blanc ’ s three Ligue 1 titles - and 11 honours overall - with Paris Saint-Germain came during a period when the club were easily the most dominant force in France .
But nevertheless his was an impressive side .
What ’ s more , he landed the job after winning the title with Bordeaux and taking France to the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 .

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Former Manchester United centre-back Jaap Stam has held talks with MLS side FC Cincinnati about becoming their new manager, having previously been in charge of Reading and Feyenoord.
The 47-year-old is one of 28 players to have played under Sir Alex Ferguson at United and gone on to become managers themselves.
Here, we rank the top ten.
10) Roy Keane
Although better known now for his punditry work, Keane’s post-playing career began with two short managerial spells. His second, at Ipswich Town, was a relatively unsuccessful two years, but his first job with Sunderland went very well.
He took charge of the Black Cats when they were bottom of the Championship table, but ended up finishing second and winning promotion the same year. A mid-table Premier League finish followed, before things began to unravel for Keane.
9) Paul Ince
Ince gets on this list for the good work he did lower down the pyramid before his difficult tenure at Blackburn Rovers. The former United midfielder dragged Macclesfield Town out of a relegation battle in his first managerial role, and then took MK Dons to promotion out of League Two - as well as win the EFL Trophy.
However, he lasted just six months at Blackburn and hasn’t achieved much since then.
8) Ryan Giggs
After a rocky start, Giggs’ managerial career has started to come good. His four games as interim manager at United were mixed, before he was offered the Wales job.
They should have done better in qualification for the 2018 World Cup, although Giggs’s Euro 2020 qualifying campaign was impressive towards the end.
7) Bryan Robson
Robson hasn’t done much since 2004, but he did a good job at both Middlesbrough and West Brom before falling away.
He twice took Boro from the First Division to the Premiership and reached both the FA Cup and League Cup finals in 1997. Almost a decade later, he kept West Brom in the Premier League despite them being bottom of the table at Christmas, becoming the first manager to achieve that feat in the Premier League era.
6) Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
In his first job as a manager, Solskjaer won consecutive league titles with Molde in 2012 and 2013 - first titles in the Norwegian side’s history. A bad spell at Cardiff City followed, although the current United manager is starting to find his rhythm at Old Trafford.
Good form before the Premier League’s suspension put United in the driving seat for a top-four finish, enough to convince Ed Woodward to invest in Solskjaer long-term.
5) Steve Bruce
Bruce might not have won anything as a manager, but his longevity in the game speaks for itself. He has reached the FA Cup final with Hull City, won promotion from the Championship three times, and most recently set Newcastle United on course for a better season than under Rafael Benitez.
Bruce has never been a fashionable manager, yet he has rarely failed in his task.
4) David Healy
The Northern Ireland legend has enjoyed a successful first foray into management in his home country with Linfield. He has been in charge of the club since 2015 and currently has a 64.71% win percentage from 238 games.
He lifted the NIFL Premiership title in 2017, the club’s first in five years, and won it again in 2019. Linfield were five points clear at the top in 2019/20 before the suspension.
3) Mark Hughes
Hughes was always an unspectacular but safe pair of hands, whose big break in management came at just the wrong moment.
He did well with Wales, famously beating Italy 2-1 in a Euro 2004 qualifying match and taking the nation very close to qualification, and was similarly impressive at Blackburn Rovers, twice finishing in the top seven and taking the club into Europe.
He earned his move to Man City, but the club was bought out two months after and Hughes was inevitably let go a year later. Hughes then led Fulham to a top-ten finish, only to lose his job over links with a move to Aston Villa that never materialised.
2) Gordon Strachan
Strachan took Southampton to an FA Cup final and enjoyed success with Coventry City, but the reason he ranks highly here is winning three titles as Celtic manager between 2005 and 2008.
It was the first time Celtic had won three in a row since the 1970s, and the first time any Scottish club had done it for more than a decade. That is no mean feat. During this spell, Celtic also reached the last 16 of the Champions League after beating AC Milan in the group stage.
