themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Memories of the pub dating back to 1650 which is to be demolished

An historic pub dating back to the 1600s is being demolished to make way for a care home .
The Cock Hotel in Walkden Road can trace its heritage back to 1650 , according to the Worsley Urban District Council .
The watering hole first began its life as a farm and inn known as Meaney , before changing its name to The Cock after a famous game bird which stood on the bar , preserved .
Over the years , the old pub became filled with stories and conversations from bygone eras - even strange tales of the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismantling of hundreds-of-years-old bricks has revealed memories of what was once one of Worsley 's favourite pubs .
One customer who frequented the pub in the late 1960s and 70s has shared his memories of 'growing up ' in The Cock , featuring long nights and lots of pints .
Chris Hall , now the treasurer at the neighbouring Ellesmere Sports Club , recalled his first trips to the pub .
Mr Hall said : `` It was nice because it was a pub where the whole community from Worsley went .
Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday lunchtime , their parents would be in as well so it was very sociable .
`` It was a mixed age place .
It was very old-fashioned , but very , very busy .
Very popular .
`` There were about 20 or 30 of us who used to play different sports and all meet up there . ''
Despite the decades that have passed , Chris still remembers the pub landlady Mrs Platt who took no prisoners .
He said : `` It 's only a vague memory but it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot asked for a pint of orange one particular day and Mrs Platt banned him for ordering orange and not beer !
She was one of those .
`` Everybody got banned at one stage or another - not because we were hooligans , just if the mood took , you 'd be thrown out .
`` Mrs Platt made an absolute fortune out of us because we drank like fish in those days . ''
The Cock became a turn of the century legend in Manchester as the playpen of the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Polly the pig was an ale-supping swine who became a popular attraction for punters .
Mother to 200 piglets , visitors would drink alongside the local hero as she wandered around the Worsley watering hole .
In 1904 , at the ripe old age of 15 , Polly the pig died and bones were buried in the land surrounding the pub .
A memorial stone marking her life still was created , though it is not known if this will be taken down with the construction of the care home .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In memory of Polly , mother of 200 pigs - died December 23rd , 1904 , aged 15 years . ''
The Cock 's other famous farmyard friend - the preserved cockerel - became 'iconic ' for local customers .
Though Chris remembers it guarding the car park , not the bar .
`` I can still remember it and it was quite iconic .
I always remember the tall plinth at the front of the pub car park .
It was this big metal thing and where the hell that 's gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris .
`` I do n't think any of my friends nicked it ! ''
The Cock became one of a 'golden triangle ' of pubs in Worsley powered by Manchester 's famous brewery , including the Bridgewater and the White Horse - both of which are still open .
Chris , now 70 , said : `` There were three Boddingtons pubs in Worsley that we used to go to .
They were the centre of the community .
Every night we were out , we would go in one of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some pub every single night of every single week , that was just the way it was in those days .
`` At Christmas , two would remain closed and one would remain open .
The trick was that you had to go to the pub at 12 noon on Christmas Day otherwise you 'd be fined for turning up late .
`` You 'd have been in not to good a state from the night before , but you had to be there before the doors opened otherwise it cost you beer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is from a bygone era , you could shout the bartender and he 'd come and serve you at the table . ''
The staff at The Cock even became family for Chris later down the line .
`` You can tell how indoctrinated we were with the place by the story of my brother , '' he said .
`` When he was drunk , he had to talk to someone if we were n't there so he talked to the bar lady .
He married her eventually !
Sadly , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , says Chris .
`` It no longer had an atmosphere in the later years .
The car park used to be full , you could n't find a parking space - perhaps that was pre-breathalyser .
`` It 's also has got so expensive to drink out now .
Whereas in my day , it was dirt cheap .
`` We always used to go to the pub before going to Manchester .
It just went very quiet .
`` It 's a shame it 's going .
It ’ s sad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyed great times there and socialised with their mates . ''
Worsley is now one pub less lively and Chris is trying to give those who have lost their old haunt a new home .
Ellesmere Sports Club is welcoming pub-goers with memories of The Cock Hotel , says Chris .
`` We 've already had a few new people come that we 're welcoming aboard - everyone is always welcome , '' he said .

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An historic pub dating back to the 1600s is being demolished to make way for a care home.
The Cock Hotel in Walkden Road can trace its heritage back to 1650, according to the Worsley Urban District Council.
The watering hole first began its life as a farm and inn known as Meaney, before changing its name to The Cock after a famous game bird which stood on the bar, preserved.
Over the years, the old pub became filled with stories and conversations from bygone eras - even strange tales of the region's most famous pig.
But the dismantling of hundreds-of-years-old bricks has revealed memories of what was once one of Worsley's favourite pubs.
One customer who frequented the pub in the late 1960s and 70s has shared his memories of 'growing up' in The Cock, featuring long nights and lots of pints.
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Chris Hall, now the treasurer at the neighbouring Ellesmere Sports Club, recalled his first trips to the pub.
Mr Hall said: "It was nice because it was a pub where the whole community from Worsley went. Not only would you meet your mates at Sunday lunchtime, their parents would be in as well so it was very sociable.
"It was a mixed age place. It was very old-fashioned, but very, very busy. Very popular.
"There were about 20 or 30 of us who used to play different sports and all meet up there."
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Despite the decades that have passed, Chris still remembers the pub landlady Mrs Platt who took no prisoners.
He said: "It's only a vague memory but it's a true one. One of our lot asked for a pint of orange one particular day and Mrs Platt banned him for ordering orange and not beer! She was one of those.
"Everybody got banned at one stage or another - not because we were hooligans, just if the mood took, you'd be thrown out.
"Mrs Platt made an absolute fortune out of us because we drank like fish in those days."
(Image: Salford Museum and Art Gallery)
The Cock became a turn of the century legend in Manchester as the playpen of the region's most weird and wonderful farmyard animal.
Polly the pig was an ale-supping swine who became a popular attraction for punters.
Mother to 200 piglets, visitors would drink alongside the local hero as she wandered around the Worsley watering hole.
In 1904, at the ripe old age of 15, Polly the pig died and bones were buried in the land surrounding the pub.
A memorial stone marking her life still was created, though it is not known if this will be taken down with the construction of the care home.
An inscription on the stone read: "In memory of Polly, mother of 200 pigs - died December 23rd, 1904, aged 15 years."
(Image: Salford Museum and Art Gallery)
The Cock's other famous farmyard friend - the preserved cockerel - became 'iconic' for local customers. Though Chris remembers it guarding the car park, not the bar.
"I can still remember it and it was quite iconic. I always remember the tall plinth at the front of the pub car park. It was this big metal thing and where the hell that's gone I shall never know," said Chris.
"I don't think any of my friends nicked it!"
The Cock became one of a 'golden triangle' of pubs in Worsley powered by Manchester's famous brewery, including the Bridgewater and the White Horse - both of which are still open.
Chris, now 70, said: "There were three Boddingtons pubs in Worsley that we used to go to. They were the centre of the community. Every night we were out, we would go in one of those three pubs. And you were in some pub every single night of every single week, that was just the way it was in those days.
"At Christmas, two would remain closed and one would remain open. The trick was that you had to go to the pub at 12 noon on Christmas Day otherwise you'd be fined for turning up late.
"You'd have been in not to good a state from the night before, but you had to be there before the doors opened otherwise it cost you beer.
"There was waiter service which is from a bygone era, you could shout the bartender and he'd come and serve you at the table."
(Image: Salford Museum and Art Gallery)
The staff at The Cock even became family for Chris later down the line.
"You can tell how indoctrinated we were with the place by the story of my brother," he said.
"When he was drunk, he had to talk to someone if we weren't there so he talked to the bar lady. He married her eventually!
Sadly, the pub became less popular in recent years, says Chris.
"It no longer had an atmosphere in the later years. The car park used to be full, you couldn't find a parking space - perhaps that was pre-breathalyser.
"It's also has got so expensive to drink out now. Whereas in my day, it was dirt cheap.
"We always used to go to the pub before going to Manchester. It just went very quiet.
"It's a shame it's going. It’s sad to see a place where many locals enjoyed great times there and socialised with their mates."
Worsley is now one pub less lively and Chris is trying to give those who have lost their old haunt a new home.
Ellesmere Sports Club is welcoming pub-goers with memories of The Cock Hotel, says Chris.
"We've already had a few new people come that we're welcoming aboard - everyone is always welcome," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Thorpe Park assault

Thorpe Park is open on Sunday after two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault at the resort .
The Surrey theme park was locked down on Saturday afternoon after a man in his 20s suffered a serious knife wound to his stomach .
Police say a fight broke out between two groups of people on a footbridge near the park exit shortly before 5pm .
Two men , also in their 20s , were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder , Surrey Police said .
Thorpe Park said the assault was `` very much an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attraction to visitors .
A spokesperson said : “ We feel confident we have the necessary security procedures and measures in place to keep our guests and staff safe.
” Thorpe Park also said it would extend its opening hours to 6pm today to thank visitors for their patience when entering the park .
In a statement last night , police said the victim remains in a serious condition in hospital but that no one else was hurt in the incident .
It added that the incident was not being treated as terror-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who has video footage of this assault .
`` The two groups of people were close to the exit inside the park on the bridge when the assault took place .
“ We ’ re still trying to establish what has happened , however I ’ d like to stress that this incident is not being treated as terrorism-related at the current time .
“ Enquiries are ongoing to locate all those believed to have been involved .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time this evening and I ’ d like to thank Thorpe Park for their assistance and co-operation with our investigation ” .
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 and quote ref PR/ P20166906 .

