themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Footballer Jordan Sinnott dies aged 25 after being assaulted just hours before match

A footballer who had spells at Altrincham FC and Huddersfield Town has died after he was assaulted hours before a match .
Jordan Sinnott , 25 , on loan at Matlock Town from Alfreton Town , suffered a fractured skull in the early hours of Saturday morning .
Police were first called on Friday night to reports of a brawl outside a car park in Retford , Nottinghamshire .
They were later called to assist ambulance crews attempting to treat Mr Sinnott after he was discovered unconscious around 2am .
Mr Sinnott was taken to hospital where he was placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced his death in a statement on Saturday evening , after their away game against Mickleover Sports was postponed .
The statement said : `` We are very sorry to report that Jordan Sinnott has passed away just before 7pm this evening .
`` His family and friends were with him at his bedside and we send our sincere condolences to them all at this very sad time .
`` We understand from the Police that following a serious assault in Retford town centre yesterday evening Jordan was found unconscious with a suspected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hospital where he was treated for the injuries and put on a life support machine .
`` The news that his condition was very serious and he was on a life support machine was received as players arrived for the game at Mickleover and after discussion with the Players , League and Mickleover it was agreed that the match should be postponed to a future date .
`` All of the Matlock Town players and Officials returned to the Club House at Matlock . ''
A 27-year-old man sustained a suspected broken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44-year-old man received a suspected broken jaw .
Police said a 27-year-old man who was arrested shortly after the incident remains in custody .
Nottinghamshire Police said in a statement : `` Nottinghamshire Police first attended the Dominie Cross public house in Grove Street , Retford following a report of a group of up to eight men and women having been involved in a disturbance in the pub car park just after 11.25pm on Friday 24 January .
`` Officers were later called to assist ambulance crews who were attempting to treat Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a suspected fractured skull following a subsequent incident at around 2am in the town ’ s Market Place . ''
The midfielder came through the ranks at Championship side Huddersfield , following in the footsteps of father Lee , who made over 500 Football League appearances .
He made his first-team debut for the Terriers in the FA Cup against Leicester in 2013 .
Sinnott joined Altrincham in 2015 and has also had spells at Halifax and Chesterfield before joining Alfreton in 2018 .
Alfreton Town confirmed on Saturday afternoon that their home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 90 minutes before kick-off .

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A footballer who had spells at Altrincham FC and Huddersfield Town has died after he was assaulted hours before a match.
Jordan Sinnott, 25, on loan at Matlock Town from Alfreton Town, suffered a fractured skull in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police were first called on Friday night to reports of a brawl outside a car park in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
They were later called to assist ambulance crews attempting to treat Mr Sinnott after he was discovered unconscious around 2am.
Mr Sinnott was taken to hospital where he was placed into a coma.
Matlock Town FC announced his death in a statement on Saturday evening, after their away game against Mickleover Sports was postponed.
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The statement said: "We are very sorry to report that Jordan Sinnott has passed away just before 7pm this evening.
"His family and friends were with him at his bedside and we send our sincere condolences to them all at this very sad time.
"We understand from the Police that following a serious assault in Retford town centre yesterday evening Jordan was found unconscious with a suspected fractured skull.
"He was taken to hospital where he was treated for the injuries and put on a life support machine.
"The news that his condition was very serious and he was on a life support machine was received as players arrived for the game at Mickleover and after discussion with the Players, League and Mickleover it was agreed that the match should be postponed to a future date.
"All of the Matlock Town players and Officials returned to the Club House at Matlock."
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A 27-year-old man sustained a suspected broken nose during the incident, while a 44-year-old man received a suspected broken jaw.
Police said a 27-year-old man who was arrested shortly after the incident remains in custody.
Nottinghamshire Police said in a statement: "Nottinghamshire Police first attended the Dominie Cross public house in Grove Street, Retford following a report of a group of up to eight men and women having been involved in a disturbance in the pub car park just after 11.25pm on Friday 24 January.
"Officers were later called to assist ambulance crews who were attempting to treat Mr Sinnott after he was found unconscious with a suspected fractured skull following a subsequent incident at around 2am in the town’s Market Place."
The midfielder came through the ranks at Championship side Huddersfield, following in the footsteps of father Lee, who made over 500 Football League appearances.
He made his first-team debut for the Terriers in the FA Cup against Leicester in 2013.
Sinnott joined Altrincham in 2015 and has also had spells at Halifax and Chesterfield before joining Alfreton in 2018.
Alfreton Town confirmed on Saturday afternoon that their home clash with Gateshead had been postponed, around 90 minutes before kick-off.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--National Lottery results draw LIVE: Winning Lotto numbers for Saturday January 25

Saturday 's National Lottery draw is almost here - and tonight 's whopping £7.5 million jackpot really could change your life .
Tonight 's Lotto draw is a triple rollover , which means you could be in with a chance of winning an eye-watering sum of money .
But what would you do with all of that cash ?
A luxury holiday ?
A brand new house in the country ?
Or perhaps a blow-out party for all your friends and family ?
Whatever your plans are , you 'll need to make sure you 've bought your ticket to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can buy tickets for the draw at the National Lottery website here up until 7.30pm on the day of the draw - so be quick .
But do n't worry if you ca n't match all six main numbers to take home that incredible jackpot , there 's still plenty of other ways to win cash .
Five numbers plus the bonus ball will win you a cool £1 million , while five main numbers will get you £1,750 .
Stay with us as we bring you the winning numbers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thunderball draw , live below .

Saturday's National Lottery draw is almost here - and tonight's whopping £7.5 million jackpot really could change your life.
Tonight's Lotto draw is a triple rollover, which means you could be in with a chance of winning an eye-watering sum of money.
But what would you do with all of that cash?
A luxury holiday? A brand new house in the country? Or perhaps a blow-out party for all your friends and family?
Whatever your plans are, you'll need to make sure you've bought your ticket to be in with a chance of winning.
You can buy tickets for the draw at the National Lottery website here up until 7.30pm on the day of the draw - so be quick.
But don't worry if you can't match all six main numbers to take home that incredible jackpot, there's still plenty of other ways to win cash.
Five numbers plus the bonus ball will win you a cool £1 million, while five main numbers will get you £1,750.
Stay with us as we bring you the winning numbers for the Lotto draw, and tonight's Thunderball draw, live below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--The Masked Singer fans can't decide if Queen Bee is Jade Thirlwall or Nicola Roberts

Fans of The Masked Singer think they 've narrowed the identity of Queen Bee down to two pop stars and it 's sparked a debate .
Viewers of the secretive singing show have two main suspects - Jade Thirlwall and Nicola Roberts .
Detectives watching at home have detected an accent when Queen Bee talks , with her voice distorted so as not to give the game away .
Little Mix singer Jade , 27 , is from South Shields and former Girls Aloud member Nicola , 34 , is from Runcorn near Liverpool .
Viewers are undecided but one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , had many thinking the majestic Queen Bee character is Jade because of the Little Mix song Wings .
`` I still thought it was Nicola Roberts for Queen Bee but these wings are made to fly is a Little Mix quote so think it ’ s Jade , '' said one viewer .
`` Can we stop , as I heard Jade Thirlwall vibes too ! ''
cried another .
`` Sorry but , Queen Bee from The Masked Singer is not Nicola Roberts !
!
!
it ’ s obviously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I did think Queen Bee was Nicola from Girls Aloud .
But tonight with the clue is Jade from Little Mix , '' commented another .
Another wrote : `` Queen Bee could be Nicola Roberts cos the singing voice does sound like her but the accent just reminds me of Jade . ''
And another undecided fan tweeted : `` I 've thought Nicola Roberts from the beginning but now I 'm thinking Queen Bee could be Jade from Little Mix . ''
Each week celebs perform in elaborate costumes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to guess who is behind the mask .
Every Saturday one star , receiving the least votes and facing a sing-off , is unmasked at the end of the show .

