themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Man Utd evening headlines as Solskjaer makes transfer admission

Odion Ighalo wants to extend his loan with Manchester United until the end of the Premier League season .
Shanghai Shenhua striker Ighalo , 30 , is contracted to United on loan until May 31 and could be recalled by his parent club with the Chinese Super League now due to start in June or July .
The Premier League is aiming to restart next month but is yet to receive permission from the government .
United are open to extending Ighalo 's stay after he scored four goals in eight appearances , but only moved for the Nigerian after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the back in mid-January and the England international is fit again .
Ighalo said last month he was open to signing for United on a permanent basis but had not received an offer and has reiterated that remains the case .
`` I would like to finish the season if it 's possible , '' Ighalo told the BBC World Service .
`` I was in good form , good shape , scoring goals and now we 've stopped for over a month .
I 've given it my best and hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits the next transfer window will be unrecognisable from previous years as clubs readjust after the coronavirus crisis .
Manchester United had lined up deals for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish before football in England was suspended on March 13 , and the transfer window is due to be pushed back from its original opening date of June 1 .
United are in a financially stronger situation than most Premier League clubs and Solskjaer previously said they could 'exploit ' the market , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid financial uncertainty at Villa and their possible relegation .
Sancho could also be cheaper as he is approaching the last two years of his contract with Dortmund .
Despite United 's intention to reinforce their attack , executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward warned they are not 'immune ' from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Solskjaer anticipates a 'completely different ' summer window to previous editions .
`` I think Mason [ Greenwood ] , Anthony [ Martial ] and Marcus [ Rashford ] this season have been fantastic , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've scored upwards of 50 goals , the three of them .
`` Marcus was on course for his best season , Anthony was on course for his best season , Mason , of course , is just a unique talent , with his goalscoring abilities .
`` But we 're always looking to improve the squad and this uncertainty in the market now , who knows how football is going to be and how the market is going to be .
But I 'm very happy with the squad I 've got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will allow teams to make five substitutions per match when football returns after approving a proposal by FIFA .
The move is to help sides returning from football 's coronavirus-enforced break .
The rule will be in place for competitions scheduled to be completed this year but FIFA said it will assess with IFAB whether it should be extended into 2021 .
Each team will be limited to three stoppages per match for substitutions , not including half-time , in a bid to prevent unnecessary stoppages .
Although IFAB has given the green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision on whether to apply it will remain at the discretion of the Premier League and each individual competition organiser around the world .

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Ighalo wants to stay
Odion Ighalo wants to extend his loan with Manchester United until the end of the Premier League season.
Shanghai Shenhua striker Ighalo, 30, is contracted to United on loan until May 31 and could be recalled by his parent club with the Chinese Super League now due to start in June or July. The Premier League is aiming to restart next month but is yet to receive permission from the government.
United are open to extending Ighalo's stay after he scored four goals in eight appearances, but only moved for the Nigerian after Marcus Rashford suffered a double stress fracture to the back in mid-January and the England international is fit again.
Ighalo said last month he was open to signing for United on a permanent basis but had not received an offer and has reiterated that remains the case.
"I would like to finish the season if it's possible," Ighalo told the BBC World Service. "I was in good form, good shape, scoring goals and now we've stopped for over a month. I've given it my best and hopefully we'll come back to play."
Solskjaer happy with squad amid transfer uncertainty
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits the next transfer window will be unrecognisable from previous years as clubs readjust after the coronavirus crisis.
Manchester United had lined up deals for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish before football in England was suspended on March 13 , and the transfer window is due to be pushed back from its original opening date of June 1.
United are in a financially stronger situation than most Premier League clubs and Solskjaer previously said they could 'exploit' the market, with Grealish's valuation set to plummet amid financial uncertainty at Villa and their possible relegation. Sancho could also be cheaper as he is approaching the last two years of his contract with Dortmund.
Despite United's intention to reinforce their attack, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward warned they are not 'immune' from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Solskjaer anticipates a 'completely different' summer window to previous editions.
"I think Mason [Greenwood], Anthony [Martial] and Marcus [Rashford] this season have been fantastic," Solskjaer told Sky Sports. "They've scored upwards of 50 goals, the three of them.
"Marcus was on course for his best season, Anthony was on course for his best season, Mason, of course, is just a unique talent, with his goalscoring abilities.
"But we're always looking to improve the squad and this uncertainty in the market now, who knows how football is going to be and how the market is going to be. But I'm very happy with the squad I've got."
IFAB approves FIFA's substitute proposal
The International Football Association Board will allow teams to make five substitutions per match when football returns after approving a proposal by FIFA.
The move is to help sides returning from football's coronavirus-enforced break.
The rule will be in place for competitions scheduled to be completed this year but FIFA said it will assess with IFAB whether it should be extended into 2021.
Each team will be limited to three stoppages per match for substitutions, not including half-time, in a bid to prevent unnecessary stoppages.
Although IFAB has given the green light to the five-substitution rule, the decision on whether to apply it will remain at the discretion of the Premier League and each individual competition organiser around the world.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Friday May 8

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To play the game and be in the the chance of winning, you'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Groups flout lockdown rules to have barbecues and picnics in Heaton Park

Heaton Park was busy today as people enjoyed the bank holiday sunshine but some were stopped from having picnics and barbecues .
Our pictures showed some people , rather than simply using the park for exercise as required by the lockdown rules , having picnics and barbecues .
The images showed one group being ordered to put out a barbecue by a park official .
The same official was also seen warning another group against having barbecues .
One eye-witness heard the official tell the group : `` You are only allowed in the park for an hour .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't have a picnic .
`` You can not sunbathe .
It 's for exercise only . ''
The national lockdown , which was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on March 23 , stipulates that people should only leave their homes to shop for basic necessities or medicine , for one form of exercise each day , for a medical need or to care for a vulnerable person or to go to work if that work can not be done at home .
Public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should try to remain two metres away from others .
Over the four days of the Easter bank holiday , police were called to 1,008 reports of house parties being held in apparent defiance of the lockdown .
In Heaton Park today ( Friday ) one eye-witness said : `` It was n't hammered but it was busier than I expected .
`` A lot of people were just walking through but quite a few were having a picnic which , obviously , you 're not supposed to do . ''
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a group of `` up to 100 '' people spraying and drinking champagne in Salford Quays .
The group were spotted near The Alchemist at around 1.30pm playing loud music and spraying champagne bottles .
They were eventually dispersed when police arrived on the scene but witnesses said it was “ upsetting ” to see social distancing guidelines being ignored so blatantly .
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Heaton Park was busy today as people enjoyed the bank holiday sunshine but some were stopped from having picnics and barbecues.
Our pictures showed some people, rather than simply using the park for exercise as required by the lockdown rules, having picnics and barbecues.
The images showed one group being ordered to put out a barbecue by a park official.
The same official was also seen warning another group against having barbecues.
One eye-witness heard the official tell the group: "You are only allowed in the park for an hour. You can't have barbecues. You can't have a picnic.
"You cannot sunbathe. It's for exercise only."
(Image: MEN)
The national lockdown, which was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on March 23, stipulates that people should only leave their homes to shop for basic necessities or medicine, for one form of exercise each day, for a medical need or to care for a vulnerable person or to go to work if that work cannot be done at home.
Public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited and, if people go out, they should try to remain two metres away from others.
(Image: GMP)
Over the four days of the Easter bank holiday, police were called to 1,008 reports of house parties being held in apparent defiance of the lockdown.
(Image: MEN)
In Heaton Park today (Friday) one eye-witness said: "It wasn't hammered but it was busier than I expected.
"A lot of people were just walking through but quite a few were having a picnic which, obviously, you're not supposed to do."
Earlier today, police had to break up a group of "up to 100" people spraying and drinking champagne in Salford Quays.
The group were spotted near The Alchemist at around 1.30pm playing loud music and spraying champagne bottles. They were eventually dispersed when police arrived on the scene but witnesses said it was “upsetting” to see social distancing guidelines being ignored so blatantly.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Corrie star Colson Smith almost unrecognisable after incredible weight loss

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has wowed fans with an incredible transformation after taking up running .
Compliments came pouring in for Colson , who plays Craig Tinker in the ITV soap , after he shared photos of himself in his running gear .
Instagram followers commented on his dramatic weight loss , saying he 's now almost unrecognisable .
`` Omg what a difference , '' said one follower .
`` Where is Colson , what have you done with him and who are you ? ''
commented another on his new look .
`` Bank Holiday run done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his latest Instagram post .
`` Feet up and some family time while staying at home now ! ''
His Corrie co-star Brooke Vincent told him emphatically : `` CRAIG TINKERS GON NA HAVE GROUPEES VERY SOON . ''
Georgia Taylor who plays Toyah Battersby wrote : `` You ’ re smashing it Cols .
Hope you and your family are well , love xx '' Andy Whyment who plays Kirk Sutherland said : `` Looking absolutely mega pal well done . ''
`` YES MATE You look amazing , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking forward to seeing how Craig ’ s sudden weight loss is written into Corrie ! ''
another told him .
`` Bloody hell , you ’ ve lost lots of weight , well done you , '' remarked another .
And another fan said he 'd inspired them .
`` Well if this is what running does for you I ’ m going to start !
You look incredible , '' they said .
Colson has played Craig the son of Beth Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2011 .
On screen his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after finding that he was out of breath while chasing shoplifters .
Craig told his friends that he was going to make an effort to get healthier after being bullied at work .
Colson 's storylines include supporting his pal Faye Windass through her pregnancy at the age of 12 .
He rescued Bethany Platt after he discovered his girlfriend Kayla Westbrook was the daughter of his depraved former boss Neil Clifton , who was jailed for raping Bethany after being introduced to her by vile grooming gang leader Nathan Curtis .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder where people feel the need to check , perform routines or have certain thoughts repeatedly .
The catalyst for the disorder in his character was getting a time wrong while giving evidence at Nathan 's trial .