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Thorpe Park is open on Sunday after two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault at the resort.
The Surrey theme park was locked down on Saturday afternoon after a man in his 20s suffered a serious knife wound to his stomach.
Police say a fight broke out between two groups of people on a footbridge near the park exit shortly before 5pm.
Two men, also in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, Surrey Police said.
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Thorpe Park said the assault was "very much an isolated incident" and has reopened the attraction to visitors.
A spokesperson said: “We feel confident we have the necessary security procedures and measures in place to keep our guests and staff safe.”
Thorpe Park also said it would extend its opening hours to 6pm today to thank visitors for their patience when entering the park.
In a statement last night, police said the victim remains in a serious condition in hospital but that no one else was hurt in the incident.
It added that the incident was not being treated as terror-related.
Detective Inspector Andy Greaves said: “I’m keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who has video footage of this assault.
"The two groups of people were close to the exit inside the park on the bridge when the assault took place.
“We’re still trying to establish what has happened, however I’d like to stress that this incident is not being treated as terrorism-related at the current time.
“Enquiries are ongoing to locate all those believed to have been involved. Officers will remain in the area for some time this evening and I’d like to thank Thorpe Park for their assistance and co-operation with our investigation”.
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 and quote ref PR/ P20166906.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Princess Beatrice's wedding photos - she borrowed dress and tiara from the Queen

Buckingham Palace has released two official photographs from the wedding of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi .
The Royal couple wed at a secret ceremony in Windsor on Friday , attended by the Queen , Prince Philip and Beatrice 's parents the Duke and Duchess of York .
Princess Beatrice wore a vintage dress and tiara that she borrowed from the Queen .
The Peau De Soie taffeta dress in shades of ivory by Norman Hartnell is trimmed with duchess satin and encrusted with diamante .
The vintage dress , which the Queen wore to the world premier of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Square in December 1962 and again at the State Opening of Parliament in 1966 , was remodelled and fitted for Beatrice 's wedding day by the Queen ’ s senior dresser Angela Kelly and designer Stewart Parvin .
She also wore the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara , which was worn by the Queen on her wedding day .
Her bouquet , created by Patrice Van Helden Oakes , was made up of trailing jasmine , pale pink and cream sweet peas , royal porcelain ivory spray roses , pink O ’ Hara @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby pink astilbe and , in keeping with royal tradition , sprigs of myrtle .
Official photos released by the Palace show Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi leaving the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge , Windsor after the service on Friday , and the couple with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh .
Mr Mapelli Mozzi ’ s son Wolfie was best man and pageboy .
Princess Beatrice was walked down the aisle by her father Prince Andrew , the Duke of York , Buckingham Palace said - but photographs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the newly weds with Beatrice 's parents .
Andrew stepped back from Royal duties following a disastrous appearance on BBC 's Newsnight in which he was asked about his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein .
The Queen described the private wedding ceremony , which was officiated by the Reverend Canon Paul Wright , sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal , and the Reverend Canon Martin Poll , domestic Chaplain to the Queen , as “ very nice ” .
Speaking to fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore and his family , after she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the wedding , she said : “ My granddaughter got married this morning , both Philip and I managed to get there – very nice.
” In a statement , Buckingham Palace said : “ The couple decided to hold a small private ceremony with their parents and siblings following the postponement of their wedding in May .
“ Working within Government guidelines , the service was in keeping with the unique circumstances while enabling them to celebrate their wedding with their closest family.
” Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi had planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chapel Royal at St James ’ s Palace , but the ceremony was postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak .
Beatrice , who is ninth in line to the throne , is not a full-time working royal but works for Afiniti , an artificial intelligence software firm , where she is vice president of partnerships and strategy .
Property tycoon Mr Mapelli Mozzi is the son of former Olympic skier Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi and Nikki Williams-Ellis , and is a count himself .

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Buckingham Palace has released two official photographs from the wedding of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
The Royal couple wed at a secret ceremony in Windsor on Friday, attended by the Queen, Prince Philip and Beatrice's parents the Duke and Duchess of York.
Princess Beatrice wore a vintage dress and tiara that she borrowed from the Queen.
(Image: Benjamin Wheeler)
The Peau De Soie taffeta dress in shades of ivory by Norman Hartnell is trimmed with duchess satin and encrusted with diamante.
The vintage dress, which the Queen wore to the world premier of Lawrence Of Arabia at the Odeon Leicester Square in December 1962 and again at the State Opening of Parliament in 1966, was remodelled and fitted for Beatrice's wedding day by the Queen’s senior dresser Angela Kelly and designer Stewart Parvin.
(Image: PA)
She also wore the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, which was worn by the Queen on her wedding day.
Her bouquet, created by Patrice Van Helden Oakes, was made up of trailing jasmine, pale pink and cream sweet peas, royal porcelain ivory spray roses, pink O’Hara garden roses, pink wax flower, baby pink astilbe and, in keeping with royal tradition, sprigs of myrtle.
(Image: Benjamin Wheeler)
Official photos released by the Palace show Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi leaving the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor after the service on Friday, and the couple with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.
Mr Mapelli Mozzi’s son Wolfie was best man and pageboy.
(Image: PA)
Princess Beatrice was walked down the aisle by her father Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, Buckingham Palace said - but photographs released by the Palace did not show the newly weds with Beatrice's parents.
Andrew stepped back from Royal duties following a disastrous appearance on BBC's Newsnight in which he was asked about his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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The Queen described the private wedding ceremony, which was officiated by the Reverend Canon Paul Wright, sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal, and the Reverend Canon Martin Poll, domestic Chaplain to the Queen, as “very nice”.
Speaking to fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore and his family, after she had knighted him at Windsor Castle shortly after the wedding, she said: “My granddaughter got married this morning, both Philip and I managed to get there – very nice.”
(Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The couple decided to hold a small private ceremony with their parents and siblings following the postponement of their wedding in May.
“Working within Government guidelines, the service was in keeping with the unique circumstances while enabling them to celebrate their wedding with their closest family.”
Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi had planned to wed on May 29 in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace, but the ceremony was postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Beatrice, who is ninth in line to the throne, is not a full-time working royal but works for Afiniti, an artificial intelligence software firm, where she is vice president of partnerships and strategy.
Property tycoon Mr Mapelli Mozzi is the son of former Olympic skier Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi and Nikki Williams-Ellis, and is a count himself.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Shaun Goater tells Guardiola how to solve Jesus and Aguero dilemma

Manchester City should consider buying a new striker to replace Sergio Aguero this summer , even if Gabriel Jesus is finally getting the freedom to show his potential .
That is the opinion of City legend Shaun Goater , who says Aguero 's knee injury has allowed Jesus the run of games he has needed to show Pep Guardiola he is worthy of being the club 's first choice striker .
But former striker Goater says Aguero 's possible City exit next summer means a new striker should be high up on the shopping list in the next two transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on behalf of BT Sport , Goater explained how Jesus ' recent run in the side has shown the benefit of knowing his place is secure .
`` What 's happening now is what Jesus needed , '' Goater explained .
`` He needed that time and space where he did n't look over his shoulder and think ' I 've only got two games because I 'm going to be brought off in the 70th minute in the second game because Sergio Aguero is going to go and play the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time knowing that it 's him that will play and as each game goes by , his form has started to come , he 's started to score goals .
`` His ratio of scoring goals is not bad at all !
And this is primarily playing second fiddle to what we will say is the best Premier League striker .
The fact that his ratio is still very tidy , having this space to not look over his shoulder and think ' I 've got to score in this 90 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play the next 90 minutes ' , has relaxed him a little bit . ''
However , despite Jesus ' form , Goater says a new striker should still be targeted this summer with Aguero having just one year left on his contract .
That would allow the new addition to get up to speed with City 's demands , with Jesus ready to take Aguero 's place as first choice .
He explained : `` I think with Sergio Aguero having one more season they need to be looking and to add @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at some point next season , the early part of the season or the window at New Year .
I think that 's an area City will have to strengthen .
`` Having three strikers is great , but we know Sergio Aguero only has one more season .
So whether they decide to continue with just Jesus and Aguero and look to bring in a striker around New Year knowing his time is the following season - I think they do need to find a striker . ''
Shaun Goater spoke exclusively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sport .

