themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--The next steps for people who have been shielding - they can finally go outdoors

Robert Jenrick has announced the next steps for those shielding against coronavirus in the government 's daily press briefing .
The Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government said that from tomorrow , Monday June 1 , those especially vulnerable people can safely spend time outdoors .
Speaking from Downing Street , Mr Jenrick said he knows that a significant number of those shielding haven ’ t left the house for ten weeks since the start of lockdown , describing it as a `` huge sacrifice '' .
In outlining the new guidance , which applies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now that the coronavirus peak has passed , the risk to those shielding is lower .
`` Those shielding will be able to spend time outdoors with members of their own household .
If they live alone , they can meet with one person from another household while maintaining social distancing guidelines . ''
However , he said people should `` only do what they feel comfortable with '' .
A review of the measures will take place in the week commencing June 15 and officials will consider the next steps of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 .
He added : `` Following that review , the NHS will also write to all individuals on the shielding patient list with information about next steps on shielding advice and the support that will be available to them .
“ If the conditions become less favourable , our advice to those being asked to shield will , unfortunately , need to be tightened .
“ The government will continue to ensure that support is available to those who need it for as long as possible , and for as long as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance .
“ Once again , can I thank all those shielding for your patience , and for your fortitude .
“ Everybody across the country appreciates the unique challenges that you face , and we want to continue to do all we can to ensure that whilst you might be at home shielding for a bit longer , you are not alone . ''
Around 2.5 million people in the UK were urged to stay home because they were identified as being at particularly high risk of needing hospital treatment for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those with severe respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis and severe asthma , and people on immunosuppression therapies .
The full government guidance will be uploaded to gov.uk later today .

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Robert Jenrick has announced the next steps for those shielding against coronavirus in the government's daily press briefing.
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government said that from tomorrow, Monday June 1, those especially vulnerable people can safely spend time outdoors.
Speaking from Downing Street, Mr Jenrick said he knows that a significant number of those shielding haven’t left the house for ten weeks since the start of lockdown, describing it as a "huge sacrifice".
In outlining the new guidance, which applies to England only, he said: "Now that the coronavirus peak has passed, the risk to those shielding is lower.
"Those shielding will be able to spend time outdoors with members of their own household. If they live alone, they can meet with one person from another household while maintaining social distancing guidelines."
However, he said people should "only do what they feel comfortable with".
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A review of the measures will take place in the week commencing June 15 and officials will consider the next steps of the programme “more generally” beyond June 30.
He added: "Following that review, the NHS will also write to all individuals on the shielding patient list with information about next steps on shielding advice and the support that will be available to them.
“If the conditions become less favourable, our advice to those being asked to shield will, unfortunately, need to be tightened.
“The government will continue to ensure that support is available to those who need it for as long as possible, and for as long as people are advised to follow the shielding guidance.
“Once again, can I thank all those shielding for your patience, and for your fortitude.
“Everybody across the country appreciates the unique challenges that you face, and we want to continue to do all we can to ensure that whilst you might be at home shielding for a bit longer, you are not alone."
Around 2.5 million people in the UK were urged to stay home because they were identified as being at particularly high risk of needing hospital treatment for coronavirus symptoms.
The list included cancer patients, those with severe respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis and severe asthma, and people on immunosuppression therapies.
The full government guidance will be uploaded to gov.uk later today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Government announces cash for 6,000 new homes for rough sleepers

The government is to provide 6,000 new homes for rough sleepers in a bid to ensure as 'few people as possible return to the streets ' after the coronavirus crisis .
Announcing the move at Sunday 's Downing Street briefing , Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said the £433m plan will also see rough sleepers given the health , addiction and mental health support they need .
Almost 15,000 people in England , which amounted to 90 per cent of rough sleepers known to the authorities , have been put up during the pandemic .
That means , Mr Jenrick added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifetime , we know who the vast majority of rough sleepers are and where they ’ re living ' .
He said : `` I want to thank everyone who ’ s been involved in this huge national effort .
Thousands of lives have been protected because of your work . ''
But he said it is not time to 'look ahead ' , adding : `` Our goal has always been that as few people as possible return to the streets , but words and promises are not enough .
Because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken , for the first time in my lifetime , we know who the vast majority of rough sleepers are and where they ’ re living .
`` That means that we can assess each individual ’ s needs and tailor the support that we provide next .
Some people will need help to return to the private rental sector , but others will need accommodation to be provided so that they can start to rebuild their lives .
`` That ’ s why 6,000 new supported homes will be made available for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people we ’ ve helped off the streets during the pandemic .
The Government is backing this effort with £433 million to fast track the safe accommodation desperately needed to ensure as few rough sleepers as possible return to the streets .
`` 3,300 of these new homes will become available in the next 12 months , and £160m will be spent this year to deliver that .
But rough sleeping is as much a health issue , as it is a housing issue .
It ’ s a crisis of addiction and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will provide specialist support staff for rough sleepers in this new accommodation to ensure that they can continue to receive the health support that they will need to transform their lives and fulfil their potential . ''
Head of the Covid-19 rough sleeping taskforce Dame Louise Casey warned that 'the pandemic is not over ' and vulnerable people must still be protected .
She told the Downing Street press conference : `` For homeless people the task was to bring as many people in off the streets and out of communal shelters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the virus , give them the chance to self-isolate and ultimately therefore do the best we can to save their lives . ''
And she praised the 'absolutely extraordinary response ' from charities and businesses which helped house 'close to 15,000 people across England ' .
`` It has been a heartening example of what we can do when we need to do it , and the best of Britain in this time of crisis . ''

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The government is to provide 6,000 new homes for rough sleepers in a bid to ensure as 'few people as possible return to the streets' after the coronavirus crisis.
Announcing the move at Sunday's Downing Street briefing, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said the £433m plan will also see rough sleepers given the health, addiction and mental health support they need.
Almost 15,000 people in England, which amounted to 90 per cent of rough sleepers known to the authorities, have been put up during the pandemic. That means, Mr Jenrick added, 'for the first time in my lifetime, we know who the vast majority of rough sleepers are and where they’re living'.
He said: "I want to thank everyone who’s been involved in this huge national effort. Thousands of lives have been protected because of your work."
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But he said it is not time to 'look ahead', adding: "Our goal has always been that as few people as possible return to the streets, but words and promises are not enough. Because of the action that we’ve already taken, for the first time in my lifetime, we know who the vast majority of rough sleepers are and where they’re living.
"That means that we can assess each individual’s needs and tailor the support that we provide next. Some people will need help to return to the private rental sector, but others will need accommodation to be provided so that they can start to rebuild their lives.
"That’s why 6,000 new supported homes will be made available for rough sleepers, providing safe accommodation for people we’ve helped off the streets during the pandemic. The Government is backing this effort with £433 million to fast track the safe accommodation desperately needed to ensure as few rough sleepers as possible return to the streets.
"3,300 of these new homes will become available in the next 12 months, and £160m will be spent this year to deliver that. But rough sleeping is as much a health issue, as it is a housing issue. It’s a crisis of addiction and mental health as well. So we will provide specialist support staff for rough sleepers in this new accommodation to ensure that they can continue to receive the health support that they will need to transform their lives and fulfil their potential."
Head of the Covid-19 rough sleeping taskforce Dame Louise Casey warned that 'the pandemic is not over' and vulnerable people must still be protected.
She told the Downing Street press conference: "For homeless people the task was to bring as many people in off the streets and out of communal shelters. The goal was to protect rough sleepers from the virus, give them the chance to self-isolate and ultimately therefore do the best we can to save their lives."
And she praised the 'absolutely extraordinary response' from charities and businesses which helped house 'close to 15,000 people across England'.
"It has been a heartening example of what we can do when we need to do it, and the best of Britain in this time of crisis."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--What Manchester United would miss if Angel Gomes left to join Chelsea

