themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Burnley warn of consequences for not finishing Premier League season

Burnley have warned that not finishing the Premier League season could leave some clubs £100m out of pocket .
A decision was taken on Friday to suspend the competition indefinitely , erasing the proposed return date of April 30 and instead committing to return only when safe to do so .
The intention remains to finish the season if possible , both because it will be the most sporting way to decide final standings but also because it fulfils TV contracts for domestic and international rights although some players have voiced their opinion that the campaign may have to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League meeting , Burnley detailed exactly what is at stake for them and other clubs as they wait to see if and when the campaign can be completed .
The statement warned that they expect to lose up to £45m in `` broadcasting revenues and other items '' and said other clubs - Manchester City and Manchester United are among those that would usually receive more broadcast revenues - could be looking at a £100m shortfall .
Last season City received £43m more than Burnley and United £35m in broadcast and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formula that favours clubs that finish higher up the league has subsequently been introduced '' Due to the continued suspension of Premier League games this presents some significant challenges for the football club , '' the Burnley statement read .
`` Burnley FC are set to lose around £5 million in lost revenue from the remaining home games which in the event that the season finishes would be unlikely to be recouped owing to the likely prospect of these fixtures being played behind closed doors .
`` In addition , the Clarets face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League of up to £45 million in broadcasting revenue and other items if the season is not finished .
It is believed that other clubs could be looking at up to a £100m shortfall . ''

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Burnley have warned that not finishing the Premier League season could leave some clubs £100m out of pocket.
A decision was taken on Friday to suspend the competition indefinitely, erasing the proposed return date of April 30 and instead committing to return only when safe to do so.
The intention remains to finish the season if possible, both because it will be the most sporting way to decide final standings but also because it fulfils TV contracts for domestic and international rights although some players have voiced their opinion that the campaign may have to be ended prematurely.
On the back of the Premier League meeting, Burnley detailed exactly what is at stake for them and other clubs as they wait to see if and when the campaign can be completed.
The statement warned that they expect to lose up to £45m in "broadcasting revenues and other items" and said other clubs - Manchester City and Manchester United are among those that would usually receive more broadcast revenues - could be looking at a £100m shortfall.
Last season City received £43m more than Burnley and United £35m in broadcast and central commercial payments, and a new formula that favours clubs that finish higher up the league has subsequently been introduced
"Due to the continued suspension of Premier League games this presents some significant challenges for the football club," the Burnley statement read.
"Burnley FC are set to lose around £5 million in lost revenue from the remaining home games which in the event that the season finishes would be unlikely to be recouped owing to the likely prospect of these fixtures being played behind closed doors.
"In addition, the Clarets face missing out cash payments from the Premier League of up to £45 million in broadcasting revenue and other items if the season is not finished. It is believed that other clubs could be looking at up to a £100m shortfall."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Raul Jimenez backed to make move amid Man United transfer links

Former Chile international Ivan Zamorano is backing Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez to join Manchester United this summer , insisting that his current club is not big enough for him to fulfil his potential .
Since joining Wolves in the summer of 2018 , following their promotion from the Championship , Jimenez has blossomed into one of the Premier League 's most lethal strikers , scoring 26 league goals since the start of last season .
This season , the Mexican , who turns 29 next month , has been a stand-out figure for the Molineux club , scoring 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is that sort of goal-scoring form that is leading to speculation about the striker 's future , with reports claiming that a host of clubs , including Real Madrid , are keen on landing his signature this summer .
But even though United have not identified the former Atletico Madrid man as a priority target ahead of the summer transfer window , former Chile star Zamorano has suggested that United should explore the possibility of signing the Mexico international in a bid to bolster their attacking ranks .
`` For me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best option for Raul is to continue progressing ; he can only aspire to the Europa League , '' Zamorano told Medio Tiempo .
`` He has to think about playing the Champions League , being a world class striker , empowering himself at a professional level and playing for a team like Real Madrid .
`` Today , if I were Raul , I wouldn ’ t think twice .
Karim Benzema is a great player , but Jimenez has nothing to envy him ; what ’ s more , Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there he is , he knows the league and the team needs a number nine . ''
Since joining Wolves , initially on loan from Benfica almost two years ago , Jimenez has scored a total 39 goals in all competitions .