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Coronation Street star Colson Smith has wowed fans with an incredible transformation after taking up running.
Compliments came pouring in for Colson, who plays Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, after he shared photos of himself in his running gear.
Instagram followers commented on his dramatic weight loss, saying he's now almost unrecognisable.
"Omg what a difference," said one follower.
Colson Smith stuns fans with his incredible weight loss.
"Where is Colson, what have you done with him and who are you?" commented another on his new look.
"Bank Holiday run done," explained Colson, 21, in his latest Instagram post.
"Feet up and some family time while staying at home now!"
His Corrie co-star Brooke Vincent told him emphatically: "CRAIG TINKERS GONNA HAVE GROUPEES VERY SOON."
Georgia Taylor who plays Toyah Battersby wrote: "You’re smashing it Cols. Hope you and your family are well, love xx"
Andy Whyment who plays Kirk Sutherland said: "Looking absolutely mega pal well done."
"YES MATE You look amazing," said another follower.
(Image: ITV)
"I’m looking forward to seeing how Craig’s sudden weight loss is written into Corrie!" another told him.
"Bloody hell, you’ve lost lots of weight, well done you," remarked another.
And another fan said he'd inspired them.
"Well if this is what running does for you I’m going to start! You look incredible," they said.
Colson has played Craig the son of Beth Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2011.
On screen his police officer character has taken up running after finding that he was out of breath while chasing shoplifters.
Craig told his friends that he was going to make an effort to get healthier after being bullied at work.
Colson's storylines include supporting his pal Faye Windass through her pregnancy at the age of 12.
He rescued Bethany Platt after he discovered his girlfriend Kayla Westbrook was the daughter of his depraved former boss Neil Clifton, who was jailed for raping Bethany after being introduced to her by vile grooming gang leader Nathan Curtis.
In 2018 it was revealed that he had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder where people feel the need to check, perform routines or have certain thoughts repeatedly.
The catalyst for the disorder in his character was getting a time wrong while giving evidence at Nathan's trial.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--More people are dying from COVID-19 in Salford than anywhere else outside London

Canon David Wyatt is helping to prepare food parcels for those who have fallen on hard times during the coronavirus crisis .
Every day , between 15 and 20 packages are handed out from the vicarage at St Paul with Christ Church in Pendleton .
Most recipients were already struggling - the pandemic has just made a bad situation worse .
`` There are people knocking on the door from 7am to 10pm , '' said Canon Wyatt .
`` You can see from their faces they 're desperate .
They 're drawn , they 're coming here as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people here before all this and they are even poorer now . ''
Coronavirus has taken a huge toll on Salford , which has recorded the worst mortality rate outside London in England and Wales .
The borough ’ s rate – 93 deaths per 100,000 people – is is 50 per cent higher than Manchester and roughly double that of neighbouring Bolton and Bury , according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) .
And the rate of infection does n't appears to be slowing down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the biggest daily increase seen in the borough so far , taking its total to 884 infections .
Data has shown that poorer people are more likely to die from the virus .
So Salford 's deprivation makes it particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 .
Although parts of the borough , such as Salford Quays , have undergone huge regeneration in the last decade or so , overall Salford is still the 18th most deprived local authority area in England and four in 10 children live in poverty .
Canon Wyatt says he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the lower levels of society who are bearing the brunt of Covid-19 's impact .
He said : `` The levels of poverty here are comparable to any parish in England .
`` It 's a very , very poor district , so it 's no surprise that poor old central Salford has been hit hard by this pandemic .
`` Most people here live in flats .
They do n't have access to a garden , to the countryside , or even parks , so it 's hard to socially distance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died in the parish .
Largely older people , although the last death was a man in his 60s .
`` Two or three people a week [ who have died from coronavirus ] are coming to my attention .
`` This pandemic has exposed the divide in our society and the consequences of it .
`` There are very great difficulties and they need to be addressed . ''
Salford 's coronavirus victims include former professional footballer Cyril Lawrence , 99 , who died two months shy of his 100th birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Fox , 92 , and 108-year-old Hilda Churchill , thought to be the oldest person in Greater Manchester to contract Covid-19 .
Within the city itself there 's huge disparities in the number of deaths .
In Broughton Park there 's been 15 coronavirus-related fatalities , with 13 in neighbouring Higher Broughton .
Affluent Worsley has also been hit hard with 14 deaths , whereas in Swinton South East and Pendlebury West there 's been just one death .
Political insiders say a concentration of old people 's homes in areas such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason for the high death rates , and also point to the impact a decade of austerity has had on the authority 's ability to react to a crisis such as coronavirus .
Coun Jim King has represented Broughton for more 20 years .
He hopes the pandemic will be catalyst for huge change in society .
He said : `` After this there has to be a step change in the pay and working conditions of ordinary working people and in the way we appreciate ordinary working people .
`` After the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up of society - we can not remain as we are .
`` The people we are relying on now are not the oligarchs , it 's ordinary people who are putting their lives at risk for the rest of us '' The upper echelons have to realise that this country can not be run purely in the interests of the upper echelons . ''
The Rev Andy Salmon , the vicar at Sacred Trinity Church on Chapel Street , says poverty-related health problems means many in Salford are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the press that this is a virus that affects us all equally , '' he said .
`` That 's not true .
This is a situation that this affecting poorer people more .
`` Poorer people have less space at home - it 's all very well self-isolating if you have a spare room and a garden .
It 's tough if you live in a small flat in Salford .
`` It 's also the case that poor people are in the more high risk jobs and have suffered for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pollution in the city does n't help either .
If you live in a countryside in Cheshire you 're likely to have better health to start with . ''
Lots of other places in Greater Manchester have similar levels of deprivation to Salford , but have n't been as badly affected by the virus .
Barbara Keeley , Labour MP for Worsley and Eccles South and shadow minister for social care , has joined MPs from some of London 's worst hit areas to call on the Government to launch an 'urgent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such high death rates .
She said : `` Areas like Salford face a number of challenges managing the Covid-19 crisis , from large numbers of people unable to work from home so still travelling into work and higher prevalence of underlying health problems , like heart and lung disease , which can make people more susceptible to Covid-19 .
`` I am calling on the Government to launch an urgent investigation into why areas like Salford have been hit harder by this disease .
`` We must learn the lessons from this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take action to prevent Covid-19 leading to deeper health inequalities between communities .
`` Over the last five years Government cuts to budgets mean that vital public health services , like support to stop smoking , have had to be cut back .
`` By restoring public health budgets , we could ensure that people are able to access the services they need to live a healthier life .
`` We also need the Government to take steps to protect deprived communities from Covid-19 , including implementing protection measures in all workplaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maruf Ahmad , the imam at Eccles Mosque , told how the coronavirus-related death of one elderly man had had a huge impact on the community .
He said : `` He was one of the first Yemenis to settle in Salford .
`` He was very well-known , very well-respected in the community , especially among the elder people .
`` His death had a huge impact .
It made people realise they have to stay indoors to keep safe .
`` It 's been difficult , especially during Ramadan which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're quite a small community and everyone is scared .
They know it hits the BAME communities harder .
`` But at the same time they are listening to the rules , they 're social distancing , they 're staying indoors .
`` One good thing that can come from this is that I hope it makes us realise we can live well together and we can get through things as a city , regardless of your background or where you 're from .
`` After the pandemic we should have that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our lives helping each other . ''
The Manchester Evening News asked the Department of Health and Social Care for a response to Barbara 's Keeley 's comments .
A spokesperson said : `` Any death from this disease is a tragedy and we are working incredibly hard to protect the nation ’ s public health and protect life .
`` We are working closing with partners including Public Health England , the Office for National Statistics and Care Quality Commission to better understand the different factors that may influence the way someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact across the country to help us stop the spread . ''