“ We 've had lots of conversations with the boys , ” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained earlier in the season .
“ Their contracts run out in the summer , but we want them to stay.
” The Manchester United manager was , of course , referring to the myriad of young players currently attempting to break into his first-team squad .
Mason Greenwood is the best known of them , and thus far the most successful , but there are many more who were born out of the United academy such as Brandon Williams , Tahith Chong and Angel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is the latter who is causing United the most uncertainty .
Williams has been a semi-regular starter this season , making nine Premier League starts and 26 appearances in all competitions , while Chong committed to a new long-term contract earlier in the year .
“ I ca n't see a better place for a young lad that 's come through the ranks in the academy to play first-team football , ” Solskjaer continued .
“ Both Angel and Chongy have been here for many , many years.
” Chong evidently listened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19-year-old Gomes has stalled on a new deal and could leave at the end of the season when his current contract expires .
Gomes remains unconvinced by United ’ s offer as the midfielder is concerned about the opportunities he will be handed next season , especially if United buy in the attacking midfield and wide positions this summer with both Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho on their radar .
There is , however , interest in him from other clubs , including Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund , two teams that have either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or are renowned for their development of young players .
Gomes ’ eye is wandering and his departure would see United lose one of their brightest academy graduates in recent years .
Growing up in Salford , Gomes arrived at the club at the age of six and has been a part of the youth set-up ever since .
He was the youngest United player to make a first-team appearance since club legend Duncan Edwards , coming off the bench against Crystal Palace on the final day of the 2016/17 season .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Jimmy Murphy Youth Team Player of the Year award in that same season , and signed a new contract six months later .
Gomes ’ immense talent is clear from the moment you first see him on the pitch .
His subtlety , nuance , spatial awareness and intuition are superb .
He recognises pockets in which he can receive the ball and then has terrific awareness , decision-making and skill to hurt defences once he is in those positions .
These are the qualities United would be losing if he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level , he has been dominant , scoring four goals in just five appearances in Premier League 2 this season .
Although he has seen fellow academy graduates such as Chong and Williams overtake him in the race to break into the first-team , his talent remains undeniable .
His performances at senior level are still to fully convince and so his opportunities have dwindled , but he is still highly-regarded at Old Trafford .
But even under Solskjaer , with the Norwegian ’ s public commitment to youth , Gomes has made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season , with his only starts coming in the Europa League group stages .
United may live to rue Gomes ’ departure should he choose to leave this summer , but there are many steps the midfielder has to take if he is to fulfil his potential .
As Solskjaer himself has said , very few young prospects leave Old Trafford and flourish .
Losing a young talent like Gomes is never ideal , but United have other young players who they are committed to and who are committed to the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Gomes will leave and instead focus on what the likes of Chong bring to the table rather than what will be missed .

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“We've had lots of conversations with the boys,” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained earlier in the season. “Their contracts run out in the summer, but we want them to stay.”
The Manchester United manager was, of course, referring to the myriad of young players currently attempting to break into his first-team squad.
Mason Greenwood is the best known of them, and thus far the most successful, but there are many more who were born out of the United academy such as Brandon Williams, Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes attempting to make their mark. It is the latter who is causing United the most uncertainty.
Williams has been a semi-regular starter this season, making nine Premier League starts and 26 appearances in all competitions, while Chong committed to a new long-term contract earlier in the year.
“I can't see a better place for a young lad that's come through the ranks in the academy to play first-team football,” Solskjaer continued. “Both Angel and Chongy have been here for many, many years.”
Chong evidently listened to his manager and agreed, but 19-year-old Gomes has stalled on a new deal and could leave at the end of the season when his current contract expires.
Gomes remains unconvinced by United’s offer as the midfielder is concerned about the opportunities he will be handed next season, especially if United buy in the attacking midfield and wide positions this summer with both Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho on their radar.
There is, however, interest in him from other clubs, including Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, two teams that have either committed to youth in a recent rebuild or are renowned for their development of young players. Gomes’ eye is wandering and his departure would see United lose one of their brightest academy graduates in recent years.
Growing up in Salford, Gomes arrived at the club at the age of six and has been a part of the youth set-up ever since.
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He was the youngest United player to make a first-team appearance since club legend Duncan Edwards, coming off the bench against Crystal Palace on the final day of the 2016/17 season.
He was also the youngest-ever player to win the Jimmy Murphy Youth Team Player of the Year award in that same season, and signed a new contract six months later.
Gomes’ immense talent is clear from the moment you first see him on the pitch. His subtlety, nuance, spatial awareness and intuition are superb.
He recognises pockets in which he can receive the ball and then has terrific awareness, decision-making and skill to hurt defences once he is in those positions. These are the qualities United would be losing if he was to depart this summer.
At reserve level, he has been dominant, scoring four goals in just five appearances in Premier League 2 this season. Although he has seen fellow academy graduates such as Chong and Williams overtake him in the race to break into the first-team, his talent remains undeniable.
His performances at senior level are still to fully convince and so his opportunities have dwindled, but he is still highly-regarded at Old Trafford.
But even under Solskjaer, with the Norwegian’s public commitment to youth, Gomes has made just six appearances for the senior team this season, with his only starts coming in the Europa League group stages.
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United may live to rue Gomes’ departure should he choose to leave this summer, but there are many steps the midfielder has to take if he is to fulfil his potential. As Solskjaer himself has said, very few young prospects leave Old Trafford and flourish.
Losing a young talent like Gomes is never ideal, but United have other young players who they are committed to and who are committed to the club.
It may be time to accept that Gomes will leave and instead focus on what the likes of Chong bring to the table rather than what will be missed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Warning to avoid barbecues on Winter Hill amid fears of another major wildfire

People are being warned not to take barbecues on to Winter Hill amid fears of a repeat of the catastrophic wildfires of two years ago .
The moorland is yet to fully recover from the devastating inferno which raged for 41 days in the summer of 2018 .
A major project will see more than 100,000 trees planted on a section of the moor , north of Bolton , over the next few years .
But a series of recent fires in the area , along with the dry weather , have prompted fears that the progress could be undone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owned Smithills Estate site , where the trees are set to be planted as part of the government 's Northern Forest initiative to plant 50 million trees from Liverpool to Hull .
She said : “ We urge people not to have BBQs on our Smithills Estate .
`` The ground is very dry at the moment and we want to avoid the catastrophic fires which ripped through the estate two years ago – damaging a third of the site and devastating wildlife .
`` The site is still on the long road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to nurture the unique mosaic of moorland , peatland , upland grassland and woodland.
” The warning comes as huge blaze , thought to have been started by a discarded barbecue , continues to tear through moorland north of Bolton .
The blaze has been raging at the scene , off Bolton Road , in Darwen , since about 6pm last night ( Saturday ) .
Earlier in the day , firefighters also battled a blaze on Winter Hill .
At its height , one hectare of grass was on fire near the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 40 firefighters were called to the hill to tackle a fire believed to have been started by a barbecue .
It took crews hours to bring the flames under control .
But just weeks later , a pair of teenagers were spotted having a barbecue on the hill .
The incidents have left many fearing a repeat of 2018 .
When firefighters finally managed to bring the blaze under control after several weeks , it had destroyed everything in its path and left an area larger than 2,500 football pitches completely scorched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only animals left were those quick enough to flee from the oncoming flames .
Experts estimate it could take a decade for the habitats in the area to fully recuperate from the devastating impact of the fire .
But , thanks to the mammoth effort of thousands of volunteers , it could now be the site of a completely new habitat not seen on those hills for 10,000 years .
It is hoped that 130,000 saplings will be planted on the 1,700-acre Smithills Estate site , which stretches from the Winter Hill TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before 2024 .
Throughout 2019 , the trust organised mass plantings which saw thousands of volunteers descend on the area and begin to sow seeds of new trees .

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People are being warned not to take barbecues on to Winter Hill amid fears of a repeat of the catastrophic wildfires of two years ago.
The moorland is yet to fully recover from the devastating inferno which raged for 41 days in the summer of 2018.
A major project will see more than 100,000 trees planted on a section of the moor, north of Bolton, over the next few years.
But a series of recent fires in the area, along with the dry weather, have prompted fears that the progress could be undone.
Tracey Garrett manages the Woodland Trust owned Smithills Estate site, where the trees are set to be planted as part of the government's Northern Forest initiative to plant 50 million trees from Liverpool to Hull.
(Image: PA)
She said: “We urge people not to have BBQs on our Smithills Estate.
"The ground is very dry at the moment and we want to avoid the catastrophic fires which ripped through the estate two years ago – damaging a third of the site and devastating wildlife.
"The site is still on the long road to recovery and we need to continue to nurture the unique mosaic of moorland, peatland, upland grassland and woodland.”
The warning comes as huge blaze, thought to have been started by a discarded barbecue, continues to tear through moorland north of Bolton.
The blaze has been raging at the scene, off Bolton Road, in Darwen, since about 6pm last night (Saturday).
(Image: Phil Taylor)
Earlier in the day, firefighters also battled a blaze on Winter Hill. At its height, one hectare of grass was on fire near the Winter Hill transmitting station
In March, around 40 firefighters were called to the hill to tackle a fire believed to have been started by a barbecue. It took crews hours to bring the flames under control.
But just weeks later, a pair of teenagers were spotted having a barbecue on the hill.
The incidents have left many fearing a repeat of 2018.
When firefighters finally managed to bring the blaze under control after several weeks, it had destroyed everything in its path and left an area larger than 2,500 football pitches completely scorched.
Plant life was decimated and the only animals left were those quick enough to flee from the oncoming flames.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Experts estimate it could take a decade for the habitats in the area to fully recuperate from the devastating impact of the fire.
But, thanks to the mammoth effort of thousands of volunteers, it could now be the site of a completely new habitat not seen on those hills for 10,000 years.
It is hoped that 130,000 saplings will be planted on the 1,700-acre Smithills Estate site, which stretches from the Winter Hill TV mast to the historic Smithills Hall, before 2024.
Throughout 2019, the trust organised mass plantings which saw thousands of volunteers descend on the area and begin to sow seeds of new trees.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Man City's 2008 FA Youth Cup winners and what happened next