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Former Chile international Ivan Zamorano is backing Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez to join Manchester United this summer, insisting that his current club is not big enough for him to fulfil his potential.
Since joining Wolves in the summer of 2018, following their promotion from the Championship, Jimenez has blossomed into one of the Premier League 's most lethal strikers, scoring 26 league goals since the start of last season.
This season, the Mexican, who turns 29 next month, has been a stand-out figure for the Molineux club, scoring 22 goals in 44 matches across all competitions.
It is that sort of goal-scoring form that is leading to speculation about the striker's future, with reports claiming that a host of clubs, including Real Madrid, are keen on landing his signature this summer.
But even though United have not identified the former Atletico Madrid man as a priority target ahead of the summer transfer window, former Chile star Zamorano has suggested that United should explore the possibility of signing the Mexico international in a bid to bolster their attacking ranks.
"For me, Wolverhampton are too small, the best option for Raul is to continue progressing; he can only aspire to the Europa League," Zamorano told Medio Tiempo.
"He has to think about playing the Champions League, being a world class striker, empowering himself at a professional level and playing for a team like Real Madrid.
"Today, if I were Raul, I wouldn’t think twice. Karim Benzema is a great player, but Jimenez has nothing to envy him; what’s more, Manchester United don’t have a nine, there he is, he knows the league and the team needs a number nine."
Since joining Wolves, initially on loan from Benfica almost two years ago, Jimenez has scored a total 39 goals in all competitions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Sir Keir Starmer wins Labour leadership race - Angela Rayner is deputy leader

Sir Keir Starmer has been named the next leader of the Labour Party .
Sir Keir will now replace Jeremy Corbyn and Angela Rayner was named the new deputy leader .
He was a front runner for the spot and won with 56.2 % of the vote while Angela picked up 52.6 % of the vote .
Sir Keir has described his new role as the `` honour and privilege of my life . ''
He said in a statement : `` It is the honour and the privilege of my life to be elected as leader of the Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like none other in our lifetime .
`` Coronavirus has brought normal life to a halt .
Our cities , our towns and our villages are silent , our roads deserted .
Public life has all but come to a standstill and we 're missing each other .
`` People are frightened by the strangeness , anxious about what will happen next .
And we have to remember that every number is a family shaken to its foundation .
`` Unable even to carry out the most poignant of ceremonies , a funeral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like .
It reminds us of how precious life is , but also how fragile .
`` It reminds us of what really matters , our family , our friends , our relationships .
The love we have for one another .
Our health .
`` Our connections with those that we do n't know .
A greeting from a stranger , a kind word from a neighbour .
These make up society .
They remind us that we share our lives together .
We have to trust one another and look after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see this happening , people coming together to help the isolated and the vulnerable , checking on their neighbours . ''
The MP added that Labour will play its `` full part '' in supporting the government during the current pandemic and that the party will `` engage constructively with the Government , not opposition for opposition 's sake .
Not scoring party political points or making impossible demands .
But with the courage to support where that 's the right thing to do . ''
Sir Keir continued : `` But we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
We will shine a torch on critical issues and where we see mistakes or faltering government or things not happening as quickly as they should we ’ ll challenge that and call that out .
`` Our purpose when we do that is the same as the Government 's , to save lives and to protect our country , a shared purpose .
`` But that is not the only task for the Labour Party .
The weeks ahead are going to be really difficult .
I fear there are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us .
`` But we will get through this .
The curve will flatten , the wards will empty , the immediate threat will subside .
And we have scientists working on vaccines .
`` But when we do get through this we can not go back to business as usual .
This virus has exposed the fragility of our society .
It 's lifted a curtain .
`` Too many will have given too much .
Some of us will have lost too much .
We know in our hearts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We can see so clearly now who the key workers really are .
`` When we get through this it 'll be because of our NHS staff , our care workers , our ambulance drivers , our emergency services , our cleaners , our porters .
`` It will be because of the hard work and bravery of every key worker as they took on this virus and kept our country going .
`` For too long they 've been taken for granted and poorly paid .
They were last and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In their courage and their sacrifice and their bravery , we can see a better future .
This crisis has brought out the resilience and human spirit in all of us .
`` We must go forward with a vision of a better society built on that resilience and built on that human spirit .
That will require bravery and change in our party as well . ''
Sir Keir also thanked Rebecca Long Bailey and Lisa Nandy for `` running such passionate and powerful campaigns and for their friendship and support along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Labour Party staff .
Salford MP Long Bailey got 27.6 % of the vote while Wigan MP Nandy finished with 16.2 % .
Sir Keir also paid tribute to departing leader Jeremy Corbyn who he said had `` led our party through some really difficult times , who energised our movement and who 's a friend as well as a colleague . ''
He also used his acceptance speech to pledge to `` stamp out '' anti-Semitism in the party which has plagued recent electoral campagins .
Sir Keir said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with honesty .
`` Anti-Semitism has been a stain on our party .
I have seen the grief that it ’ s brought to so many Jewish communities .
On behalf of the Labour Party , I am sorry .
`` I will tear out this poison by its roots and judge success by the return of Jewish members and those who felt that they could no longer support us . ''
Nandy said of Sir Keir 's appointment to the role : `` Congratulations to Keir and his team .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never opponents , and he will have my full support in the challenges that lie ahead .
`` A united and strong Labour Party could not be more important than at this moment . ''
Sir Keir is a former barrister and was awarded a knighthood in 2014 for `` services to law and criminal justice '' .
He has served as an MP for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015 and has been serving as the Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union .

