themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Innocent primary school teacher scarred for life after drunk thug launched glass across dance floor

Innocent primary school teacher scarred for life after drunk thug launched glass across dance floor at Revolución de Cuba

A primary school teacher was scarred for life after a drunk thug launched a glass across a crowded nightclub .
The 25-year-old woman was out with friends at Revolucion de Cuba in Manchester when she was struck in the face by the tumbler and felt blood pouring down her face .
Aavaiz Chaudhry , 23 , threw the glass with force at a group of men he 'd been arguing with but ended up injuring the innocent teacher .
Chaudhry , of Wilbraham Road in Fallowfield , escaped an immediate jail sentence at Manchester Crown Court on Friday after pleading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier hearing .
He had been out drinking with his friends prior to his offence , and had got into a dispute with another group of men in the basement of Revolucion de Cuba .
Chaudhry retaliated after being racially abused by one of the other men , launching a glass in the group 's direction .
The victim was on the dancefloor when she felt a push from behind .
Prosecuting , Neil Ronan said : `` As she looked around she felt a bang to her cheek and felt blood pouring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victim witnessed Chaudhry throw the glass and pointed him out to police outside the club while the primary school teacher received medical treatment .
She was taken to the Manchester Royal Infirmary with a 3cm cut and fracture to her left cheek , the court heard .
She was left with 'visible scarring ' below her left eye , blurred vision and paresthesia to her cheek and nose , and post traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) .
Mr Ronan , relaying her victim impact statement in court , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by where she does n't replay the incident in her mind .
`` The mental effect has been significant to this victim . ''
Defending , Gareth Bellis said the defendant was drunk at the time of incident and had shown genuine remorse and guilt for his actions .
Mr Bellis said the defendant was of previous good character who had dedicated his free time to voluntary and charitable causes .
`` This is someone without previous convictions , someone who is of exemplary character who has volunteered to help those in need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said Chaudhry 's actions had left the victim with ' a prominent facial scar ' and nerve damage .
`` Her confidence , both personally and professionally , has been damaged , '' Recorder Leach told the court .
`` It 's clear that no sentence this court can impose will ever undo the consequences of your offending . ''
`` Your conduct was reckless , '' he added .
`` You threw a glass with what must have been considerable force across a crowded nightclub . ''
Chaudhry was sentenced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work .
He will have to pay £3,200 to the victim and obey a curfew between 9pm and 6am for six months .
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A primary school teacher was scarred for life after a man launched a glass across a crowded nightclub.
The 25-year-old woman was out with friends at Revolucion de Cuba in Manchester when she was struck in the face by the tumbler and felt blood pouring down her face.
Aavaiz Chaudhry, 23, threw the glass with force at a group of men he'd been arguing with but ended up injuring the innocent teacher.
Chaudhry, of Wilbraham Road in Fallowfield, escaped an immediate jail sentence at Manchester Crown Court on Friday after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm at an earlier hearing.
He had been out drinking with his friends prior to his offence, and had got into a dispute with another group of men in the basement of Revolucion de Cuba.
Chaudhry retaliated after being racially abused by one of the other men, launching a glass in the group's direction.
The victim was on the dancefloor when she felt a push from behind.
Prosecuting, Neil Ronan said: "As she looked around she felt a bang to her cheek and felt blood pouring down her face.
"She then felt extreme pain."
A friend of the victim witnessed Chaudhry throw the glass and pointed him out to police outside the club while the primary school teacher received medical treatment.
She was taken to the Manchester Royal Infirmary with a 3cm cut and fracture to her left cheek, the court heard.
She was left with 'visible scarring' below her left eye, blurred vision and paresthesia to her cheek and nose, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Mr Ronan, relaying her victim impact statement in court, said: "There's not a day that goes by where she doesn't replay the incident in her mind.
"The mental effect has been significant to this victim."
Defending, Jon Close said the defendant had shown genuine remorse and guilt for his actions.
Mr Close said the defendant was of previous good character who had dedicated his free time to voluntary and charitable causes.
"This is someone without previous convictions, someone who is of exemplary character who has volunteered to help those in need."
Recorder Alex Leach, sentencing, said Chaudhry's actions had left the victim with 'a prominent facial scar' and nerve damage.
"Her confidence, both personally and professionally, has been damaged," Recorder Leach told the court.
"It's clear that no sentence this court can impose will ever undo the consequences of your offending."
"Your conduct was reckless," he added.
"You threw a glass with what must have been considerable force across a crowded nightclub."
Chaudhry was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment suspended for two years and ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.
He will have to pay £3,200 to the victim and obey a curfew between 9pm and 6am for six months.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Friday January 24 draw

It is Chinese New Year this weekend - but there could be even more reason to celebrate .
That 's because Friday night 's Euromillions game is a huge rollover with a £23million jackpot to be won .
Landing that amount of cash could be truly life-changing , but do you know how you would spend it ?
You could jet away and spend months on a tropical island , or settle in a new luxury mansion right here in Greater Manchester .
If you 're a food-lover , then maybe you would invest in your own private chef , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And even you do n't hit the jackpot , you could be runner-up - still taking home thousands of pounds .
Just like in Tuesday 's draw , where three ticket-holders , including one in the UK , won second prize .
And on top of this , each ticket gives players automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker - so there 's always that to look forward to .
Tonight we will reveal the EuroMillions lotto results , including the Thunderball numbers , Lucky Stars and the Millionaire Maker code in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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It is Chinese New Year this weekend - but there could be even more reason to celebrate.
That's because Friday night's Euromillions game is a huge rollover with a £23million jackpot to be won.
Landing that amount of cash could be truly life-changing, but do you know how you would spend it?
You could jet away and spend months on a tropical island, or settle in a new luxury mansion right here in Greater Manchester.
If you're a food-lover, then maybe you would invest in your own private chef, or spend every evening eating out.
The possibilities are endless.
And even you don't hit the jackpot, you could be runner-up - still taking home thousands of pounds.
Just like in Tuesday's draw, where three ticket-holders, including one in the UK, won second prize.
And on top of this, each ticket gives players automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker - so there's always that to look forward to.
Tonight we will reveal the EuroMillions lotto results, including the Thunderball numbers, Lucky Stars and the Millionaire Maker code in our live blog below as they are drawn.
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--2020-01-24--Leigh shooting: Burning stolen car may have been used by gunman, police say

A burning vehicle found a mile away from a shooting may have been the gunman 's getaway car , police believe .
The upstairs and downstairs of a semi-detached house on Henry Street , Leigh , were blasted just before 8pm on Wednesday .
A Vauxhall car parked outside the property was peppered with bullets .
Now Greater Manchester Police believe a car found torched a mile away could have been used by the shooter .
The burnt-out car - a grey Volkswagen T-Roc - had been stolen from Liverpool .
One neighbour told the M.E.N : `` I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pops .
I went to the window and saw someone runningaway .
There was a car parked outside .
A man got in and it sped off . ''
A short time after the shooting a car was found on fire .
Police are trying to establish if the attack is linked to a spate of shootings in Salford which has seen 22 shootings in the last 12 months .
Three shootings in Wigan last year are thought to be linked to the Salford shootings as well as a doorstep gun attack on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester .
In a statement GMP said : `` Police are appealing for information after a firearms discharge in Wigan .
`` Shortly before 8pm on Wednesday 22 January 2020 , officers were called by firefighters to reports of a car fire on Henry Street , Leigh .
`` Officers attended and found evidence of firearms discharges targeting the vehicle and a nearby property .
`` A short time later , police were called by firefighters to reports of a car fire on Broadwell Drive , Leigh .
`` Officers attended and found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to establish if the incidents are linked .
`` No injuries have been reported .
No arrests have been made .
An investigation is underway . ''
Detective Inspector Phil Housley , of GMP ’ s Wigan division , said : “ Enquiries are continuing and we believe members of the public in the Pennington area , in particular Henry Street and Broadwell Drive areas might have information which could assist us - I ’ d appeal to them to contact us .
“ Incidents of this kind understandably cause concern but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we believe this was a targeted attack and have no reason to believe they are at risk .
“ Incidents involving firearms are treated with the utmost seriousness so a team of dedicated officers are investigating and I can assure members of the public that we are committed to bringing those responsible for this dangerous behaviour to justice.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7042 quoting 2823 or 2815 of 22/01/2020 .
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A burning vehicle found a mile away from a shooting may have been the gunman's getaway car, police believe.
The upstairs and downstairs of a semi-detached house on Henry Street, Leigh, were blasted just before 8pm on Wednesday.
A Vauxhall car parked outside the property was peppered with bullets.
Now Greater Manchester Police believe a car found torched a mile away could have been used by the shooter. The burnt-out car - a grey Volkswagen T-Roc - had been stolen from Liverpool.
One neighbour told the M.E.N: "I was watching TV and heard three or four pops. I went to the window and saw someone runningaway. There was a car parked outside. A man got in and it sped off."
A short time after the shooting a car was found on fire.
Police are trying to establish if the attack is linked to a spate of shootings in Salford which has seen 22 shootings in the last 12 months.
Three shootings in Wigan last year are thought to be linked to the Salford shootings as well as a doorstep gun attack on a middle aged couple in Crumpsall, Manchester.
In a statement GMP said: "Police are appealing for information after a firearms discharge in Wigan.
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"Shortly before 8pm on Wednesday 22 January 2020, officers were called by firefighters to reports of a car fire on Henry Street, Leigh.
"Officers attended and found evidence of firearms discharges targeting the vehicle and a nearby property.
"A short time later, police were called by firefighters to reports of a car fire on Broadwell Drive, Leigh.
"Officers attended and found a stolen vehicle. Enquiries are ongoing to establish if the incidents are linked.
"No injuries have been reported. No arrests have been made. An investigation is underway."
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Detective Inspector Phil Housley, of GMP’s Wigan division, said: “Enquiries are continuing and we believe members of the public in the Pennington area, in particular Henry Street and Broadwell Drive areas might have information which could assist us - I’d appeal to them to contact us.
“Incidents of this kind understandably cause concern but I would like to reassure the wider community that we believe this was a targeted attack and have no reason to believe they are at risk.
“Incidents involving firearms are treated with the utmost seriousness so a team of dedicated officers are investigating and I can assure members of the public that we are committed to bringing those responsible for this dangerous behaviour to justice.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7042 quoting 2823 or 2815 of 22/01/2020.
Alternatively, the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Man City Women captain Steph Houghton signs new contract