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Fans of The Masked Singer think they've narrowed the identity of Queen Bee down to two pop stars and it's sparked a debate.
Viewers of the secretive singing show have two main suspects - Jade Thirlwall and Nicola Roberts.
Detectives watching at home have detected an accent when Queen Bee talks, with her voice distorted so as not to give the game away.
Little Mix singer Jade, 27, is from South Shields and former Girls Aloud member Nicola, 34, is from Runcorn near Liverpool.
Viewers are undecided but one clue, with a reference to 'wings', had many thinking the majestic Queen Bee character is Jade because of the Little Mix song Wings.
(Image: Getty Images)
"I still thought it was Nicola Roberts for Queen Bee but these wings are made to fly is a Little Mix quote so think it’s Jade," said one viewer.
"Can we stop, as I heard Jade Thirlwall vibes too!" cried another.
"Sorry but, Queen Bee from The Masked Singer is not Nicola Roberts!!! it’s obviously Jade Thirlwall!!" shouted another.
(Image: PA)
"I did think Queen Bee was Nicola from Girls Aloud. But tonight with the clue is Jade from Little Mix," commented another.
Another wrote: "Queen Bee could be Nicola Roberts cos the singing voice does sound like her but the accent just reminds me of Jade."
And another undecided fan tweeted: "I've thought Nicola Roberts from the beginning but now I'm thinking Queen Bee could be Jade from Little Mix."
(Image: ITV)
Each week celebs perform in elaborate costumes as a panel and viewers at home try to guess who is behind the mask.
Every Saturday one star, receiving the least votes and facing a sing-off, is unmasked at the end of the show.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Man arrested at house in Blackley as neighbours report seeing police remove coffins from property

A man has been arrested at a house in Blackley as neighbours witnessed police removing a number of coffins from the property .
Officers were called to Capricorn Road on Friday night to reports of suspicious circumstances .
A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of fraud and remains in custody for questioning .
A funeral service business which is registered to the house is listed online .
Police have not released any further details about the nature of the investigation .
Neighbours reported seeing a number of coffins being removed from the property and placed inside a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Evening News shows two coffins being wheeled from the house on Saturday lunch time .
On Saturday night , a police car guarded the front of the property while detectives continued their enquiries .
A number of plain clothed officers were seen searching the house throughout the afternoon .
A funeral hearse can be seen in the driveway covered partly by tarpaulin .
Local residents say a private ambulance parked outside the house was taken away by police .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` Police were called at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspicious circumstances .
`` Officers attended and arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of fraud .
`` A cordon is still in place . ''

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A man has been arrested at a house in Blackley as neighbours witnessed police removing a number of coffins from the property.
Officers were called to Capricorn Road on Friday night to reports of suspicious circumstances.
A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of fraud and remains in custody for questioning.
A funeral service business which is registered to the house is listed online.
Police have not released any further details about the nature of the investigation.
Neighbours reported seeing a number of coffins being removed from the property and placed inside a private ambulance.
Footage seen by the Manchester Evening News shows two coffins being wheeled from the house on Saturday lunch time.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
On Saturday night, a police car guarded the front of the property while detectives continued their enquiries.
A number of plain clothed officers were seen searching the house throughout the afternoon.
A funeral hearse can be seen in the driveway covered partly by tarpaulin.
Local residents say a private ambulance parked outside the house was taken away by police.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called at 8.45pm on Friday evening to reports of suspicious circumstances.
"Officers attended and arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of fraud.
"He remains in police custody.
"A cordon is still in place."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Michael Owen sends warning message to Manchester United over potential Bruno Fernandes transfer

Michael Owen has warned Manchester United about splashing the cash on Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are in deadlock over negotiations with Sporting for the Portuguese playmaker .
United are unwilling to meet Sporting 's valuation of Fernandes , wary of overpaying for a player they may have been able to acquire for cheaper in the summer .
After spending big on Harry Maguire in the summer , United are keen to ensure they only bolster their squad this month with the right players , for the right fees .
Scarred by the January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , United have remained cautious in the January transfer window and are yet to add to their squad with less than a week left to do business .
However , United have been warned about overspending on Fernandes by Owen , who fears the midfielder could prove to be a waste of money when compared to two recent big-money transfers , Sanchez and Angel Di Maria .
“ I think players are turning up there and regressing as football players , ” Owen told Premier League Productions .
“ I think that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all .
“ We can all sit here and agree or disagree , Alexis Sanchez was the best player in the Premier League for two , three seasons .
“ I think we ’ d all agree that , he was brilliant .
How can you go from that level to being so bad like that ?
“ You can go on and on and on .
I can ’ t see any player in that team , in the last six , seven years that you think ‘ We signed him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s getting better as a player ’ .
If anything they stay the same or regress .
“ So yes we can talk about signings , good and bad , but I think we ’ d all agree at some point I thought Alexis Sanchez was going to be a brilliant signing , we all did , how can you not ?
He was brilliant .
“ It ’ s alright saying everything ’ s bad , but why is it bad ?
“ If you continue to splash money , Di @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players - it ’ s not a coincidence that they ’ re all just going bad , or they ’ re bad signings .
“ Something ’ s going wrong fundamentally at the club where they ’ re not getting the best out of them .
“ I think that ’ s what you ’ ve got to find out first before you just go and blow another £100m .
“ At the minute , as we ’ ve all said , there ’ s scattergun signings , there ’ s scattergun tactics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ That ’ s why I ’ d be so hesitant if I was holding the purse strings at Manchester United just to go ‘ Yeah , go on , go and sign another £100-200m player ’ - it ’ s going to be a waste again .
”

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Michael Owen has warned Manchester United about splashing the cash on Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are in deadlock over negotiations with Sporting for the Portuguese playmaker.
United are unwilling to meet Sporting's valuation of Fernandes, wary of overpaying for a player they may have been able to acquire for cheaper in the summer.
After spending big on Harry Maguire in the summer, United are keen to ensure they only bolster their squad this month with the right players, for the right fees.
Scarred by the January signing of Alexis Sanchez two years ago, United have remained cautious in the January transfer window and are yet to add to their squad with less than a week left to do business.
However, United have been warned about overspending on Fernandes by Owen, who fears the midfielder could prove to be a waste of money when compared to two recent big-money transfers, Sanchez and Angel Di Maria.
“I think players are turning up there and regressing as football players,” Owen told Premier League Productions.
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“I think that’s the most worrying aspect of it all.
“We can all sit here and agree or disagree, Alexis Sanchez was the best player in the Premier League for two, three seasons.
“I think we’d all agree that, he was brilliant. How can you go from that level to being so bad like that?
“You can go on and on and on. I can’t see any player in that team, in the last six, seven years that you think ‘We signed him, he’s now better, he’s getting better as a player’. If anything they stay the same or regress.
“So yes we can talk about signings, good and bad, but I think we’d all agree at some point I thought Alexis Sanchez was going to be a brilliant signing, we all did, how can you not? He was brilliant.
“It’s alright saying everything’s bad, but why is it bad?
“If you continue to splash money, Di Maria here, and all these great players - it’s not a coincidence that they’re all just going bad, or they’re bad signings.
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“Something’s going wrong fundamentally at the club where they’re not getting the best out of them.
“I think that’s what you’ve got to find out first before you just go and blow another £100m.
“At the minute, as we’ve all said, there’s scattergun signings, there’s scattergun tactics, there’s scattergun everything.
“That’s why I’d be so hesitant if I was holding the purse strings at Manchester United just to go ‘Yeah, go on, go and sign another £100-200m player’ - it’s going to be a waste again.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Coronation Street shares a hilarious blooper reel - and fans love it