Manchester City should consider buying a new striker to replace Sergio Aguero this summer, even if Gabriel Jesus is finally getting the freedom to show his potential.
That is the opinion of City legend Shaun Goater, who says Aguero's knee injury has allowed Jesus the run of games he has needed to show Pep Guardiola he is worthy of being the club's first choice striker.
But former striker Goater says Aguero's possible City exit next summer means a new striker should be high up on the shopping list in the next two transfer windows.
Speaking exclusively to MEN Sport on behalf of BT Sport, Goater explained how Jesus' recent run in the side has shown the benefit of knowing his place is secure.
"What's happening now is what Jesus needed," Goater explained.
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"He needed that time and space where he didn't look over his shoulder and think 'I've only got two games because I'm going to be brought off in the 70th minute in the second game because Sergio Aguero is going to go and play the rest of the games.' He's got the time knowing that it's him that will play and as each game goes by, his form has started to come, he's started to score goals.
"His ratio of scoring goals is not bad at all! And this is primarily playing second fiddle to what we will say is the best Premier League striker. The fact that his ratio is still very tidy, having this space to not look over his shoulder and think 'I've got to score in this 90 minutes because I'm not sure I'll play the next 90 minutes', has relaxed him a little bit."
However, despite Jesus' form, Goater says a new striker should still be targeted this summer with Aguero having just one year left on his contract. That would allow the new addition to get up to speed with City's demands, with Jesus ready to take Aguero's place as first choice.
He explained: "I think with Sergio Aguero having one more season they need to be looking and to add to the squad. Whether that's at some point next season, the early part of the season or the window at New Year. I think that's an area City will have to strengthen.
"Having three strikers is great, but we know Sergio Aguero only has one more season. So whether they decide to continue with just Jesus and Aguero and look to bring in a striker around New Year knowing his time is the following season - I think they do need to find a striker."
Shaun Goater spoke exclusively to MEN Sport on behalf of BT Sport.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Former Man United chief explains why club signed Ronaldo instead of Ronaldinho

Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has revealed why the club turned to signing Cristiano Ronaldo after failing to lure Ronaldinho to Old Trafford .
Kenyon oversaw a huge summer back in 2003 which saw David Beckham leave the club to join Real Madrid and United fail in a bid to sign Ronaldinho as his replacement from Paris Saint-Germain .
The former United chief insists the club 'worked really hard ' to lure World Cup winner Ronaldinho to the club but there came a point when the finances became too much to afford .
“ We did try really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Daily Telegraph .
“ In the end we offered what was a load of money even by our standards and there came a point… “ Getting the player just for the amount of money paid didn ’ t sit well at United .
There was a decision that if he is right and we do want him we will pay because we could .
“ It crossed the line and on reflection – and this is not about his ability – it turned out to be a great decision.
” After failing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned to luring teenage sensation Ronaldo to United and transforming him into a world star .
The initial plan was for United to sign Ronaldo and loan him back to Sporting Lisbon for a season , but Kenyon says the famous pre-season friendly against the Portuguese club in 2003 soon changed Sir Alex Ferguson 's mind .
Kenyon added : “ I got a call at half-time saying , ‘ Rather than leave him here , can we take him home please ?
’ ” “ So the team left the next day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s where Alex was absolutely amazing .
He sold Manchester United better than anybody .
He never over-promised but he got people wanting to be there .
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Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has revealed why the club turned to signing Cristiano Ronaldo after failing to lure Ronaldinho to Old Trafford.
Kenyon oversaw a huge summer back in 2003 which saw David Beckham leave the club to join Real Madrid and United fail in a bid to sign Ronaldinho as his replacement from Paris Saint-Germain.
The former United chief insists the club 'worked really hard' to lure World Cup winner Ronaldinho to the club but there came a point when the finances became too much to afford.
“We did try really hard for Ronaldinho,” he told the Daily Telegraph. “In the end we offered what was a load of money even by our standards and there came a point…
“Getting the player just for the amount of money paid didn’t sit well at United. There was a decision that if he is right and we do want him we will pay because we could.
“It crossed the line and on reflection – and this is not about his ability – it turned out to be a great decision.”
After failing in their bid to sign Ronaldinho attention turned to luring teenage sensation Ronaldo to United and transforming him into a world star.
The initial plan was for United to sign Ronaldo and loan him back to Sporting Lisbon for a season, but Kenyon says the famous pre-season friendly against the Portuguese club in 2003 soon changed Sir Alex Ferguson's mind.
Kenyon added: “I got a call at half-time saying, ‘Rather than leave him here, can we take him home please?’”
“So the team left the next day and I stayed to do it. That’s where Alex was absolutely amazing. He sold Manchester United better than anybody. He never over-promised but he got people wanting to be there.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Police say 'rave' that took place in park last night was 'small gathering'

Residents in Hulme said a 'rave ' was held at a Manchester park last night - but police have insisted it was a 'small gathering ' .
Neighbours who live near Hulme Park took to social media to complain about 'very loud music ' on Saturday night .
One resident said a tent had been put up , a DJ was playing music and 'very loud whistles ' were going off at the 'rave ' .
A 'small gathering ' took place , but this finished by 11pm , police said .
Patrols drove though the area in the early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP added .
Councillor Lee-Ann Igbon told the Manchester Evening News the town hall did not give permission for the gathering to take place .
Coun Igbon , who represents Hulme , added : `` As far as I am aware , they would not have been given permission because we are not allowed to authorise any events due to coronavirus .
`` Obviously the noise has not pleased the residents .
`` I am not happy that something like this has been allowed to go on .
It 's not acceptable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't end until around 1am this morning , though one said the noise 'was n't that bad ' .
The M.E.N .
visited the park this morning ( Sunday ) .
No mess had been left behind .
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they stopped a large illegal rave from going ahead on Saturday night - but have not said where this was due to take place .
Officers confirmed they had 'dismantled ' the massive event via sound system suppliers .
The force had issued a number of warnings about attending banned events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rave organisers are said to have posted about the event being called off due to police action .
A man has been arrested in connection with the illegal rave attended by more than 4,000 people at Daisy Nook Country Park last month .
A similar rave attended by an estimated 2,000 youngsters on the same night in Carrington , Trafford , saw a woman raped and three people stabbed .

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Residents in Hulme said a 'rave' was held at a Manchester park last night - but police have insisted it was a 'small gathering'.
Neighbours who live near Hulme Park took to social media to complain about 'very loud music' on Saturday night.
One resident said a tent had been put up, a DJ was playing music and 'very loud whistles' were going off at the 'rave'.
Greater Manchester Police insisted it wasn't a rave.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A 'small gathering' took place, but this finished by 11pm, police said.
Patrols drove though the area in the early hours and there was nobody there, GMP added.
Councillor Lee-Ann Igbon told the Manchester Evening News the town hall did not give permission for the gathering to take place.
Coun Igbon, who represents Hulme, added: "As far as I am aware, they would not have been given permission because we are not allowed to authorise any events due to coronavirus.
"Obviously the noise has not pleased the residents.
"I am not happy that something like this has been allowed to go on. It's not acceptable."
Some residents said the gathering didn't end until around 1am this morning, though one said the noise 'wasn't that bad'.
The M.E.N. visited the park this morning (Sunday). No mess had been left behind.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they stopped a large illegal rave from going ahead on Saturday night - but have not said where this was due to take place.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Officers confirmed they had 'dismantled' the massive event via sound system suppliers.
The force had issued a number of warnings about attending banned events in the run up to this weekend.
Rave organisers are said to have posted about the event being called off due to police action.
A man has been arrested in connection with the illegal rave attended by more than 4,000 people at Daisy Nook Country Park last month.
A similar rave attended by an estimated 2,000 youngsters on the same night in Carrington, Trafford, saw a woman raped and three people stabbed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--City prepared to take legal action over CAS decision critics