Steph Houghton has extended her stay at Manchester City Women until 2022 .
The City Women and England captain has been at the club since 2014 , making over 160 appearances in Sky Blue .
City take on United Women in Saturday 's FA Cup fourth round .
The 31-year-old arrived from Arsenal , going on to win the FA Women 's Super League , two Women 's FA Cups and three Continental Cups .
Also an MBE , Houghton has 117 England caps , leading the Lionesses to the semi-finals at the 2019 World Cup .
Speaking after signing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is my Club and I ’ ve enjoyed so many amazing memories here so far , winning trophies and with the players I ’ ve played with and manager I ’ ve worked under .
“ I ’ ve seen the Club from the beginning – back when we only had five professional players – and I ’ ve seen it grow to be the best Club in England and if not Europe .
“ I came here with the intention of winning trophies , bettering myself as an individual and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who plays good football and could be the best in England .
I believe this Club can go as far as it wants to go .
“ Both on and off the pitch , the Club has developed me as a player and a person , having the people we have around us , the unbelievable facilities and Stadium .
It ’ s a special place for me and my family live in Manchester now .
It was a pretty easy decision .
“ My only thought was to have my future here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m really happy.
” Head of Women ’ s Football Gavin Makel added : “ We are thrilled that Steph has committed her future to Manchester City .
“ She has been an integral member of not only the team , but the Club as a whole since our reformation six years ago and her efforts go well beyond her performances on the pitch .
“ Her leadership skills are second to none and she never fails to amaze everybody here at Manchester City with her passion , drive and hunger to @ @ @

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Steph Houghton has extended her stay at Manchester City Women until 2022.
The City Women and England captain has been at the club since 2014, making over 160 appearances in Sky Blue. City take on United Women in Saturday's FA Cup fourth round.
The 31-year-old arrived from Arsenal, going on to win the FA Women's Super League, two Women's FA Cups and three Continental Cups.
Also an MBE, Houghton has 117 England caps, leading the Lionesses to the semi-finals at the 2019 World Cup.
Speaking after signing her contract extension, Houghton said: “This is my Club and I’ve enjoyed so many amazing memories here so far, winning trophies and with the players I’ve played with and manager I’ve worked under.
“I’ve seen the Club from the beginning – back when we only had five professional players – and I’ve seen it grow to be the best Club in England and if not Europe.
“I came here with the intention of winning trophies, bettering myself as an individual and a player, playing for a team who plays good football and could be the best in England. I believe this Club can go as far as it wants to go.
“Both on and off the pitch, the Club has developed me as a player and a person, having the people we have around us, the unbelievable facilities and Stadium. It’s a special place for me and my family live in Manchester now. It was a pretty easy decision.
“My only thought was to have my future here for the next few years and I’m really happy.”
Head of Women’s Football Gavin Makel added: “We are thrilled that Steph has committed her future to Manchester City.
“She has been an integral member of not only the team, but the Club as a whole since our reformation six years ago and her efforts go well beyond her performances on the pitch.
“Her leadership skills are second to none and she never fails to amaze everybody here at Manchester City with her passion, drive and hunger to improve.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Casey Stoney makes Manchester United Man City admission ahead of FA Cup derby

Casey Stoney admitted she needs more experience in her Manchester United team if they are to compete at the top of the Women 's Super League .
United sit fourth in the top tier 14 points off third placed Chelsea and a gap has emerged between the top three and the rest of the league in recent weeks .
Dropped points against Bristol at the start of the month saw Stoney 's side fall further behind and the United manager thinks her young side has suffered at times due to a lack of experience .
`` We 've got young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some have never played in this league before , '' Stoney told the MEN when asked about how they bridge the gap between them and the top three .
`` I looked at City 's team .
Every single one of their players is a senior international .
They 're not only established in this league but they 're established senior players as well .
`` They know how to find a way to win and how to do it week in , week out and our players are still finding their way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the chance to bring in experience to her squad with the winter transfer window closing on Thursday without the club making any additions .
But summer transfers have n't been ruled out despite wanting to stick to her laurels of bringing through a young team .
`` I 'm still looking to encourage and develop youth in my squad but do I need a little more experience ?
I probably do at times , '' she said .
`` A little bit more depth of experience that we can call on in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three games .
`` We 're looking at our squad and it 's slightly lacking in terms of depth at times . ''
Despite Stoney believing Nick Cushing 's City side have a level of experience which is sometimes lacking in her United side , there 's a confidence they can cause an upset in the FA Cup this weekend .
United host City at Leigh in the fourth round and having already beaten the Blues at home this season in the Continental Cup , thanks to goals from Katie Zelem and Jessica @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the home dressing room they can do it again and move a step closer to the Wembley final .
`` We know that on our day we are capable of beating anyone but we need to have our day more consistently , '' Stoney said .
`` It 's a big week and it 's a big game .
But we have matched them once and then bettered them here in the cup game , so that gives us confidence . ''

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Casey Stoney admitted she needs more experience in her Manchester United team if they are to compete at the top of the Women's Super League.
United sit fourth in the top tier 14 points off third placed Chelsea and a gap has emerged between the top three and the rest of the league in recent weeks.
Dropped points against Bristol at the start of the month saw Stoney's side fall further behind and the United manager thinks her young side has suffered at times due to a lack of experience.
"We've got young players who are learning and growing, some have never played in this league before," Stoney told the MEN when asked about how they bridge the gap between them and the top three. "I looked at City's team. Every single one of their players is a senior international. They're not only established in this league but they're established senior players as well.
"They know how to find a way to win and how to do it week in, week out and our players are still finding their way in that sense."
Stoney passed on the chance to bring in experience to her squad with the winter transfer window closing on Thursday without the club making any additions. But summer transfers haven't been ruled out despite wanting to stick to her laurels of bringing through a young team.
"I'm still looking to encourage and develop youth in my squad but do I need a little more experience? I probably do at times," she said. "A little bit more depth of experience that we can call on in weeks like next week when we have three games.
"We're looking at our squad and it's slightly lacking in terms of depth at times."
Despite Stoney believing Nick Cushing's City side have a level of experience which is sometimes lacking in her United side, there's a confidence they can cause an upset in the FA Cup this weekend.
United host City at Leigh in the fourth round and having already beaten the Blues at home this season in the Continental Cup, thanks to goals from Katie Zelem and Jessica Sigsworth, there's a confidence in the home dressing room they can do it again and move a step closer to the Wembley final.
"We know that on our day we are capable of beating anyone but we need to have our day more consistently," Stoney said. "It's a big week and it's a big game. But we have matched them once and then bettered them here in the cup game, so that gives us confidence."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--The stats that show Bruno Fernandes would add creativity to Manchester United

