themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Ten reasons why Man City pre season has been poor

Everyone has struggled due to the pandemic and the associated lockdown , so the plight of Premier League football clubs hardly registers .
But within the privileged context of top-level football , Manchester City have had a stinker of a pre-season , beset by problems and unresolved issues .
The Blues seem to have hit difficulties at every turn as they gear up for a tough first game at Wolves .
Here are ten issues which have dogged the club in the build-up City ’ s involvement in the Champions League tournament forced a delay of the season start by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaningful time off .
That means that the rest , apart from Manchester United , have had a week or more extra training .
And Uefa ’ s insistence on sticking with their Nations League schedule means the “ break ” was interrupted for almost the entire squad in any case , and that most City players have had less than two weeks together .
News that key defender Aymeric Laporte and winger Riyad Mahrez tested positive for Covid-19 and have had to self-isolate was a further disruption , and means both players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Molineux .
The youngster ’ s disregard of the England squad ’ s Covid protocols was quite stupid , and for the first time he has been surrounded by a cloud of bad publicity .
Whether that affects him remains to be seen , but it appears he has been forced to train alone after flouting the rules about the “ bubble ” .
There were hopes last month that City ’ s all-time leading goalscorer might be fit for the later stages of the Champions League , had they not crashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only just returned to the training pitch , where he has been working alone rather than with the group , which means he is still some time away .
The long recovery period is also a concern , with the club not planning to bring in a long-term replacement until next summer .
The manager was in Barcelona visiting family and friends and had to self-isolate for 14 days on his return due to UK government restrictions .
That means he missed some key training sessions in preparation for the new season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bed in .
Bernardo Silva limped out of Portugal ’ s win over Sweden last week after just 22 minutes .
The extent of the muscular injury has not been revealed – Pep Guardiola should do that later today ( Friday ) at his press conference .
Guardiola will undoubtedly have wanted his squad in place before the season kicks off , but the hunt for a Vincent Kompany replacement is set to go to the transfer window wire on October 5 .
City will not pay Napoli ’ s asking price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other options , but it means City will start the season with converted midfielder Fernandinho or wantaway youngster Eric Garcia as their prime right-footed candidates .
This seems an eternal City problem , and with Ben Mendy yet to prove he is over his nagging injury doubts and form issues , ad Aleks Zinchenko still little more than an effective stop-gap , City could start with right back Joao Cancelo again being asked to do a job on the other side .
City diplomatically kept out of the spat between the player and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , even though it was quashed by his U-turn , was certainly a distraction .
The fact that Guardiola ’ s current deal expires at the end of the season will become an increasingly distracting issue as the campaign progresses .
Both the manager and the club are relaxed about the matter at the moment , and say their focus is entirely on the football – but these things can be a niggle in the minds of players and staff .

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Everyone has struggled due to the pandemic and the associated lockdown, so the plight of Premier League football clubs hardly registers.
But within the privileged context of top-level football, Manchester City have had a stinker of a pre-season, beset by problems and unresolved issues.
The Blues seem to have hit difficulties at every turn as they gear up for a tough first game at Wolves.
Here are ten issues which have dogged the club in the build-up
Delayed start
City’s involvement in the Champions League tournament forced a delay of the season start by a week to ensure players got some meaningful time off. That means that the rest, apart from Manchester United, have had a week or more extra training.
And Uefa’s insistence on sticking with their Nations League schedule means the “break” was interrupted for almost the entire squad in any case, and that most City players have had less than two weeks together.
Covid tests
News that key defender Aymeric Laporte and winger Riyad Mahrez tested positive for Covid-19 and have had to self-isolate was a further disruption, and means both players are fitness doubts ahead of the trip to Molineux.
Foden trouble
The youngster’s disregard of the England squad’s Covid protocols was quite stupid, and for the first time he has been surrounded by a cloud of bad publicity. Whether that affects him remains to be seen, but it appears he has been forced to train alone after flouting the rules about the “bubble”.
Aguero injury
There were hopes last month that City’s all-time leading goalscorer might be fit for the later stages of the Champions League, had they not crashed out to Lyon.
But Kun has only just returned to the training pitch, where he has been working alone rather than with the group, which means he is still some time away.
The long recovery period is also a concern, with the club not planning to bring in a long-term replacement until next summer.
Guardiola quarantine
The manager was in Barcelona visiting family and friends and had to self-isolate for 14 days on his return due to UK government restrictions.
That means he missed some key training sessions in preparation for the new season, perhaps even more important with new players to bed in.
Bernardo bother
Bernardo Silva limped out of Portugal’s win over Sweden last week after just 22 minutes.
The extent of the muscular injury has not been revealed – Pep Guardiola should do that later today (Friday) at his press conference.
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Centre back hunt
Guardiola will undoubtedly have wanted his squad in place before the season kicks off, but the hunt for a Vincent Kompany replacement is set to go to the transfer window wire on October 5.
City will not pay Napoli’s asking price for Kalidou Koulibaly, and are exploring other options, but it means City will start the season with converted midfielder Fernandinho or wantaway youngster Eric Garcia as their prime right-footed candidates.
Left back issue
This seems an eternal City problem, and with Ben Mendy yet to prove he is over his nagging injury doubts and form issues, ad Aleks Zinchenko still little more than an effective stop-gap, City could start with right back Joao Cancelo again being asked to do a job on the other side.
Messi distraction
City diplomatically kept out of the spat between the player and Barcelona, but the possibility of landing him, even though it was quashed by his U-turn, was certainly a distraction.
Pep contract
The fact that Guardiola’s current deal expires at the end of the season will become an increasingly distracting issue as the campaign progresses.
Both the manager and the club are relaxed about the matter at the moment, and say their focus is entirely on the football – but these things can be a niggle in the minds of players and staff.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Royal Mint to stop making these coins as demand for cash falls

The Royal Mint has announced it is to stop producing two coins as the demand for cash falls and cashless transactions rise .
It will stop minting £2 coins and two pence coins , it has announced .
And the pause will last for at least 10 years , due to an abundance of the coins in circulation , the Mirror reports .
It comes as a new report shows the coins were used in less than three in 10 transactions last year , compared to six in 10 a decade ago .
The National Audit Office ( NAO ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the coronavirus outbreak may have accelerated the trend as customers were encouraged to make contactless payments .
Coin manufacturing has been reduced by 65 per cent by the Royal Mint as stocks of every coin in circulation are exceeding targets .
The Royal Mint says it is now sitting on `` 26 times more £2 coins than the public need '' .
The value of the excess coins is said to be worth around £89 million .
A spokeswoman for The Royal Mint reassured the public by saying 2p and £2 coin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it said pennies are still in production , with 60 million more 1p coins produced this year due to a surge in demand from businesses at the start of the pandemic .
It is not clear what prompted the spike .
`` We constantly monitor the demand for coins from the banks and Post Offices , and seek permission to manufacture more from HM Treasury , '' the spokeswoman said .
But there are concerns about the impact on millions of vulnerable people in society - who rely on cash .
Meg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commons ' Public Accounts Committee , said : `` Cash use might be declining overall , but it remains a vital part of millions of people 's lives - particularly for some of the most vulnerable in society .
`` The government took its eye off the ball and too many people already have to go out of their way to get their hands on cash .
`` It and the regulators will have to hurry to catch up with fast-moving technology , or even more people could be left behind . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Audit Office , said the government 's approach is fragmented and `` it is not clear that the action being taken will keep up with the pace of change .
He added : `` As society progresses towards the wide use of digital payments , the use of cash in transactions is dwindling .
`` It may become harder for people to access cash when they need it and those without the means to pay digitally will struggle if cash is not accepted . ''