Manchester City have given notice that they are prepared to sue critics who have continued to declare them guilty of cheating Financial Fair Play rules .
The Blues were cleared on Monday of Uefa ’ s allegations that they disguised owner investment as sponsorship revenue , and had a fine imposed for obstructing the investigation reduced by two-thirds .
But that has not stopped an avalanche of criticism from pundits , managers and officials of rival clubs , some sections of the media , and La Liga president Javier Tebas .
The latter has been a long-term antagonist of City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Germain - of “ piddling in the pool ” of European football by using “ petro-dollars ” to buy success .
That and other jibes brought a strong response from City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak last year , labelling Tebas as a hypocrite and pointing out that Spanish clubs have been at the forefront of paying inflationary record transfer fees .
Tebas was quick to dismiss the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport ( CAS ) and , incredibly , suggested that the independent body was not fit for purpose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what City do .
When they were punished ( by Uefa originally ) , there was no surprise among the majority of us involved in European football .
“ I don ’ t want to say ( people were ) happy , but at last there was a sense of justice against these big state-owned clubs , the other being Paris Saint-Germain .
“ City will be in the Champions League next season because the CAS did things badly , not because City have done things properly .
“ I would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resolution .
When it ’ s released and I read it , I will say what I am convinced about to Guardiola , that they haven ’ t done things properly .
They ’ ve done things badly at the Cas .
“ The CAS is dead .
I ’ ve had doubts about the CAS for many years , not just because of this resolution , but for many more .
It ’ s the opposite of what it should be .
There ’ s no transparency.
” Those words have prompted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lawyers on alert .
A club source told Mirror Sport : “ We are aware of what Mr Tebas has been saying in the days since the Court of Arbitration for Sport announced their decision on our appeal .
“ The matter has now been referred to our legal team to see if there is a course of action we can take to redress the balance .
“ Mr Tebas ’ views on the club are without any foundation .
An independent body has ruled that UEFA ’ s decision to ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And the suggestion that we have got off on a technicality is both flawed and damaging to our reputation.
” The club is also believed to have sent a written warning to a high-profile TV pundit that his comments were untrue and left him open to legal action .

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Manchester City have given notice that they are prepared to sue critics who have continued to declare them guilty of cheating Financial Fair Play rules.
The Blues were cleared on Monday of Uefa’s allegations that they disguised owner investment as sponsorship revenue, and had a fine imposed for obstructing the investigation reduced by two-thirds.
But that has not stopped an avalanche of criticism from pundits, managers and officials of rival clubs, some sections of the media, and La Liga president Javier Tebas.
The latter has been a long-term antagonist of City, previously accusing them – and Paris St Germain - of “piddling in the pool” of European football by using “petro-dollars” to buy success.
That and other jibes brought a strong response from City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak last year, labelling Tebas as a hypocrite and pointing out that Spanish clubs have been at the forefront of paying inflationary record transfer fees.
Tebas was quick to dismiss the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and, incredibly, suggested that the independent body was not fit for purpose.
He said: “We all know what City do. When they were punished (by Uefa originally), there was no surprise among the majority of us involved in European football.
“I don’t want to say (people were) happy, but at last there was a sense of justice against these big state-owned clubs, the other being Paris Saint-Germain.
“City will be in the Champions League next season because the CAS did things badly, not because City have done things properly.
“I would like to see the CAS’s final resolution. When it’s released and I read it, I will say what I am convinced about to Guardiola, that they haven’t done things properly. They’ve done things badly at the Cas.
“The CAS is dead. I’ve had doubts about the CAS for many years, not just because of this resolution, but for many more. It’s the opposite of what it should be. There’s no transparency.”
Those words have prompted action from City, who have put their lawyers on alert.
A club source told Mirror Sport : “We are aware of what Mr Tebas has been saying in the days since the Court of Arbitration for Sport announced their decision on our appeal.
“The matter has now been referred to our legal team to see if there is a course of action we can take to redress the balance.
“Mr Tebas’ views on the club are without any foundation. An independent body has ruled that UEFA’s decision to ban us from Europe was wrong.
“And the suggestion that we have got off on a technicality is both flawed and damaging to our reputation.”
The club is also believed to have sent a written warning to a high-profile TV pundit that his comments were untrue and left him open to legal action.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Police cordon in place after woman attacked at pub in Salford

A woman has been taken to hospital after being attacked at a pub in Salford .
Police were called to a pub on Holland Street to reports that a woman had been assaulted at around 11.50pm on Saturday night ( July 18 ) .
A 44-year-old woman was taken to hospital from the scene .
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing .
A police cordon is in place outside The B'Hive Inn on Holland Street this morning ( Sunday ) .
The street has been taped off and several police vehicles are at the scene .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11.50pm on Saturday 18 July 2020 , police were called to a pub on Holland Street in Salford to reports that a woman had been assaulted .
`` Officers attended and a 44-year-old woman was taken to hospital with head injuries .
She remains in a stable condition .
`` No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ''
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 8361 or 101 quoting incident number 3621 of 18/07/2020 , or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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A woman has been taken to hospital after being attacked at a pub in Salford.
Police were called to a pub on Holland Street to reports that a woman had been assaulted at around 11.50pm on Saturday night (July 18).
A 44-year-old woman was taken to hospital from the scene.
She suffered head injuries, police said.
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The woman remains in a stable condition.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A police cordon is in place outside The B'Hive Inn on Holland Street this morning (Sunday).
The street has been taped off and several police vehicles are at the scene.
A GMP statement read: "Shortly after 11.50pm on Saturday 18 July 2020, police were called to a pub on Holland Street in Salford to reports that a woman had been assaulted.
"Officers attended and a 44-year-old woman was taken to hospital with head injuries. She remains in a stable condition.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 8361 or 101 quoting incident number 3621 of 18/07/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Pundits make their Man Utd vs Chelsea FA Cup semi-final predictions

Manchester United could move one step closer to winning their first trophy under the stewardship of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday when they compete in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea this evening .
United and Chelsea have been embroiled in a tense battle to finish in the Premier League 's top four and earn qualification to the Champions League , with only a single point separating them .
But now the teams will face off against each other at Wembley for the chance to advance to next month 's final .
United will be confident going into the match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite the drop-off in performance level in their last two outings , and have already beaten Chelsea three times this season in the league and Carabao Cup .
Here 's how the pundits think the game will go ... '' In Sunday ’ s semi-final , two teams battling out in the Premier League for a Champions League qualification spot go head-to-head .
`` As players , these two managers have won this competition six times between them , Frank Lampard having won it four times and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer twice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ how important this competition is .
`` Manchester United have won all three meetings against Chelsea this season by an aggregate of eight goals to one and are going in to this match unbeaten in 19 games in all competitions .
`` Chelsea narrowly beat Norwich in the Premier League last time out , but Frank Lampard will be hoping for more from his men on Sunday .
`` United knocked Chelsea out of this competition in the fifth-round last season and I think they are going to do it all over again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I am going for a 3-1 victory to Manchester United , thereby setting up a mouth-watering showdown between the two Manchester clubs in the FA Cup Final . ''
`` I 'm backing United and Chelsea to edge out Leicester and both finish in the top four in the league .
But United have the edge when these two go head to head , and I think they will beat the Blues for the fourth time this season on Sunday .
`` United 's improvement is not just down to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it definitely helps that they are finishing off so much of the good work done by the rest of their team .
`` Chelsea are dangerous when they come forward too , of course .
I just think United carry more of a threat , and they are more solid at the other end too .
`` There have been a few all-London FA Cup finals before but if I am right with my predictions , and City and United both win and play each other on 1 August , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their fans will not be able to come along for the first all-Manchester final .
`` The first all-Merseyside FA Cup final was an incredible occasion to be a part of as a player in 1986 , with Liverpool and Everton fans taking over the capital without any trouble at all .
`` City and United fans would have done the same , but this is just the way football is at the moment whoever you support . ''

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Manchester United could move one step closer to winning their first trophy under the stewardship of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday when they compete in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea this evening.
United and Chelsea have been embroiled in a tense battle to finish in the Premier League's top four and earn qualification to the Champions League, with only a single point separating them.
But now the teams will face off against each other at Wembley for the chance to advance to next month's final.
United will be confident going into the match as they are in the better form, despite the drop-off in performance level in their last two outings, and have already beaten Chelsea three times this season in the league and Carabao Cup.
Here's how the pundits think the game will go...
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"In Sunday’s semi-final, two teams battling out in the Premier League for a Champions League qualification spot go head-to-head.
"As players, these two managers have won this competition six times between them, Frank Lampard having won it four times and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer twice. Both managers know what it takes and how important this competition is.
"Manchester United have won all three meetings against Chelsea this season by an aggregate of eight goals to one and are going in to this match unbeaten in 19 games in all competitions.
"Chelsea narrowly beat Norwich in the Premier League last time out, but Frank Lampard will be hoping for more from his men on Sunday.
"United knocked Chelsea out of this competition in the fifth-round last season and I think they are going to do it all over again at the semi-final stage this time around.
"I am going for a 3-1 victory to Manchester United, thereby setting up a mouth-watering showdown between the two Manchester clubs in the FA Cup Final."
Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Chelsea
Mark Lawrenson, BBC
"I'm backing United and Chelsea to edge out Leicester and both finish in the top four in the league. But United have the edge when these two go head to head, and I think they will beat the Blues for the fourth time this season on Sunday.
"United's improvement is not just down to the fact their front three are playing well, but it definitely helps that they are finishing off so much of the good work done by the rest of their team.
"Chelsea are dangerous when they come forward too, of course. I just think United carry more of a threat, and they are more solid at the other end too.
"There have been a few all-London FA Cup finals before but if I am right with my predictions, and City and United both win and play each other on 1 August, then it would be a huge shame that their fans will not be able to come along for the first all-Manchester final.
"The first all-Merseyside FA Cup final was an incredible occasion to be a part of as a player in 1986, with Liverpool and Everton fans taking over the capital without any trouble at all.
"City and United fans would have done the same, but this is just the way football is at the moment whoever you support."
Prediction: Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--These are the things people in Salford want brought back from the past