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Canon David Wyatt is helping to prepare food parcels for those who have fallen on hard times during the coronavirus crisis.
Every day, between 15 and 20 packages are handed out from the vicarage at St Paul with Christ Church in Pendleton.
Most recipients were already struggling - the pandemic has just made a bad situation worse.
"There are people knocking on the door from 7am to 10pm," said Canon Wyatt.
"You can see from their faces they're desperate. They're drawn, they're coming here as a last resort.
"There were poor people here before all this and they are even poorer now."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Coronavirus has taken a huge toll on Salford, which has recorded the worst mortality rate outside London in England and Wales.
The borough’s rate – 93 deaths per 100,000 people – is is 50 per cent higher than Manchester and roughly double that of neighbouring Bolton and Bury, according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
And the rate of infection doesn't appears to be slowing down.
Salford reported 76 additional cases on Thursday, the biggest daily increase seen in the borough so far, taking its total to 884 infections.
Data has shown that poorer people are more likely to die from the virus.
So Salford's deprivation makes it particularly vulnerable to Covid-19.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Although parts of the borough, such as Salford Quays, have undergone huge regeneration in the last decade or so, overall Salford is still the 18th most deprived local authority area in England and four in 10 children live in poverty.
Canon Wyatt says he's seen firsthand how it's people at the lower levels of society who are bearing the brunt of Covid-19's impact.
He said: "The levels of poverty here are comparable to any parish in England.
"It's a very, very poor district, so it's no surprise that poor old central Salford has been hit hard by this pandemic.
"Most people here live in flats. They don't have access to a garden, to the countryside, or even parks, so it's hard to socially distance.
"Quite a number of people have died in the parish. Largely older people, although the last death was a man in his 60s.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"Two or three people a week [who have died from coronavirus] are coming to my attention.
"This pandemic has exposed the divide in our society and the consequences of it.
"There are very great difficulties and they need to be addressed."
Salford's coronavirus victims include former professional footballer Cyril Lawrence, 99, who died two months shy of his 100th birthday, great great grandad and former miner Thomas Fox, 92, and 108-year-old Hilda Churchill, thought to be the oldest person in Greater Manchester to contract Covid-19.
Within the city itself there's huge disparities in the number of deaths.
In Broughton Park there's been 15 coronavirus-related fatalities, with 13 in neighbouring Higher Broughton.
(Image: Anthony Churchill)
Affluent Worsley has also been hit hard with 14 deaths, whereas in Swinton South East and Pendlebury West there's been just one death.
Political insiders say a concentration of old people's homes in areas such as Broughton Park could be one possible reason for the high death rates, and also point to the impact a decade of austerity has had on the authority's ability to react to a crisis such as coronavirus.
Coun Jim King has represented Broughton for more 20 years.
He hopes the pandemic will be catalyst for huge change in society.
He said: "After this there has to be a step change in the pay and working conditions of ordinary working people and in the way we appreciate ordinary working people.
"After the pandemic there has to be a levelling up of society - we cannot remain as we are.
"The people we are relying on now are not the oligarchs, it's ordinary people who are putting their lives at risk for the rest of us
"The upper echelons have to realise that this country cannot be run purely in the interests of the upper echelons."
The Rev Andy Salmon, the vicar at Sacred Trinity Church on Chapel Street, says poverty-related health problems means many in Salford are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus.
"There's been some stuff in the press that this is a virus that affects us all equally," he said.
"That's not true. This is a situation that this affecting poorer people more.
"Poorer people have less space at home - it's all very well self-isolating if you have a spare room and a garden. It's tough if you live in a small flat in Salford.
"It's also the case that poor people are in the more high risk jobs and have suffered for years with health problems.
"And the pollution in the city doesn't help either. If you live in a countryside in Cheshire you're likely to have better health to start with."
(Image: Stoke Sentinel)
Lots of other places in Greater Manchester have similar levels of deprivation to Salford, but haven't been as badly affected by the virus.
Barbara Keeley, Labour MP for Worsley and Eccles South and shadow minister for social care, has joined MPs from some of London's worst hit areas to call on the Government to launch an 'urgent investigation' into why their constituencies have such high death rates.
She said: "Areas like Salford face a number of challenges managing the Covid-19 crisis, from large numbers of people unable to work from home so still travelling into work and higher prevalence of underlying health problems, like heart and lung disease, which can make people more susceptible to Covid-19.
"I am calling on the Government to launch an urgent investigation into why areas like Salford have been hit harder by this disease.
"We must learn the lessons from this pandemic and ensure that we are able to take action to prevent Covid-19 leading to deeper health inequalities between communities.
"Over the last five years Government cuts to budgets mean that vital public health services, like support to stop smoking, have had to be cut back.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"By restoring public health budgets, we could ensure that people are able to access the services they need to live a healthier life.
"We also need the Government to take steps to protect deprived communities from Covid-19, including implementing protection measures in all workplaces and on public transport."
Shiekh Maruf Ahmad, the imam at Eccles Mosque, told how the coronavirus-related death of one elderly man had had a huge impact on the community.
He said: "He was one of the first Yemenis to settle in Salford.
"He was very well-known, very well-respected in the community, especially among the elder people.
"His death had a huge impact. It made people realise they have to stay indoors to keep safe.
"It's been difficult, especially during Ramadan which is normally a very vibrant time.
"We're quite a small community and everyone is scared. They know it hits the BAME communities harder.
"But at the same time they are listening to the rules, they're social distancing, they're staying indoors.
"One good thing that can come from this is that I hope it makes us realise we can live well together and we can get through things as a city, regardless of your background or where you're from.
"After the pandemic we should have that in mind, that we can live our lives helping each other."
The Manchester Evening News asked the Department of Health and Social Care for a response to Barbara's Keeley's comments.
A spokesperson said: "Any death from this disease is a tragedy and we are working incredibly hard to protect the nation’s public health and protect life.
"We are working closing with partners including Public Health England, the Office for National Statistics and Care Quality Commission to better understand the different factors that may influence the way someone is affected by the virus and its impact across the country to help us stop the spread."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Mum given months to live in crushing shock diagnosis - she needs your help