1) Laurent Blanc
Granted, Blanc’s three Ligue 1 titles - and 11 honours overall - with Paris Saint-Germain came during a period when the club were easily the most dominant force in France. But nevertheless his was an impressive side.
What’s more, he landed the job after winning the title with Bordeaux and taking France to the quarter-finals of Euro 2012.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after Ardwick crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car crashed and landed on its roof in Ardwick @ @ @ @ @ Devonshire Street at 7.20pm on Monday night .
Only one vehicle was involved in the @ @ @ @ @ minor injuries and was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving .
Devonshire Street @ @ @ @ @ and Stockport Road while police clear the wreckage .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police @ @ @ @ @ called to a crash involving one vehicle on Devonshire Street at 7.20pm .
`` One @ @ @ @ @ suffered minor injuries and was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving .
`` @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car crashed and landed on its roof in Ardwick.
Police were called to Devonshire Street at 7.20pm on Monday night.
Only one vehicle was involved in the crash. The driver suffered minor injuries and was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving.
Devonshire Street is closed between Hyde Road and Stockport Road while police clear the wreckage.
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A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called to a crash involving one vehicle on Devonshire Street at 7.20pm.
"One person, the driver, suffered minor injuries and was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving.
"The road is still closed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Corrie fans point out crime scene 'blunder' after Yasmeen stabbed Geoff

Coronation Street fans were on the edge of their seats as Yasmeen Metcalfe stabbed her husband Geoff on Friday night .
Viewers were left on a cliffhanger wondering what would happen next , but they were puzzled by a crime scene 'blunder ' as paramedics and police raced to the scene in Monday night 's installment .
Soap watchers were amazed as Geoff 's son Tim Metcalfe was asked for ID by police at the front door before being allowed to enter the crime scene at 6 Coronation Street to be with his dad who lay bleeding on the floor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be allowed in , surely that ’ s contaminating a crime scene ? ''
tweeted one viewer '' As if Tim would get in to a crime scene , '' said another .
`` As if they ’ d let Tim in , '' said another viewer .
`` Potentially a crime scene and yet Tim is allowed in .
Bizarre , '' wrote another soap watcher .
Police then went to the Rovers Return to question Geoff and Yasmeen 's friends about their relationship .
After stabbing Geoff with the neck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands and dialled 999 .
`` I just killed my husband '' she told the operator .
But it emerged that Geoff was still alive , and she later confessed to her solicitor Imran Habeeb : `` I hit him and it was quiet . ''
Yasmeen lashed out with the wine bottle after abusive Geoff forced her to wear a dress bought for one of his escorts and mocked her by revealing who the outfit was really meant for .
He hurled insults and threw chips at a distressed Yasmeen before cornering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife .
In horrifying scenes Geoff previously served up Yasmeen 's beloved pet hen for dinner and Yasmeen recently tested positive for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia after the hospital radio DJ and magician used escorts .
Viewers are now left wondering if Geoff will pull through and if Yasmeen will be charged with murder .
Corrie senior storyliner Amy Coombs previously said the soap wanted to show with this storyline that domestic abuse does n't have to just be physical .
It was announced last June that the soap was to explore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Since 2015 this form of abuse has been classed as a criminal offence and underpins 95 per cent of all abusive relationships .
If you or someone you know is at risk from domestic abuse please go to womensaid.org.uk

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Coronation Street fans were on the edge of their seats as Yasmeen Metcalfe stabbed her husband Geoff on Friday night.
Viewers were left on a cliffhanger wondering what would happen next, but they were puzzled by a crime scene 'blunder' as paramedics and police raced to the scene in Monday night's installment.
Soap watchers were amazed as Geoff's son Tim Metcalfe was asked for ID by police at the front door before being allowed to enter the crime scene at 6 Coronation Street to be with his dad who lay bleeding on the floor.