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Sir Keir Starmer has been named the next leader of the Labour Party.
Sir Keir will now replace Jeremy Corbyn and Angela Rayner was named the new deputy leader.
He was a front runner for the spot and won with 56.2% of the vote while Angela picked up 52.6% of the vote.
Sir Keir has described his new role as the "honour and privilege of my life."
He said in a statement: "It is the honour and the privilege of my life to be elected as leader of the Labour Party. It comes at a moment like none other in our lifetime.
"Coronavirus has brought normal life to a halt. Our cities, our towns and our villages are silent, our roads deserted. Public life has all but come to a standstill and we're missing each other.
"People are frightened by the strangeness, anxious about what will happen next. And we have to remember that every number is a family shaken to its foundation.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Unable even to carry out the most poignant of ceremonies, a funeral, in the way that they would like. It reminds us of how precious life is, but also how fragile.
"It reminds us of what really matters, our family, our friends, our relationships. The love we have for one another. Our health.
"Our connections with those that we don't know. A greeting from a stranger, a kind word from a neighbour. These make up society. They remind us that we share our lives together. We have to trust one another and look after one another.
"And I can see this happening, people coming together to help the isolated and the vulnerable, checking on their neighbours."
The MP added that Labour will play its "full part" in supporting the government during the current pandemic and that the party will "engage constructively with the Government, not opposition for opposition's sake. Not scoring party political points or making impossible demands. But with the courage to support where that's the right thing to do."
Sir Keir continued: "But we will test the arguments that are put forward. We will shine a torch on critical issues and where we see mistakes or faltering government or things not happening as quickly as they should we’ll challenge that and call that out.
"Our purpose when we do that is the same as the Government's, to save lives and to protect our country, a shared purpose.
"But that is not the only task for the Labour Party. The weeks ahead are going to be really difficult. I fear there are going to be some awful moments for many of us.
"But we will get through this. The curve will flatten, the wards will empty, the immediate threat will subside. And we have scientists working on vaccines.
"But when we do get through this we cannot go back to business as usual. This virus has exposed the fragility of our society. It's lifted a curtain.
"Too many will have given too much. Some of us will have lost too much. We know in our hearts, things are going to have to change.
"We can see so clearly now who the key workers really are.
"When we get through this it'll be because of our NHS staff, our care workers, our ambulance drivers, our emergency services, our cleaners, our porters.
"It will be because of the hard work and bravery of every key worker as they took on this virus and kept our country going.
"For too long they've been taken for granted and poorly paid. They were last and now they should be first.
"In their courage and their sacrifice and their bravery, we can see a better future. This crisis has brought out the resilience and human spirit in all of us.
"We must go forward with a vision of a better society built on that resilience and built on that human spirit. That will require bravery and change in our party as well."
Sir Keir also thanked Rebecca Long Bailey and Lisa Nandy for "running such passionate and powerful campaigns and for their friendship and support along the way," as well as the Labour Party staff.
Salford MP Long Bailey got 27.6% of the vote while Wigan MP Nandy finished with 16.2%.
Sir Keir also paid tribute to departing leader Jeremy Corbyn who he said had "led our party through some really difficult times, who energised our movement and who's a friend as well as a colleague."
He also used his acceptance speech to pledge to "stamp out" anti-Semitism in the party which has plagued recent electoral campagins.
Sir Keir said: "But we have to face the future with honesty.
"Anti-Semitism has been a stain on our party. I have seen the grief that it’s brought to so many Jewish communities. On behalf of the Labour Party, I am sorry.
"I will tear out this poison by its roots and judge success by the return of Jewish members and those who felt that they could no longer support us."
Nandy said of Sir Keir's appointment to the role: "Congratulations to Keir and his team.
"We have been competitors in this contest but never opponents, and he will have my full support in the challenges that lie ahead.
"A united and strong Labour Party could not be more important than at this moment."
Sir Keir is a former barrister and was awarded a knighthood in 2014 for "services to law and criminal justice".
He has served as an MP for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015 and has been serving as the Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--The desperate attempts to dodge our cameras outside Manchester's courts