Coronation Street fans are calling for more after the soap shared a hilarious blooper reel showing some of the blunders from behind-the-scenes .
Corrie shared a collection of bloopers from its official Twitter account as a weekend treat for its viewers , and it proved to be a big hit .
Fans of the long-running soap are now calling for the show to make it a regular thing .
The first clip shows Peter and Adam Barlow and Daniel Osbourne having a serious family discussion that quickly dissolves when Chris Gascoyne , who plays Peter , accidentally sneezes in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Can I have a clean glass ? ''
asks Rob , who plays Daniel , as Chris apologises and the trio walk away laughing .
In the next clip Michael Le Vell , who plays mechanic Kevin Webster , is censored as he swears and ca n't contain his laughter after being asked to 'mime ' one of his lines in the garage .
His co-star Sally Carman , who plays Abi Franklin , shrieks with laughter as Michael pretends to be a mime artist .
The next blooper shows Alan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , convulsing with laughter and covering his face after Maureen Lipman , who plays his straight-talking gran Evelyn Plummer , makes a rapid hand movement and says `` I do n't want any of your incy wincy little china jobs '' while demanding a mug of tea and custard creams .
Corrie told fans : `` We 're not updating our website over the weekend , as we do some maintenance , but to make it up to you here 's a BRAND NEW Blooper Reel ! ''
`` Love it !
Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are and enjoy some emotion and depressing scenes ! ''
said one fan .
`` I agree with everyone else we definitely need more of this , make it a regular thing .
With as many different cast members as possible ... '' said another .
`` Brilliant , MORE PLEASE ... maybe a dose of these on the first day of each month , And two custard creams ... thanks , '' tweeted another soap watcher .
`` Love this ...
I second everyone else ... we defo need more ... really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good giggle , '' commented another fan .
`` Oh please give us more bloopers !
I love bloopers , '' another viewer told the show .
Want to talk about Corrie with other fans ?
Join our Coronation Street Fan Chat group on Facebook where you ’ ll also get updates , spoilers and more .

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Coronation Street fans are calling for more after the soap shared a hilarious blooper reel showing some of the blunders from behind-the-scenes.
Corrie shared a collection of bloopers from its official Twitter account as a weekend treat for its viewers, and it proved to be a big hit.
Fans of the long-running soap are now calling for the show to make it a regular thing.
The first clip shows Peter and Adam Barlow and Daniel Osbourne having a serious family discussion that quickly dissolves when Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter, accidentally sneezes in the direction of co-star Rob Mallard's drink.
"Can I have a clean glass?" asks Rob, who plays Daniel, as Chris apologises and the trio walk away laughing.
In the next clip Michael Le Vell, who plays mechanic Kevin Webster, is censored as he swears and can't contain his laughter after being asked to 'mime' one of his lines in the garage.
His co-star Sally Carman, who plays Abi Franklin, shrieks with laughter as Michael pretends to be a mime artist.
The next blooper shows Alan Halsall, who plays as Tyrone Dobbs, convulsing with laughter and covering his face after Maureen Lipman, who plays his straight-talking gran Evelyn Plummer, makes a rapid hand movement and says "I don't want any of your incy wincy little china jobs" while demanding a mug of tea and custard creams.
(Image: ITV)
Corrie told fans: "We're not updating our website over the weekend, as we do some maintenance, but to make it up to you here's a BRAND NEW Blooper Reel!"
"Love it! Great to see how human and the actors are and enjoy some emotion and depressing scenes!" said one fan.
"I agree with everyone else we definitely need more of this, make it a regular thing. With as many different cast members as possible..." said another.
"Brilliant, MORE PLEASE...maybe a dose of these on the first day of each month, And two custard creams...thanks," tweeted another soap watcher.
(Image: ITV)
"Love this...I second everyone else...we defo need more...really made me laugh when I needed a good giggle," commented another fan.
"Oh please give us more bloopers! I love bloopers," another viewer told the show.
Want to talk about Corrie with other fans? Join our Coronation Street Fan Chat group on Facebook where you’ll also get updates, spoilers and more.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Dimitar Berbatov explains why Manchester United should target Carlos Tevez

It was possibly the strangest rumour of the January transfer window , but Dimitar Berbatov says there is merit to Manchester United targeting former striker Carlos Tevez .
Reports in Italy suggested United were looking at bringing back the 35-year-old , who is currently at Boca Juniors in his native Argentina .
There is nothing to suggest United would be interested in the forward , despite their injury problems in attack with Marcus Rashford 's absence .
However , former United striker Berbatov says his old strike partner at Old Trafford would provide a positive short term impact if Ole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in on loan .
`` There have been reports linking Carlos Tevez back to United on loan , I say why not ?
! ''
Berbatov declared to Betfair .
`` When you have these loan deals it 's good to get someone who knows the place , knows the situation of the club and the fans .
Of course , he went to Man City but I 'm sure the fans would welcome him back .
`` If there is some truth in the story then it 's something that needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cons need to be weighed up .
But , if there 's no other option , this could be the right one . ''
Berbatov said Tevez 's approach would rub off on United 's current dressing room , as he played down the striker 's exit for Manchester City in 2009 .
`` In the dressing room he was quiet , a bit like me , but that 's not always important , '' Berbatov continued .
`` We all saw what he was like on the pitch , he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team , score goals and he would never give up until the final whistle and you could say that is what United need now .
`` There 's no one in the team that can bully someone from the opposition like Tevez , or Roy Keane , who would also rip your throat out if you did n't work hard for the team .
Maybe they do need Carlos Tevez for that reason , he always had that quality of shouting and fighting for the team. ''
When he made the switch to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to it and I do n't think many others did .
It was a professional business way of doing things , yes he went to our rivals but it was his decision and we all said good luck to him .
`` As a professional I respected all my team mates and players that I played against , so whatever they did was their own business .
You need to respect and admire someone that players for their club and gives everything for them .
Many players have switched allegiances throughout their careers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big deal in modern football anymore . ''

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It was possibly the strangest rumour of the January transfer window, but Dimitar Berbatov says there is merit to Manchester United targeting former striker Carlos Tevez.
Reports in Italy suggested United were looking at bringing back the 35-year-old, who is currently at Boca Juniors in his native Argentina.
There is nothing to suggest United would be interested in the forward, despite their injury problems in attack with Marcus Rashford's absence.
However, former United striker Berbatov says his old strike partner at Old Trafford would provide a positive short term impact if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did decide to bring him in on loan.
"There have been reports linking Carlos Tevez back to United on loan, I say why not?!" Berbatov declared to Betfair.
"When you have these loan deals it's good to get someone who knows the place, knows the situation of the club and the fans. Of course, he went to Man City but I'm sure the fans would welcome him back.
"If there is some truth in the story then it's something that needs to be carefully thought about, the pros and cons need to be weighed up. But, if there's no other option, this could be the right one."
Berbatov said Tevez's approach would rub off on United's current dressing room, as he played down the striker's exit for Manchester City in 2009.
"In the dressing room he was quiet, a bit like me, but that's not always important," Berbatov continued.
"We all saw what he was like on the pitch, he would run like crazy, fight for his team, score goals and he would never give up until the final whistle and you could say that is what United need now.
"There's no one in the team that can bully someone from the opposition like Tevez, or Roy Keane, who would also rip your throat out if you didn't work hard for the team. Maybe they do need Carlos Tevez for that reason, he always had that quality of shouting and fighting for the team.
" When he made the switch to City I didn't pay much attention to it and I don't think many others did. It was a professional business way of doing things, yes he went to our rivals but it was his decision and we all said good luck to him.
"As a professional I respected all my team mates and players that I played against, so whatever they did was their own business. You need to respect and admire someone that players for their club and gives everything for them. Many players have switched allegiances throughout their careers and I don't think it's a big deal in modern football anymore."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Thieves every householder and business should know about