"There is NO WAY Tim would be allowed in, surely that’s contaminating a crime scene?" tweeted one viewer
(Image: ITV)
"As if Tim would get in to a crime scene," said another.
"As if they’d let Tim in," said another viewer.
"Potentially a crime scene and yet Tim is allowed in. Bizarre," wrote another soap watcher.
Police then went to the Rovers Return to question Geoff and Yasmeen's friends about their relationship.
After stabbing Geoff with the neck of a wine bottle Yasmeen washed her hands and dialled 999.
(Image: ITV)
"I just killed my husband" she told the operator.
But it emerged that Geoff was still alive, and she later confessed to her solicitor Imran Habeeb: "I hit him and it was quiet."
Yasmeen lashed out with the wine bottle after abusive Geoff forced her to wear a dress bought for one of his escorts and mocked her by revealing who the outfit was really meant for.
(Image: ITV)
He hurled insults and threw chips at a distressed Yasmeen before cornering her in the kitchen with a bread knife.
In horrifying scenes Geoff previously served up Yasmeen's beloved pet hen for dinner and Yasmeen recently tested positive for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia after the hospital radio DJ and magician used escorts.
Viewers are now left wondering if Geoff will pull through and if Yasmeen will be charged with murder.
Corrie senior storyliner Amy Coombs previously said the soap wanted to show with this storyline that domestic abuse doesn't have to just be physical.
It was announced last June that the soap was to explore the disturbing effects of coercive control relationships.
Since 2015 this form of abuse has been classed as a criminal offence and underpins 95 per cent of all abusive relationships.
If you or someone you know is at risk from domestic abuse please go to womensaid.org.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--New Covid-19 phenomenon dubbed 'happy hypoxia' leaves doctors baffled

A new phenomenon amongst some Covid-19 patients which has been dubbed 'happy hypoxia ' is leaving doctors battled .
Medics say some people suffering with the disease have been able to sit up and talk and scroll their phones despite having dangerously low oxygen saturation levels .
Two Manchester based doctors have spoken out about the `` abnormal '' phenomenon and have warned it could be deadly .
Most physically well people would have a normal blood-oxygen saturation of around 95 percent .
However , doctors treating people with Covid-19 say for some patients this can drop into the 80s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious cases even lower .
For other respiratory conditions this would normally cause complications such as breathing difficulties or even people losing consciousness .
But in some Covid-19 cases , the patients can be breathing comfortably sat up in bed and in no visible distress despite their saturation levels being dangerously low .
It has been dubbed 'happy ' or 'silent hypoxia ' - hypoxia being where part of the body is deprived of oxygen .
“ It ’ s intriguing to see so many people coming in , quite how hypoxic they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a consultant in critical care and anaesthesia at Manchester Royal Infirmary told the Guardian .
“ We ’ re seeing oxygen saturations that are very low and they ’ re unaware of that .
`` We wouldn ’ t usually see this phenomenon in influenza or community-acquired pneumonia .
`` It ’ s very much more profound and an example of very abnormal physiology going on before our eyes.
” Dr Mike Charlesworth , an anaesthetist at Wythenshawe hospital told the paper : “ We just don ’ t understand it .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s causing organ damage that we ’ re not able to detect .
`` We don ’ t understand if the body ’ s compensating.
” He said he believes he experienced it whilst suffering from the virus himself at home .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
“ I was sending very strange messages on my phone .
I was essentially delirious , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably should ’ ve come into hospital .
I ’ m pretty sure my oxygen levels were low .
My wife commented that my lips were very dusky .
But I was probably hypoxic and my brain probably wasn ’ t working very well.
” A number of doctors have said they believe it could be potentially dangerous that people with hypoxia could go undetected and that the phenomenon was being seen as `` ominous . ''
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A new phenomenon amongst some Covid-19 patients which has been dubbed 'happy hypoxia' is leaving doctors battled.
Medics say some people suffering with the disease have been able to sit up and talk and scroll their phones despite having dangerously low oxygen saturation levels.