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The Royal Mint has announced it is to stop producing two coins as the demand for cash falls and cashless transactions rise.
It will stop minting £2 coins and two pence coins, it has announced.
And the pause will last for at least 10 years, due to an abundance of the coins in circulation, the Mirror reports.
It comes as a new report shows the coins were used in less than three in 10 transactions last year, compared to six in 10 a decade ago.
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The National Audit Office (NAO), which carried out the report, said the coronavirus outbreak may have accelerated the trend as customers were encouraged to make contactless payments.
Coin manufacturing has been reduced by 65 per cent by the Royal Mint as stocks of every coin in circulation are exceeding targets.
The Royal Mint says it is now sitting on "26 times more £2 coins than the public need". The value of the excess coins is said to be worth around £89 million.
A spokeswoman for The Royal Mint reassured the public by saying 2p and £2 coin production could return if needed.
(Image: Royal Mint/PA)
However, it said pennies are still in production, with 60 million more 1p coins produced this year due to a surge in demand from businesses at the start of the pandemic. It is not clear what prompted the spike.
"We constantly monitor the demand for coins from the banks and Post Offices, and seek permission to manufacture more from HM Treasury," the spokeswoman said.
But there are concerns about the impact on millions of vulnerable people in society - who rely on cash.
Meg Hillier, chair of the House of Commons' Public Accounts Committee, said: "Cash use might be declining overall, but it remains a vital part of millions of people's lives - particularly for some of the most vulnerable in society.
"The government took its eye off the ball and too many people already have to go out of their way to get their hands on cash.
"It and the regulators will have to hurry to catch up with fast-moving technology, or even more people could be left behind."
Gareth Davies, head of the National Audit Office, said the government's approach is fragmented and "it is not clear that the action being taken will keep up with the pace of change.
He added: "As society progresses towards the wide use of digital payments, the use of cash in transactions is dwindling.
"It may become harder for people to access cash when they need it and those without the means to pay digitally will struggle if cash is not accepted."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Hospice in 'critical' situation after losing 80pc of volunteers due to pandemic

A hospice is desperately appealing for help after suffering huge losses during the pandemic .
Nearly 350 volunteers who used to man the shops that help fund Bury Hospice have not returned to their roles since the pandemic began .
The shops provide a third of the cash needed to look after people with terminal conditions and support their families .
But as more units are reopened , hospice bosses are finding they do n't have enough volunteers .
Sam Duncan , head of retail and trading , has appealed for help .
`` The hospice couldn ’ t function @ @ @ @ @ @ @ volunteers , but we need more , '' she said .
`` Before COVID hit we had 423 volunteers and only 74 have come back to the hospice so far .
`` A third of the income needed to run the hospice comes from our charity shops so without the workforce in place to help run them , the situation is critical .
We are so grateful for the help we have experienced over the years – and we now need to urgently recruit a new volunteer workforce .
`` We are particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shops .
For those who volunteer for us , it is impossible to put a value on what they do – and what they get back from it .
`` Anyone who has had a loved one cared for at the hospice knows what a difference it makes . ''
The hospice has several shops throughout the borough , including in Bury town centre , Radcliffe , Ramsbottom and Prestwich , which all need support .
Patsy Gibson , who started volunteering for the hospice after she retired from nursing at the hospice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have also observed the great care and support that had been given to close friends of mine who were patients or attended the Day Hospice , which prompted my decision to get involved on retiring .
`` I volunteer as a shop assistant at the hospice Bridal shop and Millgate Boutique .
I love it and have learnt new skills .
`` Personally the impact of supporting the hospice has given me a reason to get up every morning and feel that I am continuing to provide a worthwhile and satisfying role .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have made many lovely friends . ''
Anyone who can offer help to the hospice or volunteers should contact Josie Bades via email josiebades @ buryhospice.org.uk or telephone on 0161 725 9800 .

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A hospice is desperately appealing for help after suffering huge losses during the pandemic.
Nearly 350 volunteers who used to man the shops that help fund Bury Hospice have not returned to their roles since the pandemic began.
The shops provide a third of the cash needed to look after people with terminal conditions and support their families.
But as more units are reopened, hospice bosses are finding they don't have enough volunteers.
Sam Duncan, head of retail and trading, has appealed for help.
(Image: Bury Hospice)
"The hospice couldn’t function without the support and dedication of our volunteers, but we need more," she said.
"Before COVID hit we had 423 volunteers and only 74 have come back to the hospice so far.
"A third of the income needed to run the hospice comes from our charity shops so without the workforce in place to help run them, the situation is critical. We are so grateful for the help we have experienced over the years – and we now need to urgently recruit a new volunteer workforce.
"We are particularly looking for people to volunteer in our shops. For those who volunteer for us, it is impossible to put a value on what they do – and what they get back from it.
"Anyone who has had a loved one cared for at the hospice knows what a difference it makes."
The hospice has several shops throughout the borough, including in Bury town centre, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom and Prestwich, which all need support.
Patsy Gibson, who started volunteering for the hospice after she retired from nursing at the hospice in 2018, said: "I have also observed the great care and support that had been given to close friends of mine who were patients or attended the Day Hospice, which prompted my decision to get involved on retiring.
"I volunteer as a shop assistant at the hospice Bridal shop and Millgate Boutique. I love it and have learnt new skills.
"Personally the impact of supporting the hospice has given me a reason to get up every morning and feel that I am continuing to provide a worthwhile and satisfying role. I have found a new purpose, and have made many lovely friends."
Anyone who can offer help to the hospice or volunteers should contact Josie Bades via email josiebades@buryhospice.org.uk or telephone on 0161 725 9800.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Man United board must answer Solskjaer's thinly veiled transfer demand

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is far too nice to get himself involved in a civil war at Manchester United .
He is not Jose Mourinho and that is one of his strengths : his charisma , his relaxed attitude and his ability to connect with people have made him a popular choice as United manager despite everything .
When he arrived in December 2018 , he gave everyone around Old Trafford a significant lift and although his tactical acumen and managerial nous have been severely tested in the intervening period , his mantra has remained the same .
The mask has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Solskjaer 's first press conference since the end of last season , amid frustration over United 's transfer dealings , was always going to be disappointed .
The words 'back the manager ' have been prominent on United fans ' social media accounts over the past few weeks , as the club drag their heels over negotiations for Jadon Sancho and while rivals strengthen their squads .
Thiago Alcantara , Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale were all linked with United in recent weeks , but are heading to Premier League rivals instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what Solskjaer has achieved in 18 months at United that supporters believe he should get more financial backing in the transfer window .
They see , as the Norwegian noted in the pre-Crystal Palace press conference , the progress that has been made on the pitch , helped hugely by some smart transfers like Bruno Fernandes , Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka .
It was , in fairness to Solskjaer , interesting that he chose to name-check all three of those signings when asked about further additions .
And he did not refuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incomings to add to Donny van de Beek this summer .
Okay , there was n't any screaming or shouting , and Solskjaer 's veneer never changed , but there was a message of-sorts to Ed Woodward and the United board .
`` Fans will always want the best possible team to watch , the best possible Man United team , '' Solskjaer said when asked about the discontent among many fans , especially online .
`` And that 's the passion we want and , of course , the history we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 20 years and you look back at the great players we have .
`` For me , going forward , since Sir Alex [ Ferguson ] left we 've been averaging fifth .
Last season we got third , which was a big step forward .
Everyone saw the development in the team throughout the season , Bruno coming in , Harry being captain and really showing leadership skills on and off the pitch .
Aaron was good .
`` And we want want to take a step forward and we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we 're looking to give the group a boost and we 're working on it . ''
Solskjaer paid Sancho and Borussia Dortmund the courtesy of leaving out their names from any comments , but his message was certainly discernible .
Having been backed with nearly £150million 12 months ago , following an up-and-down six-month spell in charge , Solskjaer must surely feel he warrants at least that amount in backing this summer — albeit in a market reeling from the impact of coronavirus .
Right-wing was highlighted as a transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the window approaches its final fortnight , there is still no deal forthcoming .
Again , Solskjaer was never going to show his full feelings on the matter , though it 's likely he is secretly far more frustrated than he dare admit to the world 's gathered media .
He tends to toe the line with the Glazers and Ed Woodward .
He is a master of diplomacy and communication , but even Mr Nice Solskjaer struggled to hide his feelings this time .
United must respond accordingly in the transfer @ @