Having your home broken into is a traumatic experience .
It can cause a huge inconvenience , having to replace expensive items and repair damage done by thieves after forcing their way in to hel themselves to whatever they can find .
Businesses are just as vulnerable , and break-ins can seriously affect firms ' ability to go about their everyday work .
The M.E.N .
regularly reports on those who commit these offences , causing misery to innocent victims .
Here we examine some of the most shocking cases of their type to come before the courts .
Goodman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items from city centre businesses , including laptops and cameras .
He also stole a VW Golf from McDonald 's in Salford after a man left his keys inside the restaurant .
And when police came to arrest him , Goodman , 31 , ran out of his house wearing a wig .
Sentencing earlier this month , Judge Patrick Field described Goodman as a 'professional burglar ' who had made the lives of those running mainly small or start-up businesses 'very difficult indeed ' .
More than £10,000 worth of laptops and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while he helped himself to 10 Apple computers worth £11,500 belonging to a firm .
Goodman , formerly of Strawberry Road , Pendleton , was jailed for six years and eight months at Manchester Crown Court .
He pleaded guilty to nine counts of burglary ; one count of possessing a bladed article ; one count of breaching bail ; one count of theft of a car ; and one count of breaching a suspended sentence .
Liam Rowe spent Christmas in bars after his thieving spree caught up with him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Urmston over a period of just 24 hours back in June .
During those break-ins a number of properties were damaged , police said .
But police recovered CCTV footage which allowed them to identify him , and he was recognised by local officers .
When he was arrested , two of the items stolen were found at his home .
Rowe , of Sussex Road , Partington , Trafford , pleaded guilty to eight counts of burglary .
In December at Manchester 's Minshull Street Crown Court , Rowe was jailed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sergeant Jon Ezard of GMP said : `` This is good news for Urmston - another criminal off the streets . ''
Break-ins become even more traumatic for victims when they come face to face with the thief .
When Matthew Bayley broke into a house in Romiley , Stockport , he told a woman he would 'tie her up or attack her ' after she caught him in her family member 's home .
Bayley , 29 , then told her to put her hands behind her back and get on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steal jewellery and two car keys before fleeing the scene .
After being tracked down by police Bayley pleaded guilty to burglary and robbery , and was jailed for four years at Minshull Street Crown Court in December .
After the hearing , Detective Constable Laura Burgess , of GMP ’ s Stockport division , said : `` This was a terrifying ordeal for the woman involved , so I ’ m pleased with the result .
`` Crimes of this nature will not be tolerated across Greater Manchester and , please let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinking of taking part in this type of criminal activity you will be brought to justice . ''
Marian Barbu , from Oldham , broke into an empty home and stole jewellery and watches worth £4,430 .
He might have got away with it , if he had n't left a cigarette butt behind at the scene of the crime .
Police found Barbu 's DNA was on the cigarette , linking him to the break-in at a house on Hooton Road , Willaston in Cheshire .
In December , Barbu , 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chester Crown Court after a jury found him guilty .
Barbu , of Kelverlow Street , Lees , Oldham , was also sentenced for three theft offences in Northwich on May 30 , June 6 and June 19 last year , which he admitted .
On each occasion Barbu targeted elderly victims at a cash machine in the town centre , withdrawing large amounts of cash from their accounts .
DC Roy Wellings of Cheshire police said : `` Barbu stole money from elderly people and burgled a house during his spree in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he could target further victims thanks to our DNA hit .
`` Being a victim of theft or burglary can be very traumatic so I hope this sentence helps those affected come to terms with their ordeals in some way.
” “ Thanks for the free stuff , yours sincerely the Midnight Removals '' , a note read at the scene of a break-in at a house in Wilmslow .
The note was left after high value jewellery , including a men ’ s Omega watch , several items of ladies jewellery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stolen .
The burglary was one of 39 committed by two organised crime gangs who stole luxury cars from driveways in upmarket districts in Greater Manchester and Cheshire between March 2018 and February 2019 .
High value cars including Audis , Mercedes , and BMWs were stolen from homes in Prestbury , Wilmslow , and Stockport .
Between September and November 2018 one group – which included Dale Higgins , Reece Goodall , Harry Mulgrew , Matthew Harrop , Dale Driver and Reece McCracken , committed 13 burglaries and stole 15 vehicles to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group – which included Kurtis Rowe , Robson McCabe and Higgins - committed 11 burglaries in Prestbury and Wilmslow as well as 11 in Stockport .
Higgins , who was in both teams , was also convicted of possessing a firearm .
The gang were jailed for more than 30 years at Manchester Crown Court in October .
Luxury vehicles were also targeted by a thief with an unfortunate surname .
Jarrod Lawman , 22 , went on a two-month crime spree in Wilmslow and Mobberley , stealing a BMW , Mercedes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Wilmslow was later found in Wythenshawe , with £1,000 of items kept inside the car missing .
A stolen Mercedes was also found in Wythenshawe a day later .
Lawman was caught on July 8th last year after police had been tipped off that a man was trying to break in to cars in Wilmslow in the early hours .
A police dog found Lawman hiding in the grounds of a property in Green Drive .
In September , Lawman , of no fixed address , but who is from Manchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thefts of a motor vehicle , two thefts from a motor vehicle and possession of cannabis .
He was jailed for three years at Chester Crown Court .
A prolific thief , Ian Dickinson targeted underground car parks in Manchester city centre and also broke into a city centre business .
In April last year , Dickinson stole a black Mercedes C class car , worth approximately £35,000 , from a car park in Castlefield .
Two weeks later , Dickinson struck again , this time at the offices of Verve Recruitment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company director left the top floor office locked on April 24 , but when he returned the following morning he found that a mobile phone , four laptops and a pushbike all worth £3,170 in total had been stolen .
Then Dickinson , 35 , stole some trainers from a car in another car park , before helping himself to a drum kit worth almost £3,000 from another car .
Manchester Crown Court heard that Dickinson sold the Mercedes for drugs and a 'small amount ' of cash after ‘ falling off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After admitting three counts of theft and one count of burglary , Dickinson , of no fixed address , was jailed for two years and eight months in July .
A chip shop worker in Altrincham by day , by night Astrit Kapaj became the 'Wimbledon Prowler ' , a 'prolific , persistent and professional burglar ' with a team of 50 detectives on his tail .
Kapaj , 43 , made 500-mile round trips south from Manchester to plunder homes of the rich and famous in the affluent area of south-west @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash , family heirlooms and other valuables .
Kapaj , who would wear a fisherman 's hat , pleaded guilty to a total of 26 offences , including burglary , attempted burglary and going equipped .
But police believe he may have been responsible for many more crimes .
Victims included the ex-wife of German tennis star Boris Becker , and Kapaj was reportedly chased across a garden by former France and Manchester City footballer Nicolas Anelka .
Sentencing Kapaj to 14 years in prison at Kingston Crown Court in June , Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'prolific , persistent and professional burglar ' .
`` Such was your stealth and expertise in many cases , it remains a mystery how you gained entry to their homes , '' he said .
`` Not surprisingly , you terrified the whole community . ''
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Having your home broken into is a traumatic experience.
It can cause a huge inconvenience, having to replace expensive items and repair damage done by thieves after forcing their way in to hel themselves to whatever they can find.
Businesses are just as vulnerable, and break-ins can seriously affect firms' ability to go about their everyday work.
The M.E.N. regularly reports on those who commit these offences, causing misery to innocent victims.
Here we examine some of the most shocking cases of their type to come before the courts.
Aaron Goodman
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Goodman stole thousands of pounds worth of expensive items from city centre businesses, including laptops and cameras.
He also stole a VW Golf from McDonald's in Salford after a man left his keys inside the restaurant.
And when police came to arrest him, Goodman, 31, ran out of his house wearing a wig.
Sentencing earlier this month, Judge Patrick Field described Goodman as a 'professional burglar' who had made the lives of those running mainly small or start-up businesses 'very difficult indeed'.
More than £10,000 worth of laptops and cameras were stolen from one business premises, while he helped himself to 10 Apple computers worth £11,500 belonging to a firm.
Goodman, formerly of Strawberry Road, Pendleton, was jailed for six years and eight months at Manchester Crown Court.
He pleaded guilty to nine counts of burglary; one count of possessing a bladed article; one count of breaching bail; one count of theft of a car; and one count of breaching a suspended sentence.
Liam Rowe
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Liam Rowe spent Christmas in bars after his thieving spree caught up with him.
His string of burglaries all occurred in Urmston over a period of just 24 hours back in June.
During those break-ins a number of properties were damaged, police said.
Rowe's loot included bicycles and tools.
But police recovered CCTV footage which allowed them to identify him, and he was recognised by local officers.
When he was arrested, two of the items stolen were found at his home.
Rowe, of Sussex Road, Partington, Trafford, pleaded guilty to eight counts of burglary.
In December at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court, Rowe was jailed for 18 months.
Speaking after the case, Sergeant Jon Ezard of GMP said: "This is good news for Urmston - another criminal off the streets."
Matthew Bayley
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Break-ins become even more traumatic for victims when they come face to face with the thief.
When Matthew Bayley broke into a house in Romiley, Stockport, he told a woman he would 'tie her up or attack her' after she caught him in her family member's home.
Bayley, 29, then told her to put her hands behind her back and get on the floor.
He went on to steal jewellery and two car keys before fleeing the scene.
After being tracked down by police Bayley pleaded guilty to burglary and robbery, and was jailed for four years at Minshull Street Crown Court in December.
After the hearing, Detective Constable Laura Burgess, of GMP’s Stockport division, said: "This was a terrifying ordeal for the woman involved, so I’m pleased with the result.
"Crimes of this nature will not be tolerated across Greater Manchester and, please let it be known, if you are thinking of taking part in this type of criminal activity you will be brought to justice."
Marian Barbu
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Marian Barbu, from Oldham, broke into an empty home and stole jewellery and watches worth £4,430.
He might have got away with it, if he hadn't left a cigarette butt behind at the scene of the crime.
Police found Barbu's DNA was on the cigarette, linking him to the break-in at a house on Hooton Road, Willaston in Cheshire.
In December, Barbu, 23, was jailed for five years at Chester Crown Court after a jury found him guilty.
Barbu, of Kelverlow Street, Lees, Oldham, was also sentenced for three theft offences in Northwich on May 30, June 6 and June 19 last year, which he admitted.
On each occasion Barbu targeted elderly victims at a cash machine in the town centre, withdrawing large amounts of cash from their accounts.
DC Roy Wellings of Cheshire police said: "Barbu stole money from elderly people and burgled a house during his spree in Cheshire, but thankfully he was caught before he could target further victims thanks to our DNA hit.
"Being a victim of theft or burglary can be very traumatic so I hope this sentence helps those affected come to terms with their ordeals in some way.”
Reece Goodall, Dale Higgins, Kurtis Rowe, Robson McCabe, Harry Mulgrew, Reece McCracken, Dale Driver, Matthew Harrop
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“Thanks for the free stuff, yours sincerely the Midnight Removals", a note read at the scene of a break-in at a house in Wilmslow.
The note was left after high value jewellery, including a men’s Omega watch, several items of ladies jewellery and a brown Hugo Boss bag was stolen.
The burglary was one of 39 committed by two organised crime gangs who stole luxury cars from driveways in upmarket districts in Greater Manchester and Cheshire between March 2018 and February 2019.
High value cars including Audis, Mercedes, and BMWs were stolen from homes in Prestbury, Wilmslow, and Stockport.
Between September and November 2018 one group – which included Dale Higgins, Reece Goodall, Harry Mulgrew, Matthew Harrop, Dale Driver and Reece McCracken, committed 13 burglaries and stole 15 vehicles to the value of £347,000.
The other group – which included Kurtis Rowe, Robson McCabe and Higgins - committed 11 burglaries in Prestbury and Wilmslow as well as 11 in Stockport.
Higgins, who was in both teams, was also convicted of possessing a firearm.
The gang were jailed for more than 30 years at Manchester Crown Court in October.
Jarrod Lawman
Luxury vehicles were also targeted by a thief with an unfortunate surname.
Jarrod Lawman, 22, went on a two-month crime spree in Wilmslow and Mobberley, stealing a BMW, Mercedes, and Land Rover.
A BMW stolen from Wilmslow was later found in Wythenshawe, with £1,000 of items kept inside the car missing.
A stolen Mercedes was also found in Wythenshawe a day later.
Lawman was caught on July 8th last year after police had been tipped off that a man was trying to break in to cars in Wilmslow in the early hours.
A police dog found Lawman hiding in the grounds of a property in Green Drive.
In September, Lawman, of no fixed address, but who is from Manchester, pleaded guilty to two burglaries, three thefts of a motor vehicle, two thefts from a motor vehicle and possession of cannabis.
He was jailed for three years at Chester Crown Court.
Ian Dickinson
(Image: GMP)
A prolific thief, Ian Dickinson targeted underground car parks in Manchester city centre and also broke into a city centre business.
In April last year, Dickinson stole a black Mercedes C class car, worth approximately £35,000, from a car park in Castlefield.
Two weeks later, Dickinson struck again, this time at the offices of Verve Recruitment on Charles Street in the city centre.
The company director left the top floor office locked on April 24, but when he returned the following morning he found that a mobile phone, four laptops and a pushbike all worth £3,170 in total had been stolen.
Then Dickinson, 35, stole some trainers from a car in another car park, before helping himself to a drum kit worth almost £3,000 from another car.
Manchester Crown Court heard that Dickinson sold the Mercedes for drugs and a 'small amount' of cash after ‘falling off the wagon’ earlier in the year.
After admitting three counts of theft and one count of burglary, Dickinson, of no fixed address, was jailed for two years and eight months in July.
Astrit Kapaj
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A chip shop worker in Altrincham by day, by night Astrit Kapaj became the 'Wimbledon Prowler', a 'prolific, persistent and professional burglar' with a team of 50 detectives on his tail.
Kapaj, 43, made 500-mile round trips south from Manchester to plunder homes of the rich and famous in the affluent area of south-west London from 2008, stealing jewellery, cash, family heirlooms and other valuables.
Kapaj, who would wear a fisherman's hat, pleaded guilty to a total of 26 offences, including burglary, attempted burglary and going equipped.
But police believe he may have been responsible for many more crimes.
Victims included the ex-wife of German tennis star Boris Becker, and Kapaj was reportedly chased across a garden by former France and Manchester City footballer Nicolas Anelka.
Sentencing Kapaj to 14 years in prison at Kingston Crown Court in June, Judge Peter Lodder QC described Kapaj as a 'prolific, persistent and professional burglar'.
"Such was your stealth and expertise in many cases, it remains a mystery how you gained entry to their homes," he said.
"Not surprisingly, you terrified the whole community."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Tourism boom signalled for the Greater Manchester stations named the country's quietest