A mother diagnosed with bowel cancer is hoping to raise enough money to extend her medication so she can take her children to school .
Jenny Donleavy , 48 , was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in September 2018 .
Jenny , who lives in Didsbury with her boyfriend and two children Lucy and Joseph , says she was given 12 to 24 months left to live after the cancer spread .
When her youngest son , Joseph , was only five months old , Jenny started to feel incredibly unwell and was later diagnosed with Norovirus .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had to call an ambulance to her house .
“ I think they thought I was just being dramatic because of the Norovirus but I was in excruciating pain , ” Jenny tells the Manchester Evening News .
“ The doctor dismissed it as anything serious , they said that it wasn ’ t cancer however they had to do the checks anyway to be sure .
“ I had a colonoscopy and I could just tell from the guy ’ s face right away that it wasn ’ t good news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two weeks later , the results came back from London to say it was cancer.
” Jenny was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer after a 12cm tumour was found blocking her bowel .
In January 2019 , Jenny had major bowel surgery to remove the tumour and began chemotherapy a couple of months later .
“ The chemotherapy treatment was pretty horrendous , it made me so unwell .
“ I was completely uncomfortable , I felt very tired , and I had this incredible pain in my jaw .
It felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to physically push it shut .
“ I was freezing cold all of the time .
I had to wear gloves to get anything out of the fridge , eating ice cream would just burn my mouth .
I couldn ’ t even hold the pram as it was just too cold to me.
” During this time , it was decided that the children would be cared for by Jenny 's parents as she was too sick to look after the both of them .
“ Joseph was only a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick him up , ” Jenny says .
“ That was just heartbreaking because I should have been the one bringing him up and looking after him , not my mum and dad.
” You can donate to a fundraiser for Jenny here .
After six cycles of the chemotherapy treatment , things started to get a bit better .
Jenny started to feel fine and was ready for a six-month scan .
“ What should have happened was that the scan was clear , I should have been handed back to my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five years .
“ But , unfortunately , to my absolute shock horror , they found the cancer was in my liver , lungs , and stomach .
They also found a deposit of cancer by my c-section scar and in my pelvis .
“ Instead of being a celebration where I was going to be discharged , I got told this .
“ I hit the floor - that told me it was terminal .
I went in ready to celebrate , I was going to give them a hug , thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the complete opposite.
” It was then that Jenny was told she had 12 to 24 months left to live .
“ It ’ s really difficult to be told you ’ re dying when you feel fine , ” Jenny adds .
“ If I felt unwell , I might have been able to make sense out of it but I had no inkling at all .
“ When you get told that kind of news , you ’ d probably hop on the first plane around the world to go Tango @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not an option for me .
“ I have to carry on and make sure things are as normal for the kids as long as I can.
” One of the most crushing things for Jenny to realise is that she might not be able to take both of her children to school for the first time .
“ I ’ ve already been told I won ’ t be alive to take Joseph to school - that ’ s incredibly tough , ” she says .
“ My little girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I wasn ’ t sure if I was going to make it , that ’ s still not definite .
“ Lucy ’ s very shy and really struggles going to new places and meeting new people .
I want to be the one to take her to school and make sure she is okay .
“ But , I went on holiday with one of my friends and I just decided I had to fight this .
Why am I sitting back and letting other people decide what ’ s best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want to be a passenger in my own treatment.
” From then on , Jenny started to research different supplements she could take to help her .
One potential solution is intravenous Vitamin C. Research suggests that it can work well in conjunction with chemotherapy and could also kill stem cancer cells .
However , it doesn ’ t come cheap .
For effective treatment , this would need to be administered over three sessions a week at a clinic costing £340 a session .
She also needs additional medication and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weight .
It ’ s for these reasons that Samantha Hamilton-Cage , 44 , Jenny ’ s longtime friend , decided to set up a fundraising campaign that will help with extending her medication .
You can donate to the fundraiser for Jenny here .
“ We met about twenty years ago when we were both working in London and we ’ ve just been friends ever since , ” Sam recalls .
“ It took me a few months to convince Jenny to let me set the fund-raising page up , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Jenny have been supportive friends over the years and have travelled across the world together .
Sam says it ’ s been tough seeing her friend like this .
“ She has such a bubbly personality , she ’ s someone who really lives life to the fullest , ” Sam adds .
“ This is her last resort , it ’ s trying to raise money for additional therapies that work alongside the chemotherapy.
” The fundraiser aims to raise around £20,000 which can cover four months of treatment .
Any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put towards medication will go towards the children ’ s trust fund .
Jenny , who has worked as a Probation Officer at the National Probation Service since 2000 , says she often finds herself questioning why this has happened to her .
“ It ’ s been the worst 18 months of my life and I don ’ t know if it ’ s going to get any better , ” Jenny adds .
“ Unless a miracle happens , I am going to die of this at some point .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can extend it and get my kids through school .
“ I ’ ve always been healthy , I don ’ t smoke , I rarely drink and I eat my five a day .
I didn ’ t do anything wrong and that ’ s the frustrating bit .
`` There ’ s a little part of me that thinks it ’ s not fair - I didn ’ t do anything to deserve this .
“ I ’ m the driving force for my family .
I want to help my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go to their parent ’ s evening , I want to walk my kids to school .
`` All I want to do is walk my kids to school .
That ’ s it . ''
Jenny is also looking for an Integrative Oncologist in Manchester who can help her with evidence-informed cancer care .
“ Living with a terminal disease is one of the hardest things , ” Jenny adds .
“ It stays with you .
You never get to wake up and be okay .
Every single day you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re dying .
“ Even if I survive this , I will never get to wake up and not have cancer .
`` It will have put a dent on my personality in terms of the shock and what can just totally be taken away from you.
” You can donate to the fundraiser for Jenny here .
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A mother diagnosed with bowel cancer is hoping to raise enough money to extend her medication so she can take her children to school.
Jenny Donleavy, 48, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in September 2018.
Jenny, who lives in Didsbury with her boyfriend and two children Lucy and Joseph, says she was given 12 to 24 months left to live after the cancer spread.
When her youngest son, Joseph, was only five months old, Jenny started to feel incredibly unwell and was later diagnosed with Norovirus.
The pain she was in got worse and she had to call an ambulance to her house.
“I think they thought I was just being dramatic because of the Norovirus but I was in excruciating pain,” Jenny tells the Manchester Evening News.
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“The doctor dismissed it as anything serious, they said that it wasn’t cancer however they had to do the checks anyway to be sure.
“I had a colonoscopy and I could just tell from the guy’s face right away that it wasn’t good news - the whole atmosphere changed.
“Two weeks later, the results came back from London to say it was cancer.”
Jenny was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer after a 12cm tumour was found blocking her bowel.
In January 2019, Jenny had major bowel surgery to remove the tumour and began chemotherapy a couple of months later.
“The chemotherapy treatment was pretty horrendous, it made me so unwell.
“I was completely uncomfortable, I felt very tired, and I had this incredible pain in my jaw. It felt like my jaw was locked and I had to physically push it shut.
“I was freezing cold all of the time. I had to wear gloves to get anything out of the fridge, eating ice cream would just burn my mouth. I couldn’t even hold the pram as it was just too cold to me.”
During this time, it was decided that the children would be cared for by Jenny's parents as she was too sick to look after the both of them.
“Joseph was only a few months old but I couldn’t pick him up,” Jenny says.
“That was just heartbreaking because I should have been the one bringing him up and looking after him, not my mum and dad.”
You can donate to a fundraiser for Jenny here.
After six cycles of the chemotherapy treatment, things started to get a bit better. Jenny started to feel fine and was ready for a six-month scan.
“What should have happened was that the scan was clear, I should have been handed back to my doctor and then given annual scans for five years.
“But, unfortunately, to my absolute shock horror, they found the cancer was in my liver, lungs, and stomach. They also found a deposit of cancer by my c-section scar and in my pelvis.
“Instead of being a celebration where I was going to be discharged, I got told this.
“I hit the floor - that told me it was terminal. I went in ready to celebrate, I was going to give them a hug, thank them and say bye - it was the complete opposite.”
It was then that Jenny was told she had 12 to 24 months left to live.
“It’s really difficult to be told you’re dying when you feel fine,” Jenny adds.
“If I felt unwell, I might have been able to make sense out of it but I had no inkling at all.
“When you get told that kind of news, you’d probably hop on the first plane around the world to go Tango in Argentina or something, but that’s not an option for me.
“I have to carry on and make sure things are as normal for the kids as long as I can.”
One of the most crushing things for Jenny to realise is that she might not be able to take both of her children to school for the first time.
“I’ve already been told I won’t be alive to take Joseph to school - that’s incredibly tough,” she says.
“My little girl is going to start school in September and I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it, that’s still not definite.
“Lucy’s very shy and really struggles going to new places and meeting new people. I want to be the one to take her to school and make sure she is okay.
“But, I went on holiday with one of my friends and I just decided I had to fight this. Why am I sitting back and letting other people decide what’s best for me? I decided I didn’t want to be a passenger in my own treatment.”
From then on, Jenny started to research different supplements she could take to help her.
One potential solution is intravenous Vitamin C. Research suggests that it can work well in conjunction with chemotherapy and could also kill stem cancer cells. However, it doesn’t come cheap.
For effective treatment, this would need to be administered over three sessions a week at a clinic costing £340 a session.
She also needs additional medication and food supplements for her to maintain her weight.
It’s for these reasons that Samantha Hamilton-Cage, 44, Jenny’s longtime friend, decided to set up a fundraising campaign that will help with extending her medication.
You can donate to the fundraiser for Jenny here.
“We met about twenty years ago when we were both working in London and we’ve just been friends ever since,” Sam recalls.
“It took me a few months to convince Jenny to let me set the fund-raising page up, but she eventually agreed to it.”
Sam and Jenny have been supportive friends over the years and have travelled across the world together.
Sam says it’s been tough seeing her friend like this.
“She has such a bubbly personality, she’s someone who really lives life to the fullest,” Sam adds.
“This is her last resort, it’s trying to raise money for additional therapies that work alongside the chemotherapy.”
The fundraiser aims to raise around £20,000 which can cover four months of treatment.
Any extra money raised that isn’t put towards medication will go towards the children’s trust fund.
Jenny, who has worked as a Probation Officer at the National Probation Service since 2000, says she often finds herself questioning why this has happened to her.
“It’s been the worst 18 months of my life and I don’t know if it’s going to get any better,” Jenny adds.
“Unless a miracle happens, I am going to die of this at some point.
"What I am hoping is that I can extend it and get my kids through school.
“I’ve always been healthy, I don’t smoke, I rarely drink and I eat my five a day. I didn’t do anything wrong and that’s the frustrating bit.
"There’s a little part of me that thinks it’s not fair - I didn’t do anything to deserve this.
“I’m the driving force for my family. I want to help my kids with their homework, I want to go to their parent’s evening, I want to walk my kids to school.
"All I want to do is walk my kids to school. That’s it."
Jenny is also looking for an Integrative Oncologist in Manchester who can help her with evidence-informed cancer care.
“Living with a terminal disease is one of the hardest things,” Jenny adds.
“It stays with you. You never get to wake up and be okay. Every single day you wake up and know that you’re dying.
“Even if I survive this, I will never get to wake up and not have cancer.
"It will have put a dent on my personality in terms of the shock and what can just totally be taken away from you.”
You can donate to the fundraiser for Jenny here.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Fast food outlets should 'learn lessons' before reopening, says government