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is far too nice to get himself involved in a civil war at Manchester United.
He is not Jose Mourinho and that is one of his strengths: his charisma, his relaxed attitude and his ability to connect with people have made him a popular choice as United manager despite everything.
When he arrived in December 2018, he gave everyone around Old Trafford a significant lift and although his tactical acumen and managerial nous have been severely tested in the intervening period, his mantra has remained the same. The mask has never sipped.
So anyone expecting fireworks in Solskjaer's first press conference since the end of last season, amid frustration over United's transfer dealings, was always going to be disappointed.
The words 'back the manager' have been prominent on United fans' social media accounts over the past few weeks, as the club drag their heels over negotiations for Jadon Sancho and while rivals strengthen their squads. Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale were all linked with United in recent weeks, but are heading to Premier League rivals instead.
It is a positive indictment of what Solskjaer has achieved in 18 months at United that supporters believe he should get more financial backing in the transfer window. They see, as the Norwegian noted in the pre-Crystal Palace press conference, the progress that has been made on the pitch, helped hugely by some smart transfers like Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
It was, in fairness to Solskjaer, interesting that he chose to name-check all three of those signings when asked about further additions. And he did not refuse to talk about the need for more incomings to add to Donny van de Beek this summer. Okay, there wasn't any screaming or shouting, and Solskjaer's veneer never changed, but there was a message of-sorts to Ed Woodward and the United board.
"Fans will always want the best possible team to watch, the best possible Man United team," Solskjaer said when asked about the discontent among many fans, especially online. "And that's the passion we want and, of course, the history we have. We can look back 10 years or 20 years and you look back at the great players we have.
"For me, going forward, since Sir Alex [Ferguson] left we've been averaging fifth. Last season we got third, which was a big step forward. Everyone saw the development in the team throughout the season, Bruno coming in, Harry being captain and really showing leadership skills on and off the pitch. Aaron was good.
"And we want want to take a step forward and we can go into the new season with confidence, but we're looking to give the group a boost and we're working on it."
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Solskjaer paid Sancho and Borussia Dortmund the courtesy of leaving out their names from any comments, but his message was certainly discernible. Having been backed with nearly £150million 12 months ago, following an up-and-down six-month spell in charge, Solskjaer must surely feel he warrants at least that amount in backing this summer — albeit in a market reeling from the impact of coronavirus.
Right-wing was highlighted as a transfer priority for United long ago and, as the window approaches its final fortnight, there is still no deal forthcoming.
Again, Solskjaer was never going to show his full feelings on the matter, though it's likely he is secretly far more frustrated than he dare admit to the world's gathered media.
He tends to toe the line with the Glazers and Ed Woodward. He is a master of diplomacy and communication, but even Mr Nice Solskjaer struggled to hide his feelings this time. United must respond accordingly in the transfer market.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Man City handed huge Sergio Aguero injury blow

Sergio Aguero could miss the first two months of Manchester City ’ s season as he struggles to recover from a knee injury .
The Blues striker damaged his meniscus in the 5-0 win over Burnley in June , and was sent to Barcelona for surgery a few days later .
There had been hopes that he could be back in time to play some part in the Champions League tournament in August , but he was still in Spain at that point .
Aguero , who is 32 , posted footage of himself training alone on the outside pitches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But manager Pep Guardiola ruled him out of Monday ’ s trip to Wolves for the Premier League opener and later revealed that he may not be back until mid-November .
That would mean he will miss league clashes with Arsenal and Liverpool , as well as the opening round of Champions League games .
“ We knew that the injury was difficult , ” said Guardiola .
“ He is doing the job , and in maybe one month or two months he will be ready.
” When asked to clarify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two months , Guardiola replied : “ Yes , because he has to come back on the pitch and regain the physical condition .
“ Sergio was out for a long time and Sergio is not a guy who regains physical condition quick , so I think in one month or two months he will be ready.
” That means Gabriel Jesus , who responded with five goals in the last eight games of last season , including the winner in the Champions League second leg against Real Madrid , will get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice .
City decided not to search for another striker this summer , with Aguero ’ s current contract due to expire in 2021 .
The Blues are likely to seek a replacement next year , after prioritising two new centre backs and a winger to replace Leroy Sane in the current transfer window .

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Sergio Aguero could miss the first two months of Manchester City’s season as he struggles to recover from a knee injury.
The Blues striker damaged his meniscus in the 5-0 win over Burnley in June, and was sent to Barcelona for surgery a few days later.
There had been hopes that he could be back in time to play some part in the Champions League tournament in August, but he was still in Spain at that point.
Aguero, who is 32, posted footage of himself training alone on the outside pitches at the City Football Academy on Thursday.
But manager Pep Guardiola ruled him out of Monday’s trip to Wolves for the Premier League opener and later revealed that he may not be back until mid-November.
That would mean he will miss league clashes with Arsenal and Liverpool, as well as the opening round of Champions League games.
“We knew that the injury was difficult,” said Guardiola. “He is doing the job, and in maybe one month or two months he will be ready.”
When asked to clarify if it could be as much as two months, Guardiola replied: “Yes, because he has to come back on the pitch and regain the physical condition.
“Sergio was out for a long time and Sergio is not a guy who regains physical condition quick, so I think in one month or two months he will be ready.”
That means Gabriel Jesus, who responded with five goals in the last eight games of last season, including the winner in the Champions League second leg against Real Madrid, will get a clear run at establishing himself as first choice.
City decided not to search for another striker this summer, with Aguero’s current contract due to expire in 2021.
The Blues are likely to seek a replacement next year, after prioritising two new centre backs and a winger to replace Leroy Sane in the current transfer window.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Manchester United set for talks with England over Mason Greenwood

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not contact England coach Gareth Southgate amid reservations over his handling of Mason Greenwood as he did not have his number .
Solskjaer felt Greenwood should have rested rather than be called up to the senior squad for the first time and was unhappy the Football Association selected the 18-year-old to attend a press conference prior to the Nations League win over Iceland .
Greenwood broke COVID-19 protocol after making his England debut in Reykjavik and was removed from the squad by a furious Southgate .
The FA are understood to be surprised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearance as they had informed United Greenwood would be speaking at a press conference and the club did not express any reservations .
Southgate is also reluctant to approve requests to leave players out as he believes it sets a dangerous precedent and potentially alludes to favouritism .
United have a long history of club-and-country rows with England , mostly during Sir Alex Ferguson 's epoch , but the FA are surprised Solskjaer said he was unable to contact Southgate as most top-flight managers are said to have his number .
Solskjaer accepts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England need to reassess their treatment of young players : `` One hundred per cent .
That 's why I tried not to let [ Greenwood ] go this summer .
But it 's in their right to call him up .
Then again , okay , you call him up , you do n't have to put him in front of the world cameras first day , or second , I do n't know .
`` When Mason says what he says - he did well in that interview , I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's drip feeding in , and I felt like he needed a rest more than being exposed to that environment .
`` But I 'm sure when he gets into this daily routine , club routine , he 'll be back to his normal self . ''
`` I did n't [ talk to Southgate ] .
The club , put a request into the FA , the secretary did .
It 's just one of these feelings that you have for players .
Maybe I should have got hold of Gareth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me after either , so next time I speak to him we 'll discuss it .
`` I 'm not saying that it 's [ England 's ] fault .
That 's not the point there .
I 'm saying that sometimes to take a step back and look at what 's best for the players and I tried .
`` I thought that Mason needed a break in the summer .
That 's my honest opinion , that young boys who had such a big turnaround in their life ... Mason has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Man United , has had a fantastic season .
I felt he 's been really really good looking after himself , has built himself up but that 's part of being at Man United .
`` I 'm not saying you did n't make a mistake .
Of course he 's made some mistakes , but it 's us , the grown-ups here as well .
We need to make decisions that benefit him .
I know Garreth is really keen on looking after players as well , so I 'm not @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not contact England coach Gareth Southgate amid reservations over his handling of Mason Greenwood as he did not have his number.
Solskjaer felt Greenwood should have rested rather than be called up to the senior squad for the first time and was unhappy the Football Association selected the 18-year-old to attend a press conference prior to the Nations League win over Iceland. Greenwood broke COVID-19 protocol after making his England debut in Reykjavik and was removed from the squad by a furious Southgate.
The FA are understood to be surprised Solskjaer took umbrage with Greenwood's media appearance as they had informed United Greenwood would be speaking at a press conference and the club did not express any reservations. Southgate is also reluctant to approve requests to leave players out as he believes it sets a dangerous precedent and potentially alludes to favouritism.
United have a long history of club-and-country rows with England, mostly during Sir Alex Ferguson's epoch, but the FA are surprised Solskjaer said he was unable to contact Southgate as most top-flight managers are said to have his number.
Solskjaer accepts Greenwood made a 'mistake' but believes England need to reassess their treatment of young players: "One hundred per cent. That's why I tried not to let [Greenwood] go this summer. But it's in their right to call him up. Then again, okay, you call him up, you don't have to put him in front of the world cameras first day, or second, I don't know.
"When Mason says what he says - he did well in that interview, I'm not worried about that - but still it's drip feeding in, and I felt like he needed a rest more than being exposed to that environment.
"But I'm sure when he gets into this daily routine, club routine, he'll be back to his normal self."
"I didn't [talk to Southgate]. The club, put a request into the FA, the secretary did. It's just one of these feelings that you have for players. Maybe I should have got hold of Gareth's number. He's not called me after either, so next time I speak to him we'll discuss it.
"I'm not saying that it's [England's] fault. That's not the point there. I'm saying that sometimes to take a step back and look at what's best for the players and I tried.
"I thought that Mason needed a break in the summer. That's my honest opinion, that young boys who had such a big turnaround in their life... Mason has been in the academy, has been at Man United, has had a fantastic season. I felt he's been really really good looking after himself, has built himself up but that's part of being at Man United.
"I'm not saying you didn't make a mistake. Of course he's made some mistakes, but it's us, the grown-ups here as well. We need to make decisions that benefit him. I know Garreth is really keen on looking after players as well, so I'm not worried about that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Why Manchester United have not signed more players in the transfer window