We asked our readers to name one thing they want brought back from Salford 's past – and you certainly @ @ @ @ @ From mining museums to bakeries , schools to chippies – there are dozens of nostalgic @ @ @ @ @ revisit just one more time .
We ’ ve rounded up a list of the @ @ @ @ @ real trip down memory lane : • All the pubs on the precinct • The @ @ @ @ @ Market • The ships on the docks on New Year ’ s Eve

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We asked our readers to name one thing they want brought back from Salford's past – and you certainly didn’t disappoint.
From mining museums to bakeries, schools to chippies – there are dozens of nostalgic places Salfordians wish they could revisit just one more time.
We’ve rounded up a list of the answers we received for a real trip down memory lane:
• Lancashire Mining Museum at Buile Hill
• The cobbled streets and local pubs
• Pendlebury Children’s Hospital
• The Thursday flee market
• Rhodes Bakery on Liverpool Street
• All the pubs on the precinct
• Mayor's Chippy on Tootal Road
• Cross Lane market
• Ashfield Labour Club
• The Roale Oak Pub on Lancaster Road
• Ordsall High School
• The old Regent Road and Cattle Market
• Galaxy Roller Disco
• The Willows
• The greenhouse at Buile Hill Park
• The Milk Bar on Lower Broughton Road
• The ships on the docks on New Year’s Eve
• Ethel’s Café on Cobden Street
• Hannah’s Chippy on Liverpool Street


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Man injured in bike crash spent compensation on something totally unexpected

Josh Cheetham had been fascinated by motorbikes since he was a little boy .
When he was 11 , and his older cousin Nicola took him for a ride on the back of hers .
He was instantly hooked .
`` The speed , the rush , the sense of adventure – there ’ s no other thrill like it in the world , ’ '' says Josh , now 21 .
At 17 he got his licence to ride , and aged 18 , using his savings , Josh paid £2,000 to buy his first bike , a Honda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moon , but my mum , less so , '' admits Josh , an only child who was raised by Denise , 47 .
`` Like any loving mother , she worried about me on the roads , and said I wasn ’ t allowed one .
`` But I was determined .
And I wanted to prove I was a very safe and careful rider . ''
It was in October 2018 when Josh set out from his home in Cheshire , to visit his then-partner in Nottingham .
The ill-fated journey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good .
`` It was raining and Mum begged me not to go .
But when there was a pause in the downpour , I grabbed my helmet and my protective jacket and got going . ''
It was when the motorbike enthusiast was filtering past single-file , slow-moving traffic towards the Meremoss roundabout near Crewe that a lady in another vehicle pulled out to perform a U-turn .
`` It sounds a cliché but everything went in slow motion , I felt just like Superman flying through the air – until I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I knew it was bad . ''
Surprisingly , Josh never lost consciousness and his helmet , crucially , had protected his head .
A passerby rang for an ambulance and the lady whose car knocked Josh off his bike called his mum for him .
`` Because I had adrenaline pumping through my body , I didn ’ t initially feel the pain , ’ '' explains Josh .
`` I lay there while all these motorists in rush hour rubbernecked to have a good old look at me .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ angle – it looked completely disformed and mangled and as if it didn ’ t belong to me , with the ankle pointing in one direction , and the knee in the other .
I knew there was a lot of damage.
’ '' The paramedics were just amazing in how they spoke to me – they were so reassuring and used a scoop stretcher to gently lift me into the ambulance .
`` I remember there was no bruising , cuts or damage anywhere else but my leg .
They were staggered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be alive . ''
The paramedics administered three doses of morphine for his agonising pain and rushed the teenager to Leighton Hospital , Cheshire , where mum Denise was anxiously waiting .
An X-ray confirmed that Josh had suffered a transverse midshaft femur fracture – or in simpler terms , a badly broken left leg .
`` They gave me a nerve block before they manipulated the leg to fit the metal frame cast .
It was the most excruciating , prolonged jabbing pain words can not describe . ''
The next day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nail procedure under general anaesthetic .
This was to straighten the leg and make sure there was no lasting discomfort .
A metal rod the same girth as his femur was inserted into the bone and runs from the base of his bum to his kneecap , held in place with four two-inch nails .
`` I was sent home the following day .
My leg had turned a horrible yellow and green from the bruising , covered in dried blood and a pink antiseptic liquid .
`` The doctors warned me it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to normal .
But foolishly , I assumed I ’ d soon be back on my feet . ''
Josh ’ s youthful optimism was ill-founded .
For the first few weeks he was bed-bound and having to pee into a cardboard tube .
Denise cared for him and gave him codeine for pain relief .
The impact of the accident changed his life .
It would be over a year until Josh could walk again without the aid of crutches .
`` I kept saying to Mum , ' I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cope .
I can ’ t walk , I can ’ t put any pressure on my leg . '
I spent hours moping and watching Jeremy Kyle .
No lad wants their mum helping them to the bathroom , but I ’ d get dizzy and nauseous .
I was 19 , but I felt 90 . ''
Unsurprisingly , Josh – who ’ d always previously been happy-go-lucky – suffered mentally , too .
`` I ’ d lie awake at night having accident flashbacks and night tremors .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Josh , who was working as a sales assistant at O2 at the time , was also struggling with the financial burden of being on statutory sick pay of around just £80 a week .
`` During the recovery period I lost so much money .
Bills mounted up and I took out credit cards , accumulating around £11,000 worth of debts over 18 months . ''
As the accident had not been Josh ’ s fault , friends encouraged him to seek legal advice , and represented by a solicitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £40,000 .
`` When the settlement dropped the burden and stress was really lifted , ’ says Josh .
‘ Paying off those credit cards was such a relief .
Some people do yoga to relieve stress , I like clearing debt .
What got me through was the thought of one day being 'normal ' .
That first night I could sleep on my side was so nice .
It ’ s little baby steps like that which pushed me on . ''
After 14 months of recovery and physiotherapy , Josh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without using his crutches .
And , incredibly , while friends and family called him mad , the first thing Josh did when he got his settlement payment was buy another bike , a Fazer , from his cousin Nicola , for £800 .
`` You would imagine I would be put off , I know , '' says Josh .
`` But it was part of the healing process for me .
If you have experienced being thrown off the horse , you need to get back on the horse .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re cooking , you don ’ t stop cooking , do you ?
`` I didn ’ t want to let someone else ’ s mistake put me off something I genuinely had a passion for .
I was nervous getting back on a bike but I needed to do it .
`` Once I had got that first short ride under my belt , I felt my confidence grow and a smile come back on my face .
My mum would obviously rather I didn ’ t ride a bike again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy . ''
The whole traumatic experience made Josh re-evaluate his life – and he came to an important decision about his future .
`` Before the accident , I took my life for granted .
Now I realise how lucky I am and I want to make the most of every moment and do something to help other people .
`` I ’ ll never forget how calm and reassuring those ambulance men who helped me after the crash were .
They made me decide to retrain as a paramedic myself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to coronavirus are lifted , Josh plans to train as a paramedic technician , with the aim of one day working for the North West Ambulance Service .
‘ `` Once I can , I ’ m going to hammer the hell out of training to become a paramedic .
Having been through what I have , I am not scared of blood or gore and I have more compassion for my fellow humans .
`` I can ’ t think of a career that would make me prouder than working for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I had a lucky escape , which I came through with the support of my family and friends .
It ’ s time to give something back and do some good in the world . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Susanna Galton, Charlotte Dobson)