Greater Manchester is home to two of the quietest railway stations in the country , according to new figures .
Denton Station tied for the title of 'least used ' station in the country with Stanlow and Thornton in Cheshire , with 46 recorded passengers for 2018/2019 , while Reddish South in Stockport was second , with 60 recorded passengers .
Conversely , earning the label 'least used ' tends to make stations busier , as visits from enthusiasts and tourists increase .
At the other end of the scale from Denton and Reddish South , Manchester Piccadilly was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Figures released by Office of Rail and Road ( ORR ) cited it as having 30.3 million entries and exits last year , which also makes it the 14th most used station in Great Britain .
David Ashworth , from the Friends of Reddish South , says there 's far more life in the quietest stations than the figures would suggest .
Between 1991 and 2018 a single one-way service to Stalybridge stopped at Reddish , every Friday morning .
Two years ago , after a timetable shake up , the service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to once a week , now on a Saturday .
Passengers at 'request stops ' like Reddish South have to put their arm out to flag the train down .
The weekly service is known as a 'parliamentary ' train , so called because it would take an act of parliament to actually close the line .
David says pensioners using travel cards are n't accounted for in passenger numbers , nor are passengers who have travelled on 'rail tour ' excursions that the group has helped to bring to the station over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 've had more passengers on one railtour than they are saying we have had all year .
Sixty people got on one we did to Torquay last year .
`` When we have our folk trains , about 20 to 30 people get on at Reddish , and ten or 15 at Denton , so we do n't take any notice of the figures , it 's a bit silly . ''
The Friends group has spent years campaigning for a regular service to be reinstated on the line .
They meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Reddish MP Andrew Gwynne and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to discuss the future of the station .
Read more of today 's stories here David says there 's a chance that 'tram train ' service could be trialled on the line , which would run to Ashton under Lyne , and see passengers have to switch to get the tram from Ashton into Manchester .
But the group 's ideal scenario would be to have a regular service to Manchester Victoria , which they believe could be an asset for commuters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city centre , and help take the pressure off the nearby Heaton Chapel station .
As with Denton , which also has its own dedicated Friends group , Reddish South devotees also spend time tending to the platform and arranging events .
They have joined forces with a firm which operates rail tours to bring excursions to the station , they also organise a 'folk train ' with live music performances and are planning a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War during the summer .
Denton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rail enthusiasts after the famous Flying Scotsman journeyed through them in 2016 .
Huge crowds gathered when the locomotive briefly stopped at Denton .
At the other end of the scale , the second busiest station in Greater Manchester according to the ORR figures was Oxford Road , with 9,338,352 , followed by Victoria with 8,949,698 , then Manchester Airport with 5,707,542 and Stockport , which had 4,439,842 passengers .
The 'most used ' railway station in the entire country was London Waterloo , with 94,192,690 passengers .
The previous year ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Redcar British Steel , saw a ninefold increase in use last year - up from 40 entries and exits to 360 .
It was suggested that being the least used station in 2017/18 may have helped it attract visitors ( potentially good news for this year ’ s quietest stations ) .
However , services to Redcar British Steel ended in December , as the British Steel site it served is no longer publicly accessible .
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Greater Manchester is home to two of the quietest railway stations in the country, according to new figures.
Denton Station tied for the title of 'least used' station in the country with Stanlow and Thornton in Cheshire, with 46 recorded passengers for 2018/2019, while Reddish South in Stockport was second, with 60 recorded passengers.
Conversely, earning the label 'least used' tends to make stations busier, as visits from enthusiasts and tourists increase.
At the other end of the scale from Denton and Reddish South, Manchester Piccadilly was the busiest station in Greater Manchester last year.
Figures released by Office of Rail and Road (ORR) cited it as having 30.3 million entries and exits last year, which also makes it the 14th most used station in Great Britain.
David Ashworth, from the Friends of Reddish South, says there's far more life in the quietest stations than the figures would suggest.
Between 1991 and 2018 a single one-way service to Stalybridge stopped at Reddish, every Friday morning.
Two years ago, after a timetable shake up, the service became two-way, but is still limited to once a week, now on a Saturday.
Passengers at 'request stops' like Reddish South have to put their arm out to flag the train down.
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The weekly service is known as a 'parliamentary' train, so called because it would take an act of parliament to actually close the line.
David says pensioners using travel cards aren't accounted for in passenger numbers, nor are passengers who have travelled on 'rail tour' excursions that the group has helped to bring to the station over the years.
David said: "We've had more passengers on one railtour than they are saying we have had all year. Sixty people got on one we did to Torquay last year.
"When we have our folk trains, about 20 to 30 people get on at Reddish, and ten or 15 at Denton, so we don't take any notice of the figures, it's a bit silly."
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The Friends group has spent years campaigning for a regular service to be reinstated on the line.
They meet with Transport for Greater Manchester, Denton and Reddish MP Andrew Gwynne and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to discuss the future of the station.
David says there's a chance that 'tram train' service could be trialled on the line, which would run to Ashton under Lyne, and see passengers have to switch to get the tram from Ashton into Manchester.
But the group's ideal scenario would be to have a regular service to Manchester Victoria, which they believe could be an asset for commuters travelling from the Stockport suburb into the city centre, and help take the pressure off the nearby Heaton Chapel station.
As with Denton, which also has its own dedicated Friends group, Reddish South devotees also spend time tending to the platform and arranging events.
(Image: Vincent Cole)
They have joined forces with a firm which operates rail tours to bring excursions to the station, they also organise a 'folk train' with live music performances and are planning a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War during the summer.
Denton and Reddish also became a magnet for rail enthusiasts after the famous Flying Scotsman journeyed through them in 2016.
Huge crowds gathered when the locomotive briefly stopped at Denton.
At the other end of the scale, the second busiest station in Greater Manchester according to the ORR figures was Oxford Road, with 9,338,352, followed by Victoria with 8,949,698, then Manchester Airport with 5,707,542 and Stockport, which had 4,439,842 passengers.
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The 'most used' railway station in the entire country was London Waterloo, with 94,192,690 passengers.
The previous year’s least used station in the UK meanwhile, Redcar British Steel, saw a ninefold increase in use last year - up from 40 entries and exits to 360.
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It was suggested that being the least used station in 2017/18 may have helped it attract visitors (potentially good news for this year’s quietest stations).
However, services to Redcar British Steel ended in December, as the British Steel site it served is no longer publicly accessible.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Fulham trio who could cause Man City problems in FA Cup tie