Manchester United target Bruno Fernandes tops the stat charts as Europe 's most creative young player , but there are a host of others out there who do n't rank too far behind the Sporting midfielder .
Fernandes has made 58 key passes — one that leads to a goalscoring opportunity — for his Sporting teammates in the league so far this season .
It 's one of the reasons he has been touted for a transfer in two successive windows , with United registering an interest in the 25-year-old .
MEN Sport understands , however , that the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the player and a deal is n't expected to happen imminently .
But there is no doubt Fernandes would improve on United 's current creative options .
Those 58 key passes that Fernandes has played have come at the rate of one every 24.8 minutes , which is more regularly than any player aged 25 or under who has made more than 10 appearances in Europe ’ s top leagues outside of England - France , Germany , Italy , Portugal , the Netherlands and Spain , including Andreas Pereira .
Christopher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good record to Fernandes .
Nkunku - who only joined the Leipzig from PSG this summer - has made 37 key passes at the rate of one every 25.2 minutes this season .
Staying in Germany , Bayer Leverkusen ’ s Nadiem Amiri has averaged one key pass every 28.7 minutes , as has Adama Traoré of French side Metz though he has just joined Al-Adalh on loan .
Lorenzo Pellegrini has made 42 key passes so far this season for Roma .
Those chances have come at the rate of one every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a key pass once every 29.5 minutes for AC Milan , Mounir Chouiar has created one every 29.6 minutes for Dijon , Steven Bergwijn has averaged one every 29.7 minutes for PSV , his teammate Cody Gakpo has averaged one every 29.8 minutes , and Josip Brekalo has averaged one every 29.9 minutes for Wolfsburg .

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Manchester United target Bruno Fernandes tops the stat charts as Europe's most creative young player, but there are a host of others out there who don't rank too far behind the Sporting midfielder.
Fernandes has made 58 key passes — one that leads to a goalscoring opportunity — for his Sporting teammates in the league so far this season.
It's one of the reasons he has been touted for a transfer in two successive windows, with United registering an interest in the 25-year-old. MEN Sport understands, however, that the two clubs are currently apart in their valuation of the player and a deal isn't expected to happen imminently.
But there is no doubt Fernandes would improve on United's current creative options.
Those 58 key passes that Fernandes has played have come at the rate of one every 24.8 minutes, which is more regularly than any player aged 25 or under who has made more than 10 appearances in Europe’s top leagues outside of England - France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands and Spain, including Andreas Pereira.
Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig has a similarly good record to Fernandes.
Nkunku - who only joined the Leipzig from PSG this summer - has made 37 key passes at the rate of one every 25.2 minutes this season.
Staying in Germany, Bayer Leverkusen’s Nadiem Amiri has averaged one key pass every 28.7 minutes, as has Adama Traoré of French side Metz though he has just joined Al-Adalh on loan.
Lorenzo Pellegrini has made 42 key passes so far this season for Roma.
Those chances have come at the rate of one every 28.9 minutes.
Samu Castillejo as made a key pass once every 29.5 minutes for AC Milan, Mounir Chouiar has created one every 29.6 minutes for Dijon,
Steven Bergwijn has averaged one every 29.7 minutes for PSV, his teammate Cody Gakpo has averaged one every 29.8 minutes, and Josip Brekalo has averaged one every 29.9 minutes for Wolfsburg.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Salford drug dealer pretended he was a church cleaner to get loans to buy expensive electric bikes

A Salford drug dealer pretended he worked as a cleaner in a church to get loans to buy expensive electric bikes .
Jamie Whiteley was caught after police found a car stuffed with thousands of pounds worth of money and cannabis .
The 30-year-old , of Inghamwood Close , had a network of street dealers working for him who would sell the class B drug in Salford and Manchester .
They would ride around on motorbikes or mopeds , and would handle buckets full of cannabis and cash .
They watched as his dealers would leave items under the wheel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to collect .
The car was used to store the cannabis , cash and drug paraphernalia like snap bags and scales .
Police searched the car and found buckets full of cannabis and cash in the boot .
They seized more than £4,000 in money and cannabis worth about £7,000 .
Officers searched Whiteley ’ s home in Higher Broughton in May 2017 .
They found two electric pedal cycles– worth £5,000 each .
Whiteley had told finance companies that he was a cleaner at a local church in Higher Broughton to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he earned around £25,000 .
Members of the church confirmed that they had n't heard of him and that he never worked there .
During the search , officers also found a Transit van , two quad bikes and a cars - including a BMW , two VW Golfs , and a Ford Focus .
Whiteley was sentenced to two years in prison at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday ( January 23 ) .
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis and three counts of fraud at an earlier hearing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or face further custody as part of a proceeds of crime order .
PC Alex Price , of GMP ’ s Salford district , said : “ This person thought they were above the law and beyond detection , yet during this operation we monitored him and his associates closely as they carried out their illegal activities in Salford .
“ I would like to thank the officers in this case as it is thanks to all of their hard work that this person is behind bars and the community is a safer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope this sentencing sends a clear message that we will relentlessly pursue those who supply drugs on our streets and we will go to great lengths to bring them to justice.
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A Salford drug dealer pretended he worked as a cleaner in a church to get loans to buy expensive electric bikes.
Jamie Whiteley was caught after police found a car stuffed with thousands of pounds worth of money and cannabis.
The 30-year-old, of Inghamwood Close, had a network of street dealers working for him who would sell the class B drug in Salford and Manchester.
They would ride around on motorbikes or mopeds, and would handle buckets full of cannabis and cash.
Whiteley was caught following a police investigation named Operation Stroke, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Undercover officers caught him directing his street dealers.
They watched as his dealers would leave items under the wheel arches of a car for street dealers to collect.
The car was used to store the cannabis, cash and drug paraphernalia like snap bags and scales.
Police searched the car and found buckets full of cannabis and cash in the boot.
They seized more than £4,000 in money and cannabis worth about £7,000.
Officers searched Whiteley’s home in Higher Broughton in May 2017.
They found two electric pedal cycles– worth £5,000 each.
Whiteley had told finance companies that he was a cleaner at a local church in Higher Broughton to get loans to buy the bikes.
He said he earned around £25,000.
Members of the church confirmed that they hadn't heard of him and that he never worked there.
During the search, officers also found a Transit van, two quad bikes and a cars - including a BMW, two VW Golfs, and a Ford Focus.
Whiteley was sentenced to two years in prison at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday (January 23).
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis and three counts of fraud at an earlier hearing.
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He was also ordered to repay £10,125 or face further custody as part of a proceeds of crime order.
PC Alex Price, of GMP’s Salford district, said: “This person thought they were above the law and beyond detection, yet during this operation we monitored him and his associates closely as they carried out their illegal activities in Salford.
“I would like to thank the officers in this case as it is thanks to all of their hard work that this person is behind bars and the community is a safer place as a result.
“I hope this sentencing sends a clear message that we will relentlessly pursue those who supply drugs on our streets and we will go to great lengths to bring them to justice.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Body parts of Marie Scott found in Manchester Ship Canal more than two years after she went missing

Body parts confirmed to be those of missing woman Marie Scott have been found on marshes near to the Manchester Ship Canal .
The remains , found around one mile from Frodsham in Cheshire , were spotted on Sunday , December 15 .
The grim discovery comes just one year after a human leg was found in the River Irwell .
Police later identified the leg as being that of the mum-of-two after it was found in the Pendleton area in December 2018 .
Detectives continue to investigate what happened to Marie , who went missing from her home in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were involved in a desperate search to find Marie after she boarded a tram to Manchester from Altrincham .
She was then seen several times around the Deansgate and Deansgate Locks area .
Read more of today 's stories here She then took the Metrolink from the Deansgate Castlefield stop to Victoria Station and got in a taxi , travelling to Heaton Park before changing her mind about getting out and asking the driver to take her to The Rock shopping centre in Bury .
She was captured on CCTV walking along Rochdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a new image was released showing her there at about 3.15pm .
That was the last confirmed sighting of her .
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death .
No one else is believed to be involved in her disappearance , police said .
Det Insp Simon Akker , of GMP ’ s Trafford district , said : “ Having been personally involved in Marie ’ s case since she was reported missing in 2017 , and having met with her family several times , my heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This has been an agonising journey for those closest to Marie and we will support them as they continue to come to terms with the loss of Marie.
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Body parts confirmed to be those of missing woman Marie Scott have been found on marshes near to the Manchester Ship Canal.
The remains, found around one mile from Frodsham in Cheshire, were spotted on Sunday, December 15.
They were identified today.
The grim discovery comes just one year after a human leg was found in the River Irwell.
Police later identified the leg as being that of the mum-of-two after it was found in the Pendleton area in December 2018.
Detectives continue to investigate what happened to Marie, who went missing from her home in Hale in December 2017.
Her family were involved in a desperate search to find Marie after she boarded a tram to Manchester from Altrincham.
She was then seen several times around the Deansgate and Deansgate Locks area.
She then took the Metrolink from the Deansgate Castlefield stop to Victoria Station and got in a taxi, travelling to Heaton Park before changing her mind about getting out and asking the driver to take her to The Rock shopping centre in Bury.
She was captured on CCTV walking along Rochdale Road, towards the Itsababy shop, and a new image was released showing her there at about 3.15pm. That was the last confirmed sighting of her.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
No one else is believed to be involved in her disappearance, police said.
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Det Insp Simon Akker, of GMP’s Trafford district, said: “Having been personally involved in Marie’s case since she was reported missing in 2017, and having met with her family several times, my heart truly goes out to them.
“This has been an agonising journey for those closest to Marie and we will support them as they continue to come to terms with the loss of Marie.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Man arrested in connection with 'occult' sheep killings in New Forest