Two Manchester based doctors have spoken out about the "abnormal" phenomenon and have warned it could be deadly.
Most physically well people would have a normal blood-oxygen saturation of around 95 percent.
However, doctors treating people with Covid-19 say for some patients this can drop into the 80s, 70s and 60s with other more serious cases even lower.
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For other respiratory conditions this would normally cause complications such as breathing difficulties or even people losing consciousness.
But in some Covid-19 cases, the patients can be breathing comfortably sat up in bed and in no visible distress despite their saturation levels being dangerously low.
It has been dubbed 'happy' or 'silent hypoxia' - hypoxia being where part of the body is deprived of oxygen.
“It’s intriguing to see so many people coming in, quite how hypoxic they are”, Dr Jonathan Bannard-Smith, a consultant in critical care and anaesthesia at Manchester Royal Infirmary told the Guardian.
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“We’re seeing oxygen saturations that are very low and they’re unaware of that.
"We wouldn’t usually see this phenomenon in influenza or community-acquired pneumonia.
"It’s very much more profound and an example of very abnormal physiology going on before our eyes.”
Dr Mike Charlesworth, an anaesthetist at Wythenshawe hospital told the paper: “We just don’t understand it. We don’t know if it’s causing organ damage that we’re not able to detect.
"We don’t understand if the body’s compensating.”
He said he believes he experienced it whilst suffering from the virus himself at home.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
“I was sending very strange messages on my phone. I was essentially delirious," he said.
"Looking back I probably should’ve come into hospital.
I’m pretty sure my oxygen levels were low. My wife commented that my lips were very dusky. But I was probably hypoxic and my brain probably wasn’t working very well.”
A number of doctors have said they believe it could be potentially dangerous that people with hypoxia could go undetected and that the phenomenon was being seen as "ominous."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Man Utd contact RB Leipzig star's entourage and more rumours

Manchester United are interested in RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate , according to reports .
Football throughout the world has been brought to a standstill due to the coronaviurs pandemic but United are still preparing for the next Premier League season , with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming that the club are continuing to holding internal discussions on transfer targets .
United have enjoyed two fruitful transfer windows in succession , with last summer seeing the arrival of Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka , which has significantly improved the defence .
According to Le10Sport , United will look to strengthen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does reopen and are keen on French centre-back Konate .
After arriving in Leipzig on a free as a teenager in 2017 , Konate began to break into the first team in the 2017/18 campaign before establishing himself as a regular and as one of Europe 's most highly rated defenders with his brilliant form last season .
Unfortunately for the 20-year-old , he has been suffering from a torn muscle fibre injury this season which has restricted him to just eight appearances , with his last coming on October 2 .
Regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen enough to be interested and that the club have contacted Konate 's entourage .
United have been linked with many other central defenders in recent weeks , including Konate 's teammate Dayot Upamecano , but MEN Sport understands that the club are not prioritising a new centre-back this summer and are instead focusing their efforts on signing a new winger , central-midfielder and playmaker , with Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish the top targets .
Meanwhile , United are eyeing a move for Real Madrid youngster Álvaro Fernández Carreras , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest the 17-year-old ’ s defender is out of contract in the summer and Manchester City are also believed to be interested .
Though football is suspended for the foreseeable future , United are still making moves to sign promising young talent and are close to securing a deal for Sunderland youngster Joe Hugill .
The MEN understands United have been working on a £300,000 move for Hugill , 16 , in recent months and fought off competition from Tottenham , Arsenal , Wolves , and Leeds .
German clubs also expressed interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive an offer from any Bundesliga clubs .

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Manchester United are interested in RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate, according to reports.
Football throughout the world has been brought to a standstill due to the coronaviurs pandemic but United are still preparing for the next Premier League season, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming that the club are continuing to holding internal discussions on transfer targets.
United have enjoyed two fruitful transfer windows in succession, with last summer seeing the arrival of Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, which has significantly improved the defence.