Man City take on Championship side Fulham in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday , hoping to take a step closer on their quest to retain the historic trophy .
City have a great record against the London club , winning all three meetings last season by a score of 7-0 and not losing since 2009 .
Ahead of the clash , here are some of key players which could give the Blues some worries at the Etihad .
Fulham ’ s aggressive target man could prove a handful for the City defence .
The Serbian ’ s physicality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bully defenders both on the ground and aerially .
This may spell trouble for City , particularly if Pep Guardiola fields an inexperienced backline in the FA Cup encounter .
Despite currently playing in the Championship , he has a proven Premier League track record , scoring 21 goals in 77 games in England ’ s top-flight for both Fulham and Newcastle United .
The full back is known for his marauding runs up and down the left flank for Fulham .
Bryan is strong in the tackle and a capable defender , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in more advanced positions - recording four assists and a solitary goal this term .
The 26-year-old often aims to whip crosses in early to capitalise on the aerial threat of Mitrovic , a lethal combination which City must be wary of .
Ahead of Joe Bryan , on Fulham ’ s left-wing , lies Ivan Cavaleiro .
The tricky winger boasts six goals and six assists this season in the Championship .
The Portuguese is in form of late , picking up the Man of the Match award in Fulham ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored the only goal .
City must aim to control the talented wide-man by negating his ability to thread through balls through the lines and not allowing him enough time on the ball to showcase his effervescent dribbling skills .