Fast food outlets did not have to close and can 'learns lessons ' from supermarkets about social distancing as they reopen , George Eustice said today .
The Environment Secretary said fast food outlets like McDonald 's and KFC did not have to close their drive-thru or takeaway facilities as part of the coronavirus lockdown .
But he said many of the outlets closed due to reduced footfall in town centres , staff anxiety and a sense of what was 'socially acceptable ' given the strong stay-at-home message .
Mr Eustice said as food-to-go businesses look to reopen again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supermarkets and how they implemented social distancing measures .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press briefing on Friday ( May 8 ) , he said : `` I have had a number of discussions with some of the food-to-go outlets such as McDonald 's and KFC and Costa Coffee .
`` It is the case that when we originally did the lockdown we were quite explicitly that it did n't cover takeaway food .
`` Although pubs and restaurants had to close , we were quite keen to keep that capacity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and that was clear in the guidance . ''
He there were a 'number of reasons ' why these outlets might have closed for some time but that it is now possible for these venues to 'reopen and reopen and safely ' .
`` We never mandated that they should close '' , Mr Eustice said .
“ We have learned a lot from supermarkets and other food outlets about how you can do social distancing and do it well .
“ I think some of those food-to-go businesses will probably be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have done as they consider tentatively reopening.
” On Monday , KFC confirmed over 100 of its UK branches have now reopened for drive-thru and deliveries .
However , KFC is urging people not to use drive-thrus over bank holiday weekend and if they can , instead , use a delivery option .
Pret-A-Manger also announced its plans to reopen more stores earlier this week .
The chain has already been able to reopen 30 stores after being forced to close at the start of lockdown in March , but a further 71 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery and takeaway .
McDonald 's will open 15 branches on May 13 for delivery-only and working on a limited menu .

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Fast food outlets did not have to close and can 'learns lessons' from supermarkets about social distancing as they reopen, George Eustice said today.
The Environment Secretary said fast food outlets like McDonald's and KFC did not have to close their drive-thru or takeaway facilities as part of the coronavirus lockdown.
But he said many of the outlets closed due to reduced footfall in town centres, staff anxiety and a sense of what was 'socially acceptable' given the strong stay-at-home message.
Mr Eustice said as food-to-go businesses look to reopen again, they can 'learn a lot' from supermarkets and how they implemented social distancing measures.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press briefing on Friday (May 8), he said: "I have had a number of discussions with some of the food-to-go outlets such as McDonald's and KFC and Costa Coffee.
"It is the case that when we originally did the lockdown we were quite explicitly that it didn't cover takeaway food.
"Although pubs and restaurants had to close, we were quite keen to keep that capacity to be able to do takeaway food for people and that was clear in the guidance."
He there were a 'number of reasons' why these outlets might have closed for some time but that it is now possible for these venues to 'reopen and reopen and safely'.
"We never mandated that they should close", Mr Eustice said.
“We have learned a lot from supermarkets and other food outlets about how you can do social distancing and do it well.
“I think some of those food-to-go businesses will probably be seeking to learn lessons from what supermarkets have done as they consider tentatively reopening.”
On Monday, KFC confirmed over 100 of its UK branches have now reopened for drive-thru and deliveries.
However, KFC is urging people not to use drive-thrus over bank holiday weekend and if they can, instead, use a delivery option.
Pret-A-Manger also announced its plans to reopen more stores earlier this week.
The chain has already been able to reopen 30 stores after being forced to close at the start of lockdown in March, but a further 71 shops will follow from May 11 for delivery and takeaway.
McDonald's will open 15 branches on May 13 for delivery-only and working on a limited menu.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-09--Why The Last Dance reminds Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has found The Last Dance documentary to be a timely source of inspiration during the suspension of football .
The 10-part Netflix series charts the story behind the Chicago Bulls team 's six NBA championship triumphs in the 90s , with unseen footage from Michael Jordan 's final year with the Bulls and contemporary interviews with Jordan , teammates Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman , as well as numerous experts .
There are obvious parallels between the three-peat Bulls teams Jordan led and the great Manchester United sides Sir Alex Ferguson built in the same decade , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on two occasions , two domestic doubles and the Treble .
Phil Jackson presided over their six Bulls championships before coaching the LA Lakers to five titles in the 2000s , and he and Ferguson are regarded as the greatest coaches in sporting history .
Solskjaer joined United in 1996 - just after Jordan had returned from retirement to help the Bulls to their fourth NBA championship .
Jordan 's own production company Jump 23 , is among the co-producers , but the documentary 's star comes across as a relentless and driven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a former teammate .
`` You do n't put [ anything ] on hold , '' Solskjaer told Football Focus when asked about his lockdown activity .
`` You always think football , it never stops , and if you 're in the job or not in the job , if you 've been bitten by the football bug you 're always going to spend time on it .
`` I do n't think I 've been different to anyone else .
You watch TV , you watch series , you 've got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find Netflix , You find The Last Dance with Michael Jordan !
`` It takes me back to when I was a player and the great team with Sir Alex .
Michael Jordan , as a leader , you think Roy Keane straight away .
So many similarities to my team seeing that team .
It 's been inspiring and a great watch . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has found The Last Dance documentary to be a timely source of inspiration during the suspension of football.
The 10-part Netflix series charts the story behind the Chicago Bulls team's six NBA championship triumphs in the 90s, with unseen footage from Michael Jordan's final year with the Bulls and contemporary interviews with Jordan, teammates Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, as well as numerous experts.
There are obvious parallels between the three-peat Bulls teams Jordan led and the great Manchester United sides Sir Alex Ferguson built in the same decade, when they secured successive Premier League titles on two occasions, two domestic doubles and the Treble.
Phil Jackson presided over their six Bulls championships before coaching the LA Lakers to five titles in the 2000s, and he and Ferguson are regarded as the greatest coaches in sporting history.
Solskjaer joined United in 1996 - just after Jordan had returned from retirement to help the Bulls to their fourth NBA championship. Jordan's own production company Jump 23, is among the co-producers, but the documentary's star comes across as a relentless and driven sportsman, and Solskjaer saw similarities with a former teammate.
"You don't put [anything] on hold," Solskjaer told Football Focus when asked about his lockdown activity. "You always think football, it never stops, and if you're in the job or not in the job, if you've been bitten by the football bug you're always going to spend time on it.
"I don't think I've been different to anyone else. You watch TV, you watch series, you've got to switch off from football. You find Netflix, You find The Last Dance with Michael Jordan!
"It takes me back to when I was a player and the great team with Sir Alex. Michael Jordan, as a leader, you think Roy Keane straight away. So many similarities to my team seeing that team. It's been inspiring and a great watch."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-09--Radford family transform garden into kids play park in just 48 hours

Britain 's biggest family , the Radfords , have transformed their scruffy garden into a kids play park - and it took just two days .
The family , who live in Morecambe , Lancashire , revealed how they turned the tired-looking plot into a playground , complete with mini water park and mud kitchen , in their latest vlog .
The ambitious project took just 48 hours as the whole family got stuck in while enjoying the sunshine , the Mirror reports .
Mum Sue Radford , who recently gave birth to her 22nd child Heidie Rose , shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it had been 'fun and games ' .
Pictures showed a mountain of rubble as dad Noel and the gang got to work on levelling out the ground .
Even two-year-old Archie mucked in armed with a broom and drill while his dad supervised .
Revealing the finished result on Tuesday , they showed a dinosaur water feature with a paddling pool for cooling off , a swing set , slide and climbing frame as well as a mud kitchen .
The garden also features personalised teepees for relaxing in as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole family .
The couple , who run a pie company , have lived in the Victorian property , a former care home , with their young children for more than 15 years .
They first found fame in 2012 with the Channel 4 documentary 15 Kids and Counting .
A number of their children have already flown the nest and are married and have children of their own .
Sue said people have given the family 'death stares ' when they are out and about in public during the coronavirus lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same household .
“ It is funny really , '' she said .
“ People who don ’ t know we are a family think we are breaking the law by having a social gathering .
“ We are getting death stares from people .
They think we are having a kids ’ birthday party or something .
“ It looks like a small parade .
I understand why people might give us looks , but there is nothing we can do . ''