Manchester City fans have grown accustomed to watching their team lift trophies in recent years .
Since 2010 , the club has won four Premier League titles , two FA Cups and five League Cups - making them the most successful English side of the last decade .
There ’ s no doubt that City ’ s history changed forever when Sheikh Mansour completed his takeover of the club in 2008 .
But it ’ s often forgotten that City also won a trophy that year - at youth level .
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the return fixture to win the FA Youth Cup in front of almost 20,000 fans .
But what became of the 13 players who featured in that tie ?
We ’ ve taken a look … City ’ s youth-team goalkeeper in the 2007/08 season is no longer playing professional football .
Hartley was most recently on the books of Chattanooga FC in the National Premier Soccer League in the United States .
Trippier is one the major success stories from this team , although he built his reputation at senior level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Burnley and four at Tottenham Hotspur , the right-back can now be found playing his football for Atletico Madrid .
Boyata stepped up to City ’ s first-team squad in 2009 and made his senior debut the following January .
The defender played 34 times for City in total , before moving to Celtic in 2015 .
He won plenty of silverware in Glasgow , before joining Hertha Berlin last summer .
Like Trippier , Mee made a name for himself in the professional game at Burnley , who he joined from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turf Moor eight years on and is widely considered a reliable performer at the heart of Sean Dyche ’ s backline .
Born in Northern Ireland , McGivern was handed a place in City ’ s youth ranks in 2006 and was part of the team that beat Chelsea two years later .
He ’ s now back in Northern Irish football with Linfield following spells with Port Vale , Shrewsbury , Northampton and Swindon .
After three loan spells away from the Etihad , Tutte left City permanently in 2011 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , followed by four at Bury .
He now represents Morecambe in League Two .
Weiss made his debut for City ’ s first team around a year after the Youth Cup success in 2008 .
The Slovakian winger made five outings for the club before his exit in 2012 .
He ’ s now with hometown club Slovan Bratislava .
A lifelong City fan , Kay was never able to fulfil his dream of playing for the club as a professional .
The midfielder , who had two spells at Macclesfield after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Ashton United .
City brought Dublin-born McDermott into their academy setup in 2006 , but he too failed to play for the club ’ s first team .
McDermott later played under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth , but he ’ s been out of the game since being released by Swindon in 2018 .
Ball was on the bench for City ’ s memorable 4-3 loss to Manchester United in 2009 , but that was the closest he came to a first-team appearance .
The striker swapped England ’ s lower leagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wellington Phoenix from Rotherham .
Weiss ’ s international team-mate left City for Nurnberg in 2010 .
After four years in Germany he moved to Greece with PAOK , before a spell with Zenit in the Russian Premier League .
The winger terminated his contract with Turkish side Konyaspor in March and is now without a club .
Sturridge scored his team ’ s only goal in the first leg but was ruled out of the return game through injury .
The striker moved to Chelsea in 2009 after just 21 Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool and is currently a free agent after leaving Turkish side Trabzonspor in March .
The 30-year-old is currently serving a four-month worldwide ban for breaching betting rules .
Tsiaklis played 18 minutes at Stamford Bridge and eight at the City of Manchester Stadium as City won the Youth Cup for the first time in 22 years .
The Cypriot has spent most of his career in his homeland , but he ’ s been without a club since leaving Olympiakos Nicosia in 2018 .
Ibrahim also appeared as a substitute in both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feature in one Premier League game for the senior side but was let go in 2014 after a series of loan spells .
The rangy midfielder has played in the Netherlands , Norway , Greece and Cyprus , and is currently on loan at Latvian outfit Riga .

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Manchester City fans have grown accustomed to watching their team lift trophies in recent years.
Since 2010, the club has won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and five League Cups - making them the most successful English side of the last decade.
There’s no doubt that City’s history changed forever when Sheikh Mansour completed his takeover of the club in 2008.
But it’s often forgotten that City also won a trophy that year - at youth level.
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, City beat Chelsea 3-1 in the return fixture to win the FA Youth Cup in front of almost 20,000 fans.
But what became of the 13 players who featured in that tie? We’ve taken a look …
Greg Hartley
City’s youth-team goalkeeper in the 2007/08 season is no longer playing professional football.
Hartley was most recently on the books of Chattanooga FC in the National Premier Soccer League in the United States.
Kieran Trippier
Trippier is one the major success stories from this team, although he built his reputation at senior level away from Manchester.
After three years at Burnley and four at Tottenham Hotspur, the right-back can now be found playing his football for Atletico Madrid.
Dedryck Boyota
Boyata stepped up to City’s first-team squad in 2009 and made his senior debut the following January.
The defender played 34 times for City in total, before moving to Celtic in 2015. He won plenty of silverware in Glasgow, before joining Hertha Berlin last summer.
Ben Mee
Like Trippier, Mee made a name for himself in the professional game at Burnley, who he joined from City in 2012.
(Image: Ed Garvey/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
He remains at Turf Moor eight years on and is widely considered a reliable performer at the heart of Sean Dyche’s backline.
Ryan McGivern
Born in Northern Ireland, McGivern was handed a place in City’s youth ranks in 2006 and was part of the team that beat Chelsea two years later.
He’s now back in Northern Irish football with Linfield following spells with Port Vale, Shrewsbury, Northampton and Swindon.
Andrew Tutte
After three loan spells away from the Etihad, Tutte left City permanently in 2011.
The midfielder then spent three years at Rochdale, followed by four at Bury. He now represents Morecambe in League Two.
Vladimir Weiss
Weiss made his debut for City’s first team around a year after the Youth Cup success in 2008.
The Slovakian winger made five outings for the club before his exit in 2012. He’s now with hometown club Slovan Bratislava.
Scott Kay
A lifelong City fan, Kay was never able to fulfil his dream of playing for the club as a professional.
The midfielder, who had two spells at Macclesfield after leaving City, now plays semi-pro football for Ashton United.
Donal McDermott
City brought Dublin-born McDermott into their academy setup in 2006, but he too failed to play for the club’s first team.
McDermott later played under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth, but he’s been out of the game since being released by Swindon in 2018.
David Ball
Ball was on the bench for City’s memorable 4-3 loss to Manchester United in 2009, but that was the closest he came to a first-team appearance.
The striker swapped England’s lower leagues for New Zealand last year, joining Wellington Phoenix from Rotherham.
Robert Mak
Weiss’s international team-mate left City for Nurnberg in 2010. After four years in Germany he moved to Greece with PAOK, before a spell with Zenit in the Russian Premier League.
The winger terminated his contract with Turkish side Konyaspor in March and is now without a club.
Daniel Sturridge
Sturridge scored his team’s only goal in the first leg but was ruled out of the return game through injury. The striker moved to Chelsea in 2009 after just 21 Premier League appearances for City.
(Image: Ed Garvey/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
He later joined Liverpool and is currently a free agent after leaving Turkish side Trabzonspor in March. The 30-year-old is currently serving a four-month worldwide ban for breaching betting rules.
Angelos Tsiaklis
Tsiaklis played 18 minutes at Stamford Bridge and eight at the City of Manchester Stadium as City won the Youth Cup for the first time in 22 years.
The Cypriot has spent most of his career in his homeland, but he’s been without a club since leaving Olympiakos Nicosia in 2018.
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Abdisalam Ibrahim
Ibrahim also appeared as a substitute in both matches against Chelsea. He went on to feature in one Premier League game for the senior side but was let go in 2014 after a series of loan spells.
The rangy midfielder has played in the Netherlands, Norway, Greece and Cyprus, and is currently on loan at Latvian outfit Riga.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--UK coronavirus death toll rises by further 113 in last 24 hours

The number of people to have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK has reached 38,489 .
The death toll has risen by 113 from 38,376 at the same point on Saturday ( May 30 ) .
The fugure includes reported deaths at hospitals , care homes and the wider community .
A Department of Health and Social Care statement reads : `` As of 9am 31 May , there have been 4,285,738 tests , with 115,725 tests on 30 May .
274,762 people have tested positive .
`` As of 5pm on 30 May , of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 38,489 have sadly died . ''
NHS England has announced 85 futher deaths of people , bringing the total number of confirmed fatal cases in the country to 26,614 .
Public Health Wales said a further 11 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus , taking the total number of deaths there to 1,342 .
And Stormont ’ s health department said one more person had died from Covid-19 related illness in Northern Ireland , bringing the overall death toll to 523 .
The figures come as photographs of crowded beaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lockdown restrictions are set to change from Monday .
Schools will reopen for certain year groups , while some non-essential shops will open their doors .
People can meet in groups of six from other households , and as announced in yesterday 's Downing Street press conference , people can also exercise and play sport in these groups .
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has joined a number of scientific advisors in arguing that the UK government 's easing of the lockdown restrictions is happening too soon .
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the government is being led by science and that Sage ( Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ) is made up of 50 scientists who all have “ their different perspectives ” and that the government takes a “ collective view ” from this .
However he said scientists are right to urge caution because “ we are at a risky point ” with “ not much headroom ” .