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United 's transfer window has not gone as planned as they endeavour to strengthen the squad before deadline day .
Although United have enhanced their squad with Donny van de Beek from Ajax they have failed to reach a breakthrough for Jadon Sancho and fans online are becoming increasingly disgruntled .
United are prepared to invest a British record fee for Sancho , 20 , but have no intention of meeting Borussia Dortmund 's €120million valuation with an up-front fee .
The club passed on the chance to sign Real Madrid pair Sergio Reguilon and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to Liverpool fueled outrage among United fans oblivious to the fact he was never a United target this summer .
The club retain interest in a back-up centre forward , a centre-back and a left-back but moves for players occupying those positions could be parked until next year as United currently have a 31-man squad .
Solskjaer stressed at the end of last season United needed to strengthen their squad depth but the best case scenario is increasingly looking like one more signing , with the right wing regarded as their priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we discuss and we have plans , sometimes it does n't happen as planned , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Life is n't a straight line here .
Sometimes things happen .
I 've always said , these players , I 'm very happy to work with them .
`` Of course , I 'm not going to take anything away from from them either , because we have to go into this season confident with how we did towards the end of the season .
We need that consistency , of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key .
`` And transfers , there 's still a few weeks left on the transfer window .
It might happen that we get someone in .
I work with a club and they know what I feel this team and the squad needs .
Let 's see if we can add to what we have .
`` But the ones who are here , they 've really taken a step forward and done themselves good favours to be in the squad moving forward .
`` Of course I want players in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and who want to be a part of it , and who want to be here .
One , you need the quality on the pitch .
You also need the personal qualities and to really want to be here , and you need to show that you want to be here .
That 's really important for us as a group , that we move forward .
`` It 's not as big a pool as for other clubs , because part of Man United and being good enough is one thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that probably want to keep that type of player of that quality .
My focus is us , of course .
`` You see other clubs and what they do , they put a challenge up for us .
Our response has to be results .
That 's the response .
We can be the best at the things that do n't cost anything .
The culture here , the training , the coaching , getting fitter .
`` But yeah , we 're looking at a small pool of players that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and let 's see what we can can do .
They are working hard and I understand that they are working hard .
`` I think you ca n't ignore the impact of the coronavirus , no .
I think that 's really changed the market .
It has been more or less in a period that maybe negotiations will happen .
Of course , the financial uncertainty of that has added to the difficulty of predicting where we 're at .
`` You want always to have as long as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though shows that good players can adapt and get into a group quickly .
Harry [ Maguire ] came in very late in the transfer window and had a great impact on the performances in the team . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United's transfer window has not gone as planned as they endeavour to strengthen the squad before deadline day.
Although United have enhanced their squad with Donny van de Beek from Ajax they have failed to reach a breakthrough for Jadon Sancho and fans online are becoming increasingly disgruntled.
United are prepared to invest a British record fee for Sancho, 20, but have no intention of meeting Borussia Dortmund's €120million valuation with an up-front fee. The club passed on the chance to sign Real Madrid pair Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale, and Thiago Alcantara's move to Liverpool fueled outrage among United fans oblivious to the fact he was never a United target this summer.
The club retain interest in a back-up centre forward, a centre-back and a left-back but moves for players occupying those positions could be parked until next year as United currently have a 31-man squad.
Solskjaer stressed at the end of last season United needed to strengthen their squad depth but the best case scenario is increasingly looking like one more signing, with the right wing regarded as their priority.
"When we sit down and we discuss and we have plans, sometimes it doesn't happen as planned," Solskjaer said. "Life isn't a straight line here. Sometimes things happen. I've always said, these players, I'm very happy to work with them.
"Of course, I'm not going to take anything away from from them either, because we have to go into this season confident with how we did towards the end of the season. We need that consistency, of course, to start with. That's key.
"And transfers, there's still a few weeks left on the transfer window. It might happen that we get someone in. I work with a club and they know what I feel this team and the squad needs. Let's see if we can add to what we have.
"But the ones who are here, they've really taken a step forward and done themselves good favours to be in the squad moving forward.
"Of course I want players in the building that we want to work with and who want to be a part of it, and who want to be here. One, you need the quality on the pitch. You also need the personal qualities and to really want to be here, and you need to show that you want to be here. That's really important for us as a group, that we move forward.
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"It's not as big a pool as for other clubs, because part of Man United and being good enough is one thing. Then you've got another club that probably want to keep that type of player of that quality. My focus is us, of course.
"You see other clubs and what they do, they put a challenge up for us. Our response has to be results. That's the response. We can be the best at the things that don't cost anything. The culture here, the training, the coaching, getting fitter.
"But yeah, we're looking at a small pool of players that can add to the quality of our team, and let's see what we can can do. They are working hard and I understand that they are working hard.
"I think you can't ignore the impact of the coronavirus, no. I think that's really changed the market. It has been more or less in a period that maybe negotiations will happen. Of course, the financial uncertainty of that has added to the difficulty of predicting where we're at.
"You want always to have as long as possible with players. I think last season though shows that good players can adapt and get into a group quickly. Harry [Maguire] came in very late in the transfer window and had a great impact on the performances in the team."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Covid cops swoop in and stop wedding party

Covid cops acting on intelligence prevented a wedding party from going ahead at a home in Wythenshawe .
When officers arrived at the home they found a gazebo had been erected in the garden , police tweeted .
It meant they were able to prevent the 'illegal gathering ' from going ahead .
The full GMP tweet , put up on Friday evening , said : `` Earlier , GMP 's Covid-19 compliance operation received intelligence regarding a wedding party in Wythenshawe .
`` Police attended and found that a gazebo had been erected in the garden of a property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before restrictions were breached . ''
In Manchester , wedding receptions and celebrations , including for up to 30 people in the form of a sit-down meal , can not take place .
This is due to local lockdown restrictions brought in to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
The government guidelines state that in parts of the country with extra lockdown restrictions such as Manchester `` wedding celebrations should not currently take place in these areas – unless they are limited to people who live together ( or are in the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of up to 6 people outdoors . ''
Just last week , fines were issued by police after around 100 people were found at a wedding party in Bolton .