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Britain's biggest family, the Radfords, have transformed their scruffy garden into a kids play park - and it took just two days.
The family, who live in Morecambe, Lancashire, revealed how they turned the tired-looking plot into a playground, complete with mini water park and mud kitchen, in their latest vlog.
The ambitious project took just 48 hours as the whole family got stuck in while enjoying the sunshine, the Mirror reports.
(Image: Youtube)
Mum Sue Radford, who recently gave birth to her 22nd child Heidie Rose, shared pictures of the makeover in progress and said it had been 'fun and games'.
Pictures showed a mountain of rubble as dad Noel and the gang got to work on levelling out the ground.
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Even two-year-old Archie mucked in armed with a broom and drill while his dad supervised.
Revealing the finished result on Tuesday, they showed a dinosaur water feature with a paddling pool for cooling off, a swing set, slide and climbing frame as well as a mud kitchen.
(Image: Instagram)
The garden also features personalised teepees for relaxing in as well as a large seating area for the whole family.
(Image: Youtube)
The couple, who run a pie company, have lived in the Victorian property, a former care home, with their young children for more than 15 years.
They first found fame in 2012 with the Channel 4 documentary 15 Kids and Counting.
(Image: Facebook)
A number of their children have already flown the nest and are married and have children of their own.
Sue said people have given the family 'death stares' when they are out and about in public during the coronavirus lockdown, mistakenly thinking they are not all from the same household.
“It is funny really," she said. “People who don’t know we are a family think we are breaking the law by having a social gathering.
“We are getting death stares from people. They think we are having a kids’ birthday party or something.
“It looks like a small parade. I understand why people might give us looks, but there is nothing we can do."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-09--Man City have finally found their Yaya Toure replacement after two years

Two years ago today , Vincent Kompany took the microphone at the Etihad Stadium and reeled off a list of Yaya Toure 's greatest Manchester City achievements .
`` If there 's ever going to be a legend at the club , then it 's this man , '' Kompany told a packed Etihad , who had all waited after the final whistle to say farewell to Toure .
`` To be a legend , you have to have a tremendous amount of talent , longevity , and you need to be there in key moments .
I just want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Semi final , FA Cup , Manchester United .
Yaya Toure .
Final against Stoke City , FA Cup .
Yaya Toure .
First league-winning title , two goals against Newcastle .
Yaya Toure again .
`` Second league title , Crystal Palace away .
Yaya Toure again .
League Cup final , Sunderland .
Yaya Toure .
League Cup final against Liverpool , Yaya Toure . ''
The mention of each classic Yaya moment was greeted with a cheer louder than the last , and Kompany 's final words prompted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 're not going to be a legend with that , you 're never going to be a legend . ''
Toure is undoubtedly one of City 's greatest ever players , and his presence in each of those big moments listed by Kompany shows just how crucial he was in the club 's rise from Premier League relegation contenders to regular trophy-winners and European contenders .
A look at his statistics before joining the club shows goals record of six strikes in 118 Barcelona appearances , five in 30 for Monaco , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ KSV Beveren .
For City , Toure scored 79 goals in 316 games , with an extra 50 assists for good measure .
He might not have played as much as he would have liked in his final season , but Toure was always going to leave a huge hole in the City midfield .
In 2018/19 , it could be argued that Bernardo Silva stepped up to the plate , providing some important goals and assists from central midfield as City won the domestic treble .
With Toure gone , though , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in midfield with Kevin de Bruyne in and out of the side due to injury , Ilkay Gundogan and David Silva .
It was n't just Bernardo providing the firepower from midfield .
This season , though , De Bruyne is the one who has taken the responsibility himself , peaking in a masterclass in Madrid in the Champions League .
Much has been written about de Bruyne 's brilliance this season , but he is finally becoming the midfield talisman that Toure was .
And just like Toure , De Bruyne 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more prolific at City than at any of his previous clubs - even if he prefers to split a defence with a pinpoint pass when Toure would power into space directly .
Without De Bruyne 's goals and assists this season , City would be 11 points worse off in the Premier League and they would be 1-0 down to Real Madrid going into the Champions League last-16 second leg .
He has helped City through the season just as Toure did so many times .
The only thing missing from De Bruyne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments as impressive as Toure 's .
Now , he needs to take more big games and single-handedly turn them in City 's favour to win more trophies .
What is certain though , is he is as important to City now as Toure was then .

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Two years ago today, Vincent Kompany took the microphone at the Etihad Stadium and reeled off a list of Yaya Toure's greatest Manchester City achievements.
"If there's ever going to be a legend at the club, then it's this man," Kompany told a packed Etihad, who had all waited after the final whistle to say farewell to Toure.
"To be a legend, you have to have a tremendous amount of talent, longevity, and you need to be there in key moments. I just want to remind a few of them.
"Semi final, FA Cup, Manchester United. Yaya Toure. Final against Stoke City, FA Cup. Yaya Toure. First league-winning title, two goals against Newcastle. Yaya Toure again.
"Second league title, Crystal Palace away. Yaya Toure again. League Cup final, Sunderland. Yaya Toure. League Cup final against Liverpool, Yaya Toure."
The mention of each classic Yaya moment was greeted with a cheer louder than the last, and Kompany's final words prompted the biggest cheer of all.
"If you're not going to be a legend with that, you're never going to be a legend."
Toure is undoubtedly one of City's greatest ever players, and his presence in each of those big moments listed by Kompany shows just how crucial he was in the club's rise from Premier League relegation contenders to regular trophy-winners and European contenders.
But Toure didn't just improve City - City improved Toure.
A look at his statistics before joining the club shows goals record of six strikes in 118 Barcelona appearances, five in 30 for Monaco, and 3 in 75 for first club KSV Beveren.
For City, Toure scored 79 goals in 316 games, with an extra 50 assists for good measure.
He might not have played as much as he would have liked in his final season, but Toure was always going to leave a huge hole in the City midfield.
In 2018/19, it could be argued that Bernardo Silva stepped up to the plate, providing some important goals and assists from central midfield as City won the domestic treble. With Toure gone, though, Pep Guardiola opted for a rotation system in midfield with Kevin de Bruyne in and out of the side due to injury, Ilkay Gundogan and David Silva. It wasn't just Bernardo providing the firepower from midfield.
This season, though, De Bruyne is the one who has taken the responsibility himself, peaking in a masterclass in Madrid in the Champions League.
Much has been written about de Bruyne's brilliance this season, but he is finally becoming the midfield talisman that Toure was. And just like Toure, De Bruyne's output in front of goal has been more prolific at City than at any of his previous clubs - even if he prefers to split a defence with a pinpoint pass when Toure would power into space directly.
Without De Bruyne's goals and assists this season, City would be 11 points worse off in the Premier League and they would be 1-0 down to Real Madrid going into the Champions League last-16 second leg. He has helped City through the season just as Toure did so many times.
The only thing missing from De Bruyne's game is a list of iconic moments as impressive as Toure's. Now, he needs to take more big games and single-handedly turn them in City's favour to win more trophies.
What is certain though, is he is as important to City now as Toure was then.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-09--The doorstep portraits making a difference in Salford

A local photographer has been capturing portraits of Salfordians during lockdown .
But with the lockdown slowing everything down , she has been taking pictures of Swinton , Worsley , Walkden and Monton residents to raise spirits - and funds for charity .
Kristine first came up with the idea of taking pictures of her neighbours on her street , and after a day of successful photo shoots , she used social media to get the word out .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News Kristine said : `` The lockdown has been such doom and gloom and everybody ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so I just thought it would be some nice memories for people to remember during this time .
“ The community has come together so much and everybody is helping each other out .
“ Everybody has been so generous and so lovely , and they are just really grateful for the portraits.
” Kirstine has been careful to observe social distancing measures and stands two metres or more away from people ’ s doorsteps before taking the pictures .
She said she has been shooting the portraits for a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoots are raising peoples spirits .
Speaking of one neighnour , she said : “ He got his suit on and came to the door , to show it off , he was absolutely loving it .
“ It gives people an excuse to get some make-up on and get on some nice clothes . ''
All photos have been taken for free , but subjects are being encouraged to donate in aid of local charity Georgia ’ s Children of the World .
The charity is run by Steve Murray , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter Georgia .
Kirstine said : “ All charities are struggling at the minute because there isn ’ t much fundraising going on for them .
“ Georgia ’ s children ca n't have the G Fest this year which is their main fundraiser , and Steve who runs it is a good friend of ours , so it was just an idea I had to try and raise money for the charity.
” To see more of Kirstine ’ s work you can follow her on her Facebook page .
Donations to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be made via their justgiving page .
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A local photographer has been capturing portraits of Salfordians during lockdown.
Kirstine Doherty, a 40-year-old mother-of-four, usually takes pictures of children.
But with the lockdown slowing everything down, she has been taking pictures of Swinton, Worsley, Walkden and Monton residents to raise spirits - and funds for charity.
Kristine first came up with the idea of taking pictures of her neighbours on her street, and after a day of successful photo shoots, she used social media to get the word out.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News Kristine said: "The lockdown has been such doom and gloom and everybody’s sort of annoyed with it all, so I just thought it would be some nice memories for people to remember during this time.
“The community has come together so much and everybody is helping each other out.
“Everybody has been so generous and so lovely, and they are just really grateful for the portraits.”
(Image: Kirstine Doherty)
Kirstine has been careful to observe social distancing measures and stands two metres or more away from people’s doorsteps before taking the pictures.
She said she has been shooting the portraits for a couple of weeks now and has seen how the shoots are raising peoples spirits.
Speaking of one neighnour, she said: “He got his suit on and came to the door, to show it off, he was absolutely loving it.
“It gives people an excuse to get some make-up on and get on some nice clothes."
(Image: Kirstine Doherty)
All photos have been taken for free, but subjects are being encouraged to donate in aid of local charity Georgia’s Children of the World.
The charity is run by Steve Murray, and was created in loving memory of his daughter Georgia.
Kirstine said: “All charities are struggling at the minute because there isn’t much fundraising going on for them.
“Georgia’s children can't have the G Fest this year which is their main fundraiser, and Steve who runs it is a good friend of ours, so it was just an idea I had to try and raise money for the charity.”
To see more of Kirstine’s work you can follow her on her Facebook page.
Donations to Georgia’s Children of the World can be made via their justgiving page.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-09--Huge police presence and forensics at scene of incident in Chorlton - latest