People caught out committing crimes generally do n't like it when they are exposed in the media .
And sometimes they go the extra mile to try and avoid being put in the limelight .
It is a well known that photographers often take pictures of people as they enter or leave the court building .
UK law bans photographers from taking pictures or videos from inside the courtroom , unlike some countries such as the United States .
So people often come up with pre-planned , or more off the cuff ways to try and avoid photographers .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but some are more successful than others .
We 've picked out some examples from our archive of some of the classic ways people have tried to avoid our snappers .
After leaving court , there is often a spare piece of paper readily available which can act as a potential disguise .
On realising a photographer is taking pictures , the paper is hastily deployed in a desperate bid to shield themselves from the gaze of the wider public .
Often it 's far too late , but it is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by many defendants .
Similar to the piece of paper , this is another ad-hoc shielding device , which , if we 're honest , is not very successful .
It is the desperate act of someone who has realised far too late what is happening .
Manchester is known for it 's rain .
But these people are not using their hoods in the way the clothing manufacturers intended .
Some are more effective than others .
Take this man , for instance .
The combination of the hat and the hood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's effort was less so .
Now this is a pre-planned effort , combining the hood with a pair of sunglasses .
Top marks for effort with this one .
Unfortunately , this man did n't realise our hardy photographer took pictures of him on another occasion when he was n't employing his disguise .
So all that effort went to nothing .
On a more serious note , we believe that court reporting and exposing those accused and convicted of serious crime is of great importance and in the public interest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue doing so as normal after the end of the current coronavirus crisis .
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People caught out committing crimes generally don't like it when they are exposed in the media.
And sometimes they go the extra mile to try and avoid being put in the limelight.
It is a well known that photographers often take pictures of people as they enter or leave the court building.
UK law bans photographers from taking pictures or videos from inside the courtroom, unlike some countries such as the United States.
So people often come up with pre-planned, or more off the cuff ways to try and avoid photographers.
In most cases they don't succeed, but some are more successful than others.
We've picked out some examples from our archive of some of the classic ways people have tried to avoid our snappers.
The piece of paper
After leaving court, there is often a spare piece of paper readily available which can act as a potential disguise.
On realising a photographer is taking pictures, the paper is hastily deployed in a desperate bid to shield themselves from the gaze of the wider public.
Often it's far too late, but it is one of the classic off the cuff moves used by many defendants.
The shopping bag
Similar to the piece of paper, this is another ad-hoc shielding device, which, if we're honest, is not very successful.
It is the desperate act of someone who has realised far too late what is happening.
The hood
Manchester is known for it's rain.
But these people are not using their hoods in the way the clothing manufacturers intended.
Some are more effective than others.
Take this man, for instance. The combination of the hat and the hood is quite effective.
But this woman's effort was less so.
The elaborate disguise
Now this is a pre-planned effort, combining the hood with a pair of sunglasses.
Top marks for effort with this one.
Unfortunately, this man didn't realise our hardy photographer took pictures of him on another occasion when he wasn't employing his disguise.
So all that effort went to nothing.
On a more serious note, we believe that court reporting and exposing those accused and convicted of serious crime is of great importance and in the public interest.
We hope we will be able to continue doing so as normal after the end of the current coronavirus crisis.
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--2020-04-04--Andreas Pereira sets himself Manchester United challenge

Andreas Pereira says it is now time for him to 'kick on and play better ' for Manchester United after a mixed start to his life as a senior player .
The Brazilian midfielder has been a regular member of the first-team squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but has recently fallen down the pecking order following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes .
Last summer Solskjaer backed both Pereira and Scott McTominay to fill the midfield void left by the departing Ander Herrera , and he has stayed true to his word .
Prior to the postponement of all elite sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club this season , scoring the last goal as United thrashed LASK 5-0 in their most recent match .
The 24-year-old is eager to push on with his development at Old Trafford and admits he is yet to fulfil his true potential playing at the club .
“ When I ’ m playing more freely , I can show my real quality .
This season , I really feel that the manager and the players can trust me to do my best for the team .
I ’ m there .
I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my face for the manager and for the club .
It ’ s really a year for me to show that I ’ m here and now it ’ s time to kick on and play better .
”