According to Le10Sport, United will look to strengthen the back-line even further when the window does reopen and are keen on French centre-back Konate.
After arriving in Leipzig on a free as a teenager in 2017, Konate began to break into the first team in the 2017/18 campaign before establishing himself as a regular and as one of Europe's most highly rated defenders with his brilliant form last season.
Unfortunately for the 20-year-old, he has been suffering from a torn muscle fibre injury this season which has restricted him to just eight appearances, with his last coming on October 2.
Regardless, it's claimed that United have seen enough to be interested and that the club have contacted Konate's entourage.
United have been linked with many other central defenders in recent weeks, including Konate's teammate Dayot Upamecano, but MEN Sport understands that the club are not prioritising a new centre-back this summer and are instead focusing their efforts on signing a new winger, central-midfielder and playmaker, with Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish the top targets.
Meanwhile, United are eyeing a move for Real Madrid youngster Álvaro Fernández Carreras, according to reports.
AS, via Tribuna, suggest the 17-year-old’s defender is out of contract in the summer and Manchester City are also believed to be interested.
Though football is suspended for the foreseeable future, United are still making moves to sign promising young talent and are close to securing a deal for Sunderland youngster Joe Hugill.
The MEN understands United have been working on a £300,000 move for Hugill, 16, in recent months and fought off competition from Tottenham, Arsenal, Wolves, and Leeds. German clubs also expressed interest in Hugill, although he did not receive an offer from any Bundesliga clubs.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Ferguson's 'absolutely mental' call convinced Fletcher to join Man Utd

Darren Fletcher has revealed that only an 'absolutely mental ' last-ditch phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson convinced him to join Manchester United rather than Newcastle United .
Before arriving in Manchester and staying for the next 15 years , Fletcher was training with both United and Newcastle as a schoolboy and then faced the difficult decision on which club to join .
At the time of making his big switch from Tynecastle FC , the Magpies were a competitive side at the top end of the Premier League and with its proximity to the Scottish border it made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In fact , Fletcher admitted that he had made his mind up to move to Newcastle - until Ferguson moved to intervene in explosive fashion .
`` Newcastle were going toe-to-toe with Manchester United at the time for the Premier League , '' the Scot said on the Footy Talks podcast .
`` They were arguably the second biggest club in England at the time .
`` I absolutely loved my time at Newcastle .
Great club and great people .
I could n't speak more highly of it .
`` As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was so close between Newcastle and Manchester United for a number of reasons .
`` It was decision time , and it was tough .
I really enjoyed it at Manchester Utd , but I more enjoyed the club rather than the dressing room and the lads so to speak .
`` Whereas at Newcastle I enjoyed the club and all the lads and the atmosphere around the place and things like that .
`` So I had the decision , I decided right , I ’ m going to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his decision , however , he was furious and took the matter into his own hands by ringing the then 15-year-old .
`` The house phone rings and my sister answers it and says ‘ Darren it ’ s for you ’ , '' Fletcher continued .
`` It ’ s Alex Ferguson on the phone and he ’ s going absolutely mental down it .
I 'm 15 and I was like mouth open , not speaking , and he ’ s just going absolutely bananas down the phone at me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because she sees me going chalk white , and she listens for a second and says 'don ’ t call this house again ' and slams the phone down .
`` I ’ m there just going like – what is going on ?
Five minutes later the manager phones back and he ’ s dead apologetic . ''
Fletcher would then travel down to Manchester to meet Ferguson with his father and the meeting would convince the midfielder to join the club where he enjoyed a brilliant career , winning five Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup and the Champions League .
`` Deep down my dad knew I was going to Newcastle because it was closer to home , '' he added . ''
Looking back , it was probably the right decision . ''

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Darren Fletcher has revealed that only an 'absolutely mental' last-ditch phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson convinced him to join Manchester United rather than Newcastle United.
Before arriving in Manchester and staying for the next 15 years, Fletcher was training with both United and Newcastle as a schoolboy and then faced the difficult decision on which club to join.