Police have sealed off a number of roads of Chorlton and are carrying out forensic work .
There is currently @ @ @ @ @ on Mersey Bank Avenue .
Pictures taken at the scene show the road has been @ @ @ @ @ of shops .
Winterburn Avenue and Brandwood Avenue have also been cordoned off by officers @ @ @ @ @ vehicles , including a crime scene investigation van , are at the scene .
Forensic @ @ @ @ @ the scene this morning .
They were spotted placing evidence markers on the road .
@ @ @ @ @ been at the scene all morning on Saturday ( May 9 ) .
The MEN @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Police for further details .
Please follow our live blog below for regular updates @ @ @ @

Police have sealed off a number of roads of Chorlton and are carrying out forensic work.
There is currently a 'huge' police presence on Mersey Bank Avenue.
Pictures taken at the scene show the road has been taped off near a row of shops.
Winterburn Avenue and Brandwood Avenue have also been cordoned off by officers.
A number of police vehicles, including a crime scene investigation van, are at the scene.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Forensic officers were also pictured at the scene this morning.
They were spotted placing evidence markers on the road.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Officers are thought to have been at the scene all morning on Saturday (May 9).
The MEN is attempting to contact Greater Manchester Police for further details.
Please follow our live blog below for regular updates on this incident.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-09--A devastating diagnosis for Oliver Battersby on Coronation Street

Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald will receive devastating news on Coronation Street when their son Oliver is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness .
Three-year-old Oliver fell ill last month while in the care of dad Steve McDonald , who had briefly left his son with teenage neighbour Summer Spellman .
Doctors put this down to a febrile convulsion , a fit which can occur when a young child has a fever .
But when Oliver suffers another seizure this week on Corrie , he 's rushed to hospital for tests where doctors fear his condition could be more serious .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Oliver but they 're left devastated when he 's diagnosed with a life-limiting mitochondrial disorder .
In the coming months Leanne and Steve will be forced to come to terms with the heartbreaking diagnosis which will leave Oliver with an illness for which there is currently no cure .
Coronation Street ’ s research team has worked closely with The Lily Foundation , a charity which supports families living with mitochondrial disease .
The Lily Foundation was founded in 2007 by Liz Curtis in memory of her daughter Lily , who died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Professor Robert McFarland from the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research in Newcastle was also consulted to ensure script accuracy .
Jane Danson who plays mum Leanne said “ We ’ ve worked closely with Liz Curtis at The Lily Foundation .
`` It was harrowing hearing the story of what happened to her daughter Lily but also really amazing to hear how people come through this , how they support each other and learn to live again .
`` It ’ s almost too much to comprehend but I came away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how amazing she is as a human being .
`` She shared with me how she felt emotionally , how she got through her days , how people rallied around her .
`` I ’ ve also read a lot of literature about how families cope around their children ’ s diagnosis with life limiting illnesses , looking at the human elements to their stories amidst all the medical speak and hoping I can get it right .
`` It is quite overwhelming '' She added : `` I ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Leanne over the last 20 odd years but this one feels different , this one could really break her and it feels like it ’ s the one where I ’ ve got the most responsibility to get it right.
” Oliver was born in 2017 after Leanne and Steve , played by Simon Gregson , had a one-night stand .
When his wife Michelle Connor found out he had a secret son she punched Leanne and dumped Steve .
Leanne gave birth in a lift at Victoria Court helped by her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and co-founder of The Lily Foundation said : “ All of us at The Lily Foundation are excited to be working with Coronation Street on a storyline about a child with a mitochondrial disorder , and grateful to the show for highlighting an issue that affects hundreds of families in the UK .
`` For everyone who has worked hard for years to raise awareness about mitochondrial diseases , in particular for families living with a diagnosis and those who have lost a child , having their story told on one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truly momentous news .
There is currently no cure for mitochondrial diseases , so those diagnosed face an uncertain future .
`` We have been impressed with how sensitively the show 's researchers and script writers have handled this , listening to those who have been affected by the disease and the doctors who support them .
`` We see this as a very positive step in our ongoing fight to raise awareness about mitochondrial diseases , support affected families and fund research to find a cure.
” Professor Robert McFarland said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our nation has never been more in focus and when conveying simple health messages have proved so challenging , it is a testament to the acting , writing and directing skills of the Coronation Street team that they have taken on the challenge of such an emotionally , medically and ethically complex issue as mitochondrial disease .
`` The attention that this focus brings on rare , inherited and life-limiting conditions is not only welcome , but vital , if we are to succeed in supporting individuals and their families and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team at the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University have been delighted to help with the development of this storyline.
” Of his decision to tackle this difficult storyline producer Iain MacLeod said : “ This is a story about a family coming to terms with the most difficult news anyone can face and the ways in which this strengthens and shatters relationships in unpredictable ways .
`` Above all , we wanted to do justice to the stories of the many thousands of families who have to deal with diagnoses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it a mitochondrial disorder or another life-limiting condition .
`` It is something that , as a society , we find difficult to talk about but which is all too common .
`` The taboo around these illnesses can mean awareness is low , which means funding for research is low .
`` Aside from telling a brilliant , moving and emotionally complex story , we really hope to draw attention to this subject to change this situation for the better.
” Mitochondrial disease , or 'mito ' , is the term given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by mutations in mitochondria , the tiny organelles that are present in nearly every cell in our bodies which generate about 90 per cent of the energy we need to live .
Cells can not function properly without healthy mitochondria , so when they fail the consequences can be serious and wide-ranging .
Mitochondrial diseases affect people in multiple ways , depending on which cells are affected .
This can make the condition hard to diagnose , as symptoms often resemble those of other serious illnesses .
A person with mitochondrial disease may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hearing loss , cognitive disabilities , respiratory problems or poor growth .
Any of the body 's organs and systems can be affected including the brain , heart , lungs , gut , liver and skin .
If you are affected or are living with someone who has a mitochondrial disease , for information about the disease and the support available visit thelilyfoundation.org.uk