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Man City take on Championship side Fulham in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday, hoping to take a step closer on their quest to retain the historic trophy.
City have a great record against the London club, winning all three meetings last season by a score of 7-0 and not losing since 2009.
Ahead of the clash, here are some of key players which could give the Blues some worries at the Etihad.
Aleksandr Mitrovic
Fulham’s aggressive target man could prove a handful for the City defence. The Serbian’s physicality is key as he often attempts to bully defenders both on the ground and aerially. This may spell trouble for City, particularly if Pep Guardiola fields an inexperienced backline in the FA Cup encounter.
Despite currently playing in the Championship, he has a proven Premier League track record, scoring 21 goals in 77 games in England’s top-flight for both Fulham and Newcastle United.
Joe Bryan
The full back is known for his marauding runs up and down the left flank for Fulham. Bryan is strong in the tackle and a capable defender, yet also excels when he finds himself in more advanced positions - recording four assists and a solitary goal this term.
The 26-year-old often aims to whip crosses in early to capitalise on the aerial threat of Mitrovic, a lethal combination which City must be wary of.
Ivan Cavaleiro
Ahead of Joe Bryan, on Fulham’s left-wing, lies Ivan Cavaleiro. The tricky winger boasts six goals and six assists this season in the Championship.
The Portuguese is in form of late, picking up the Man of the Match award in Fulham’s recent away trip to Hull where Cavaleiro scored the only goal.
City must aim to control the talented wide-man by negating his ability to thread through balls through the lines and not allowing him enough time on the ball to showcase his effervescent dribbling skills.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--The unsolved clubland killing that devastated Frank 'Foo Foo' Lammar

It is a secret which Manchester 's gangland has kept for 25 years .
The 53-year-old gambler was one of clubland 's biggest characters .
Like his friend , Frank 'Foo Foo ' Lammar , he was a gay man , a high-rolling entrepreneur who had made a fortune in the entertainment business , a man well-known for his generosity .
But one night , when Colin got home from a night playing dice in Manchester , two masked men were waiting for him .
And the threshold of his remote five-bedroom luxury home , in a hamlet on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ border with Greater Manchester , became the scene of fatal violence .
Over 25 years on and Colin 's murder remains unsolved .
But police have never closed the case , and want the public to help get justice for him .
Frank 'Foo Foo ' Lammar , the famous Manchester drag queen and club boss who died in 2003 , wanted to get justice for Colin too .
His distress was apparent when he spoke to the Manchester Evening News just ten days after Colin was killed .
The two men had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lights in Farnworth and Fatso 's in Rochdale .
They remained friends after both businesses were sold and they moved on to other ventures , with Colin owning nightclubs in Stoke , and Snooker City in Farnworth , at the time of his death .
That came in the early hours of July 17 , 1994 , after Colin left one of his favourite haunts , Sergeant York casino in Cheetham .
He had a good night 's gaming and left with £3,000 in cash - the equivalent of £6,000 today .
Colin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend he would usually play at the casino and then drive to one of his clubs in Stoke at midnight .
But on that Saturday night he made a fatal change to his routine .
After five to six hours in the casino he drove his blue Mercedes back to his home instead .
He pulled up outside his house , which stands in two acres of land , in Eastwood , on the A646 between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden , at about 4am .
Two men wearing balaclavas were waiting for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he drove home .
When he got out of his car he was pushed to the ground , hit in the face with the muzzle of a shotgun , and tied up with plastic wire .
Guests staying at his home heard his cries for help and he ended up in a private hospital , where it first appeared his injuries were n't life-threatening .
But his condition suddenly deteriorated .
He died , twenty hours after having been attacked , and a murder investigation was launched .
Home Office pathologist , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in November 1994 that a post mortem showed death was due to a respiratory obstruction caused by a haemorrhage .
Det Supt Tony Whittle told the inquest what happened when Colin arrived home .
`` He heard a shout and saw two men running towards him in balaclavas .
`` One was carrying what appeared to be a sawn-off shotgun .
Mr Murphy was forced to the ground and then struck in the face with the muzzle of the gun .
`` He was able to give us this information but not much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breath and in pretty poor health ...
The prospects of detecting this crime in the near future are highly unlikely . ''
Those words were to prove prophetic .
A quarter of a century later the killers have not been found .
Mr Murphy described his attackers as being in their early 20s to mid 30s and having worn black balaclavas , black gloves and three-quarter length coats .
He was also able to tell police that he believed he had been followed to his home the night before .
The robbery had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasoned professional villains .
Ten days after Colin 's murder Frank 'Foo Foo ' Lammar organised a £10,000 reward to tempt Manchester 's gangland to tell police who killed his friend .
He was behind a consortium of businessmen from Manchester and London who put up the money .
Frank told the Manchester Evening News at the time : `` What is particularly sad is that this was completely unnecessary .
`` Colin was 25 stone but he was just a big gentle soul .
`` He was n't a fighter and if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money he would have done .
`` Violence has got steadily worse since he and I started in the club business 25 years ago and guns really are the lowest of the low .
`` It 's one of the reasons I never carry money or have any in the house .
`` Unfortunately , too many people knew that Colin did .
`` His life was his work , his clubs , his casino gambling , and his family .
`` He was n't married but had two brothers , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Detective Supt Whittle said at the time : `` It was a well-planned and cowardly attack by two men who had studied Mr Murphy 's movements and knew he would be alone . ''
Believing the killers were part of Manchester 's nightlife , the team of up to 50 officers trawled the Manchester club scene interviewing doormen and clubbers , but drew a blank .
Clubs handed out leaflets and put up notices appealing for information .
In a chilling twist , eleven years later , on September 17th 2003 a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same house .
They attacked those inside , killed a dog , and fled with a large quantity of cash .
One man suffered severe head injuries and another serious injuries .
Four people were taken to hospital .
Again , a firearm was brandished .
Anyone with information as to the identity of Colin Murphy 's killers can call West Yorkshire Police 's Major Inquiry Review Team on 101 .
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It is a secret which Manchester's gangland has kept for 25 years.
Who killed Colin Murphy?
The 53-year-old gambler was one of clubland's biggest characters.
Like his friend, Frank 'Foo Foo' Lammar, he was a gay man, a high-rolling entrepreneur who had made a fortune in the entertainment business, a man well-known for his generosity.
But one night, when Colin got home from a night playing dice in Manchester, two masked men were waiting for him.
And the threshold of his remote five-bedroom luxury home, in a hamlet on the River Calder, near the West Yorkshire border with Greater Manchester, became the scene of fatal violence.
Over 25 years on and Colin's murder remains unsolved. But police have never closed the case, and want the public to help get justice for him.
Frank 'Foo Foo' Lammar, the famous Manchester drag queen and club boss who died in 2003, wanted to get justice for Colin too.
His distress was apparent when he spoke to the Manchester Evening News just ten days after Colin was killed.
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The two men had been in business together - running City Lights in Farnworth and Fatso's in Rochdale.
They remained friends after both businesses were sold and they moved on to other ventures, with Colin owning nightclubs in Stoke, and Snooker City in Farnworth, at the time of his death.
That came in the early hours of July 17, 1994, after Colin left one of his favourite haunts, Sergeant York casino in Cheetham.
He had a good night's gaming and left with £3,000 in cash - the equivalent of £6,000 today.
Colin was creature of habit. At the weekend he would usually play at the casino and then drive to one of his clubs in Stoke at midnight.
But on that Saturday night he made a fatal change to his routine.
After five to six hours in the casino he drove his blue Mercedes back to his home instead.
He pulled up outside his house, which stands in two acres of land, in Eastwood, on the A646 between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, at about 4am.
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Two men wearing balaclavas were waiting for him in the grounds, having overtaken him as he drove home.
When he got out of his car he was pushed to the ground, hit in the face with the muzzle of a shotgun, and tied up with plastic wire.
Guests staying at his home heard his cries for help and he ended up in a private hospital, where it first appeared his injuries weren't life-threatening.
But his condition suddenly deteriorated. He died, twenty hours after having been attacked, and a murder investigation was launched.
Home Office pathologist, Dr Chris Milroy, told an inquest in November 1994 that a post mortem showed death was due to a respiratory obstruction caused by a haemorrhage.
Det Supt Tony Whittle told the inquest what happened when Colin arrived home. "He heard a shout and saw two men running towards him in balaclavas.
"One was carrying what appeared to be a sawn-off shotgun. Mr Murphy was forced to the ground and then struck in the face with the muzzle of the gun.
"He was able to give us this information but not much more.
"He was struggling for breath and in pretty poor health...The prospects of detecting this crime in the near future are highly unlikely."
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Those words were to prove prophetic. A quarter of a century later the killers have not been found.
Mr Murphy described his attackers as being in their early 20s to mid 30s and having worn black balaclavas, black gloves and three-quarter length coats.
He was also able to tell police that he believed he had been followed to his home the night before.
The robbery had the hallmarks of a well-planned crime by seasoned professional villains.
Ten days after Colin's murder Frank 'Foo Foo' Lammar organised a £10,000 reward to tempt Manchester's gangland to tell police who killed his friend.
He was behind a consortium of businessmen from Manchester and London who put up the money.
Frank told the Manchester Evening News at the time: "What is particularly sad is that this was completely unnecessary.
"Colin was 25 stone but he was just a big gentle soul.
"He wasn't a fighter and if they had told him to hand over the money he would have done.
"Violence has got steadily worse since he and I started in the club business 25 years ago and guns really are the lowest of the low.
"It's one of the reasons I never carry money or have any in the house.
"Unfortunately, too many people knew that Colin did.
"His life was his work, his clubs, his casino gambling, and his family.
"He wasn't married but had two brothers, a sister, and a 94-year-old mum."
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Detective Supt Whittle said at the time: "It was a well-planned and cowardly attack by two men who had studied Mr Murphy's movements and knew he would be alone."
Believing the killers were part of Manchester's nightlife, the team of up to 50 officers trawled the Manchester club scene interviewing doormen and clubbers, but drew a blank.
Clubs handed out leaflets and put up notices appealing for information.
In a chilling twist, eleven years later, on September 17th 2003 a gang of six masked men burst into the same house. They attacked those inside, killed a dog, and fled with a large quantity of cash.
One man suffered severe head injuries and another serious injuries. Four people were taken to hospital. Again, a firearm was brandished.
Anyone with information as to the identity of Colin Murphy's killers can call West Yorkshire Police's Major Inquiry Review Team on 101.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Facebook goes down as thousands report problems with social media site