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The number of people to have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK has reached 38,489.
The death toll has risen by 113 from 38,376 at the same point on Saturday (May 30). The fugure includes reported deaths at hospitals, care homes and the wider community.
A Department of Health and Social Care statement reads: "As of 9am 31 May, there have been 4,285,738 tests, with 115,725 tests on 30 May. 274,762 people have tested positive.
"As of 5pm on 30 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, 38,489 have sadly died."
NHS England has announced 85 futher deaths of people, bringing the total number of confirmed fatal cases in the country to 26,614.
Public Health Wales said a further 11 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus, taking the total number of deaths there to 1,342.
And Stormont’s health department said one more person had died from Covid-19 related illness in Northern Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 523.
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The figures come as photographs of crowded beaches and beauty spots circulate on social media.
Lockdown restrictions are set to change from Monday. Schools will reopen for certain year groups, while some non-essential shops will open their doors.
People can meet in groups of six from other households, and as announced in yesterday's Downing Street press conference, people can also exercise and play sport in these groups.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has joined a number of scientific advisors in arguing that the UK government's easing of the lockdown restrictions is happening too soon.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, who led Saturday's briefing, said the government is being led by science and that Sage (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) is made up of 50 scientists who all have “their different perspectives” and that the government takes a “collective view” from this.
However he said scientists are right to urge caution because “we are at a risky point” with “not much headroom”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Manchester market asks for licence fee reduction to help 'rebuild region'

One of Manchester ’ s leading markets has today issued an open letter to Manchester City Council regarding the support local markets receive .
The letter jointly signed by Levenshulme Market and street food event GRUB highlights how Manchester ’ s markets could play an integral and ‘ unique ’ role in the re-building of the city ’ s post-coronavirus economy .
“ The current situation is that due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic the United Kingdom is very likely going to suffer from a recession leading to significant unemployment as well as a reduction in living standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reads .
“ At the same time the risk to public health is an ongoing concern for all individuals and businesses seeking to return to some form of normality which will quite rightly affect consumer and business owner confidence .
“ The current advice suggests that outside spaces are a lower risk environment and as a result the demand for businesses to operate in outside spaces will increase .
“ Markets are in a fairly unique position to be able to address both of these issues directly.
” The letter has been sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burnham , Richard Leese , Sacha Lord , and local councillors in the Levenshulme and Cheetham Hill areas .
The ease of some lockdown restrictions this week mean those selling non-essential items can now trade on outdoor markets .
While some markets , such as Altrincham Market , have allowed customers to buy takeaway or delivery items , Levenshulme Market has remained closed since measures were first put in place .
They have , however , been promoting the local traders who regularly set up stalls at the south Manchester market .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic and social benefits of markets , such as generating funds for local councils and the local economy .
Levenshulme Market and GRUB say these benefits are more important than ever to the future of the city .
Read more of today 's stories here “ Sadly Manchester does not currently have the thriving market culture you would expect of such a major , international city , ” the letter adds .
“ This is in large part down to the lack of support for market operators and traders.
” Currently , markets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Markets .
Alongside an initial administration fee , approved operators must also pay a licence fee per stall per stall .
“ In return for their fees the market operator does not receive anything apart from the permission to operate , '' the letter says .
`` The profits from Manchester Markets ( £160,000 in 2018 ) are paid to the council so it is to all intents and purposes a market tax .
“ Another point to consider is that Manchester Markets ' policy is to avoid actively penalising those market operators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a license .
“ This means it is only those responsible market operators who apply for a license that are taxed and regulated .
“ We feel that with a change of strategy and minimal re-investment of their profits Manchester Markets could do great things to support the market community of Manchester .
`` [ This will ] lead to increased economic and social benefits for the wider community at the same time as generating more income for the council further down the line.
” The letter asks Manchester City Council and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduction in market license fees for the next 12 months .
Organisers say the reduction would enable existing independent markets to continue operating , particularly while social distancing measures remain in place .
Traders , operators and stakeholders are also asked to be involved in an open conversation to ‘ create a community where markets can thrive and contribute to the social and economic rebuilding of the region ’ .
These conversations aim to ensure markets and market traders are given the support needed to grow in return for the payment of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parties working together we are confident that we can build a first class support network for traders and operators that not only generates direct income for the council but also provides a well needed contribution to the social and economic health of the city , ” the letter concludes .
“ We hope one and all will support us in this effort.
” You can read the full letter here .

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One of Manchester’s leading markets has today issued an open letter to Manchester City Council regarding the support local markets receive.
The letter jointly signed by Levenshulme Market and street food event GRUB highlights how Manchester’s markets could play an integral and ‘unique’ role in the re-building of the city’s post-coronavirus economy.
“The current situation is that due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic the United Kingdom is very likely going to suffer from a recession leading to significant unemployment as well as a reduction in living standards across the board,” the letter reads.
“At the same time the risk to public health is an ongoing concern for all individuals and businesses seeking to return to some form of normality which will quite rightly affect consumer and business owner confidence.
“The current advice suggests that outside spaces are a lower risk environment and as a result the demand for businesses to operate in outside spaces will increase.
“Markets are in a fairly unique position to be able to address both of these issues directly.”
The letter has been sent to council officials including Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, Richard Leese, Sacha Lord, and local councillors in the Levenshulme and Cheetham Hill areas.
The ease of some lockdown restrictions this week mean those selling non-essential items can now trade on outdoor markets.
While some markets, such as Altrincham Market, have allowed customers to buy takeaway or delivery items, Levenshulme Market has remained closed since measures were first put in place.
They have, however, been promoting the local traders who regularly set up stalls at the south Manchester market.
In the letter, organisers highlight the significant economic and social benefits of markets, such as generating funds for local councils and the local economy.
Levenshulme Market and GRUB say these benefits are more important than ever to the future of the city.
Read more of today's stories here
“Sadly Manchester does not currently have the thriving market culture you would expect of such a major, international city,” the letter adds.
“This is in large part down to the lack of support for market operators and traders.”
Currently, markets must receive permission to operate from Manchester Markets.
Alongside an initial administration fee, approved operators must also pay a licence fee per stall per stall.
“In return for their fees the market operator does not receive anything apart from the permission to operate," the letter says.
"The profits from Manchester Markets (£160,000 in 2018) are paid to the council so it is to all intents and purposes a market tax.
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“Another point to consider is that Manchester Markets' policy is to avoid actively penalising those market operators in the area who fail to apply for a license.
“This means it is only those responsible market operators who apply for a license that are taxed and regulated.
“We feel that with a change of strategy and minimal re-investment of their profits Manchester Markets could do great things to support the market community of Manchester.
"[This will] lead to increased economic and social benefits for the wider community at the same time as generating more income for the council further down the line.”
The letter asks Manchester City Council and Manchester Markets to consider an immediate significant reduction in market license fees for the next 12 months.
Organisers say the reduction would enable existing independent markets to continue operating, particularly while social distancing measures remain in place.
Traders, operators and stakeholders are also asked to be involved in an open conversation to ‘create a community where markets can thrive and contribute to the social and economic rebuilding of the region’.
These conversations aim to ensure markets and market traders are given the support needed to grow in return for the payment of their market license fees.
“With all parties working together we are confident that we can build a first class support network for traders and operators that not only generates direct income for the council but also provides a well needed contribution to the social and economic health of the city,” the letter concludes.
“We hope one and all will support us in this effort.”
Responding to the letter, Manchester Council said it was working on ways to help traders and market organisers.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges that as a local authority we have never had to deal with before," Councillor Luthfur Rahman, executive member for skills, culture and leisure, said.
"The community who makes up Manchester's markets is as valued as it is vibrant and we want to find ways to ensure traders can continue to earn a living.
"We will speak with traders and try to navigate a way through the post-lockdown landscape."
You can read the full letter here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Pep Guardiola has easy decision to make on Man City line up vs Arsenal