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Josh Cheetham had been fascinated by motorbikes since he was a little boy.
When he was 11, and his older cousin Nicola took him for a ride on the back of hers. He was instantly hooked.
"The speed, the rush, the sense of adventure – there’s no other thrill like it in the world,’"says Josh, now 21.
At 17 he got his licence to ride, and aged 18, using his savings, Josh paid £2,000 to buy his first bike, a Honda Grom.
"I was over the moon, but my mum, less so," admits Josh, an only child who was raised by Denise, 47.
"Like any loving mother, she worried about me on the roads, and said I wasn’t allowed one.
"But I was determined. And I wanted to prove I was a very safe and careful rider."
It was in October 2018 when Josh set out from his home in Cheshire, to visit his then-partner in Nottingham. The ill-fated journey altered the course of his life for good.
"It was raining and Mum begged me not to go. But when there was a pause in the downpour, I grabbed my helmet and my protective jacket and got going."
It was when the motorbike enthusiast was filtering past single-file, slow-moving traffic towards the Meremoss roundabout near Crewe that a lady in another vehicle pulled out to perform a U-turn.
"It sounds a cliché but everything went in slow motion, I felt just like Superman flying through the air – until I hit the ground with a sickening thud and I knew it was bad."
Surprisingly, Josh never lost consciousness and his helmet, crucially, had protected his head. A passerby rang for an ambulance and the lady whose car knocked Josh off his bike called his mum for him.
"Because I had adrenaline pumping through my body, I didn’t initially feel the pain,’" explains Josh. "I lay there while all these motorists in rush hour rubbernecked to have a good old look at me.
My left leg was twisted at a hideous angle – it looked completely disformed and mangled and as if it didn’t belong to me, with the ankle pointing in one direction, and the knee in the other. I knew there was a lot of damage.’
Within 45 minutes, the ambulance arrived.
"The paramedics were just amazing in how they spoke to me – they were so reassuring and used a scoop stretcher to gently lift me into the ambulance.
"I remember there was no bruising, cuts or damage anywhere else but my leg. They were staggered at how lucky I was to still be alive."
The paramedics administered three doses of morphine for his agonising pain and rushed the teenager to Leighton Hospital, Cheshire, where mum Denise was anxiously waiting.
(Image: fletchersseriousinjury.com)
An X-ray confirmed that Josh had suffered a transverse midshaft femur fracture – or in simpler terms, a badly broken left leg.
"They gave me a nerve block before they manipulated the leg to fit the metal frame cast. It was the most excruciating, prolonged jabbing pain words cannot describe."
The next day, Josh underwent a left antegrade femoral nail procedure under general anaesthetic. This was to straighten the leg and make sure there was no lasting discomfort.
A metal rod the same girth as his femur was inserted into the bone and runs from the base of his bum to his kneecap, held in place with four two-inch nails.
"I was sent home the following day. My leg had turned a horrible yellow and green from the bruising, covered in dried blood and a pink antiseptic liquid.
"The doctors warned me it would be months until my life returned to normal. But foolishly, I assumed I’d soon be back on my feet."
Josh’s youthful optimism was ill-founded. For the first few weeks he was bed-bound and having to pee into a cardboard tube. Denise cared for him and gave him codeine for pain relief.
The impact of the accident changed his life. It would be over a year until Josh could walk again without the aid of crutches.
"I kept saying to Mum, 'I don’t know how I’m going to cope. I can’t walk, I can’t put any pressure on my leg.' I spent hours moping and watching Jeremy Kyle . No lad wants their mum helping them to the bathroom, but I’d get dizzy and nauseous. I was 19, but I felt 90."
Unsurprisingly, Josh – who’d always previously been happy-go-lucky – suffered mentally, too. "I’d lie awake at night having accident flashbacks and night tremors. My GP prescribed pills for anxiety and depression."
(Image: Mirror)
Josh, who was working as a sales assistant at O2 at the time, was also struggling with the financial burden of being on statutory sick pay of around just £80 a week.
"During the recovery period I lost so much money. Bills mounted up and I took out credit cards, accumulating around £11,000 worth of debts over 18 months."
As the accident had not been Josh’s fault, friends encouraged him to seek legal advice, and represented by a solicitor at Fletchers Serious Injury, he received £40,000.
"When the settlement dropped the burden and stress was really lifted,’ says Josh. ‘Paying off those credit cards was such a relief. Some people do yoga to relieve stress, I like clearing debt. What got me through was the thought of one day being 'normal'. That first night I could sleep on my side was so nice. It’s little baby steps like that which pushed me on."
After 14 months of recovery and physiotherapy, Josh could finally walk on his injured leg without using his crutches.
And, incredibly, while friends and family called him mad, the first thing Josh did when he got his settlement payment was buy another bike, a Fazer, from his cousin Nicola, for £800.
"You would imagine I would be put off, I know," says Josh. "But it was part of the healing process for me. If you have experienced being thrown off the horse, you need to get back on the horse.
"If you burn yourself when you’re cooking, you don’t stop cooking, do you?
"I didn’t want to let someone else’s mistake put me off something I genuinely had a passion for. I was nervous getting back on a bike but I needed to do it.
"Once I had got that first short ride under my belt, I felt my confidence grow and a smile come back on my face. My mum would obviously rather I didn’t ride a bike again, but she could see it made me happy."
The whole traumatic experience made Josh re-evaluate his life – and he came to an important decision about his future.
"Before the accident, I took my life for granted. Now I realise how lucky I am and I want to make the most of every moment and do something to help other people.
"I’ll never forget how calm and reassuring those ambulance men who helped me after the crash were. They made me decide to retrain as a paramedic myself."
As soon as restrictions about training due to coronavirus are lifted, Josh plans to train as a paramedic technician, with the aim of one day working for the North West Ambulance Service.
‘"Once I can, I’m going to hammer the hell out of training to become a paramedic. Having been through what I have, I am not scared of blood or gore and I have more compassion for my fellow humans.
"I can’t think of a career that would make me prouder than working for the NHS helping people in need.
"I had a lucky escape, which I came through with the support of my family and friends. It’s time to give something back and do some good in the world."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Government 'about to cave' to Greater Manchester demands for Covid data

Matt Hancock is set to finally give public health directors the Covid data they need after weeks of local areas pleading with government for the information , according to reports .
The Observer reports that the health secretary has agreed to provide patient-identifiable test results - named lists of individuals who have contracted the virus - to town halls so they can help track the virus on the ground .
It comes after a sustained campaign by public health directors and mayors , including Andy Burnham , for the government to hand over all the data it has on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to Mr Hancock saying confirmation of the move could come as soon as tomorrow .
“ Subject to necessary data safeguards , we will enhance the level of this detail to ensure that local public health teams on the ground have the information they need to fight this virus.
” Such a decision will be welcomed within local authorities across the country , where officials had suspected government was breaking the law by failing to share the data .
It would also represent a u-turn by the health secretary , who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the data they need .
Two weeks ago , after Andy Burnham issued his latest call for patient-identifiable data , he told the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr show : “ I checked and Manchester has had access to that data .
“ And if Andy wants support and help in interpreting it then we can give him some more experts.
” Those comments sparked incredulity in public health departments , which didn ’ t have access to the named data , nor the workplace of people testing positive for the virus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After Salford and Leicester ’ s mayors both reiterated similar pleas , Mr Hancock doubled down last week , telling the House of Commons : “ Patient identifiable data is available to local authorities when they sign a data protection agreement.
” However Mr Burnham and the region ’ s health lead Sir Richard Leese told the M.E.N .
this was incorrect , while officials continue to point out that while they do now have figures down to postcode level , those numbers are only provided once a week by the government and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has the disease .
If the data is handed over , public health officials believe they will have a better chance of understanding how the virus is spreading in their area and better odds of stopping outbreaks before they happen .
Commenting on the Observer story , Andy Burnham said : “ It is good that the government has finally acknowledged the truth of what we ’ ve been saying for weeks : that local teams need access to named patient data , ideally on a daily basis , if they are to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground to contain this virus .
“ Despite claims to the contrary , even from the despatch box , this has not been happening .
“ However , it should not have taken this long , and such a public campaign , to force them to comply with their own law .
“ Going forward , it would be in the government ’ s own best interests to involve , consult and listen to local leaders much more .
`` The stark reality is that we are heading into a dangerous winter without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of help they can get if they are to be able to protect their communities .
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Matt Hancock is set to finally give public health directors the Covid data they need after weeks of local areas pleading with government for the information, according to reports.
The Observer reports that the health secretary has agreed to provide patient-identifiable test results - named lists of individuals who have contracted the virus - to town halls so they can help track the virus on the ground.
It comes after a sustained campaign by public health directors and mayors, including Andy Burnham, for the government to hand over all the data it has on the virus.
The paper reports a source close to Mr Hancock saying confirmation of the move could come as soon as tomorrow. “Subject to necessary data safeguards, we will enhance the level of this detail to ensure that local public health teams on the ground have the information they need to fight this virus.”
Such a decision will be welcomed within local authorities across the country, where officials had suspected government was breaking the law by failing to share the data.
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It would also represent a u-turn by the health secretary, who has repeatedly insisted that councils already have all the data they need.
Two weeks ago, after Andy Burnham issued his latest call for patient-identifiable data, he told the BBC’s Andrew Marr show: “I checked and Manchester has had access to that data.
“And if Andy wants support and help in interpreting it then we can give him some more experts.”
Those comments sparked incredulity in public health departments, which didn’t have access to the named data, nor the workplace of people testing positive for the virus, or in most cases their ethnicity.
After Salford and Leicester’s mayors both reiterated similar pleas, Mr Hancock doubled down last week, telling the House of Commons: “Patient identifiable data is available to local authorities when they sign a data protection agreement.”
However Mr Burnham and the region’s health lead Sir Richard Leese told the M.E.N. this was incorrect, while officials continue to point out that while they do now have figures down to postcode level, those numbers are only provided once a week by the government and they don’t show who exactly has the disease.
If the data is handed over, public health officials believe they will have a better chance of understanding how the virus is spreading in their area and better odds of stopping outbreaks before they happen.
Commenting on the Observer story, Andy Burnham said: “It is good that the government has finally acknowledged the truth of what we’ve been saying for weeks: that local teams need access to named patient data, ideally on a daily basis, if they are to mount the most effective effort on the ground to contain this virus.
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“Despite claims to the contrary, even from the despatch box, this has not been happening.
“However, it should not have taken this long, and such a public campaign, to force them to comply with their own law.
“Going forward, it would be in the government’s own best interests to involve, consult and listen to local leaders much more.
"The stark reality is that we are heading into a dangerous winter without a vaccine and councils will need every bit of help they can get if they are to be able to protect their communities.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Boris Johnson does not think there will be a second national lockdown