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Covid cops acting on intelligence prevented a wedding party from going ahead at a home in Wythenshawe.
When officers arrived at the home they found a gazebo had been erected in the garden, police tweeted.
It meant they were able to prevent the 'illegal gathering' from going ahead.
The full GMP tweet, put up on Friday evening, said: "Earlier, GMP's Covid-19 compliance operation received intelligence regarding a wedding party in Wythenshawe.
"Police attended and found that a gazebo had been erected in the garden of a property.
"Officers prevented the illegal gathering before restrictions were breached."
In Manchester, wedding receptions and celebrations, including for up to 30 people in the form of a sit-down meal, cannot take place.
This is due to local lockdown restrictions brought in to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The government guidelines state that in parts of the country with extra lockdown restrictions such as Manchester "wedding celebrations should not currently take place in these areas – unless they are limited to people who live together (or are in the same support bubble), or a group of up to 6 people outdoors."
Just last week, fines were issued by police after around 100 people were found at a wedding party in Bolton.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--All the schools with confirmed positive Covid cases in Greater Manchester

Thousands of pupils are self-isolating across Greater Manchester following positive coronavirus cases at schools .
The number of primaries and secondaries to confirm Covid cases across the region has risen again today - to 177 .
Among the cases confirmed today is the full closure of a second primary school in Greater Manchester .
St Luke 's Primary in Heywood had already sent home pupils in Years 2 , 3 and 6 , but now it 's been forced to shut to all year groups amid 'staffing issues ' .
While some schools continue to send home entire year groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-isolations to close contacts of confirmed cases - using seating plans to help identify those individuals they feel are at risk .
The Manchester Evening News has kept an up-to-date list of every school impacted in recent days .
This is the full list , as things stand , on the evening of Friday , September 18 .
The full list can be viewed below How has sending your child back to school been for you so far ?
Let us know in the survey below .
If it fails to load click @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been confirmed include : • Manchester Communication Academy , Harpurhey - ( One bubble from Year 11 and one from Year 8 ) • St Agnes CE Primary , Longsight - ( One case in Reception and one in Year 1 .
Close contacts isolating ) • Springwood Primary School , Swinton - ( four confirmed cases in two classes ) • St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School , Bury - ( One confirmed case among staff , Early Years isolating ) • King 's Leadership Academy , Bolton - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the whole of Year 7 ) • Flixton Girls School , Trafford - ( Number of Year 7s and number of Year 13s isolating ) Use the handy search tool here to find out where cases have been confirmed : • Broadstone Hall Primary , Stockport - ( One class from Year 3 and one class from Year 6 ) • Great Academy Ashton , Tameside - ( part of Y10 and a bubble from another year ) • Fairfield High School for Girls , Droylsden , Tameside - ( some Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - ( one positive case ) • The Hathershaw College , Oldham - ( Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9 ) • The Oldham Academy North , Oldham - ( A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating ) • St Thomas More RC Primary , Middleton - ( Three classes from Key Stage 1 ) • St Vincent 's Roman Catholic Primary School , Norden , Rochdale - ( One Year 4 class and one Year 6 class ) • Dean Trust Wigan - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year 7 ) • Hawkley Hall High , Wigan - ( Small number in Year 7 and all Year 8 ) Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill @ trinitymirror.com .