The downside of Leroy Sane 's return to fitness for Manchester City means Pep Guardiola now has a decision to make on which players he starts in wide attacking positions against Arsenal this month .
Last season , Sane , Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva figured regularly for Guardiola 's title winning side , as new signing Riyad Mahrez adapted to his new manager 's demands over the course of the season .
Now , though , after Sane 's injury last August , Mahrez has quietly gone about improving his output for City and has become one of Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ De Bruyne has better all-round statistics in the Premier League this season among attacking midfielders .
Mahrez is fourth in the division for key passes from open play this season , behind De Bruyne , Jack Grealish and Emi Buendia .
When it comes to big chances created , only De Bruyne ( 23 ) has provided more than Mahrez ( 14 ) .
And among attacking midfielders or wingers , Mahrez boasts the best goals per minute ratio with a goal every 197.7 minutes .
He also has one of the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positions , with his 23 efforts only bettered by Mason Mount of Chelsea .
Strangely , teammate Sterling must not be classed as an attacking midfielder or winger by the Premier League stats collators , as he averages a goal every 184 minutes and , like Mahrez , has had 23 shots on target this season .
But despite Sterling scoring more than Mahrez this term with 11 Premier League goals , Mahrez has had a direct hand in more goals with seven goals and eight assists .
Sterling has just two assists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it comes to key passes and chances created .
So when the Premier League returns and City face Arsenal on June 17 , perhaps it should be Mahrez who is the certain starter on one wing , with Sane and Sterling battling each other for a starting berth on the opposite flank .

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The downside of Leroy Sane's return to fitness for Manchester City means Pep Guardiola now has a decision to make on which players he starts in wide attacking positions against Arsenal this month.
Last season, Sane, Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva figured regularly for Guardiola's title winning side, as new signing Riyad Mahrez adapted to his new manager's demands over the course of the season.
Now, though, after Sane's injury last August, Mahrez has quietly gone about improving his output for City and has become one of Guardiola's most important attackers.
Only Kevin De Bruyne has better all-round statistics in the Premier League this season among attacking midfielders.
Mahrez is fourth in the division for key passes from open play this season, behind De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Emi Buendia. When it comes to big chances created, only De Bruyne (23) has provided more than Mahrez (14).
And among attacking midfielders or wingers, Mahrez boasts the best goals per minute ratio with a goal every 197.7 minutes. He also has one of the best records for shots on targets from those positions, with his 23 efforts only bettered by Mason Mount of Chelsea.
Strangely, teammate Sterling must not be classed as an attacking midfielder or winger by the Premier League stats collators, as he averages a goal every 184 minutes and, like Mahrez, has had 23 shots on target this season.
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But despite Sterling scoring more than Mahrez this term with 11 Premier League goals, Mahrez has had a direct hand in more goals with seven goals and eight assists. Sterling has just two assists, and also falls short of Mahrez when it comes to key passes and chances created.
So when the Premier League returns and City face Arsenal on June 17, perhaps it should be Mahrez who is the certain starter on one wing, with Sane and Sterling battling each other for a starting berth on the opposite flank.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Man Utd youngster Tuanzebe can make the most of his second chance

The injury bulletins at Manchester United in 2020 have tended to focus on Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford , two of the club 's most important players whose absence could have left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side hamstrung .
Instead they 've coped without both admirably , especially since the start of February and an 11-game unbeaten run that has seen the standard of performances match the quality of results .
But Pogba and Rashford are n't the only players who have had their 2020 disrupted by injury and who have been given a second chance of making an impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first half of the campaign Axel Tuanzebe looked like being one of the breakout successes of this season .
Named captain against Rochdale in the Carabao Cup in September , he then played the full game at left-back in the draw with Arsenal five days later .
But for an injury in the warm-up he 'd have started in a three-man defence against Liverpool in October too .
As United 's defence floundered in the early months of the season there was growing momentum for academy graduate Tuanzebe to become Harry Maguire 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an injury against Colchester in December and he 's not played since .
In that time the 22-year-old has seen Victor Lindelof 's form recover to the standard he set last season , Eric Bailly return from injury to impress when given his own opportunities and Luke Shaw emerge as an outstanding left-sided central defender in a back three .
As Tuanzebe returned to the training pitches of Carrington recently he did so with his status diminished to fourth-choice central defender .
But at least he will now get an opportunity to remind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is held by Solskjaer and the club .
Tuanzebe impressed at Aston Villa last season and after being given a chance in pre-season he jumped ahead of Chris Smalling , Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo in United 's options at centre back .
After impressing against Inter Milan back in July Solskjaer declared Tuanzebe to be the `` future of the club '' .
Had it not been for that injury in December he would have continued to get chances , instead he 's had a prolonged period of frustration , suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sidelines for longer than expected .
He 's been back in training since United returned to Carrington , but when the Premier League season resumes on the weekend of June 20 it will be six months since he last played competitively .
The relentless schedule that will it take to finish this season should ensure he gets opportunities once again however , even if United 's defence had become a mean machine in his absence , conceding just twice in the previous 11 games , with Maguire , Lindelof and Bailly all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games will be coming thick and fast for United , who still have designs on a top-four finish , while they remain in the FA Cup and the Europa League .
Squad rotation is going to be essential once again and Tuanzebe will be one of the beneficiaries .
In the 661 minutes he 's played this season he 's done enough to make Solskjaer 's judgement seem sound .
Now he 's getting an unexpected second chance to add to that tally and end 2019/20 with some happier memories .

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The injury bulletins at Manchester United in 2020 have tended to focus on Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford, two of the club's most important players whose absence could have left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side hamstrung.
Instead they've coped without both admirably, especially since the start of February and an 11-game unbeaten run that has seen the standard of performances match the quality of results.
But Pogba and Rashford aren't the only players who have had their 2020 disrupted by injury and who have been given a second chance of making an impact in this delayed season.
For the first half of the campaign Axel Tuanzebe looked like being one of the breakout successes of this season. Named captain against Rochdale in the Carabao Cup in September, he then played the full game at left-back in the draw with Arsenal five days later. But for an injury in the warm-up he'd have started in a three-man defence against Liverpool in October too.
As United's defence floundered in the early months of the season there was growing momentum for academy graduate Tuanzebe to become Harry Maguire's first-choice central-defensive partner, but then came an injury against Colchester in December and he's not played since.
In that time the 22-year-old has seen Victor Lindelof's form recover to the standard he set last season, Eric Bailly return from injury to impress when given his own opportunities and Luke Shaw emerge as an outstanding left-sided central defender in a back three. As Tuanzebe returned to the training pitches of Carrington recently he did so with his status diminished to fourth-choice central defender.
But at least he will now get an opportunity to remind everyone of the high esteem in which he is held by Solskjaer and the club. Tuanzebe impressed at Aston Villa last season and after being given a chance in pre-season he jumped ahead of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo in United's options at centre back. After impressing against Inter Milan back in July Solskjaer declared Tuanzebe to be the "future of the club".
Had it not been for that injury in December he would have continued to get chances, instead he's had a prolonged period of frustration, suffering a setback that has kept him on the sidelines for longer than expected.
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He's been back in training since United returned to Carrington, but when the Premier League season resumes on the weekend of June 20 it will be six months since he last played competitively.
The relentless schedule that will it take to finish this season should ensure he gets opportunities once again however, even if United's defence had become a mean machine in his absence, conceding just twice in the previous 11 games, with Maguire, Lindelof and Bailly all in supreme form.
The Premier League games will be coming thick and fast for United, who still have designs on a top-four finish, while they remain in the FA Cup and the Europa League. Squad rotation is going to be essential once again and Tuanzebe will be one of the beneficiaries.
In the 661 minutes he's played this season he's done enough to make Solskjaer's judgement seem sound. Now he's getting an unexpected second chance to add to that tally and end 2019/20 with some happier memories.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--A drive-thru ice cream parlour has opened in Cheshire