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Andreas Pereira says it is now time for him to 'kick on and play better' for Manchester United after a mixed start to his life as a senior player.
The Brazilian midfielder has been a regular member of the first-team squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but has recently fallen down the pecking order following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes.
Last summer Solskjaer backed both Pereira and Scott McTominay to fill the midfield void left by the departing Ander Herrera, and he has stayed true to his word.
Prior to the postponement of all elite sport Pereira had made 37 appearances for the club this season, scoring the last goal as United thrashed LASK 5-0 in their most recent match.
The 24-year-old is eager to push on with his development at Old Trafford and admits he is yet to fulfil his true potential playing at the club.
“I don’t think I’ve shown my full potential yet,” Pereira told ESPN.
“When I’m playing more freely, I can show my real quality. This season, I really feel that the manager and the players can trust me to do my best for the team. I’m there. I will never hide. I will always show my face for the manager and for the club. It’s really a year for me to show that I’m here and now it’s time to kick on and play better.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--5G masts 'set on fire' after conspiracy theories circulate on social media

In the past two days numerous 5G masts were reportedly set on fire by vandals after coronavirus conspiracy theories circle on social media .
Emergency services were called to reports that a mast was alight close to the M57 motorway on Friday night .
The Liverpool Echo reports that the tower in Spencer 's Lane , in Aintree could be seen ablaze from the motorway flyover .
A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue confirmed that crews were in attendance at the incident but were unable to provide any more details .
This comes a day after West Midlands Fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday evening , involving a 70-foot tower on a telecommunications site in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham .
However , a spokesman said the cause was yet to be identified and could not confirm whether the mast in question was 5G .
A West Midlands Police spokesman said : `` We 're aware of a fire involving a phone mast , but are awaiting further details on its cause . ''
The incidents have taken place following bizarre claims on social media that 5G `` radiation '' is the cause of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Digital , Culture , Media and Sport to release a statement to squash the rumours .
The statement said : `` We are aware of inaccurate information being shared online about 5G .
`` There is absolutely no credible evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus . ''
The theory was also debunked by independent fact-checking charity Full Fact who criticised the suggestion that 5G is supposedly responsible for spreading coronavirus .
A statement on its website said : `` ( The first is ) that 5G might suppress the immune system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communicate through radio waves .
`` Neither of these theories is backed up by evidence .
The new coronavirus is also affecting countries and regions where no 5G is present . ''

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In the past two days numerous 5G masts were reportedly set on fire by vandals after coronavirus conspiracy theories circle on social media.
Emergency services were called to reports that a mast was alight close to the M57 motorway on Friday night.
The Liverpool Echo reports that the tower in Spencer's Lane, in Aintree could be seen ablaze from the motorway flyover.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue confirmed that crews were in attendance at the incident but were unable to provide any more details.
This comes a day after West Midlands Fire Service said eight firefighters attended an incident on Thursday evening, involving a 70-foot tower on a telecommunications site in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham.
However, a spokesman said the cause was yet to be identified and could not confirm whether the mast in question was 5G.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We're aware of a fire involving a phone mast, but are awaiting further details on its cause."
The incidents have taken place following bizarre claims on social media that 5G "radiation" is the cause of coronavirus outbreak.
This forced the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to release a statement to squash the rumours.
The statement said: "We are aware of inaccurate information being shared online about 5G.
"There is absolutely no credible evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus."
The theory was also debunked by independent fact-checking charity Full Fact who criticised the suggestion that 5G is supposedly responsible for spreading coronavirus.
A statement on its website said: "(The first is) that 5G might suppress the immune system and, secondly, that viruses can communicate through radio waves.
"Neither of these theories is backed up by evidence. The new coronavirus is also affecting countries and regions where no 5G is present."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Manchester United fans love what Odion Ighalo said in Twitter Q&A

Odion Ighalo tweeted on Friday night : `` Officially bored .
I miss football . ''
The Manchester United striker then seemed to spend the rest of his evening replying to followers .
Ighalo was popular with United supporters before he scored four goals in eight games and has already surpassed the tally of previous loan striker Henrik Larsson .
Ighalo has also equalled Radamel Falcao 's four-goal haul over the course of the 2014-15 season .
The 30-year-old Nigerian has his own chant and Ighalo 's unbridled joy following Scott McTominay 's clincher against Manchester City has intensified the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan did not even have to ask the question as to whether Ighalo wanted to stay beyond the expiry date ( June 30 ) of his loan contract with United .
Ighalo replied : `` Of course . ''
Ighalo covered a variety of topics , ranging from whether he could play Fifa , to the favourite goal of his career , as well as the highlight from his two months at United .
Ighalo even responded when a fan demanded he promise to break Wayne Rooney ’ s goalscoring record before he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away fans when you ’ re actually playing on the pitch ?
Why do n't you like the knee sliding celebration like 80 % footballer .
Abi Lagos field hard those days @ ighalojude : *crying with laughter emojis* for my age abeg o. Favourite moment in a Man Utd shirt so far assuming you stay ?
How was the atmosphere in the United dressing room after the Manchester derby ?
Question for future Nigerian president ( Odion ) , who is your favourite player in world at the moment ?
And who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment ?
What do you love about @ ManUtd ?
How did it feel playing your first game in a United jersey between 1 and feeling like you just touched God ?
One quick question @ ighalojude : who is your closest pal in the # mufc squad ?
@ ighalojude : I ’ m close to everyone but I play more with Mata .
Did you ever believe that you would one day play for Manchester United ?
@ ighalojude : No I didn ’ t but dreams do come through if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ighalojude : *crying with laughter emojis* with my age ?
Which Nigerian footballer did you look up to growing up ?
@ ighalojude : So many .
Kanu , Jay Jay [ Okocha ] and more .
Have a game of Fifa some time Odion .
@ ighalojude : I do n't know how to play Fifa .