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Thousands of pupils are self-isolating across Greater Manchester following positive coronavirus cases at schools.
The number of primaries and secondaries to confirm Covid cases across the region has risen again today - to 177.
Among the cases confirmed today is the full closure of a second primary school in Greater Manchester.
St Luke's Primary in Heywood had already sent home pupils in Years 2, 3 and 6, but now it's been forced to shut to all year groups amid 'staffing issues'.
While some schools continue to send home entire year groups, others have more recently been restricting self-isolations to close contacts of confirmed cases - using seating plans to help identify those individuals they feel are at risk.
The Manchester Evening News has kept an up-to-date list of every school impacted in recent days.
(Image: Heywood Advertiser)
This is the full list, as things stand, on the evening of Friday, September 18.
The full list can be viewed below
How has sending your child back to school been for you so far? Let us know in the survey below. If it fails to load click here.
Schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed include:
Manchester
Wilbraham Primary School, Fallowfield - (Year 3 and Year 4)
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One Reception class)
Park View Community School, Miles Platting
Manchester High School for Girls - (Year 5 Prep)
Newall Green Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One class in Year 1)
Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton - (Year 6)
Old Moat Primary School, Withington - (Year 6)
St Aidan's Catholic Primary, Northern Moor - (Year 2)
Chorlton High School South - (A Year 7 class)
Green End Primary School, Burnage - (One Reception class)
Oswald Road Primary School, Chorlton - (Year 3)
Manchester Communication Academy, Harpurhey - (One bubble from Year 11 and one from Year 8)
Co-op Academy North Manchester, Blackley - (one pupil isolating)
Stanley Grove Primary Academy, Longsight - (a Year 3 class)
St Bernard's RC Primary, Burnage - (Early Years bubble)
Wright Robinson College, Gorton - (20 pupils from Year 9)
St Peter's High, Longsight - (Year 9)
Alma Park Primary, Levenshulme - (Year 1 and 2)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Blackley - (One year group)
Chapel Street Community Primary School, Levenshulme - (One confirmed case)
Abraham Moss Community School, Manchester - (Pupils in Years 7, 9 and 11)
Parrs Wood High, Didsbury - (Two confirmed cases)
St Margaret's CE Primary, Whalley Range - (Nursery)
Ladybarn Primary, Withington - (Year 5)
Abbott Community Primary, Collyhurst - (Year 5 and Year 6)
St Mary's CE Primary, Moston - (Nursery, Reception and Year 3)
Beaver Road Primary, Didsbury - (Two Year 4 classes)
Rolls Crescent Primary, Hulme - (Year 4)
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School, Moston - (two bubbles isolating)
Our Lady's RC High, Blackley - (One confirmed case)
Cheetham CE Primary, Cheetham Hill - (One confirmed case)
Charlestown Primary, Blackley - (Year 5)
St Agnes CE Primary, Longsight - (One case in Reception and one in Year 1. Close contacts isolating)
Manchester Enterprise Academy, Fallowfield - (Two cases in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
Salford
Harrop Fold, Salford - (Year 11)
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Year 7)
Co-op Academy Swinton - (Year 7 and Year 10)
Ellenbrook Primary School, Walkden, Salford - (One class from Year 3)
Salford City Academy, Eccles - (Small number in Year 11)
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, Salford - (Year 8)
Salford City Academy, Salford - (Small number from Year 7 and Year 11)
Co-op Academy Walkden - (SEND pupils from The Hive)
Springwood Primary School, Swinton - (four confirmed cases in two classes)
Branwood Preparatory School, Salford - (Reception class)
Moorside High, Swinton - (a number of Year 10s isolating)
Broadoak Primary, Swinton - (One confirmed case)
Mossfield Primary, Swinton - (Year 5)
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Bury
Heaton Park Primary School, Bury - (Class 2W and Year 3)
Lowercroft Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
St Bernadette's RC Primary, Whitefield - (Nursery, Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Gabriel's RC High School, Bury - (Year 11)
Bury CE High School, Bury - (confirmed case)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive) Elton Primary, Bury - (Year 3/4 bubble)
Radcliffe Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
Philips High School, Whitefield - (One confirmed case, one bubble isolating)
Unsworth Academy, Bury - (Year 7)
Whitefield Community Primary, Bury - (One confirmed case)
Butterstile Primary School, Prestwich, Bury - (Year 1)
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, Bury - (One confirmed case among staff, Early Years isolating)
Tottington High, Bury - (Year 8)
St Marie's RC Primary, Bury - (Year 4)
East Ward Community Primary School, Bury - (Classes in Year 4, 5 and 6 affected)
Parrenthorn High School, Bury - (positive case in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
Elton High School, Bury - (Two cases in Year 11, contacts isolating)
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Bolton
Prestolee Primary School, Radcliffe
St Bernard's RC, Bolton - (Year 5 bubble)
Beaumont Primary, Bolton - (Reception)
Clarendon Primary, Bolton - (Year 6 bubble)
Spindle Point Primary, Bolton - (Only Year 4 remains in school)
Ladybridge High, Bolton - (Year 7 and Year 10)
St James CE High, Farnworth - (Year 7)
Mount St Joseph secondary, Bolton - (Year 8)
Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton - (Year 9)
Chorley New Road Primary, Bolton - (Year 5 and Year 6)
Tonge Moor Primary Academy, Bolton - (Year 2)
St Gregory's RC Primary, Farnworth - (Two positive cases, Year 5 isolating)
The Ferns Primary Academy, Farnworth - (Year 2 and Year 4)
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary, Heaton, Bolton - (Year 3)
Claypool Primary, Horwich - (Year 3)
Birtenshaw, Bolton - (One confirmed case)
King's Leadership Academy, Bolton - (Two Year 8 pupils isolating along with the whole of Year 7)
Rivington and Blackrod High School, Bolton - (Three Year 7 forms)
Little Lever School, Bolton - (One Year 7 form)
Trafford
Gorse Hill Primary School, Stretford - (Year 1)
Brooklands Primary School, Sale
Seymour Park Community Primary, Old Trafford
Urmston Grammar - (Part of Year 12)
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, Altrincham - (small number of Year 7s)
Old Trafford Community Academy, Old Trafford
St John Vianney RC School, Stretford - (Small number self-isolating)
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls - (16 Year 9 pupils isolating)
Stretford High School, Stretford - (Number of pupils in Year 9 isolating)
St Alphonsus RC Primary, Old Trafford - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Flixton Girls School, Trafford - (Number of Year 7s and number of Year 13s isolating)
Use the handy search tool here to find out where cases have been confirmed:
Stockport
St Winifred’s RC Primary, Heaton Mersey
Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport - (Year 1)
Adswood Primary, Stockport - (Year 1, Year 2, one class from Y5/6)
Cheadle Hulme Primary School, Stockport - (Two classes from Year 2)
Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle Hulme - (Year 12 and Year 13)
Broadstone Hall Primary, Stockport - (One class from Year 3 and one class from Year 6)
Gatley Primary School, Stockport - (Reception)
St Anne's RC High, Stockport - (Year 11)
The Kingsway School, Stockport - (One confirmed case)
Tameside
Great Academy Ashton, Tameside - (part of Y10 and a bubble from another year)
St Stephen's RC Primary School, Droylsden - (Confirmed case in Key Stage 2)
St Anne's Primary School, Denton - (One class in Year 5)
Inspire Academy, Ashton - (Year 1)
Yew Tree Primary, Dukinfield - (Year 5)
Manor Green Primary Academy, Denton - (Year 1)
Droylsden Academy - (One staff member)
Denton West End Primary, Tameside - (Two classes from Year 3 bubble)
Dowson Primary Academy, Hyde - (Year 1)
Fairfield High School for Girls, Droylsden, Tameside - (some Year 11 and some Year 9)
Pinfold Primary School, Tameside - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Waterloo Primary School, Ashton, Tameside - (Two classes in Year 4 bubble)
Mossley Hollins High, Tameside - (Staff member tested positive, no isolations)
Mottram CE Primary, Tameside - (One class from Year 4/5)
Denton Community College, Tameside - (One positive case)
Audenshaw School, Tameside - (One positive case)
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Oldham
St Martin's CE Primary, Oldham - (One class)
Yew Tree Community School, Chadderton - (Class 4 Red)
Hey with Zion, Lees, Oldham - (Nursery)
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery, Chadderton, Oldham - (One Year 6 class)
The Radclyffe School, Oldham - (Year 10)
St Matthew's CE Primary, Chadderton - (two Year 3 classes)
Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - (one positive case)
Saddleworth School, Oldham - (Year 7 and Year 9)
Blue Coat School, Oldham - (Year 10)
Crompton House CE School, Oldham - (Year 7, 8 and 13)
Oasis Academy Oldham - (Year 10 and Year 11)
The Hathershaw College, Oldham - (Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9)
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, Oldham - (Year 1)
Roundthorn Primary Academy, Oldham - (Year 1 and Year 6)
Horton Mill Primary School, Oldham - (Several cases, full school closed)
Stanley Road Primary, Chadderton - (Year 6)
St Chad's Church of England Primary School, Oldham - (Year 1/2)
Mills Hill Primary, Chadderton - (One Year 4 class bubble)
Oasis Academy Leesbrook, Oldham - (One bubble in Year 7)
The Oldham Academy North, Oldham - (A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating)
Knowsley Junior School, Oldham - (Year 6)
Fir Bank Primary, Royton, Oldham - (One confirmed case)
Rochdale
Sandbrook Community Primary School, Rochdale - (One bubble)
Broadfield Primary School, Rochdale - (Three bubbles)
Marland Hill Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles)
St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale - (Year 11)
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton - (One bubble)
Middleton Parish Church School
Bowlee Park Community School, Middleton - (Year 1 Class 3 and Year 1 Class 4)
St Luke's Primary, Heywood - (Full school closed)
St Anne's Academy, Middleton - (Small number of students)
Meanwood Primary, Rochdale - (Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6)
Alkrington Primary, Middleton - (Year 6)
Woodland Community Primary, Heywood - (Three classes in Year 6)
Falinge Park High School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles from Year 7)
Oulder Hill Community School, Rochdale - (Close contacts of Year 8)
Norden Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Nursery, Reception and Year 5)
St Thomas More RC Primary, Middleton - (Three classes from Key Stage 1)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Littleborough - (positive case in Year 3)
Middleton Technology School - (Two confirmed cases)
Cardinal Langley RC High, Middleton - (Year 7, Year 10)
Deeplish Primary Academy, Rochdale - (Year 4)
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Norden, Rochdale - (One Year 4 class and one Year 6 class)
Hamer Primary, Rochdale - (Two bubbles isolating)
Wigan
St Mary's Catholic High School, Astley, Wigan - (Year 11)
St Michael's CE Primary, Atherton, Wigan
Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Leigh - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Dean Trust Wigan - (Year 8 and one form from Year 7)
Hawkley Hall High, Wigan - (Small number in Year 7 and all Year 8)
R L Hughes Primary School, Wigan
Canon Sharples CE Primary School, Wigan - (Nursery)
Ince CE Primary, Wigan - (One class from Year 5)
St John Fisher Catholic High, Wigan - (Year 11)
Twelve Apostles RC Primary, Leigh - (Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5)
Mab's Cross Primary School, Wigan - (One case confirmed)
Cansfield High School, Wigan - (Year 9 and Year 11)
The Deanery, Wigan - (close contacts of positive Year 9 case isolating)
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@trinitymirror.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Manchester United fans have Alex Telles concern amid transfer links

Manchester United fans are concerned that they will lose out on Alex Telles to Paris Saint-Germain , amid fresh speculation that the defender could join the club .
While attacking targets remain the priority for United and Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is still the top target , United have been monitoring left-backs this summer due to uncertainty in the position .
One of the left-backs was Real Madrid 's Sergio Reguilon , who had impressed United 's recruitment department during his loan spell at Sevilla last season , where he helped defeat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hotpsur are now closing in on signing the Spaniard .
The MEN reported last week a left-back was not deemed a priority by United in the current transfer window and no move for Reguilon was ever planned .
That has n't stopped United from being linked with other left-backs and the most prominent of those has been Porto 's Telles , an exciting full-back who has 24 goals and 55 assists in 192 appearances for the Portuguese club .
According to The Athletic , United have held talks over the 27-year-old though , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not yet been agreed with Porto or the player .
It 's reported that United will continue to monitor the situation .
The reports have sent a mixed reaction through the fan base .
While some supporters are excited over the prospect of signing Telles , a large portion seem sceptical that a deal will be done .
French champions PSG have also been heavily linked with the Brazilian , following a long-term injury suffered by Juan Bernat , and some supporters are worried that they will beat United to his signature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also monitoring Dynamo Kiev 's 21-year-old left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko .
United have until October 5 when the transfer window closes to make any addition signings to the capture of Donny van de Beek from Ajax .