One of the north west 's most popular family attractions has opened an ice cream drive-thru , serving 30 different flavours .
The Ice Cream Farm in Cheshire has found a way to give fans their ice cream fix in a safe and socially distanced way .
The busy tourist attraction is now operating a one-in-one-out system for cars , with contactless ordering and payment methods in place .
There are 30 ice cream flavours available at the drive-thru , each from the award-winning Cheshire Farm Ice Cream company .
Flavours include raspberry ripple , mint choc chip , Jammy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , available to purchase by the scoop or in a take-home tub .
Milkshakes and cold drinks are also being sold at the parlous , which is based in Newton , on the outskirts of Chester .
The real dairy ice cream drive-thru opened for the first time this weekend , and is now open every day of the week .
It 's hoped that the drive-thru could become a permanent fixture of the Ice Cream Farm even after lockdown is eased further .
When all facilities are open , the attraction has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and a games centre - all of these remain closed for the time being .
Jonathan Fell , director of The Ice Cream Farm , said : `` We have seen other attractions and restaurants offering a ‘ click and collect ’ type offer but we wanted to explore how we could offer something a little bit different whilst still adhering to the guidelines .
`` After a lot of Zoom calls , we have managed to design something that provides our visitors with almost the full range of our ice cream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for both our team and customers .
`` A ‘ Drive-Thru ’ concept is something that I have always thought would be a welcome addition to the attraction .
`` We know that it can be a little off-putting for the ‘ ice cream only ’ customer to visit us during peak season due to the popularity .
`` A ‘ Drive-Thru concept may be the solution as it will assist us in satisfying the ice cream enthusiast , as well as the families who want to come for the full ‘ play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facility such as this , it should relieve the pressure inside the park and improve the visitor experience for all .
The business model will have to adapt to survive post Covid-19 and this only is the first step of a wider strategy . ''
The Ice Cream Farm drive-thru is open between 12pm and 4pm , seven days a week .
You can find out more at theicecreamfarm.co.uk .

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One of the north west's most popular family attractions has opened an ice cream drive-thru, serving 30 different flavours.
The Ice Cream Farm in Cheshire has found a way to give fans their ice cream fix in a safe and socially distanced way.
The busy tourist attraction is now operating a one-in-one-out system for cars, with contactless ordering and payment methods in place.
There are 30 ice cream flavours available at the drive-thru, each from the award-winning Cheshire Farm Ice Cream company.
Flavours include raspberry ripple, mint choc chip, Jammy Dodger, Creme Egg and chocolate brownie, available to purchase by the scoop or in a take-home tub.
Milkshakes and cold drinks are also being sold at the parlous, which is based in Tattenhall, on the outskirts of Chester.
The real dairy ice cream drive-thru opened for the first time this weekend, and is now open every day of the week.
It's hoped that the drive-thru could become a permanent fixture of the Ice Cream Farm even after lockdown is eased further.
When all facilities are open, the attraction has an adventure golf course, play areas, and a games centre - all of these remain closed for the time being.
Jonathan Fell, director of The Ice Cream Farm, said: "We have seen other attractions and restaurants offering a ‘click and collect’ type offer but we wanted to explore how we could offer something a little bit different whilst still adhering to the guidelines.
"After a lot of Zoom calls, we have managed to design something that provides our visitors with almost the full range of our ice cream whilst maintaining strict health and safety practices for both our team and customers.
"A ‘Drive-Thru’ concept is something that I have always thought would be a welcome addition to the attraction.
"We know that it can be a little off-putting for the ‘ice cream only’ customer to visit us during peak season due to the popularity.
"A ‘Drive-Thru concept may be the solution as it will assist us in satisfying the ice cream enthusiast, as well as the families who want to come for the full ‘play’ experience.
"By providing a facility such as this, it should relieve the pressure inside the park and improve the visitor experience for all. The business model will have to adapt to survive post Covid-19 and this only is the first step of a wider strategy."
The Ice Cream Farm drive-thru is open between 12pm and 4pm, seven days a week. You can find out more at theicecreamfarm.co.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Gardeners urged not to use sprinklers in evening as water usage more than normal

Gardeners are being urged to avoid using sprinklers in the evening as dry weather and the coronavirus lockdown continues to drive high demand for water .
The call by industry body Water UK comes after what is expected to be the driest May for England since 1896 , with official figures published by the Met Office later .
Forecasters say the weekend ’ s sunny weather , which saw crowds of people flock to beaches and beauty spots across England ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased on Monday , will continue until midweek .
Water UK said there was no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more at the same time as they enjoy the sunny weather outdoors can lead to lower water pressure , which affects how well it flows out of taps .
Water companies have seen a huge rise in demand for water from households , particularly in the evenings , with use up 20 per cent and some areas seeing peak demand of up to 40 per cent above normal for the time of year .
The combination of lockdown , which has kept people at home , and the sunny , dry weather is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with those using water in the garden .
If gardeners anxious to maintain lawns and flowerbeds in the dry weather can avoid using a garden sprinkler at peak demand time in the evening , it would make a big difference to water pressure , Water UK said .
Other simple steps to reduce water use include taking shorter showers , making sure the dishwasher is full and on an eco-setting before running it through , and reusing paddling pool water on the flower beds .
But the industry body stressed people should keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the pandemic , by making sure they wash their hands regularly .
And after a wet winter , there are good supplies of water in reservoirs and there are currently no plans for hosepipe bans in the UK , Water UK said .
Water UK chief executive Christine McGourty said : “ It ’ s a great time to be out in the sunshine if you can , but this record sunny weather is bringing record peak demands for water .
“ Just small changes through the day will make all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tips on staying wise about water in these unprecedented times .
“ The less water we use at peak times , the less likely it is that water will be ‘ under pressure ’ .
” Meanwhile , United Utilities told customers as we enter the 10th week of lockdown , the way we are using water has `` changed a lot too . ''
Many families are now `` home all week '' and water is playing a critical role in combating coronavirus with more hand washing and cleaning , combined with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water use than normal . ''
An extra 4.6 billion litres of water have been delivered to homes during the pandemic , it said , but warned that `` in some places water is being used in homes and gardens faster than we can physically get the water down our pipes . ''
It urges people to top up paddling pools and use waste water on plants , water hanging baskets in the early morning or late evening to reduce midday sun evaporation , only use dishwashers when they are full .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wash their cars and use lawn sprinklers , United Utilities warned of the high water useage involved .

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Gardeners are being urged to avoid using sprinklers in the evening as dry weather and the coronavirus lockdown continues to drive high demand for water.
The call by industry body Water UK comes after what is expected to be the driest May for England since 1896, with official figures published by the Met Office later.
Forecasters say the weekend’s sunny weather, which saw crowds of people flock to beaches and beauty spots across England ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased on Monday, will continue until midweek.
Water UK said there was no shortage of water, but everyone using more at the same time as they enjoy the sunny weather outdoors can lead to lower water pressure, which affects how well it flows out of taps.
Water companies have seen a huge rise in demand for water from households, particularly in the evenings, with use up 20 per cent and some areas seeing peak demand of up to 40 per cent above normal for the time of year.
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The combination of lockdown, which has kept people at home, and the sunny, dry weather is leading to extra demand from households along with those using water in the garden.
If gardeners anxious to maintain lawns and flowerbeds in the dry weather can avoid using a garden sprinkler at peak demand time in the evening, it would make a big difference to water pressure, Water UK said.
Other simple steps to reduce water use include taking shorter showers, making sure the dishwasher is full and on an eco-setting before running it through, and reusing paddling pool water on the flower beds.
But the industry body stressed people should keep following the guidance on protecting their health during the pandemic, by making sure they wash their hands regularly.
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And after a wet winter, there are good supplies of water in reservoirs and there are currently no plans for hosepipe bans in the UK, Water UK said.
Water UK chief executive Christine McGourty said: “It’s a great time to be out in the sunshine if you can, but this record sunny weather is bringing record peak demands for water.
“Just small changes through the day will make all the difference, and there are plenty more tips on staying wise about water in these unprecedented times.
“The less water we use at peak times, the less likely it is that water will be ‘under pressure’.”
Meanwhile, United Utilities told customers as we enter the 10th week of lockdown, the way we are using water has "changed a lot too."
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Many families are now "home all week" and water is playing a critical role in combating coronavirus with more hand washing and cleaning, combined with hot weather which has seen "more water use than normal."
An extra 4.6 billion litres of water have been delivered to homes during the pandemic, it said, but warned that "in some places water is being used in homes and gardens faster than we can physically get the water down our pipes."
It urges people to top up paddling pools and use waste water on plants, water hanging baskets in the early morning or late evening to reduce midday sun evaporation, only use dishwashers when they are full.
While falling short of asking customers not to wash their cars and use lawn sprinklers, United Utilities warned of the high water useage involved.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--What will happen when dentists reopen later this month?