A man has been arrested in connection with a number of 'occult ' attacks on sheep .
Police have been investigating the deaths of a number of farm animals in the New Forest in Hampshire for several months .
In November , a dead sheep was found with satanic symbols painted onto its fur , and police said a number of cows had also been found wounded in woodland .
In January , police found a ewe that had been stabbed to death and left next to a pitchfork and a cross made of hay .
Officers today confirmed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the deaths .
A Hampshire Police spokesman said : `` Officers investigating a number of sheep deaths in the New Forest have today arrested a man .
`` A 41-year-old man from Winchester has been arrested on suspicion of six counts of criminal damage .
`` They relate to the deaths of sheep in Wittensford Lane and Kewlake Lane , Cadnam , and Penn Road , Bramshaw .
`` He remains in custody at this time . ''
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A man has been arrested in connection with a number of 'occult' attacks on sheep.
Police have been investigating the deaths of a number of farm animals in the New Forest in Hampshire for several months.
In November, a dead sheep was found with satanic symbols painted onto its fur, and police said a number of cows had also been found wounded in woodland.
In January, police found a ewe that had been stabbed to death and left next to a pitchfork and a cross made of hay.
Officers today confirmed that a man had been arrested in connection with the deaths.
A Hampshire Police spokesman said: "Officers investigating a number of sheep deaths in the New Forest have today arrested a man.
"A 41-year-old man from Winchester has been arrested on suspicion of six counts of criminal damage.
"They relate to the deaths of sheep in Wittensford Lane and Kewlake Lane, Cadnam, and Penn Road, Bramshaw.
"He remains in custody at this time."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--CCTV appeal after Co-op staff held at knifepoint during robbery

Police have released CCTV images after two masked men held Co-op staff at knifepoint during a robbery .
The pair burst into the store in Bury Road , in the Breightmet area of Bolton , and demanded staff members hand over cash from the till and cigarettes .
After being given what they asked for , the offenders then fled the scene on foot .
The terrifying incident happened at about 9.50pm on Saturday , December 21 .
No one was injured , but police say the victims were left shaken .
Detectives investigating the robbery have now released CCTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speak to as part of their enquiries .
One man can be seen wearing a white tracksuit top , black trousers and white trainers , while the other is wearing dark clothing and a black hat .
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Police have released CCTV images after two masked men held Co-op staff at knifepoint during a robbery.
The pair burst into the store in Bury Road, in the Breightmet area of Bolton, and demanded staff members hand over cash from the till and cigarettes.
After being given what they asked for, the offenders then fled the scene on foot.
The terrifying incident happened at about 9.50pm on Saturday, December 21.
No one was injured, but police say the victims were left shaken.
Detectives investigating the robbery have now released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to as part of their enquiries.
One man can be seen wearing a white tracksuit top, black trousers and white trainers, while the other is wearing dark clothing and a black hat.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Emergency services scrambled to warehouse after chemical spillage

Emergency services were scrambled to a warehouse in Bury following a chemical leak .
Fire engines and police cars rushed to the facility in Pilsworth Road at about 12.45pm on Friday after the hazardous material was spilled .
No one was injured in the incident , but the warehouse was evacuated following the spillage .
The chemical , of which no details have been revealed , has since been contained and the firefighters are now working to decontaminate the site .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` We were called at about 12.45pm today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pilsworth Road , Bury .
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`` Firefighters are dealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathing apparatus and an environmental protection unit from Bury .
`` The chemical has been contained and we are decontaminating the warehouse .
`` No people were involved and the site was evacuated . ''

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Emergency services were scrambled to a warehouse in Bury following a chemical leak.
Fire engines and police cars rushed to the facility in Pilsworth Road at about 12.45pm on Friday after the hazardous material was spilled.
No one was injured in the incident, but the warehouse was evacuated following the spillage.
The chemical, of which no details have been revealed, has since been contained and the firefighters are now working to decontaminate the site.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at about 12.45pm today to reports of a chemical leak in Pilsworth Road, Bury.
"Fire engines and a drone were mobilised.
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"Firefighters are dealing with the leak using gas-tight suits, breathing apparatus and an environmental protection unit from Bury.
"The chemical has been contained and we are decontaminating the warehouse.
"No people were involved and the site was evacuated."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson leaves on loan

Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has joined Oldham Athetlc on loan until the end of the season after his spell at Tranmere Rovers was cut short .
Borthwick-Jackson was on loan at Sunday 's FA Cup opponents Tranmere for the first half of the season , but only made five appearances at Prenton Park before being recalled earlier this month .
Now , he heads out on loan again , dropping down a division to Oldham , who are 18th in League Two .
His first game will be against the Class of '92-owned Salford City on Saturday , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on loan .
Borthwick-Jackson , 22 , made his United debut in 2015 under Louis van Gaal , and has made 14 appearances in total .
However , loan spells at Wolves , Leeds , Scunthorpe and Tranmere have proved relatively fruitless - although his time at Scunthorpe was his most productive yet .
Now , he joins former United youngster Zak Dearnley at Boundary Park , where he will play until the end of the season , when his contract at United expires .
Aidan Barlow is also set to be sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Norwegian side Tromso earlier in the campaign .
United have already recalled Ethan Hamilton this month from a loan spell with Southend , before sending the youngster back out on loan to Bolton Wanderers .

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Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has joined Oldham Athetlc on loan until the end of the season after his spell at Tranmere Rovers was cut short.
Borthwick-Jackson was on loan at Sunday's FA Cup opponents Tranmere for the first half of the season, but only made five appearances at Prenton Park before being recalled earlier this month.
Now, he heads out on loan again, dropping down a division to Oldham, who are 18th in League Two. His first game will be against the Class of '92-owned Salford City on Saturday, who have just signed United youngster George Tanner on loan.
Borthwick-Jackson, 22, made his United debut in 2015 under Louis van Gaal, and has made 14 appearances in total. However, loan spells at Wolves, Leeds, Scunthorpe and Tranmere have proved relatively fruitless - although his time at Scunthorpe was his most productive yet.
Now, he joins former United youngster Zak Dearnley at Boundary Park, where he will play until the end of the season, when his contract at United expires.
Aidan Barlow is also set to be sent out on loan after a spell at Norwegian side Tromso earlier in the campaign. United have already recalled Ethan Hamilton this month from a loan spell with Southend, before sending the youngster back out on loan to Bolton Wanderers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-24--Girl with severe eczema told her mum she 'didn't want to look at herself in the mirror' - she's now

Girl with severe eczema told her mum she 'didn't want to look at herself in the mirror' - she's now a model