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Manchester United fans are concerned that they will lose out on Alex Telles to Paris Saint-Germain, amid fresh speculation that the defender could join the club.
While attacking targets remain the priority for United and Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is still the top target, United have been monitoring left-backs this summer due to uncertainty in the position.
One of the left-backs was Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon, who had impressed United's recruitment department during his loan spell at Sevilla last season, where he helped defeat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the Europa League semi-finals. However, Tottenham Hotpsur are now closing in on signing the Spaniard.
The MEN reported last week a left-back was not deemed a priority by United in the current transfer window and no move for Reguilon was ever planned.
That hasn't stopped United from being linked with other left-backs and the most prominent of those has been Porto's Telles, an exciting full-back who has 24 goals and 55 assists in 192 appearances for the Portuguese club.
According to The Athletic, United have held talks over the 27-year-old though, contrary to other reports, a deal has not yet been agreed with Porto or the player. It's reported that United will continue to monitor the situation.
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The reports have sent a mixed reaction through the fan base. While some supporters are excited over the prospect of signing Telles, a large portion seem sceptical that a deal will be done.
French champions PSG have also been heavily linked with the Brazilian, following a long-term injury suffered by Juan Bernat, and some supporters are worried that they will beat United to his signature.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United are also monitoring Dynamo Kiev's 21-year-old left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko.
United have until October 5 when the transfer window closes to make any addition signings to the capture of Donny van de Beek from Ajax.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Jealous thug stabbed ex in fit of rage and told her 'I hope you die'

A man who stabbed his ex girlfriend in a jealous rage when he thought she was speaking to somebody else has avoided going to prison .
Milosz Papatolios , 23 , split from his ex in April this year , but went round to her house just days later and sounded his horn to get her attention .
As she came out , Papatolios , of Rochdale , ordered her into a taxi and forced her to come to a friend 's house with him .
He then stopped her from leaving , Minshull Street Crown Court heard .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to charge her mobile phone as it had run out of battery but , after charging it , Papatolios accused her of speaking to another person .
As she attempted to leave , he grabbed her arm , causing it to bruise .
Papatolios then called her a ‘ s**g ’ and stabbed her with a kitchen knife .
She suffered a 2cm wound to her leg which was treated with cauterisation and two sutures .
In a brief victim personal statement read to the court , she said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am determined to end contact with him.
” Papatolios pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding at an earlier hearing .
Today , he was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment suspended for two years .
Prosecuting , Alexander Leach said the couple had been in a relationship since February 2019 but it was 'volatile ' .
The woman was in the process of getting a non molestation order when she was attacked .
“ On April 5 this year at 8pm the defendant attended uninvited at her home , ” Mr Leach said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get her attention and she came out of the property .
“ He asked her who she was going to meet and got confrontational with her , so she began to walk to a nearby shop to get away .
“ He said to her : “ I ’ ll chop them ” referring to the people he believed she had been speaking to .
“ He then called a taxi and told the complainant to get into it , and she complied .
“ He took her to the home of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some cannabis.
” The woman described feeling trapped but remained at Papatolios ’ friend 's house until the next day when she asked for a phone charger .
“ He produced a telephone charger to power her phone and then he accessed her phone .
“ He then accused her of speaking to someone else , and she offered to delete all of her social media accounts to keep him happy .
“ She then told him she wanted to be with him , again to keep him happy .
“ He called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however , he then grabbed her right arm , causing it to bruise , and the taxi left .
“ The two then began to argue , and he called another taxi .
“ He lost his temper again , called her a ‘ s**g ’ then produced a knife , described as a steak knife .
“ He then lunged towards her , first making contact with her jacket and damaging it , then he stabbed her in the right thigh .
She screamed out and he dropped the knife .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ambulance but he refused saying : ' I hope you die , get your boyfriend to help'.
” The woman swiftly left and got a lift from her dad to the hospital , where she was treated for the 2cm laceration to her leg .
Papatolios was said to have one previous convictions for four offences which were committed when he was a youth including criminal damage , assaulting a police officer and possession of class B drugs .
Nothing was said in mitigation to the court as a Goodyear application had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defence .
Sentencing him , Judge John Potter said : “ This was a volatile relationship that was punctuated by arguments .
“ By April 5 you were separated apart from each other and staying at your respective parents houses .
“ There was some attempt to reconcile , but there was a further argument that took place that caused you to strike her causing a small bruise .
“ You became increasingly angry at her wanting to see other people .
This anger was inspired by jealousy .
“ She felt your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wished to leave .
“ A taxi was summoned , but , inspired by jealousy , you picked up a piece of cutlery from the kitchen that had been left from the evening .
“ You picked it up and in anger you stabbed out at her , causing damage to her clothing , then stabbing her to her thigh .
“ That was a momentary but appalling piece of violence . ''
Papatolios , of The Heath in Middleton , was also ordered to complete 25 days of rehabilitation activity requirements , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours unpaid work .

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A man who stabbed his ex girlfriend in a jealous rage when he thought she was speaking to somebody else has avoided going to prison.
Milosz Papatolios, 23, split from his ex in April this year, but went round to her house just days later and sounded his horn to get her attention.
As she came out, Papatolios, of Rochdale, ordered her into a taxi and forced her to come to a friend's house with him. He then stopped her from leaving, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
The following morning, the woman said she needed to charge her mobile phone as it had run out of battery but, after charging it, Papatolios accused her of speaking to another person.
As she attempted to leave, he grabbed her arm, causing it to bruise. Papatolios then called her a ‘s**g’ and stabbed her with a kitchen knife.
She suffered a 2cm wound to her leg which was treated with cauterisation and two sutures.
In a brief victim personal statement read to the court, she said: “I felt frightened for my life. I am determined to end contact with him.”
Papatolios pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding at an earlier hearing.
Today, he was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment suspended for two years.
Prosecuting, Alexander Leach said the couple had been in a relationship since February 2019 but it was 'volatile'. The woman was in the process of getting a non molestation order when she was attacked.
“On April 5 this year at 8pm the defendant attended uninvited at her home,” Mr Leach said.
“He sounded the horn in his car to get her attention and she came out of the property.
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“He asked her who she was going to meet and got confrontational with her, so she began to walk to a nearby shop to get away.
“He said to her: “I’ll chop them” referring to the people he believed she had been speaking to.
“He then called a taxi and told the complainant to get into it, and she complied.
“He took her to the home of one of his friends then he smoked some cannabis.”
The woman described feeling trapped but remained at Papatolios’ friend's house until the next day when she asked for a phone charger.
“He produced a telephone charger to power her phone and then he accessed her phone.
“He then accused her of speaking to someone else, and she offered to delete all of her social media accounts to keep him happy.
“She then told him she wanted to be with him, again to keep him happy.
“He called her a taxi to take her home, however, he then grabbed her right arm, causing it to bruise, and the taxi left.
“The two then began to argue, and he called another taxi.
“He lost his temper again, called her a ‘s**g’ then produced a knife, described as a steak knife.
“He then lunged towards her, first making contact with her jacket and damaging it, then he stabbed her in the right thigh. She screamed out and he dropped the knife.
“She pleaded with him to call an ambulance but he refused saying: 'I hope you die, get your boyfriend to help'.”
The woman swiftly left and got a lift from her dad to the hospital, where she was treated for the 2cm laceration to her leg.
Papatolios was said to have one previous convictions for four offences which were committed when he was a youth including criminal damage, assaulting a police officer and possession of class B drugs.
Nothing was said in mitigation to the court as a Goodyear application had already been submitted on behalf of the defence.
Sentencing him, Judge John Potter said: “This was a volatile relationship that was punctuated by arguments.
“By April 5 you were separated apart from each other and staying at your respective parents houses.
“There was some attempt to reconcile, but there was a further argument that took place that caused you to strike her causing a small bruise.
“You became increasingly angry at her wanting to see other people. This anger was inspired by jealousy.
“She felt your behaviour was unacceptable and she admitted she wished to leave.
“A taxi was summoned, but, inspired by jealousy, you picked up a piece of cutlery from the kitchen that had been left from the evening.
“You picked it up and in anger you stabbed out at her, causing damage to her clothing, then stabbing her to her thigh.
“That was a momentary but appalling piece of violence."
Papatolios, of The Heath in Middleton, was also ordered to complete 25 days of rehabilitation activity requirements, a Building Better Relationships course and 100 hours unpaid work.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Who are the Baggs family on Gogglebox 2020?