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Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald will receive devastating news on Coronation Street when their son Oliver is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
Three-year-old Oliver fell ill last month while in the care of dad Steve McDonald, who had briefly left his son with teenage neighbour Summer Spellman.
Doctors put this down to a febrile convulsion, a fit which can occur when a young child has a fever.
But when Oliver suffers another seizure this week on Corrie, he's rushed to hospital for tests where doctors fear his condition could be more serious.
Leanne and Steve try to stay strong for Oliver but they're left devastated when he's diagnosed with a life-limiting mitochondrial disorder.
In the coming months Leanne and Steve will be forced to come to terms with the heartbreaking diagnosis which will leave Oliver with an illness for which there is currently no cure.
Coronation Street’s research team has worked closely with The Lily Foundation, a charity which supports families living with mitochondrial disease.
The Lily Foundation was founded in 2007 by Liz Curtis in memory of her daughter Lily, who died from mitochondrial disease at eight months old.
Professor Robert McFarland from the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research in Newcastle was also consulted to ensure script accuracy.
Jane Danson who plays mum Leanne said “We’ve worked closely with Liz Curtis at The Lily Foundation.
"It was harrowing hearing the story of what happened to her daughter Lily but also really amazing to hear how people come through this, how they support each other and learn to live again.
(Image: ITV)
"It’s almost too much to comprehend but I came away from the meeting bowled over by her bravery and how amazing she is as a human being.
"She shared with me how she felt emotionally, how she got through her days, how people rallied around her.
"I’ve also read a lot of literature about how families cope around their children’s diagnosis with life limiting illnesses, looking at the human elements to their stories amidst all the medical speak and hoping I can get it right.
"It is quite overwhelming"
(Image: ITV)
She added: "I’ve been so lucky to have so many stories with Leanne over the last 20 odd years but this one feels different, this one could really break her and it feels like it’s the one where I’ve got the most responsibility to get it right.”
Oliver was born in 2017 after Leanne and Steve, played by Simon Gregson, had a one-night stand.
When his wife Michelle Connor found out he had a secret son she punched Leanne and dumped Steve.
(Image: ITV)
Leanne gave birth in a lift at Victoria Court helped by her sister Toyah.
Liz Curtis, CEO and co-founder of The Lily Foundation said: “All of us at The Lily Foundation are excited to be working with Coronation Street on a storyline about a child with a mitochondrial disorder, and grateful to the show for highlighting an issue that affects hundreds of families in the UK.
"For everyone who has worked hard for years to raise awareness about mitochondrial diseases, in particular for families living with a diagnosis and those who have lost a child, having their story told on one of the nation's most popular soap operas is truly momentous news.
There is currently no cure for mitochondrial diseases, so those diagnosed face an uncertain future.
(Image: ITV)
"We have been impressed with how sensitively the show's researchers and script writers have handled this, listening to those who have been affected by the disease and the doctors who support them.
"We see this as a very positive step in our ongoing fight to raise awareness about mitochondrial diseases, support affected families and fund research to find a cure.”
Professor Robert McFarland said: “At a time when the health of our nation has never been more in focus and when conveying simple health messages have proved so challenging, it is a testament to the acting, writing and directing skills of the Coronation Street team that they have taken on the challenge of such an emotionally, medically and ethically complex issue as mitochondrial disease.
(Image: ITV)
"The attention that this focus brings on rare, inherited and life-limiting conditions is not only welcome, but vital, if we are to succeed in supporting individuals and their families and to find effective treatments.
"The mitochondrial team at the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University have been delighted to help with the development of this storyline.”
Of his decision to tackle this difficult storyline producer Iain MacLeod said: “This is a story about a family coming to terms with the most difficult news anyone can face and the ways in which this strengthens and shatters relationships in unpredictable ways.
"Above all, we wanted to do justice to the stories of the many thousands of families who have to deal with diagnoses similar to Oliver’s, be it a mitochondrial disorder or another life-limiting condition.
"It is something that, as a society, we find difficult to talk about but which is all too common.
"The taboo around these illnesses can mean awareness is low, which means funding for research is low.
"Aside from telling a brilliant, moving and emotionally complex story, we really hope to draw attention to this subject to change this situation for the better.”
Mitochondrial disease, or 'mito', is the term given to a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in mitochondria, the tiny organelles that are present in nearly every cell in our bodies which generate about 90 per cent of the energy we need to live.
Cells cannot function properly without healthy mitochondria, so when they fail the consequences can be serious and wide-ranging.
Mitochondrial diseases affect people in multiple ways, depending on which cells are affected.
This can make the condition hard to diagnose, as symptoms often resemble those of other serious illnesses.
A person with mitochondrial disease may suffer from seizures, fatigue, vision and hearing loss, cognitive disabilities, respiratory problems or poor growth. Any of the body's organs and systems can be affected including the brain, heart, lungs, gut, liver and skin.
If you are affected or are living with someone who has a mitochondrial disease, for information about the disease and the support available visit thelilyfoundation.org.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-09--Gary Neville explains how he would end Premier League season

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has insisted a point-ger-game method is the fairest way to conclude the Premier League season if the remaining 92 matches ca n't be played .
England 's top-flight has been suspended since mid-March but clubs remain in talks over 'project restart ' .
All 20 Premier League clubs are set for crunch talks on Monday to continue negotiations over the terms of a return to football .
Some clubs towards the bottom of the table have rebelled against the notion of playing all games in eight to 10 neutral venues , claiming it gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested the possibility of scrapping relegation for the 2019/20 season , which has been rebuffed by both the Premier League and the EFL .
If an agreement ca n't be reached or lockdown restrictions are not eased , the Premier League may be forced to decide the best way to end the season .
In France , the current standings were frozen , whilst the Dutch Eredivisie essentially deemed the season null and void , with no promotion , relegation or title winner .
However , Neville believes that if necessary , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point-per-game average .
During a Q & A session on Twitter , he said : `` PPG is the best bet , '' when asked how he would decide the season if the matches could n't be played .
The Premier League has continuously reiterated its stance to finish the season but still faces huge obstacles to return by mid-June .

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Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has insisted a point-ger-game method is the fairest way to conclude the Premier League season if the remaining 92 matches can't be played.
England's top-flight has been suspended since mid-March but clubs remain in talks over 'project restart'.
All 20 Premier League clubs are set for crunch talks on Monday to continue negotiations over the terms of a return to football.
Some clubs towards the bottom of the table have rebelled against the notion of playing all games in eight to 10 neutral venues, claiming it gives an unfair advantage.
One club even suggested the possibility of scrapping relegation for the 2019/20 season, which has been rebuffed by both the Premier League and the EFL.
If an agreement can't be reached or lockdown restrictions are not eased, the Premier League may be forced to decide the best way to end the season.
In France, the current standings were frozen, whilst the Dutch Eredivisie essentially deemed the season null and void, with no promotion, relegation or title winner.
However, Neville believes that if necessary, the Premier League should be settled by a point-per-game average.
During a Q&A session on Twitter, he said: "PPG is the best bet," when asked how he would decide the season if the matches couldn't be played.
The Premier League has continuously reiterated its stance to finish the season but still faces huge obstacles to return by mid-June.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-09--New move could see TV cameras in Man City and Man United dressing rooms

A working group has been set up by the Premier League to look at ways to enhance fans ’ experience while watching games on TV .
Matches without supporters in attendance are seen as less attractive to viewers at home , with broadcasters concerned viewing figures could be down when football , as expected , returns behind closed doors .
Premier League clubs will hold a video-conference on Monday to discuss Project Restart in further detail , but no formal vote will take place on the proposal - but sides could be asked to approve some elements of the plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that football in the top-flight is set to return in June , a source close to the Premier League has confirmed to the MEN that a working group has been set up by the Premier League with broadcasters and clubs to look at ways to enhance the TV product for fans .
A number of ideas are being discussed by the group , but nothing , as of yet , has been officially signed off .
But two of the ideas believed to be under consideration are placing cameras in dressing rooms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the remaining 92 matches are set to be televised in the UK as it stands , though it is hoped that more games will be screened .
Senior government officials will hold a meeting with the Premier League next week and are `` hopeful '' a plan can be agreed for matches to return as it will be `` good for the nation '' .
`` It [ Football ] has not got the green light , ” the secretary for digital , culture , media and sport Oliver Dowden told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday .
`` I met with the Premier League a couple of weeks ago .
We 've had two sessions , the first of which I chaired with the deputy chief medical officer , looking at how we could do this in a safe way .
`` But it 's not just the Premier League , the rest of football and other sports that could , potentially , take place behind closed doors .
`` Public health and safety will come first and if we can get a plan that works then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to go ahead with it because , I think , it will be good for the nation and good for football as a whole .
`` I will certainly be meeting , on Thursday , with the Premier League , the English Football League and the FA and I 'm really hopeful we can get this up and running .
`` But public safety must come first so it 's only if we are confident of that , that will be able to proceed . ''

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A working group has been set up by the Premier League to look at ways to enhance fans’ experience while watching games on TV.
Matches without supporters in attendance are seen as less attractive to viewers at home, with broadcasters concerned viewing figures could be down when football, as expected, returns behind closed doors.
Premier League clubs will hold a video-conference on Monday to discuss Project Restart in further detail, but no formal vote will take place on the proposal - but sides could be asked to approve some elements of the plans.
And now in a further indication that football in the top-flight is set to return in June, a source close to the Premier League has confirmed to the MEN that a working group has been set up by the Premier League with broadcasters and clubs to look at ways to enhance the TV product for fans.
A number of ideas are being discussed by the group, but nothing, as of yet, has been officially signed off.
But two of the ideas believed to be under consideration are placing cameras in dressing rooms and conducting half-time interviews.
Only around half of the remaining 92 matches are set to be televised in the UK as it stands, though it is hoped that more games will be screened.
Senior government officials will hold a meeting with the Premier League next week and are "hopeful" a plan can be agreed for matches to return as it will be "good for the nation".
"It [Football] has not got the green light,” the secretary for digital, culture, media and sport Oliver Dowden told the BBC's Today programme on Radio 4 on Friday.
"I met with the Premier League a couple of weeks ago. We've had two sessions, the first of which I chaired with the deputy chief medical officer, looking at how we could do this in a safe way.
"But it's not just the Premier League, the rest of football and other sports that could, potentially, take place behind closed doors.
"Public health and safety will come first and if we can get a plan that works then I would like then I would like us to go ahead with it because, I think, it will be good for the nation and good for football as a whole.
"I will certainly be meeting, on Thursday, with the Premier League, the English Football League and the FA and I'm really hopeful we can get this up and running.
"But public safety must come first so it's only if we are confident of that, that will be able to proceed."