A little girl with severe eczema who told her mum she 'did n't want to look at herself in the mirror anymore ' now models for Marks & Spencer .
Macy Foley-Speakman , from Warrington , first began to suffer with eczema when she was just three months old .
Her mum Maxine , said people used to stop and stare at her little girl in the street .
But eight-year-old Macy has overcome all her obstacles , and now , she 's the face of an eczema-friendly clothing range at M & S , the Liverpool Echo reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ eczema became so bad that she gave up her full-time job as a nursery nurse to care for her .
She has spent the last eight years learning as much as she can about the condition , even creating a Facebook page in hopes of educating others .
Her daughter 's skin would crack and flare up and people would would often stop and stare at her in the street .
Macy became embarrassed about what she looked like and would refuse to look in the mirror .
Maxine , 42 , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and say : 'Has she got chicken pox ? '
`` People do n't realise how hard it is .
`` Macy would ask why people are staring and then she stopped looking in the mirror , she would just refuse to look at herself . ''
Macy 's dad Andrew , 47 , also suffers with the condition and like his daughter , often has to go to hospital for treatment .
In a bid to control her eczema which can sometimes become so inflamed her skin turns purple , Macy has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
She also requires special zinc bandaging to soothe the inflammation during flare-ups .
At school the pupil is allowed to wear a cotton uniform rather than polyester and her school friends , who have known her since reception , even help the youngster not to scratch her skin .
Maxine said she has been 'moved to tears ' by how kind and supportive Macy 's classmates are .
`` Her school and headteacher have been really understanding and she has never been bullied '' , she added .
`` Her friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itchy to stop her from scratching . ''
But the real turning point for Macy was when she was at home , watching TV and said to her mum `` no-one looks like me '' .
Macy then decided she wanted to take it in her stride and try to become a model championing eczema .
The Eczema Outreach Support charity came into her school and she took the opportunity to approach the team .
They then reached out to M & S - who advertise eczema-friendly clothing line DreamSkin .
Macy 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model for M & S in the 1960s , passed away in 2017 .
Mum Maxine said her daughter would love getting dressed up for her 'Nana Jean ' to keep her spirits up in hospital and said she would be so proud to see her now .
Maxine added : `` Macy had the time of her life at the photo shoot , even saying : 'Nana Jean would love this ! '
`` Her skin is too sensitive for makeup but she does n't mind .
`` She likes herself , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she looks in the mirror . ''
Since the photo shoot at M & S , the retailer sent the pictures on to Zebedee , an inclusive management agency , who called up Macy 's mum and asked if she would sign with them .
Macy starts with Zebedee in February , where she will be their first model with severe eczema .
The proud mum added : `` It would be a great platform to show what eczema can look like as people often think it 's a dry patch of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a debilitating condition . ''
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A little girl with severe eczema who told her mum she 'didn't want to look at herself in the mirror anymore' now models for Marks & Spencer.
Macy Foley-Speakman, from Warrington, first began to suffer with eczema when she was just three months old.
Her mum Maxine, said people used to stop and stare at her little girl in the street.
But eight-year-old Macy has overcome all her obstacles, and now, she's the face of an eczema-friendly clothing range at M&S, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Macy's mum said her daughter's eczema became so bad that she gave up her full-time job as a nursery nurse to care for her.
She has spent the last eight years learning as much as she can about the condition, even creating a Facebook page in hopes of educating others.
Her daughter's skin would crack and flare up and people would would often stop and stare at her in the street.
Macy became embarrassed about what she looked like and would refuse to look in the mirror.
Maxine, 42, said: "People to would stop me and say: 'Has she got chicken pox?'
"People don't realise how hard it is.
"Macy would ask why people are staring and then she stopped looking in the mirror, she would just refuse to look at herself."
Macy's dad Andrew, 47, also suffers with the condition and like his daughter, often has to go to hospital for treatment.
In a bid to control her eczema which can sometimes become so inflamed her skin turns purple, Macy has to have lotion applied seven times a day.
(Image: Brian O Hanlon)
She also requires special zinc bandaging to soothe the inflammation during flare-ups.
At school the pupil is allowed to wear a cotton uniform rather than polyester and her school friends, who have known her since reception, even help the youngster not to scratch her skin.
Maxine said she has been 'moved to tears' by how kind and supportive Macy's classmates are.
"Her school and headteacher have been really understanding and she has never been bullied", she added.
"Her friends even hold her hands when she's itchy to stop her from scratching."
But the real turning point for Macy was when she was at home, watching TV and said to her mum "no-one looks like me".
Macy then decided she wanted to take it in her stride and try to become a model championing eczema.
The Eczema Outreach Support charity came into her school and she took the opportunity to approach the team.
They then reached out to M&S - who advertise eczema-friendly clothing line DreamSkin.
Macy's great-grandmother Jean Guinan, who was a model for M&S in the 1960s, passed away in 2017.
Mum Maxine said her daughter would love getting dressed up for her 'Nana Jean' to keep her spirits up in hospital and said she would be so proud to see her now.
(Image: Brian O Hanlon)
Maxine added: "Macy had the time of her life at the photo shoot, even saying: 'Nana Jean would love this!'
"Her skin is too sensitive for makeup but she doesn't mind.
"She likes herself, she smiles and likes what she sees when she looks in the mirror."
Since the photo shoot at M&S, the retailer sent the pictures on to Zebedee, an inclusive management agency, who called up Macy's mum and asked if she would sign with them.
Macy starts with Zebedee in February, where she will be their first model with severe eczema.
The proud mum added: "It would be a great platform to show what eczema can look like as people often think it's a dry patch of skin and not that it can be a debilitating condition."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Brookside: The 29 storylines you've probably forgotten

They body under the patio , a spot of incest , TV 's much-hyped breakthrough 'lesbian kiss ' and The Siege are what we all remember about Brookside .
But the Scouse soap opera , which ran from 1982 until 2003 - had a LOT more interesting storylines , some of which ( to be honest ) might have been taking things a bit too far .
Here are 29 plots selected by the Liverpool Echo that should bring your Brookie memories flooding back – and some you won ’ t believe really happened .
A useful way to kill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required , the Close once fell victim to an Ebola-like virus that was never really explained , but saw off Audrey Manners and Garry Salter .
Some say it was brilliantly bonkers , others say the virus helped kill off the show .
Loveable window cleaner Sinbad found himself in a living nightmare in the summer of 2000 when he was accused of abusing young Andrew Taylor .
He was cleared after Andrew ’ s brother Kevin admitted planting the whole idea in the boy ’ s head .
Brookie fans were shocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nikki Shadwick with sexy surgery assistant Nisha Batra .
Jerome was feeling neglected by Nikki but she was furious and gave Nisha the slap viewers thought she deserved .
4 .
Katie is torn between two brothers Katie Rogers seemed to have found love with Ryan Musgrove but was devastated when she found out he was up to no good while visiting his ex-girlfriend and daughter in Scotland .
But it didn ’ t take her long to find comfort in the arms of Ryan ’ s brother Luke , the man accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple are probably best remembered for the affair that tempted Ron away from DD , their home CasaBevRon and their chicken Kiev .
Then there was the question of who was dad to Bev ’ s son Josh - Ron or his son Mike .
Many viewers had switched off by the time the couple finally got their happy ending , tying the knot just weeks before Brookside Close became Brookside Closed .
In 1992 Sinbad thought he had found the woman of his dreams , and proposed marriage to Marcia Barrett via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accepted but they didn ’ t make it down the aisle , the relationship crumbling after Marcia revealed she was unable to have children .
Best remembered for kissing Beth Jordache , she also had an affair with Catholic priest Father Derek , which resulted in him giving up the church .
In Brookside ’ s version of the Tony Martin case , Ron Dixon ended up in jail for shooting an intruder .
The victim was Clint Moffat .
He spent four months in prison and wife Anthea left him .
Beth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down when she was caught kissing her university tutor Chris .
Mum Mandy was furious that Chris abused her position and demanded the two end their relationship .
Brotherly love went out the window when Mick Johnson came between his brother Ellis and bride-to-be Marianne Dwyer in 1993 .
As the big day drew nearer , he found it hard to hide his feelings for his sister-in-law to-be .
Marianne walked up the aisle - but chose Mick .
Fate dealt Frank and Lyn Matthews a cruel blow on their wedding day in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bad omen that they met at her brother Nick ’ s funeral .
Frank was driving Tony Dixon to the reception but the car ploughed into a wall after a drug-fuelled Jimmy Corkhill drove towards them .
Frank died in hospital and Tony was left in a coma , passing away a few months later .
In October 1993 Max and Patricia ’ s relationship was on the rocks after he had a fling with his ex Susannah .
He won her back by going on bended knee to ask her to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hot air balloon to take off from the Close .
Sinbad was forced to hang up his chamois leather after hurting his back - and was initially delighted when Carl Banks offered to help him out .
But the Close ’ s resident love rat took full advantage by stealing his window cleaning round .
Glamorous grandmother Jean Crosbie ’ s marriage to David went sour when she revealed that she had an affair with a close female friend in her youth .
The news sent David into a massive sulk and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She later became a hard-nosed business woman , surrogate mum and married Max Farnham , but Jacqui Dixon was at one time an infatuated teenager who was lured into bed by Carl Banks , and she even ended up paying for the hotel room .
But she was heartbroken when he treated her as just another conquest and claimed he ready for anything serious after splitting with ex-wife Sarah .
Religious fanatic Simon is best known for holding Barry Grant hostage and bringing his cult to Brookside Close - blowing up part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well remembered is how he bowed out - plotting a suicide pact with Terry Sullivan that would see them gassing themselves in a car .
Barry Grant saved best pal Terry , but left Simon to meet his maker .
17 .
Lily Savage and Loyd Grossman attend the opening of Max and Barry ’ s restaurant Max Farnham and Barry Grant once went into business together and opened a posh restaurant called Grants – and the even more bizarre pairing of Lily Savage and Loyd Grossman came to Liverpool to open it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invited to the grand opening , writing : “ More corks popped and then my heart was beating faster as Max , Penny and Barry were joined by ... Lily Savage .
Yes , it was the first lady of Birkenhead who performed the unveiling ceremony.
” Two raiders wearing Prince Charles and Diana masks pulled off a daring raid at local factory Litrotech to mark Brookside ’ s 12th anniversary .
Brookside ’ s Mr Nice Guy Mick Johnson and girlfriend Marianne were implicated in the robbery – resulting in them being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wedding day 19 .
Rachel Jordache goes shoplifting - and on the run They were no Damon and Debbie , but teenagers Rachel Jordache and Lee Banks ran away to London to escape shoplifting charges .
They returned after Rachel – who was doing it all for cash-strapped mum Mandy – was almost led into prostitution .
Yes this really was a Brookside storyline – resident busybody David Crosbie needed a cause to get his teeth into , and found one when he learned the council was planning to give all the residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mount a campaign and was supported by Mo , the sister of Rosie Banks .
Ron Dixon put on the performance of a lifetime in a Christmas panto at La Luz .
David Crosbie talked him into taking part - but neglected to mention that Ron would be playing the dame .
And viewers were in stitches at watching the truth dawn on him as he unpacked the costume .
Mandy Jordache got into trouble with her finances and was forced to sleep with loan shark Kenny Maguire to clear her debts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unlucky Mick attracted the unwelcome attention of son Leo ’ s teacher Jenny , who even told her friends they were engaged .
The police didn ’ t take him seriously until Jenny threatened him with a gun and held him hostage .
24 .
Lindsey and Mike are arrested in Thailand Lindsey Corkhill and Mike Dixon were trying to start a new life together abroad but her furious ex-husband Gary planted drugs in her daughter Kylie ’ s teddy bear .
It briefly brought together feuding neighbours Ron Dixon and Jimmy Corkhill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
They later split up and Mike decided to write a book about his experiences .
Down to earth Scouser Jacqui Dixon fell for posh Nathan Cuddington , who in true soap style turned out to be the son of an Earl who owned a stately home .
They got engaged , but Nathan called off the wedding at swanky Cuddington Hall after realising Jacqui was having doubts about their relationship .
Bev offered to marry Lance ’ s Brazilian lover Fred so he could stay in the country .
They walked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all ended in tears .
Bev changed her mind about having a baby for the couple , Fred was deported back to Brazil and Bev went on the run to avoid prison .
Jimmy Corkhill had many careers during his time in Brookside - drug dealer , bouncer and pizza parlour worker among them .
At one point he faked his qualifications and managed to become a teacher at Brookside Comprehensive , becoming popular with his students .
Jonathan Gordon-Davies and wife Laura were Brookside ’ s resident young professional couple in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she switched on a bathroom light that had been incorrectly wired by her father , falling down the stairs and into a coma .
Eventually Jonathan agreed to switch off her life support machine and moved on with a Canadian woman called Cheryl .
The siege the following year overshadowed this somewhat , but in its day it was the Brookside equivalent of Coronation Street ’ s Deirdre being sent to prison .
In 1984 fireman George Jackson innocently gave details of a warehouse layout to a local gangster and was wrongly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It led to the Free George Jackson campaign and wife Marie ’ s infamous fight with Sheila Grant – but poor George stayed behind bars .