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Odion Ighalo tweeted on Friday night: "Officially bored. I miss football." The Manchester United striker then seemed to spend the rest of his evening replying to followers.
Ighalo was popular with United supporters before he scored four goals in eight games and has already surpassed the tally of previous loan striker Henrik Larsson. Ighalo has also equalled Radamel Falcao's four-goal haul over the course of the 2014-15 season.
The 30-year-old Nigerian has his own chant and Ighalo's unbridled joy following Scott McTominay's clincher against Manchester City has intensified the bond between player and supporters.
A fan did not even have to ask the question as to whether Ighalo wanted to stay beyond the expiry date (May 31) of his loan contract with United. Ighalo replied: "Of course."
Ighalo covered a variety of topics, ranging from whether he could play Fifa, to the favourite goal of his career, as well as the highlight from his two months at United. Ighalo even responded when a fan demanded he promise to break Wayne Rooney’s goalscoring record before he leaves Manchester.
Ighalo Twitter Q&A highlights
Favorite goal of your career?
@ighalojude: Against LASK.
Can you hear us away fans when you’re actually playing on the pitch?
@ighalojude: It’s difficult.
Why don't you like the knee sliding celebration like 80% footballer. Abi Lagos field hard those days
@ighalojude: *crying with laughter emojis* for my age abeg o.
Favourite moment in a Man Utd shirt so far assuming you stay?
@ighalojude: Manchester Derby.
How was the atmosphere in the United dressing room after the Manchester derby?
@ighalojude: Madddd *muscle emoji*
Question for future Nigerian president (Odion), who is your favourite player in world at the moment? And who do you think best player at the moment?
@ighalojude There’s nothing like future president o abeg lol.
What do you love about @ManUtd?
@ighalojude: Everything.
How did it feel playing your first game in a United jersey between 1 and feeling like you just touched God?
@ighalojude: I can’t describe the feelings.
One quick question @ighalojude: who is your closest pal in the #mufc squad?
@ighalojude: I’m close to everyone but I play more with Mata.
Did you ever believe that you would one day play for Manchester United?
@ighalojude: No I didn’t but dreams do come through if you don’t give up
Promise to break Wayne Rooney’s record before leaving United
@ighalojude: *crying with laughter emojis* with my age?
Which Nigerian footballer did you look up to growing up?
@ighalojude: So many. Kanu, Jay Jay [Okocha] and more.
Can you dance?
@ighalojude: No, lol.
Have a game of Fifa some time Odion.
@ighalojude: I don't know how to play Fifa.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Man dies after car catches fire in horror crash in Trafford

A man has died following a horror smash between two cars in Trafford .
Police were called to reports of a crash on Seymour Grove in Stretford , at around 2.55am on Saturday morning .
A Seat Altea and a Vauxhall Astra had collided near the junction with Kings Road , causing one car to set on fire .
A 56-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene .
His family have been informed .
A 35-year-old man was detained at the scene and taken to hospital with minor injuries , where he remains .
On Saturday morning , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ junction of Kings Road .
Crash scene investigators were seen carrying out enquiries .
Pictures from the scene show a badly damaged Vauxhall Astra , with parts of car debris across the road .
Sergeant Andrew Page , of GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : `` This was a devastating incident which tragically resulted in the death of a man - our thoughts are with his family and friends .
`` An investigation is underway and officers are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dash cam footage filmed in the area at the time of the collision or shortly before , I would ask them to contact us as soon as possible as it may assist us with our enquiries . ''
Anyone with information should contact GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting 314 of 04/04/20 .
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has died following a horror smash between two cars in Trafford.
Police were called to reports of a crash on Seymour Grove in Stretford, at around 2.55am on Saturday morning.
A Seat Altea and a Vauxhall Astra had collided near the junction with Kings Road, causing one car to set on fire.
A 56-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been informed.
(Image: ASP)
A 35-year-old man was detained at the scene and taken to hospital with minor injuries, where he remains.
On Saturday morning, a police cordon remained in place at the junction of Kings Road.
Crash scene investigators were seen carrying out enquiries.
Pictures from the scene show a badly damaged Vauxhall Astra, with parts of car debris across the road.
(Image: ASP)
Sergeant Andrew Page, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This was a devastating incident which tragically resulted in the death of a man - our thoughts are with his family and friends.
"An investigation is underway and officers are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
"If anyone has any information or dash cam footage filmed in the area at the time of the collision or shortly before, I would ask them to contact us as soon as possible as it may assist us with our enquiries."
Anyone with information should contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting 314 of 04/04/20.
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Man City great Sergio Aguero names five players that inspired him