Thousands of social media users have reported being unable to access Facebook .
People have reported being unable to access their Facebook news feeds since around 4pm this afternoon .
DownDetector received reports from more than 3,000 people to say they were having problems with the site .
Most reports seem to be coming from Europe and the east coast of America .
Frustrated users took to Twitter to share their frustration .
Several people tweeted photos of their notifications tab with a `` no notifications '' message displayed .
Others reported the site being `` totally down '' with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forum , one user said : `` Newsfeed not working - wo n't refresh either . ''
Whilst another added : `` Yep my news feed just went down totally on all devices . ''
Facebook has not yet responded to the reports .
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Thousands of social media users have reported being unable to access Facebook.
People have reported being unable to access their Facebook news feeds since around 4pm this afternoon.
DownDetector received reports from more than 3,000 people to say they were having problems with the site.
Most reports seem to be coming from Europe and the east coast of America.
Frustrated users took to Twitter to share their frustration.
Several people tweeted photos of their notifications tab with a "no notifications" message displayed.
Others reported the site being "totally down" with nothing loading.
Speaking on the DownDetector forum, one user said: "Newsfeed not working - won't refresh either."
Whilst another added: "Yep my news feed just went down totally on all devices."
Facebook has not yet responded to the reports.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Marcus Rashford backing former Manchester United player to cause Liverpool FC FA Cup upset

Manchester United fans will be hoping there is only one FA Cup upset to make headlines this weekend .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side travel to face League One strugglers Tranmere Rovers on Sunday afternoon , but it is Liverpool 's trip to face Shrewsbury which could also spring a surprise .
Liverpool have been in scintillating form this season and are thoroughly expected to maintain their unbelievable unbeaten run when they face the Shrews on Sunday evening .
In order to do so Liverpool will need to get past former United youngster Ro-Shaun Williams who left the club a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior men 's football .
Williams will be hoping to make his mark when he faces Jurgen Klopp 's side this weekend , and he has revealed that secret Shrewsbury fan Marcus Rashford will be cheering him on .
“ Marcus has watched us when he has had free time .
He ’ s been to our place and came to watch us at Barnsley last season as well , '' Williams told The Sun .
“ I ’ ve not spoken to him for a couple of weeks because he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment .
“ But I know he ’ ll be willing me on against Liverpool — not just because we ’ re friends but also proud United fans have that rivalry with Liverpool .
“ We ’ re like family and have always had each other ’ s backs .
“ Marcus and I lived close by in Sale and would travel to training and games together .
I ’ d always spend time with him and his mum and we ’ d play football on the streets .
“ Marcus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends who played .
He ’ d practise stuff more , whether it was keep-ups or juggling tricks .
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Manchester United fans will be hoping there is only one FA Cup upset to make headlines this weekend.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side travel to face League One strugglers Tranmere Rovers on Sunday afternoon, but it is Liverpool's trip to face Shrewsbury which could also spring a surprise.
Liverpool have been in scintillating form this season and are thoroughly expected to maintain their unbelievable unbeaten run when they face the Shrews on Sunday evening.
In order to do so Liverpool will need to get past former United youngster Ro-Shaun Williams who left the club a year ago to pursue a career in senior men's football.
Williams will be hoping to make his mark when he faces Jurgen Klopp's side this weekend, and he has revealed that secret Shrewsbury fan Marcus Rashford will be cheering him on.
“Marcus has watched us when he has had free time. He’s been to our place and came to watch us at Barnsley last season as well," Williams told The Sun.
“I’ve not spoken to him for a couple of weeks because he’s a bit down with his back injury at the moment.
“But I know he’ll be willing me on against Liverpool — not just because we’re friends but also proud United fans have that rivalry with Liverpool.
“We’re like family and have always had each other’s backs.
“Marcus and I lived close by in Sale and would travel to training and games together. I’d always spend time with him and his mum and we’d play football on the streets.
“Marcus was unlike me or any of my friends who played. He’d practise stuff more, whether it was keep-ups or juggling tricks.”