Dental practises in England are preparing to reopen later this month .
Dentists have been closed for non-urgent appointments since the March 25 , but will be allowed to reopen from June 8 .
Patients who are due a check up may have to wait longer before getting an appointment however .
Initially , any urgent patients will be prioritised as surgeries reopen from next week , which means routine care appointments are unlikely to be available until later .
Dentists have said it will take at least several months for routine check-ups and cleanings to resume , depending on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing rules will mean that a trip to the dentist will look very different to how it would have done before the lockdown .
Due to enhanced cleaning practices and social distancing dentists will see fewer patients in one day .
Dave Cottam , a mixed practice dentist from Birmingham , told the PA news agency he expects to only be able to see six or eight patients each day , compared to between 20 and 30 previously .
Patients and staff will also be expected to keep 2m away from others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be used .
Hand gel will be made available and one-way systems should be implemented to keep patients apart , according to guidance from the chief dental officer of England ( CDO ) .
Magazines and toys will be removed from waiting rooms and patients may be asked to wait outside if social distancing can not be maintained inside .
While practices are reopening for face-to-face appointments , dentists will be expected to continue carrying our remote consultations where possible .
The CDO is also advising that staff are regularly screened for Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is strictly followed .

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Dental practises in England are preparing to reopen later this month.
Dentists have been closed for non-urgent appointments since the March 25, but will be allowed to reopen from June 8.
Patients who are due a check up may have to wait longer before getting an appointment however.
Initially, any urgent patients will be prioritised as surgeries reopen from next week, which means routine care appointments are unlikely to be available until later.
Dentists have said it will take at least several months for routine check-ups and cleanings to resume, depending on a number of factors.
(Image: PA)
Meanwhile, social distancing rules will mean that a trip to the dentist will look very different to how it would have done before the lockdown.
Due to enhanced cleaning practices and social distancing dentists will see fewer patients in one day.
Dave Cottam, a mixed practice dentist from Birmingham, told the PA news agency he expects to only be able to see six or eight patients each day, compared to between 20 and 30 previously.
Patients and staff will also be expected to keep 2m away from others where possible and personal protective equipment will be used.
Hand gel will be made available and one-way systems should be implemented to keep patients apart, according to guidance from the chief dental officer of England (CDO).
Magazines and toys will be removed from waiting rooms and patients may be asked to wait outside if social distancing can not be maintained inside.
While practices are reopening for face-to-face appointments, dentists will be expected to continue carrying our remote consultations where possible.
The CDO is also advising that staff are regularly screened for Covid-19 symptoms and guidance on self-isolating where necessary is strictly followed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Andy Whyment details new Corrie filming rules

Coronation Street ’ s Andy Whyment has revealed to fans the new rules that he and his fellow soap actors have to adhere to as the ITV programme prepares to resume filming .
Andy , aka Kirk Sutherland , told Lorraine Kelly today that he was not sure what to expect , and admitted that he and the cast were “ worried ” that the show would go off air .
The soap - along with Emmerdale , Eastenders and a number of other programmes - was forced to stop production in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and implementation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ episodes being cut in half , viewers worried that they were soon going to run out as it is widely known that the soap works around eight weeks in advance .
But their fears were set aside today after ITV announced that filming would commence on Tuesday , June 9 , with three episodes being filmed per week to start .
Andy , 39 , admitted to Lorraine that the situation felt `` strange '' before explaining the new rules he and his on-screen colleagues have been given .
He told Lorraine : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9th , a week tomorrow , which is fantastic news .
`` We 've had about 10 weeks off now .
We sometimes have periods where we have six weeks off but at least you know when you ’ re going back and what you ’ re going back to .
“ So now we 're going back in a week 's time which is great news for everyone .
`` At first we were a bit worried we might go off air but thankfully we can go back to filming again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here !
in 2019 , then went on to detail the changes in filming .
He said : `` There will be no kissing scenes .
It 's going to be interesting - if Kirk walked down the street with Beth , they might have held hands , but that won ’ t happen now .
`` We 're going to have to have an induction before we go back .
There 'll be things like a one way system and a director will stay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ na take some time getting used to but we just want to be back . ''
ITV bosses announced the return of the soap on Twitter , before revealing that they plan a pattern of recording which will initially produce three episodes per week .
They explained that new safety measures will include designating crew members to a specific studio or the soap ’ s exterior lot .
Social distancing will of course be a major factor for the cast and crew , who will have their temperatures checked on a daily basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are free from fever - one of covid-19 ’ s main symptoms .
As well as this , the studios and props will undergo daily `` intensive cleaning '' to keep germs at bay .
Good Morning Britain with Lorraine Kelly airs weekdays at 9pm on ITV .

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Coronation Street’s Andy Whyment has revealed to fans the new rules that he and his fellow soap actors have to adhere to as the ITV programme prepares to resume filming.
Andy, aka Kirk Sutherland, told Lorraine Kelly today that he was not sure what to expect, and admitted that he and the cast were “worried” that the show would go off air.
The soap - along with Emmerdale, Eastenders and a number of other programmes - was forced to stop production in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and implementation of lockdown.
Despite the frequency of episodes being cut in half, viewers worried that they were soon going to run out as it is widely known that the soap works around eight weeks in advance.
But their fears were set aside today after ITV announced that filming would commence on Tuesday, June 9, with three episodes being filmed per week to start.
(Image: ITV)
Andy, 39, admitted to Lorraine that the situation felt "strange" before explaining the new rules he and his on-screen colleagues have been given.
He told Lorraine: "We're going back on the 9th, a week tomorrow, which is fantastic news.
"We've had about 10 weeks off now. We sometimes have periods where we have six weeks off but at least you know when you’re going back and what you’re going back to.
“So now we're going back in a week's time which is great news for everyone.
"At first we were a bit worried we might go off air but thankfully we can go back to filming again."
(Image: ITV)
Andy, who came second in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2019, then went on to detail the changes in filming.
He said: "There will be no kissing scenes. It's going to be interesting - if Kirk walked down the street with Beth, they might have held hands, but that won’t happen now.
"We're going to have to have an induction before we go back. There'll be things like a one way system and a director will stay in one studio.
“It's gonna take some time getting used to but we just want to be back."
ITV bosses announced the return of the soap on Twitter, before revealing that they plan a pattern of recording which will initially produce three episodes per week.
They explained that new safety measures will include designating crew members to a specific studio or the soap’s exterior lot.
Social distancing will of course be a major factor for the cast and crew, who will have their temperatures checked on a daily basis by an external company to check they are free from fever - one of covid-19’s main symptoms.
As well as this, the studios and props will undergo daily "intensive cleaning" to keep germs at bay.
Good Morning Britain with Lorraine Kelly airs weekdays at 9pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Woman appears in court accused of murder of Wythenshawe man

A woman has appeared in court accused of the murder of a man in Wythenshawe .
Leanne Bentley , 27 @ @ @ @ @ at Manchester Magistrates ' Court this morning ( Monday ) in relation to the death @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Richardson died in hospital from a stab wound last Thursday ( May 21 @ @ @ @ @ of Brookcroft Road , Wythenshawe , is accused of murder .
She spoke only to @ @ @ @ @ , date of birth and nationality .
Ms Bentley was remanded into custody and the @ @ @ @ @ hearing at Manchester Crown Court on June 3 .
Addressing Ms Bentley , who was @ @ @ @ @ and wore her blonde hair in a ponytail , District Judge Jack McGarva said : @ @ @ @ @ sent to the Crown Court where a Circuit Judge will decide what will happen next @ @

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A woman has appeared in court accused of the murder of a man in Wythenshawe.
Leanne Bentley, 27, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates' Court this morning (Monday) in relation to the death of Peter Richardson, 52.
Mr Richardson died in hospital from a stab wound last Thursday (May 21).
Ms Bentley, of Brookcroft Road, Wythenshawe, is accused of murder.
She spoke only to confirm her name, address, date of birth and nationality.
No pleas were entered.
Ms Bentley was remanded into custody and the case was adjourned for a hearing at Manchester Crown Court on June 3.
Addressing Ms Bentley, who was wearing a grey prison tracksuit and wore her blonde hair in a ponytail, District Judge Jack McGarva said: "Your case will be sent to the Crown Court where a Circuit Judge will decide what will happen next."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Police appeal for help to find wanted man

Police are appealing for help to find a wanted man .
Adrian Harewood , 49 , is wanted on recall @ @ @ @ @ terms of his licence .
He was released from prison in March 2015 after being @ @ @ @ @ grievous bodily harm .
Harewood is known to have links to Bury and Oldham .
@ @ @ @ @ whereabouts can contact police on 0161 856 8172 .
Reports can also be made anonymously @ @ @ @ @ 0800 555 111 .