At the time of making his big switch from Tynecastle FC, the Magpies were a competitive side at the top end of the Premier League and with its proximity to the Scottish border it made the decision harder despite the size of United.
In fact, Fletcher admitted that he had made his mind up to move to Newcastle - until Ferguson moved to intervene in explosive fashion.
"Newcastle were going toe-to-toe with Manchester United at the time for the Premier League," the Scot said on the Footy Talks podcast.
"They were arguably the second biggest club in England at the time.
"I absolutely loved my time at Newcastle. Great club and great people. I couldn't speak more highly of it.
"As it got closer to making that decision, it was so close between Newcastle and Manchester United for a number of reasons.
"It was decision time, and it was tough. I really enjoyed it at Manchester Utd, but I more enjoyed the club rather than the dressing room and the lads so to speak.
"Whereas at Newcastle I enjoyed the club and all the lads and the atmosphere around the place and things like that.
"So I had the decision, I decided right, I’m going to go to Newcastle."
Once Ferguson heard of his decision, however, he was furious and took the matter into his own hands by ringing the then 15-year-old.
"The house phone rings and my sister answers it and says ‘Darren it’s for you’," Fletcher continued.
"It’s Alex Ferguson on the phone and he’s going absolutely mental down it. I'm 15 and I was like mouth open, not speaking, and he’s just going absolutely bananas down the phone at me.
"My mum grabs the phone because she sees me going chalk white, and she listens for a second and says 'don’t call this house again' and slams the phone down.
"I’m there just going like – what is going on? Five minutes later the manager phones back and he’s dead apologetic."
Fletcher would then travel down to Manchester to meet Ferguson with his father and the meeting would convince the midfielder to join the club where he enjoyed a brilliant career, winning five Premier Leagues, three League Cups, the FA Cup and the Champions League.
"Deep down my dad knew I was going to Newcastle because it was closer to home," he added." Looking back, it was probably the right decision."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Why the Nightingale North West isn't being put on standby like London

Manchester 's Nightingale hospital will not be put on standby like its sister facility in London .
The Government confirmed today that the capital 's flagship field hospital , built at London 's ExCel centre in response to the coronavirus outbreak , will not be accepting new admissions in the coming days due to low demand .
Similar action will not be taken at Manchester 's NHS Nightingale North West despite low patient numbers .
It 's understood that only a handful of people are being treated at any one time at the Manchester Central facility .
Bosses at NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bearing on it being put on standby because the Manchester Nightingale was set up on a different clinical model to the one in London .
The London hospital is focused on high-level intensive care including ventilator treatment while the North West hospital is designed to provide lower-level care for patients recovering from coronavirus .
`` There are therefore no plans to place the NHS Nightingale North West on standby , '' a spokesperson said .
Referrals to the Manchester Nightingale are expected to increase when neighbouring hospitals start to resume 'normal business ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for patient numbers at the Nightingale North West but all requests have so far been refused .
Bosses say the figures change daily and would therefore not be accurate .
The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman said today that London ’ s Nightingale Hospital would be placed “ on standby ” due to limited demand for its services .
The spokesman said : “ It ’ s not likely that in the coming days we will need to be admitting patients to the London Nightingale while coronavirus in the capital remains under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very positive thing and we remain grateful to everybody in London for following the Government ’ s advice in helping to protect the NHS .
“ What the Nightingale will be is effectively placed on standby so it would be ready to receive patients should that be required , but we are not anticipating that will be the case.
” Giving an update on the Nightingale programme in England , the Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman said : “ Manchester has taken some patients already ; Birmingham , Harrogate and Bristol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The other two are Sunderland and Exeter and they are due to open shortly.
” The fact that the Nightingales have not been “ used in a significant way ” was “ something that is positive and we are grateful to the public for its role in that ” .
“ People followed the advice to stay at home , that ’ s slowed the rate of infection and meant that the NHS wasn ’ t overwhelmed.