Boris Jonhson has played down the prospect of a second national lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis .
The Prime Minister said authorities across the country were getting better at identifying and isolating local outbreaks .
He said he would not want to use powers to enforce a second UK lockdown , any more than Britain ’ s Trident nuclear deterrent .
Although he added it was important that the power to order national action was held in reserve .
Speaking to The Telegraph , Mr Johnson said : `` I can ’ t abandon that tool any more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But it is like a nuclear deterrent , I certainly don ’ t want to use it .
And nor do I think we will be in that position again .
`` It ’ s not just that we ’ re getting much better at spotting the disease and isolating it locally , but we understand far more which groups it affects , how it works , how it ’ s transmitted , so the possibility of different types of segmentation , of enhanced shielding for particular groups , is now there.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ genuinely able now to look at what ’ s happening in much closer to real time , to isolate outbreaks and to address them on the spot , and to work with local authorities to contain the problem locally and regionally if we have to.
” The Prime Minister 's comments could lead to further tensions between ministers and their scientific experts after the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warned on Friday there was “ a risk ” that national measures could be needed as winter approaches .
Speaking at the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , Sir Patrick said : `` As you release measures it is inevitable as you get more contacts that you will see more cases .
That 's what happens .
`` Come winter , the challenges will be very much greater and of course there is a risk that this could need national measures as well . ''
Professor Chris Whitty , also hinted lockdown rules might return as colder weather sets in , explaining people may have “ a group of things you could do for three seasons of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is more difficult ” .
Announcing another easing lockdown restrictions in England , Mr Johnson on Friday said he hoped there could be a “ significant return to normality ” in time for Christmas .
At the same time , he said the Government had given local authorities new powers to close specific premises , shut outdoor spaces and cancel events .

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Boris Jonhson has played down the prospect of a second national lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis.
The Prime Minister said authorities across the country were getting better at identifying and isolating local outbreaks.
He said he would not want to use powers to enforce a second UK lockdown, any more than Britain’s Trident nuclear deterrent.
Although he added it was important that the power to order national action was held in reserve.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Mr Johnson said: "I can’t abandon that tool any more than I would abandon a nuclear deterrent. But it is like a nuclear deterrent, I certainly don’t want to use it. And nor do I think we will be in that position again.
"It’s not just that we’re getting much better at spotting the disease and isolating it locally, but we understand far more which groups it affects, how it works, how it’s transmitted, so the possibility of different types of segmentation, of enhanced shielding for particular groups, is now there.”
He added: "We’re genuinely able now to look at what’s happening in much closer to real time, to isolate outbreaks and to address them on the spot, and to work with local authorities to contain the problem locally and regionally if we have to.”
The Prime Minister's comments could lead to further tensions between ministers and their scientific experts after the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warned on Friday there was “a risk” that national measures could be needed as winter approaches.
Speaking at the House of Lords Science and Technology committee on Friday, Sir Patrick said: "As you release measures it is inevitable as you get more contacts that you will see more cases. That's what happens.
"Come winter, the challenges will be very much greater and of course there is a risk that this could need national measures as well."
Professor Chris Whitty, also hinted lockdown rules might return as colder weather sets in, explaining people may have “a group of things you could do for three seasons of the year but it may be that in winter this is more difficult”.
Announcing another easing lockdown restrictions in England, Mr Johnson on Friday said he hoped there could be a “significant return to normality” in time for Christmas.
At the same time, he said the Government had given local authorities new powers to close specific premises, shut outdoor spaces and cancel events.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Five things spotted in Man United training ahead of Chelsea semi-final

Manchester United have been putting the finishing touches to their preparation as they get ready to face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard are set to lock horns at Wembley on Sunday evening as they battle for a place against Arsenal in the showpiece final next month .
United are currently on an incredible unbeaten run heading into the match and have n't tasted defeat in any of their last 19 matches across all competitions .
Solskjaer 's side have already made their way down to London for the match and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pictures of their final training session at Carrington on Saturday .
It might not be the biggest news of the weekend but United showed off their new 2020/21 training kit as they took part in the latest session .
United players were seen modelling the new olive green gear which includes orange and white detailing throughout the overall design .
It is certainly a fresh new look for United , and it is a fitting way to mark their rejuvenated form since football returned last week .
It 'll become even more iconic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Solskjaer remained coy when he spoke of his team selection at Saturday 's press conference and he has a tough decision to make when it comes to picking his goalkeeper .
David De Gea has endured another mixed season at Old Trafford but remains the best at the club , while it is Sergio Romero who is often selected for cup encounters .
Fans remain divided on where the FA Cup ranks as a target for the last few weeks of the season and Sunday 's team selection will highlight exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fosu-Mensah went three years and 56 days without appearing for United but could make his second appearance in just four days when the two sides meet at Wembley this weekend .
The Dutch defender featured for United in their semi-final win over Everton four years ago and could be a wise selection at left-back if Brandon Williams is not fit enough to start .
Solskjaer 's faith in the youngster was repaid against former club Crystal Palace in midweek and Fosu-Mensah certainly deserves a place on the bench at least .
Luke Shaw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Solskjaer ruled him out of the weekend trip to Wembley , however he stated Williams 'should be fine ' for the semi-final clash .
Despite both being seen arriving at Carrington neither of the defensive duo were actually pictured during the final session in Manchester , and it is unclear whether the later will be risked this weekend .
Diogo Dalot would be another contender to fill in at left-back if required and the Portuguese defender was seen in high spirits during the session .
Speaking ahead of the match Solskjaer urged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of playing at Wembley , and it will certainly be one which the likes of Bruno Fernandes relish .
One of the key changes at United of late has been their rejuvenated self-belief and it seems like team morale is as high as it has ever been since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club .
Pictures of the joyous celebrations during the training session have already gone viral and United will certainly be buoyed going into their fourth match against Chelsea this season .