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They body under the patio, a spot of incest, TV's much-hyped breakthrough 'lesbian kiss' and The Siege are what we all remember about Brookside.
But the Scouse soap opera, which ran from 1982 until 2003 - had a LOT more interesting storylines, some of which (to be honest) might have been taking things a bit too far.
Here are 29 plots selected by the Liverpool Echo that should bring your Brookie memories flooding back – and some you won’t believe really happened.
1. The Brookie plague
A useful way to kill off characters whose services were no longer required, the Close once fell victim to an Ebola-like virus that was never really explained, but saw off Audrey Manners and Garry Salter.
Some say it was brilliantly bonkers, others say the virus helped kill off the show.
2. Sinbad is accused of abusing a child
Loveable window cleaner Sinbad found himself in a living nightmare in the summer of 2000 when he was accused of abusing young Andrew Taylor.
He was cleared after Andrew’s brother Kevin admitted planting the whole idea in the boy’s head.
3. Jerome’s fling with Nisha
Brookie fans were shocked when dependable Jerome Johnson cheated on girlfriend Nikki Shadwick with sexy surgery assistant Nisha Batra.
Jerome was feeling neglected by Nikki but she was furious and gave Nisha the slap viewers thought she deserved.
4. Katie is torn between two brothers
Katie Rogers seemed to have found love with Ryan Musgrove but was devastated when she found out he was up to no good while visiting his ex-girlfriend and daughter in Scotland.
But it didn’t take her long to find comfort in the arms of Ryan’s brother Luke, the man accused of raping Nikki Shadwick.
5. Ron and Bev wed
The comedy couple are probably best remembered for the affair that tempted Ron away from DD, their home CasaBevRon and their chicken Kiev. Then there was the question of who was dad to Bev’s son Josh - Ron or his son Mike.
Many viewers had switched off by the time the couple finally got their happy ending, tying the knot just weeks before Brookside Close became Brookside Closed.
6. Sinbad proposes to Marcia at Goodison Park
In 1992 Sinbad thought he had found the woman of his dreams, and proposed marriage to Marcia Barrett via the scoreboard at Goodison Park.
She accepted but they didn’t make it down the aisle, the relationship crumbling after Marcia revealed she was unable to have children.
7. Margaret’s affair with Father Derek
Brookside nanny Margaret Clemence (Nicola Stephenson) cornered the market in shocking clinches.
Best remembered for kissing Beth Jordache, she also had an affair with Catholic priest Father Derek, which resulted in him giving up the church.
8. Ron Dixon kills Clint Moffat
In Brookside’s version of the Tony Martin case, Ron Dixon ended up in jail for shooting an intruder.
The victim was Clint Moffat. He spent four months in prison and wife Anthea left him.
9. Beth’s university affair
Beth Jordache’s world was turned upside down when she was caught kissing her university tutor Chris.
Mum Mandy was furious that Chris abused her position and demanded the two end their relationship.
10. Marianne jilts Ellis at the altar
Brotherly love went out the window when Mick Johnson came between his brother Ellis and bride-to-be Marianne Dwyer in 1993.
As the big day drew nearer, he found it hard to hide his feelings for his sister-in-law to-be. Marianne walked up the aisle - but chose Mick.
11. Frank Rogers dies on his wedding day
Fate dealt Frank and Lyn Matthews a cruel blow on their wedding day in November 1993, although it was probably a bad omen that they met at her brother Nick’s funeral.
Frank was driving Tony Dixon to the reception but the car ploughed into a wall after a drug-fuelled Jimmy Corkhill drove towards them. Frank died in hospital and Tony was left in a coma, passing away a few months later.
12. Max Farnham’s hot air balloon proposal
In October 1993 Max and Patricia’s relationship was on the rocks after he had a fling with his ex Susannah.
He won her back by going on bended knee to ask her to marry him a second time - hiring a hot air balloon to take off from the Close.
13. Sinbad and Carl’s window cleaning rivalry
Sinbad was forced to hang up his chamois leather after hurting his back - and was initially delighted when Carl Banks offered to help him out.
But the Close’s resident love rat took full advantage by stealing his window cleaning round.
14. Jean and David’s marriage rift
Glamorous grandmother Jean Crosbie’s marriage to David went sour when she revealed that she had an affair with a close female friend in her youth.
The news sent David into a massive sulk and he moved into the spare bedroom.
15. Jacqui falls for Romeo rat Carl
She later became a hard-nosed business woman, surrogate mum and married Max Farnham, but Jacqui Dixon was at one time an infatuated teenager who was lured into bed by Carl Banks, and she even ended up paying for the hotel room.
But she was heartbroken when he treated her as just another conquest and claimed he ready for anything serious after splitting with ex-wife Sarah.
16. Simon and Terry’s suicide pact
Religious fanatic Simon is best known for holding Barry Grant hostage and bringing his cult to Brookside Close - blowing up part of it in the process.
But less well remembered is how he bowed out - plotting a suicide pact with Terry Sullivan that would see them gassing themselves in a car.
Barry Grant saved best pal Terry, but left Simon to meet his maker.
17. Lily Savage and Loyd Grossman attend the opening of Max and Barry’s restaurant
Max Farnham and Barry Grant once went into business together and opened a posh restaurant called Grants – and the even more bizarre pairing of Lily Savage and Loyd Grossman came to Liverpool to open it.
ECHO writer Peter Grant was also invited to the grand opening, writing: “More corks popped and then my heart was beating faster as Max, Penny and Barry were joined by...Lily Savage. Yes, it was the first lady of Birkenhead who performed the unveiling ceremony.”
18. Charles and Diana raid Litrotech
Two raiders wearing Prince Charles and Diana masks pulled off a daring raid at local factory Litrotech to mark Brookside’s 12th anniversary.
Brookside’s Mr Nice Guy Mick Johnson and girlfriend Marianne were implicated in the robbery – resulting in them being dramatically hauled away by police on their wedding day
19. Rachel Jordache goes shoplifting - and on the run
They were no Damon and Debbie, but teenagers Rachel Jordache and Lee Banks ran away to London to escape shoplifting charges.
They returned after Rachel – who was doing it all for cash-strapped mum Mandy – was almost led into prostitution.
20. David Crosbie’s wheelie bin fury
Yes this really was a Brookside storyline – resident busybody David Crosbie needed a cause to get his teeth into, and found one when he learned the council was planning to give all the residents wheelie bins.
Horrified, he decided to mount a campaign and was supported by Mo, the sister of Rosie Banks.
21. Ron Dixon becomes a pantomime dame
Ron Dixon put on the performance of a lifetime in a Christmas panto at La Luz.
David Crosbie talked him into taking part - but neglected to mention that Ron would be playing the dame. And viewers were in stitches at watching the truth dawn on him as he unpacked the costume.
22. Mandy Jordache is blackmailed by a loan shark
Mandy Jordache got into trouble with her finances and was forced to sleep with loan shark Kenny Maguire to clear her debts - leaving Sinbad hellbent on revenge.
23. Mick Johnson’s stalker
Unlucky Mick attracted the unwelcome attention of son Leo’s teacher Jenny, who even told her friends they were engaged.
The police didn’t take him seriously until Jenny threatened him with a gun and held him hostage.
24. Lindsey and Mike are arrested in Thailand
Lindsey Corkhill and Mike Dixon were trying to start a new life together abroad but her furious ex-husband Gary planted drugs in her daughter Kylie’s teddy bear.
It briefly brought together feuding neighbours Ron Dixon and Jimmy Corkhill in a campaign for justice for their children. They later split up and Mike decided to write a book about his experiences.
25. Jacqui dates an aristocrat
Down to earth Scouser Jacqui Dixon fell for posh Nathan Cuddington, who in true soap style turned out to be the son of an Earl who owned a stately home.
They got engaged, but Nathan called off the wedding at swanky Cuddington Hall after realising Jacqui was having doubts about their relationship.
26. Bev marries Lance’s Brazilian boyfriend
Bev offered to marry Lance’s Brazilian lover Fred so he could stay in the country. They walked down the aisle but of course it all ended in tears. Bev changed her mind about having a baby for the couple, Fred was deported back to Brazil and Bev went on the run to avoid prison.
27. Jimmy becomes a teacher
Jimmy Corkhill had many careers during his time in Brookside - drug dealer, bouncer and pizza parlour worker among them. At one point he faked his qualifications and managed to become a teacher at Brookside Comprehensive, becoming popular with his students.
28. Laura electrocutes herself
Jonathan Gordon-Davies and wife Laura were Brookside’s resident young professional couple in the late 80s. Her untimely demise came when she switched on a bathroom light that had been incorrectly wired by her father, falling down the stairs and into a coma.
Eventually Jonathan agreed to switch off her life support machine and moved on with a Canadian woman called Cheryl.
29. George Jackson goes to jail
The siege the following year overshadowed this somewhat, but in its day it was the Brookside equivalent of Coronation Street’s Deirdre being sent to prison.
In 1984 fireman George Jackson innocently gave details of a warehouse layout to a local gangster and was wrongly convicted for the armed robbery that followed.
It led to the Free George Jackson campaign and wife Marie’s infamous fight with Sheila Grant – but poor George stayed behind bars.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Paulo Dybala reveals how close he came to Manchester United transfer