” The hospitals were “ absolutely not ” a waste of money , the @ @ @

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Manchester's Nightingale hospital will not be put on standby like its sister facility in London.
The Government confirmed today that the capital's flagship field hospital, built at London's ExCel centre in response to the coronavirus outbreak, will not be accepting new admissions in the coming days due to low demand.
Similar action will not be taken at Manchester's NHS Nightingale North West despite low patient numbers.
It's understood that only a handful of people are being treated at any one time at the Manchester Central facility.
Bosses at NHS England say this does not have any bearing on it being put on standby because the Manchester Nightingale was set up on a different clinical model to the one in London.
The London hospital is focused on high-level intensive care including ventilator treatment while the North West hospital is designed to provide lower-level care for patients recovering from coronavirus.
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"There are therefore no plans to place the NHS Nightingale North West on standby," a spokesperson said.
Referrals to the Manchester Nightingale are expected to increase when neighbouring hospitals start to resume 'normal business'.
The Manchester Evening News has asked for patient numbers at the Nightingale North West but all requests have so far been refused.
Bosses say the figures change daily and would therefore not be accurate.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said today that London’s Nightingale Hospital would be placed “on standby” due to limited demand for its services.
The spokesman said: “It’s not likely that in the coming days we will need to be admitting patients to the London Nightingale while coronavirus in the capital remains under control.
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“That’s obviously a very positive thing and we remain grateful to everybody in London for following the Government’s advice in helping to protect the NHS.
“What the Nightingale will be is effectively placed on standby so it would be ready to receive patients should that be required, but we are not anticipating that will be the case.”
Giving an update on the Nightingale programme in England, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “Manchester has taken some patients already; Birmingham, Harrogate and Bristol are ready to take patients if needed.
“The other two are Sunderland and Exeter and they are due to open shortly.”
The fact that the Nightingales have not been “used in a significant way” was “something that is positive and we are grateful to the public for its role in that”.
“People followed the advice to stay at home, that’s slowed the rate of infection and meant that the NHS wasn’t overwhelmed.”
The hospitals were “absolutely not” a waste of money, the spokesman said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Man City headlines as De Bruyne set challenge and new kit leaks

Thierry Henry has jokingly challenged Kevin de Bruyne to improve his goalscoring record as the Manchester City midfielder targets the former Arsenal striker ’ s Premier League assists record .
De Bruyne is currently four assists behind Henry ’ s record of 20 in a season , and last week revealed that he had joked with the Gunners ’ legend - who coached De Bruyne as Belgium assistant manager between 2016 and 2018 - about the mark earlier in the season .
“ I always joked with Henry in the national team , even at Vincent Kompany ’ s testimonial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said ‘ I ’ m coming for you this year ’ , ” he told The Athletic .
Now , Henry has responded to De Bruyne , saying he should try to score 24 goals in the same season - just as he did at Arsenal when setting the record .
Speaking in a chat with Sergio Aguero on PUMA ’ s Instagram account , Henry said : “ The other day [ De Brunye ] told me that he ’ s willing and trying to provide more than 20 assists , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yeah that ’ s right , 16 , and the record in a season is 20 .
And I hold the record .
So he said the other day that he wants to beat it .
But I told him that with those 20 assists , you will have to score 24 goals as well !
Not only assists !
” Henry insisted he was kidding to “ provoke ” as Aguero attempted to defend his teammate ’ s record .
The chairman of the Football Association , Greg Clarke , has admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being allowed into grounds ’ any time soon ’ .
Both the Premier League and EFL are currently suspended indefinitely and though no date has been mentioned for a return for sides in the EFL , the Premier League is believed to be planning to restart in June .
However , all games are expected to be played behind closed doors and at neutral venues until it is safe to play in front of crowds again .
According to reports over the weekend , it could be some time before fans are allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live and FA chairman Clarke has also admitted the game faces “ substantial changes ” once it does return .
“ The reality is that we just don ’ t know how things are going to pan out , ’ he wrote in a letter to the FA governing council .