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Police are appealing for help to find a wanted man.
Adrian Harewood, 49, is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the terms of his licence.
He was released from prison in March 2015 after being jailed in November 2007 for grievous bodily harm.
Harewood is known to have links to Bury and Oldham.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts can contact police on 0161 856 8172.
Reports can also be made anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Bayern Munich will look to force Man City compromise over Leroy Sane

Bayern Munich are looking to Bayern Munich their way to a transfer deal once again .
As with last year , there was so much noise whipped up about Leroy Sane that it seemed like a done deal , and yet 900 miles from Munich Manchester City were still waiting for an opening offer .
That Bayern eventually had to apologise for overstepping the mark has not stopped them using the same tactics this summer - and why not , if they felt like the strategy would have worked if not for the Community Shield injury that wrecked Sane 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bayern figure to openly speak of a move for the German winger over the weekend when he named Sane alongside four players already at the club to make a point about a new era .
Hoeness may not be as important as he used to be in Bavaria having stepped down as president last year , but his name still has sufficient clout to prick ears at the Etihad .
The risk of such public confidence is that the selling club can be antagonised - as they have been .
City already start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move from their valuations nor - in the few instances they do business with them - lose out to any of the established European heavyweights .
Suggesting a deal was being done without them only prompted the Blues to go public with a sky-high valuation , trying to force Bayern to put their money where their extremely active mouth was .
Already this summer , the indication of an opening gambit to start negotiations has been laughed out of the Etihad as the club gears up for deja vu .
But as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expiring , and the encouragement they will have picked up from his new representatives , Bayern will take encouragement from Pep Guardiola 's stance on the matter last summer .
His first comment on interest in the player then hardly came across as a hands-off message or a plea to keep him , instead pointing out that Sane knew exactly what he would get if he stayed .
`` I spoke to the club 10 times , I want people here to be happy , '' he concluded .
`` If they do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desire to have him to be with us is always there . ''
Guardiola does not have large squads and so needs complete commitment from every player he does pick .
The message about players leaving if they do n't want to be at the club was used by the manager before Sane and has been used since .
Bayern know this about their former coach , and if they can convince Sane to commit to their project , that forces City into a compromise .
If the manager no longer wants the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club to hold out with a stance that they would rather keep him until the end of his contract than let Bayern get a good deal .
That is n't to say that Guardiola always gets what he wants with transfers - look at the club not signing a centre-back last summer despite him wanting one - but would be a further strengthening of Bayern 's position if they can weaken the message on Sane coming out of Manchester .
While the Bundesliga has held attention for the last few weeks as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be at least one German club interested in Guardiola 's press conferences when the Premier League come back in a fortnight .

Bayern Munich are looking to Bayern Munich their way to a transfer deal once again.
As with last year, there was so much noise whipped up about Leroy Sane that it seemed like a done deal, and yet 900 miles from Munich Manchester City were still waiting for an opening offer. That Bayern eventually had to apologise for overstepping the mark has not stopped them using the same tactics this summer - and why not, if they felt like the strategy would have worked if not for the Community Shield injury that wrecked Sane's season?
Uli Hoeness became the latest Bayern figure to openly speak of a move for the German winger over the weekend when he named Sane alongside four players already at the club to make a point about a new era. Hoeness may not be as important as he used to be in Bavaria having stepped down as president last year, but his name still has sufficient clout to prick ears at the Etihad.
The risk of such public confidence is that the selling club can be antagonised - as they have been. City already start from a position of wanting neither to move from their valuations nor - in the few instances they do business with them - lose out to any of the established European heavyweights.
Suggesting a deal was being done without them only prompted the Blues to go public with a sky-high valuation, trying to force Bayern to put their money where their extremely active mouth was. Already this summer, the indication of an opening gambit to start negotiations has been laughed out of the Etihad as the club gears up for deja vu.
But as well as Sane's contract being closer to expiring, and the encouragement they will have picked up from his new representatives, Bayern will take encouragement from Pep Guardiola's stance on the matter last summer. His first comment on interest in the player then hardly came across as a hands-off message or a plea to keep him, instead pointing out that Sane knew exactly what he would get if he stayed.
"I spoke to the club 10 times, I want people here to be happy," he concluded. "If they don't want, they go. The desire to have him to be with us is always there."
Guardiola does not have large squads and so needs complete commitment from every player he does pick. The message about players leaving if they don't want to be at the club was used by the manager before Sane and has been used since.
Bayern know this about their former coach, and if they can convince Sane to commit to their project, that forces City into a compromise. If the manager no longer wants the player, it is harder for the club to hold out with a stance that they would rather keep him until the end of his contract than let Bayern get a good deal.
That isn't to say that Guardiola always gets what he wants with transfers - look at the club not signing a centre-back last summer despite him wanting one - but would be a further strengthening of Bayern's position if they can weaken the message on Sane coming out of Manchester.
While the Bundesliga has held attention for the last few weeks as the first major league to resume, there will be at least one German club interested in Guardiola's press conferences when the Premier League come back in a fortnight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Jadon Sancho has shown Manchester United a new quality

It had hardly been the return to action Jadon Sancho would have envisaged .
All eyes have been on the Bundesliga since its mid-May restart but the former Manchester City youngster was a substitute for each of Borussia Dortmund 's first three games back .
Sancho 's biggest opportunity came last week , where defeat to Bayern Munich put a serious dent in Dortmund 's title hopes on a night when defensive solidity reigned over a side which was lacking any real attacking spark .
Sancho came off the bench to little effect and afterwards Dortmund assistant coach Edin Terzic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the transfer circus around him .
“ He ’ s a young player and is one of our most important players , '' Terzic said .
`` I have to say that , the transfer speculations are affecting him .
`` We have to support him in a positive way .
I want all of our players to be happy.
” His response to the questioning of his form was emphatic .
A first start since the resumption of the season brought with it one of the best performances of Sancho 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at professional level in a 6-1 blitz of Paderborn .
Just as Sancho silenced his doubters when he made the initial switch to Germany three years ago , he has again shown his supreme mental strength to shut his latest wave of critics up .
Sancho 's treble moved him onto 17 goals in 27 Bundesliga appearances this season and , with 17 assists to his name too , he has an average of 1.25 direct goal contributions per league game .
It is not only on the pitch where Sancho impresses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England international described the moment as 'bittersweet ' , alluding to more pressing issues in the world after he had dedicated his first strike to the Justice for George Floyd movement .
Sancho 's touching gesture was a reminder that he is not only one of the best players in European football , but he is also acutely aware of the platform he has as one of the world 's most talented young sportspeople .
United 's squad would be transformed with the addition of Sancho on the pitch this summer , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ability , and authority , to act as a catalyst for their revival under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Sunday 's performance was an emphatic response from the youngster as he yet again silenced his critics with his performances on the pitch , and if he moves to United the intense media scrutiny which awaits will only drive him on further to fulfil his massive potential .
They now just need to give him the platform to do so .

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It had hardly been the return to action Jadon Sancho would have envisaged.
All eyes have been on the Bundesliga since its mid-May restart but the former Manchester City youngster was a substitute for each of Borussia Dortmund's first three games back.
Sancho's biggest opportunity came last week, where defeat to Bayern Munich put a serious dent in Dortmund's title hopes on a night when defensive solidity reigned over a side which was lacking any real attacking spark.
Sancho came off the bench to little effect and afterwards Dortmund assistant coach Edin Terzic admitted the England international was negatively affected by the transfer circus around him.
“He’s a young player and is one of our most important players," Terzic said. "I have to say that, the transfer speculations are affecting him.
"We have to support him in a positive way. I want all of our players to be happy.”
His response to the questioning of his form was emphatic. A first start since the resumption of the season brought with it one of the best performances of Sancho's fledgling career as netted his maiden hat-trick at professional level in a 6-1 blitz of Paderborn.
Just as Sancho silenced his doubters when he made the initial switch to Germany three years ago, he has again shown his supreme mental strength to shut his latest wave of critics up.
Sancho's treble moved him onto 17 goals in 27 Bundesliga appearances this season and, with 17 assists to his name too, he has an average of 1.25 direct goal contributions per league game.
It is not only on the pitch where Sancho impresses, though.
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Speaking after the match the England international described the moment as 'bittersweet', alluding to more pressing issues in the world after he had dedicated his first strike to the Justice for George Floyd movement. Sancho's touching gesture was a reminder that he is not only one of the best players in European football, but he is also acutely aware of the platform he has as one of the world's most talented young sportspeople.
United's squad would be transformed with the addition of Sancho on the pitch this summer, but he is also a player who has the ability, and authority, to act as a catalyst for their revival under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Sunday's performance was an emphatic response from the youngster as he yet again silenced his critics with his performances on the pitch, and if he moves to United the intense media scrutiny which awaits will only drive him on further to fulfil his massive potential. They now just need to give him the platform to do so.