Paulo Dybala admits he was 'close ' to leaving Juventus in the summer transfer window after interest from Manchester United and Tottenham .
United explored the possibility of a swap involving Dybala and Romelu Lukaku last summer but refused to meet the wage demands of the Juventus forward .
Tottenham also explored the possibility of recruiting the 26-year-old but saw a potential deadline day move breakdown when discussing personal terms .
Despite the transfer speculation Dybala has settled back into life at Juventus but has revealed just how close he came to moving to the Premier League last year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ That was in the club ’ s thinking , I knew .
Until the last minute , we were waiting , '' he told The Guardian .
Although the Argentine international could have left Turin last year he admits he could see out the remainder of his contract playing for Juventus .
He added : `` I have two years left on my contract .
That ’ s not a short time but it ’ s not a long one either .
“ We ’ ll see what plans Juventus have , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next market or if they want me to stay .
“ That ’ s a decision for the club to make .
It ’ s hard to know because things change in a second .
“ But I ’ m here , at a club that has treated me well ; I ’ m happy , comfortable .
“ [ Maurizio ] Sarri ’ s arrival has helped .
He wanted me to stay , which gave me strength when we didn ’ t know what would happen .
I knew he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best in myself .
”

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Paulo Dybala admits he was 'close' to leaving Juventus in the summer transfer window after interest from Manchester United and Tottenham.
United explored the possibility of a swap involving Dybala and Romelu Lukaku last summer but refused to meet the wage demands of the Juventus forward.
Tottenham also explored the possibility of recruiting the 26-year-old but saw a potential deadline day move breakdown when discussing personal terms.
Despite the transfer speculation Dybala has settled back into life at Juventus but has revealed just how close he came to moving to the Premier League last year.
"I was close to leaving. That was in the club’s thinking, I knew. Until the last minute, we were waiting," he told The Guardian.
Although the Argentine international could have left Turin last year he admits he could see out the remainder of his contract playing for Juventus.
He added: "I have two years left on my contract. That’s not a short time but it’s not a long one either.
“We’ll see what plans Juventus have, if they think I might leave in the next market or if they want me to stay.
“That’s a decision for the club to make. It’s hard to know because things change in a second.
“But I’m here, at a club that has treated me well; I’m happy, comfortable.
“[Maurizio] Sarri’s arrival has helped. He wanted me to stay, which gave me strength when we didn’t know what would happen. I knew he could teach me, help me bring out the best in myself.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Pedestrian left fighting for his life after being hit by an Audi in Salford

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by an Audi in Salford .
Police say the 35-year-old is in a critical condition following the crash on Friday night .
He was hit by a grey Audi A6 on Bury New Road near the junction with Great Cheetham Street East in Broughton at about 10.40pm .
The driver remained at the scene to speak with officers and no arrests have been made .
Pictures from the scene show the Audi with extensive damage to its bonnet and windscreen .
Bury New Road was closed at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police investigation was carried out – but has since been reopened .
Enquiries are ongoing .
Sgt Andrew Page , of GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : `` Sadly this incident has left a man in a critical condition , and we are keen to establish the circumstances behind this collision .
`` We are therefore appealing to the public for further information .
`` I am aware that it was not a busy time of day , however I am hopeful that there are witnesses who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our enquiries .
`` If you were around the area at the time and witnessed this collision , or have any dash cam footage of before or after the collision took place , please contact police as soon as possible . ''
Anyone with information is asked to call GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 3272 of 24/01/2020 , or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by an Audi in Salford.
Police say the 35-year-old is in a critical condition following the crash on Friday night.
He was hit by a grey Audi A6 on Bury New Road near the junction with Great Cheetham Street East in Broughton at about 10.40pm.
The driver remained at the scene to speak with officers and no arrests have been made.
Pictures from the scene show the Audi with extensive damage to its bonnet and windscreen.
Bury New Road was closed at the Junction of Great Cheetham Street East while the police investigation was carried out – but has since been reopened.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Sgt Andrew Page, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Sadly this incident has left a man in a critical condition, and we are keen to establish the circumstances behind this collision.
"We are therefore appealing to the public for further information.
"I am aware that it was not a busy time of day, however I am hopeful that there are witnesses who will be able to assist us further with our enquiries.
"If you were around the area at the time and witnessed this collision, or have any dash cam footage of before or after the collision took place, please contact police as soon as possible."
Anyone with information is asked to call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 3272 of 24/01/2020, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Love Island's Jack Fincham shocks fans by announcing he's a new dad