“ For example , it ’ s hard to foresee crowds of fans - who are the lifeblood of the game - returning to matches any time soon.
” Clarke has also revealed that , due to the ongoing uncertainty , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sensible ” £75million budget cut , adding : “ In a worst-case scenario , this would be necessary for the next four years to offset a £300m deficit.
” The 2020/21 Manchester City home shirt has been leaked on the official Puma website in the United States according , to Footy Headlines .
Earlier this morning , a Manchester City FC Boys ’ Home Replica jersey was listed on their web store for sale at the cost of $ 70 with the same design as the one leaked a few weeks ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ design , moving away from the purple accent used in this season ’ s strip .
Whether this new ‘ leak ’ indicates the shirt is set to be released in the coming weeks remains to be seen .
The listing was quickly removed by Puma , suggesting it was unintentional .
City fans on Twitter were not pleased to see the shirt design seemingly all but confirmed .
You can see the potential new shirt here .

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Henry ‘provokes’ De Bruyne with new assists challenge
Thierry Henry has jokingly challenged Kevin de Bruyne to improve his goalscoring record as the Manchester City midfielder targets the former Arsenal striker’s Premier League assists record.
De Bruyne is currently four assists behind Henry’s record of 20 in a season, and last week revealed that he had joked with the Gunners’ legend - who coached De Bruyne as Belgium assistant manager between 2016 and 2018 - about the mark earlier in the season.
“I always joked with Henry in the national team, even at Vincent Kompany’s testimonial this year. I saw him and said ‘I’m coming for you this year’,” he told The Athletic.
Now, Henry has responded to De Bruyne, saying he should try to score 24 goals in the same season - just as he did at Arsenal when setting the record.
Speaking in a chat with Sergio Aguero on PUMA’s Instagram account, Henry said: “The other day [De Brunye] told me that he’s willing and trying to provide more than 20 assists, he has 16 already, right?
“Yeah that’s right, 16, and the record in a season is 20. And I hold the record. So he said the other day that he wants to beat it. But I told him that with those 20 assists, you will have to score 24 goals as well! Not only assists!”
Henry insisted he was kidding to “provoke” as Aguero attempted to defend his teammate’s record.
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Fans won’t be returning to football “any time soon”
The chairman of the Football Association, Greg Clarke, has admitted it is hard to see football fans being allowed into grounds’ any time soon’.
Both the Premier League and EFL are currently suspended indefinitely and though no date has been mentioned for a return for sides in the EFL, the Premier League is believed to be planning to restart in June.
However, all games are expected to be played behind closed doors and at neutral venues until it is safe to play in front of crowds again.
According to reports over the weekend, it could be some time before fans are allowed back into grounds to watch the action live and FA chairman Clarke has also admitted the game faces “substantial changes” once it does return.
“The reality is that we just don’t know how things are going to pan out,’ he wrote in a letter to the FA governing council. “For example, it’s hard to foresee crowds of fans - who are the lifeblood of the game - returning to matches any time soon.”
Clarke has also revealed that, due to the ongoing uncertainty, the FA has been forced into a “sensible” £75million budget cut, adding: “In a worst-case scenario, this would be necessary for the next four years to offset a £300m deficit.”
Man City 2020/21 home shirt ‘leaked’ on Puma website
The 2020/21 Manchester City home shirt has been leaked on the official Puma website in the United States according, to Footy Headlines.
Earlier this morning, a Manchester City FC Boys’ Home Replica jersey was listed on their web store for sale at the cost of $70 with the same design as the one leaked a few weeks ago.
It features a blue and white mosaic design, moving away from the purple accent used in this season’s strip. Whether this new ‘leak’ indicates the shirt is set to be released in the coming weeks remains to be seen.
The listing was quickly removed by Puma, suggesting it was unintentional.
City fans on Twitter were not pleased to see the shirt design seemingly all but confirmed.
You can see the potential new shirt here.