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Manchester United have been putting the finishing touches to their preparation as they get ready to face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard are set to lock horns at Wembley on Sunday evening as they battle for a place against Arsenal in the showpiece final next month.
United are currently on an incredible unbeaten run heading into the match and haven't tasted defeat in any of their last 19 matches across all competitions.
Solskjaer's side have already made their way down to London for the match and here is what we noticed from the pictures of their final training session at Carrington on Saturday.
United's new look
It might not be the biggest news of the weekend but United showed off their new 2020/21 training kit as they took part in the latest session.
United players were seen modelling the new olive green gear which includes orange and white detailing throughout the overall design.
It is certainly a fresh new look for United, and it is a fitting way to mark their rejuvenated form since football returned last week. It'll become even more iconic if they reach a Wembley final wearing it.
Romero to start?
Solskjaer remained coy when he spoke of his team selection at Saturday's press conference and he has a tough decision to make when it comes to picking his goalkeeper.
David De Gea has endured another mixed season at Old Trafford but remains the best at the club, while it is Sergio Romero who is often selected for cup encounters.
Fans remain divided on where the FA Cup ranks as a target for the last few weeks of the season and Sunday's team selection will highlight exactly what Solskjaer thinks of it.
Fosu-Mensah features
Timothy Fosu-Mensah went three years and 56 days without appearing for United but could make his second appearance in just four days when the two sides meet at Wembley this weekend.
The Dutch defender featured for United in their semi-final win over Everton four years ago and could be a wise selection at left-back if Brandon Williams is not fit enough to start.
Solskjaer's faith in the youngster was repaid against former club Crystal Palace in midweek and Fosu-Mensah certainly deserves a place on the bench at least.
Shaw and Williams not spotted
Luke Shaw was driven into training on Saturday morning as Solskjaer ruled him out of the weekend trip to Wembley, however he stated Williams 'should be fine' for the semi-final clash.
Despite both being seen arriving at Carrington neither of the defensive duo were actually pictured during the final session in Manchester, and it is unclear whether the later will be risked this weekend.
Diogo Dalot would be another contender to fill in at left-back if required and the Portuguese defender was seen in high spirits during the session.
Smiles all around
Speaking ahead of the match Solskjaer urged his players to 'enjoy' the occasion of playing at Wembley, and it will certainly be one which the likes of Bruno Fernandes relish.
One of the key changes at United of late has been their rejuvenated self-belief and it seems like team morale is as high as it has ever been since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club.
Pictures of the joyous celebrations during the training session have already gone viral and United will certainly be buoyed going into their fourth match against Chelsea this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Manchester United tactic can be tweaked to exploit Chelsea weakness

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has now been at the Manchester United wheel for over 18 months and there have been plenty of ups and downs in that time .
One trend that has remained consistent , though , is the Norwegian ’ s remarkable record against Chelsea .
He ’ s faced the Blues five times and is yet to be defeated , winning four games and drawing one .
Sunday ’ s FA Cup semi-final will be the fourth meeting between the sides this season and Solskjaer is currently on three wins from three in his head-to-head against Frank Lampard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points in the season - the opening day ( over 11 months ago ) , at the end of October and in the middle of February - although Solskjaer used a similar tactical blueprint in all three matches .
United played a counter-attacking , containment style on each occasion .
They were happy to let Chelsea have plenty of possession , before trying to dispossess them in dangerous areas and hit them on the counter-attack .
Set-pieces have also played a big role in the victories .
Of the eight goals United have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been penalties , one has been a direct free-kick and another came from a corner .
Solskjaer ’ s blueprint has managed to exploit Chelsea ’ s three main weaknesses : their defensive vulnerability both from counter attacks and set-pieces , along with their wastefulness in converting opportunities .
There has been a degree of fortune along the way , including Harry Maguire escaping a direct red card in the second league game and the Blues also having two goals chalked off that night .
On the opening weekend they ruthlessly exploited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two triumphs at Stamford Bridge came without a host of star players .
This will be the first meeting for which Bruno Fernandes and Pogba are both available and this could influence United ’ s approach .
Solskjaer will look to strike a balance between employing a game plan that has already worked this season and making use of new combinations involving Pogba and Fernandes .
If the two midfielders start as expected , Nemanja Matic will probably be the third man in the engine room despite the fact both Fred and Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the Blues this term .
This will also be the first clash with Chelsea that Mason Greenwood is expected to start , which adds an extra weapon in attack .
There is little doubt that Chelsea ’ s primary vulnerability is at the back .
Lampard ’ s side have shipped 49 goals so far in the Premier League this campaign - more than any other club in the top half of the table and four more than Crystal Palace , who languish in 14th .
It is the club ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1996/97 and they are notably weak when defending transition phases after losing the ball .
That is exactly what this United side are tailor-made to exploit , with Solskjaer no doubt plotting sharp , incisive counters against a team out of their defensive shape .
It is probably fair to say that Chelsea are the Premier League side most similar to United in terms of current ability and potential .
Both fall short of the squads possessed by Liverpool and Manchester City yet both are capable of prolonged runs of good form and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their day .
However , United ’ s strengths coincide with how Lampard ’ s side can be exploited and this has proved the difference in their individual meetings this season .
A concern for the Reds is that Chelsea will have had much more rest ahead of Sunday ’ s showdown .
The Londoners last played on Tuesday , two days prior to United ’ s clash with Crystal Palace .
Solskjaer will be tested in that regard .
However , United could be even more ambitious in this fixture given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will no doubt have learned lessons from his side ’ s three previous defeats , but United know exactly how they can hurt Chelsea .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has now been at the Manchester United wheel for over 18 months and there have been plenty of ups and downs in that time.
One trend that has remained consistent, though, is the Norwegian’s remarkable record against Chelsea. He’s faced the Blues five times and is yet to be defeated, winning four games and drawing one.
Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final will be the fourth meeting between the sides this season and Solskjaer is currently on three wins from three in his head-to-head against Frank Lampard.
Each victory came at very different points in the season - the opening day (over 11 months ago), at the end of October and in the middle of February - although Solskjaer used a similar tactical blueprint in all three matches.
United played a counter-attacking, containment style on each occasion. They were happy to let Chelsea have plenty of possession, before trying to dispossess them in dangerous areas and hit them on the counter-attack.
Set-pieces have also played a big role in the victories. Of the eight goals United have scored across the three matches, two have been penalties, one has been a direct free-kick and another came from a corner.
Solskjaer’s blueprint has managed to exploit Chelsea’s three main weaknesses: their defensive vulnerability both from counter attacks and set-pieces, along with their wastefulness in converting opportunities.
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There has been a degree of fortune along the way, including Harry Maguire escaping a direct red card in the second league game and the Blues also having two goals chalked off that night. On the opening weekend they ruthlessly exploited the opposition’s fragility and their two triumphs at Stamford Bridge came without a host of star players.
This will be the first meeting for which Bruno Fernandes and Pogba are both available and this could influence United’s approach. Solskjaer will look to strike a balance between employing a game plan that has already worked this season and making use of new combinations involving Pogba and Fernandes.
If the two midfielders start as expected, Nemanja Matic will probably be the third man in the engine room despite the fact both Fred and Scott McTominay played well in their previous appearances against the Blues this term.
This will also be the first clash with Chelsea that Mason Greenwood is expected to start, which adds an extra weapon in attack.
There is little doubt that Chelsea’s primary vulnerability is at the back. Lampard’s side have shipped 49 goals so far in the Premier League this campaign - more than any other club in the top half of the table and four more than Crystal Palace, who languish in 14th.
It is the club’s worst defensive record in the top-flight since 1996/97 and they are notably weak when defending transition phases after losing the ball. That is exactly what this United side are tailor-made to exploit, with Solskjaer no doubt plotting sharp, incisive counters against a team out of their defensive shape.
It is probably fair to say that Chelsea are the Premier League side most similar to United in terms of current ability and potential. Both fall short of the squads possessed by Liverpool and Manchester City yet both are capable of prolonged runs of good form and can beat any side in the division on their day.
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However, United’s strengths coincide with how Lampard’s side can be exploited and this has proved the difference in their individual meetings this season.
A concern for the Reds is that Chelsea will have had much more rest ahead of Sunday’s showdown. The Londoners last played on Tuesday, two days prior to United’s clash with Crystal Palace. Solskjaer will be tested in that regard.
However, United could be even more ambitious in this fixture given the players available to Solskjaer.
Lampard will no doubt have learned lessons from his side’s three previous defeats, but United know exactly how they can hurt Chelsea.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Man dies following early hours smash in Cheshire

A man has died following an early hours smash in Cheshire .
Police are appealing for information following the crash @ @ @ @ @ the life of a 57-year-old .
Officers were called to reports of an incident on @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday ( July 18 ) .
The driver , from Macclesfield , was taken @ @ @ @ @ later died .
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Police are appealing for witnesses - or anyone with dash @ @ @ @ @ prior to the incident - to come forward .
Reports can also be made via @ @ @ @ @ 0800 555 111 .

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A man has died following an early hours smash in Cheshire.
Police are appealing for information following the crash in Macclesfield, which claimed the life of a 57-year-old.
Officers were called to reports of an incident on Kendal Road at around 4.30am on Saturday (July 18).
A blue Ford Focus had hit a tree.
The driver, from Macclesfield, was taken to hospital, where he later died.
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His next-of-kin has been informed.
Police are appealing for witnesses - or anyone with dash cam footage of the Focus prior to the incident - to come forward.
Call 101, quoting 'IML 757489' or visit the Cheshire Police website.
Reports can also be made via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.