Sergio Aguero has named five players that inspired him when he was growing up learning the game .
The Argentine will go down as one of the greatest strikers of all time .
He continues to strengthen his position as Manchester City 's greatest ever goalscorer after breaking their club record in 2017 , and this season hit two more Premier League milestones when he overtook Alan Shearer for most hat-tricks and Thierry Henry for most goals scored by an overseas player .
Most of the striker 's influences , unsurprisingly , are South American and include a player that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at City during the 2011/12 title-winning season in Carlos Tevez .
However , Aguero also revealed that Michael Owen was on his radar when he was growing up .
Owen became the youngest player to hit 100 Premier League goals in an explosive start to his career at Liverpool and would finish as one of the top scorers in the league and for England .
As well as the team honours he won , he is also the last Englishman to win the Ballon D'Or .
`` When I was very very young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ Javier ] Saviola that used to play for River Plate , '' Aguero told City sponsors Etisalat .
`` Later I focused on Tevez , [ Juan Roman ] Riquelme , then Ronaldo from Brazil .
I also liked Michael Owen .
`` Mainly , I used to focus on the players that I liked and tried to play like they did .
When I was young , obviously . ''

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Sergio Aguero has named five players that inspired him when he was growing up learning the game.
The Argentine will go down as one of the greatest strikers of all time. He continues to strengthen his position as Manchester City's greatest ever goalscorer after breaking their club record in 2017, and this season hit two more Premier League milestones when he overtook Alan Shearer for most hat-tricks and Thierry Henry for most goals scored by an overseas player.
Most of the striker's influences, unsurprisingly, are South American and include a player that he would later link up with successfully at City during the 2011/12 title-winning season in Carlos Tevez.
However, Aguero also revealed that Michael Owen was on his radar when he was growing up. Owen became the youngest player to hit 100 Premier League goals in an explosive start to his career at Liverpool and would finish as one of the top scorers in the league and for England. As well as the team honours he won, he is also the last Englishman to win the Ballon D'Or.
"When I was very very young I used to focus a lot on [Javier] Saviola that used to play for River Plate," Aguero told City sponsors Etisalat.
"Later I focused on Tevez, [Juan Roman] Riquelme, then Ronaldo from Brazil. I also liked Michael Owen.
"Mainly, I used to focus on the players that I liked and tried to play like they did. When I was young, obviously."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Man City morning headlines with Costa linked and Savic targeted

Good morning , Manchester City fans .
Here are your morning headlines for Saturday , April 4 .
Juventus are set to approach Manchester City over a deal for Gabriel Jesus and will consider offering winger Douglas Costa to the Premier League champions , according to reports .
According to , the Italian giants are hopeful of landing Jesus , who hasn ’ t been able to dislodge Sergio Aguero from Pep Guardiola ’ s first-choice XI , after the 2019/20 campaign is concluded .
City would surely demand a significant fee for the 23-year-old forward , which is why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a makeweight .
The Brazilian winger played under Guardiola at Bayern Munich and was linked with a move to the Etihad in 2018 .
City ’ s issues at centre-back this season have been well documented and it ’ s why the club are on the hunt for a defender when the transfer window reopens .
One name that may appear on the club ’ s shortlist is Stefan Savic , who spent an underwhelming campaign at the Etihad earlier in his career .
Savic has blossomed into a fine central defender since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mainstay in Diego Simeone ’ s Atletico Madrid side over the past four seasons .
The 29-year-old Serbian has only two years remaining on his deal at the Wanda Metropolitano and Atleti are prepared to sell for the right price .
As , bringing Savic back to Manchester may be a shrewd move by Guardiola .
Focused Mendy getting back to his best Benjamin Mendy ’ s first two years at City were far from easy .
Persistent injury issues were coupled with questions being raised over his professionalism .
But this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have put both behind them .
He has featured in 23 games this term and been praised by Guardiola for his improved attitude off the pitch .
And Mendy ’ s upturn in form has come as little surprise to Bacary Sagna , the former City full-back who spent a season playing under Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium .
`` Well he ’ s more focused now - you don ’ t see him so much on social networks , '' Sagna told .
`` He had a big injury which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so everyone blamed it on not being focused .
But after such a big injury , it takes at least one year to come back to your best level and he ’ s now coming back at the right time .
`` He ’ s getting stronger and more confident and the way he moves is more fluid .
He ’ s getting better and better . ''