Gogglebox fans were delighted last week when the TV show finally returned to screens .
The Channel 4 hit had been off air since May after keeping us entertained on a Friday night during lockdown .
But as well as our favourite families returning for the 16th series - there were a couple of surprise new additions and the welcome return of a few others .
Friends Mary and Marina were back together after having to take time off last series due to the coronavirus restrictions .
This was the same for the Siddiqui family after dad Sid had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time they 're all back together .
However , the focus was on the previously mentioned newbies .
One of those to join the Gogglebox team was the Baggs family .
The family of four , from Essex , is made up of dad Terry , 56 , mum Lisa , 50 .
They have two sons Joe , 23 , and George , 17 .
And if you think you may recognise them already , the Baggs are pretty well known on TikTok via Joe 's account .
Elsewhere though , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works in recruitment , and George is training to be a plumber .

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Gogglebox fans were delighted last week when the TV show finally returned to screens.
The Channel 4 hit had been off air since May after keeping us entertained on a Friday night during lockdown.
But as well as our favourite families returning for the 16th series - there were a couple of surprise new additions and the welcome return of a few others.
Friends Mary and Marina were back together after having to take time off last series due to the coronavirus restrictions.
This was the same for the Siddiqui family after dad Sid had to miss out earlier in the year but this time they're all back together.
However, the focus was on the previously mentioned newbies.
One of those to join the Gogglebox team was the Baggs family.
The family of four, from Essex, is made up of dad Terry, 56, mum Lisa, 50. They have two sons Joe, 23, and George, 17.
And if you think you may recognise them already, the Baggs are pretty well known on TikTok via Joe's account.
Elsewhere though, Terry is a car salesman, Joe works in recruitment, and George is training to be a plumber.
Gogglebox airs Friday from 9pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Who are the Walker family on Gogglebox 2020?

For telly fans , a Friday night should n't be complete without a bit of Gogglebox viewing .
And those @ @ @ @ @ series were more than happy to see our favourite armchair critics back on screens last @ @ @ @ @ somewhat distracted as there were a couple of new additions to the line-up .
One @ @ @ @ @ Gogglebox team was the Walker family .
Sisters Chantelle and Monique and their mother Elizabeth @ @ @ @ @ and are critiquing the weeks TV and news from their home in North London .
@ @ @ @ @ much about the trio yet but we 're sure viewers will get to know them @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
What we do know is that all of our other seasoned regulars are @ @ @ @ @ their views on the latest goings on .
Friends Mary and Marina were back together @ @ @ @ @ off last series due to the coronavirus restrictions .
And the Siddiqui family are together @ @ @ @ @ to miss out earlier in the year .

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For telly fans, a Friday night shouldn't be complete without a bit of Gogglebox viewing.
And those who love the Channel 4 series were more than happy to see our favourite armchair critics back on screens last week.
But viewers were somewhat distracted as there were a couple of new additions to the line-up.
One of those to join the Gogglebox team was the Walker family.
Sisters Chantelle and Monique and their mother Elizabeth have joined the hit show and are critiquing the weeks TV and news from their home in North London.
We don't know too much about the trio yet but we're sure viewers will get to know them better in the next few weeks.
What we do know is that all of our other seasoned regulars are back and ready to dish their views on the latest goings on.
Friends Mary and Marina were back together after having to take time off last series due to the coronavirus restrictions.
And the Siddiqui family are together again after dad Sid had to miss out earlier in the year.
Gogglebox airs Friday from 9pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Man United 'considering Sarr as Sancho alternative' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are considering Watford winger Ismaila Sarr as a possible alternative to Jadon Sancho , according to reports .
With less than three weeks until the transfer window closes , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to further improve his squad following the signing of Donny van de Beek , with Borussia Dortmund star Sancho the top target .
United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old , having tried to sign him in 2017 and 2019 , and were confident of finally getting their man this summer but negotiations have reached an impasse .
While progress has been made in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agent fees , a deal is yet to have been struck with Dortmund and club officials have repeatedly stated that he wo n't be leaving this summer .
It 's understood that United are also adamant that they will not be paying the Bundesliga club 's €120million valuation upfront , which has thrown the deal into doubt .
As a result , United have been linked with a number of alternatives if the England international ca n't be signed and Sarr is the latest .
The 22-year-old 's form was one of few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watford and he impressed despite the Hornets ' relegation from the Premier League .
Sarr scored five goals and bagged six assists in his 28 appearances , including two goals and a man of the match performance as Watford became the first team to beat Liverpool last season .
According to The Independent , Sarr is one of the options United are looking at if they decide to walk away from the Sancho deal and intermediaries are reported to have made initial enquiries .
It 's reported that it would cost at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Liverpool are also interested , though they have budget constraints due to the signing of Thiago Alcantara .
Elsewhere , the rumours linking United with a move for Porto 's Alex Telles have inevitably resurfaced again due to Sergio Reguilon 's impending move to Tottenham .
The Brazilian has been repeatedly linked this week and it 's been claimed he could be available for just €20million as he only has a year remaining on his contract .
Portuguese outlet O Jogo report that it would no longer be a simple move for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are now interested .
MEN Sport understands United are open to signing a new full-back this summer amid uncertainty about their current options , but doing so is far from a priority following Brandon Williams ' emergence last term .

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Manchester United are considering Watford winger Ismaila Sarr as a possible alternative to Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
With less than three weeks until the transfer window closes, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to further improve his squad following the signing of Donny van de Beek, with Borussia Dortmund star Sancho the top target.
United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old, having tried to sign him in 2017 and 2019, and were confident of finally getting their man this summer but negotiations have reached an impasse.
While progress has been made in talks over Sancho's personal terms and agent fees, a deal is yet to have been struck with Dortmund and club officials have repeatedly stated that he won't be leaving this summer.
It's understood that United are also adamant that they will not be paying the Bundesliga club's €120million valuation upfront, which has thrown the deal into doubt.
As a result, United have been linked with a number of alternatives if the England international can't be signed and Sarr is the latest.
The 22-year-old's form was one of few positives in a largely dreadful season for Watford and he impressed despite the Hornets' relegation from the Premier League. Sarr scored five goals and bagged six assists in his 28 appearances, including two goals and a man of the match performance as Watford became the first team to beat Liverpool last season.
According to The Independent, Sarr is one of the options United are looking at if they decide to walk away from the Sancho deal and intermediaries are reported to have made initial enquiries.
It's reported that it would cost at least £30million to sign the Senegal international and that Liverpool are also interested, though they have budget constraints due to the signing of Thiago Alcantara.
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Elsewhere, the rumours linking United with a move for Porto's Alex Telles have inevitably resurfaced again due to Sergio Reguilon's impending move to Tottenham.
The Brazilian has been repeatedly linked this week and it's been claimed he could be available for just €20million as he only has a year remaining on his contract. Portuguese outlet O Jogo report that it would no longer be a simple move for United, however, as Paris Saint-Germain are now interested.
MEN Sport understands United are open to signing a new full-back this summer amid uncertainty about their current options, but doing so is far from a priority following Brandon Williams' emergence last term.