Love Island star Jack Fincham has shocked fans by announcing he has just become a dad .
The reality star , who won the 2018 series of Love Island with his ex-girlfriend Dani Dyer , showed off his newborn baby girl to his followers on Instagram .
Jack said his daughter Blossom , who was born on Friday , was 'the best thing that has ever happened to me ' .
He did not reveal who the mother of his child is - but did say they are 'great friends ' although not in a relationship .
Jack , 28 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normally a very open book and share most of my life on my social media .
This blessing I chose not to .
`` I ’ m just a normal geeza , who went on a tv show , which throws you straight into the public eye ... which I will forever be grateful for .
`` However I knew for myself I needed personal time and to keep this part of my life private to prepare for this new responsibility and part of me that will change my life forever . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and friends for supporting him and said Blossom 's mother had been 'amazing throughout ' .
Celebrities and other Love Island stars congratulated the new dad after his announcement , with his former co-star Eyal Booker writing : `` Whaaattt !
!
!
Congratulations bro !
Wishing you health & happiness .
You 're going to be the best dad . ''
Dr Alex George , who also took part in Love Island 2018 , wrote : `` I 'm so chuffed for you .
Anything you , mum or the baby need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack and Dani , the daughter of EastEnders actor Danny Dyer , won the £50,000 prize when they came first in the dating show in summer 2018 .
They remained in a relationship for around eight months after the series ended , calling things off in April last year .
After the break-up , Jack took part the E4 series Celebs Go Dating in another bid to find love .
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Love Island star Jack Fincham has shocked fans by announcing he has just become a dad.
The reality star, who won the 2018 series of Love Island with his ex-girlfriend Dani Dyer, showed off his newborn baby girl to his followers on Instagram.
Jack said his daughter Blossom, who was born on Friday, was 'the best thing that has ever happened to me'.
He did not reveal who the mother of his child is - but did say they are 'great friends' although not in a relationship.
Jack, 28, posted: "I’m normally a very open book and share most of my life on my social media. This blessing I chose not to.
"I’m just a normal geeza, who went on a tv show, which throws you straight into the public eye...which I will forever be grateful for.
"However I knew for myself I needed personal time and to keep this part of my life private to prepare for this new responsibility and part of me that will change my life forever."
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Jack went on to thanks his family and friends for supporting him and said Blossom's mother had been 'amazing throughout'.
Celebrities and other Love Island stars congratulated the new dad after his announcement, with his former co-star Eyal Booker writing: "Whaaattt!!! Congratulations bro! Wishing you health & happiness. You're going to be the best dad."
Dr Alex George, who also took part in Love Island 2018, wrote: "I'm so chuffed for you. Anything you, mum or the baby need mate just let me know."
Jack and Dani, the daughter of EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, won the £50,000 prize when they came first in the dating show in summer 2018.
They remained in a relationship for around eight months after the series ended, calling things off in April last year.
After the break-up, Jack took part the E4 series Celebs Go Dating in another bid to find love.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--The shocking X-ray that shows why you should not put your feet on the dashboard

A police officer has shared a shocking X-ray of 'horrific ' injuries sustained by a front seat passenger who had their feet on the dashboard at the time of a collision .
The sergeant and Go Safe Casualty Reduction Lead for Heddlu Dyfed Powys Police in Wales shared the image to his Twitter account in a bid to discourage passengers sitting this way .
The image shows the pelvis completely detached from the femur bone on one side .
Sgt Ian Price said : `` Here is an X-ray of horrific injuries sustained to the front seat passenger who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of a collision .
`` If you see your passenger doing it stop driving and show them this . ''
The photo has already led people to change their habits , as multiple social media users replied to the tweet saying that they wo n't be doing it .
One said : `` I am 60 and have put feet on dash many times in my life..
I know I will be stopping it now and will be sharing this post around everyone I know . ''
Another replied : `` Thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known to do this occasionally but not anymore !
! ''
Airbags are deployed at a speed of between 100 to 220 miles per hour , which can cause devastating trauma to the body if impacted .
In 2017 , an American mum-of-three was left permanently disabled following a similar incident .
It is currently not illegal to have your feet on a vehicle dashboard whilst travelling .

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A police officer has shared a shocking X-ray of 'horrific' injuries sustained by a front seat passenger who had their feet on the dashboard at the time of a collision.
The sergeant and Go Safe Casualty Reduction Lead for Heddlu Dyfed Powys Police in Wales shared the image to his Twitter account in a bid to discourage passengers sitting this way.
The image shows the pelvis completely detached from the femur bone on one side.
Sgt Ian Price said: "Here is an X-ray of horrific injuries sustained to the front seat passenger who had their feet on the dashboard at the time of a collision.
"If you see your passenger doing it stop driving and show them this."
The photo has already led people to change their habits, as multiple social media users replied to the tweet saying that they won't be doing it.
One said: "I am 60 and have put feet on dash many times in my life.. I know I will be stopping it now and will be sharing this post around everyone I know."
Another replied: "Thanks for this, I’ve been known to do this occasionally but not anymore!!"
Airbags are deployed at a speed of between 100 to 220 miles per hour, which can cause devastating trauma to the body if impacted.
In 2017, an American mum-of-three was left permanently disabled following a similar incident.
It is currently not illegal to have your feet on a vehicle dashboard whilst travelling.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Manchester United vs Man City LIVE goal and score updates from the Women's FA Cup

It 's derby day in the Women 's FA Cup as Manchester United host Manchester City in the fourth round @ @ @ @ @ time this season Casey Stoney 's Reds have come up against Nick Cushing 's side @ @ @ @ @ .
The Blues were victorious at the Etihad in the league while United were 2-0 @ @ @ @ @ Continental Cup earlier in October .
This is set to be Cushing 's final Manchester @ @ @ @ @ position as City manager next week for his move to New York City while Stoney @ @ @ @ @ 's second victory against their city rivals .
City are currently sitting top of the @ @ @ @ @ three points clear of Arsenal , and have only lost three domestic games all season @ @ @ @ @ while Stoney 's side are fourth in WSL .
Stick with us as we bring @ @ @ @ @ and match action LIVE from Leigh Sports Village .

It's derby day in the Women's FA Cup as Manchester United host Manchester City in the fourth round.
It's the third time this season Casey Stoney's Reds have come up against Nick Cushing's side with both teams winning once. The Blues were victorious at the Etihad in the league while United were 2-0 winners at home in the Continental Cup earlier in October.
This is set to be Cushing's final Manchester derby as he leaves his position as City manager next week for his move to New York City while Stoney is looking for her team's second victory against their city rivals.
City are currently sitting top of the Women's Super League, three points clear of Arsenal, and have only lost three domestic games all season, one against United, while Stoney's side are fourth in WSL.
Stick with us as we bring you all the team news and match action LIVE from Leigh Sports Village.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-25--Angel Gomes sets himself Manchester United challenge

Angel Gomes says he is still hoping to take every first team opportunity at Manchester United with both hands .
The 19-year-old has made six senior appearances for United this season but saw his opportunities limited due to an unfortunate injury lay-off .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has often included the teenager in senior match day squads this campaign and Gomes even came off the bench to feature in their derby defeat to Man City earlier this month .
Gomes will be hoping to feature again against Tranmere in the FA Cup this weekend , and he insists he is raring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season .
`` It 's just getting the opportunity really and being able to take it with both hands , '' he told MUTV .
`` Whichever game that is , it 's being able to do my best to show what I can do . ''
Solskjaer has shown his faith in youth this season by providing plenty of opportunity for the club 's academy stars .
Mason Greenwood , Brandon Williams and Tahith Chong are amongst those to have been given a chance , and Gomes admits he never imagined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gomes added : `` Growing up in the academy we did n't really htink we 'd all make it together into the first team and be there around it .
`` That was always the goal , but we were often told you do n't always make it through together with your team-mates .
`` Luckily , we 've had the chance to break through and to make it through together .
Everyone is just encouraging towards us and each chance each of us gets is to try to show why we 're @ @ @ @ @ @

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Angel Gomes says he is still hoping to take every first team opportunity at Manchester United with both hands.
The 19-year-old has made six senior appearances for United this season but saw his opportunities limited due to an unfortunate injury lay-off.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has often included the teenager in senior match day squads this campaign and Gomes even came off the bench to feature in their derby defeat to Man City earlier this month.
Gomes will be hoping to feature again against Tranmere in the FA Cup this weekend, and he insists he is raring to take every opportunity which presenst itself this season.
"It's just getting the opportunity really and being able to take it with both hands," he told MUTV.
"Whichever game that is, it's being able to do my best to show what I can do."
Solskjaer has shown his faith in youth this season by providing plenty of opportunity for the club's academy stars. Mason Greenwood, Brandon Williams and Tahith Chong are amongst those to have been given a chance, and Gomes admits he never imagined they would make the breakthrough together.
Gomes added: "Growing up in the academy we didn't really htink we'd all make it together into the first team and be there around it.
"That was always the goal, but we were often told you don't always make it through together with your team-mates.
"Luckily, we've had the chance to break through and to make it through together. Everyone is just encouraging towards us and each chance each of us gets is to try to show why we're in the first team."