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Good morning, Manchester City fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, April 4.
City 'to be offered Brazilian star'
Juventus are set to approach Manchester City over a deal for Gabriel Jesus and will consider offering winger Douglas Costa to the Premier League champions, according to reports.
According to Calciomercato , the Italian giants are hopeful of landing Jesus, who hasn’t been able to dislodge Sergio Aguero from Pep Guardiola’s first-choice XI, after the 2019/20 campaign is concluded.
City would surely demand a significant fee for the 23-year-old forward, which is why Juve may try to use Costa as a makeweight. The Brazilian winger played under Guardiola at Bayern Munich and was linked with a move to the Etihad in 2018.
Stefan Savic targeted for return
City’s issues at centre-back this season have been well documented and it’s why the club are on the hunt for a defender when the transfer window reopens.
One name that may appear on the club’s shortlist is Stefan Savic, who spent an underwhelming campaign at the Etihad earlier in his career.
Savic has blossomed into a fine central defender since leaving City in 2012 and has been a mainstay in Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid side over the past four seasons.
The 29-year-old Serbian has only two years remaining on his deal at the Wanda Metropolitano and Atleti are prepared to sell for the right price. As detailed here , bringing Savic back to Manchester may be a shrewd move by Guardiola.
Focused Mendy getting back to his best
Benjamin Mendy’s first two years at City were far from easy. Persistent injury issues were coupled with questions being raised over his professionalism.
But this season the French World Cup winner appears to have put both behind them. He has featured in 23 games this term and been praised by Guardiola for his improved attitude off the pitch.
And Mendy’s upturn in form has come as little surprise to Bacary Sagna, the former City full-back who spent a season playing under Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
"Well he’s more focused now - you don’t see him so much on social networks," Sagna told Goal .
"He had a big injury which is very difficult to come back from, so everyone blamed it on not being focused. But after such a big injury, it takes at least one year to come back to your best level and he’s now coming back at the right time.
"He’s getting stronger and more confident and the way he moves is more fluid. He’s getting better and better."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Odion Ighalo confirms stance on Manchester United future

Odion Ighalo has confirmed he wants to stay at Manchester United beyond the expiry date of his loan contract .
Ighalo , 30 , has scored four goals in eight appearances and quickly became popular with supporters before English and European football was suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The Nigerian international is on loan at United from Shanghai Shenhua and his loan deal runs until June 30 , although players ' contracts could be extended to the end of the season .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested United would be open to signing Ighalo permanently after their last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan outlined his interest in a Twitter Q & A .
A user said to Ighalo : `` Would love to remain in Manchester United if you are offered a contract extension # Ighalo . ''
Ighalo replied : `` Of course . ''
United have refused to comment on Ighalo 's contract situation and - as it stands - the Nigerian would be under no obligation to play for them after his contract ends , but extensions could be arranged for loan and out of contract players .
Fifa said it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement last month : `` Fifa is analysing the current situation and the potential impact it may have on all areas of football , including player contracts .
More information will follow in due course . ''
United do not have an option to buy Ighalo , who was strictly viewed as a short-term fix , but his superb start at Old Trafford has delighted Solskjaer .
`` Odion has done really well since he came in and he ’ s enjoying himself , '' Solskjaer said .
`` And he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has qualities we saw in him and we needed and we will still need those qualities for next season , so let ’ s see what we will do . ''
“ He ’ s a goalscorer and a striker , he does n't worry too much about all that nonsense ; build-up play - that ’ s a joke , obviously .
He knows his job and what his role in the team is , and he ’ s very good with his back to goal , great link player , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his personality , so he ’ s got the whole lot really .
“ He had three touches before his fourth was the finish .
All them touches were high quality but he had to make them to create space for himself .
But the strike is on the half-volley , great timing , no one would have saved that one so anyone would have been proud of that finish . ''

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Odion Ighalo has confirmed he wants to stay at Manchester United beyond the expiry date of his loan contract.
Ighalo, 30, has scored four goals in eight appearances and quickly became popular with supporters before English and European football was suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Nigerian international is on loan at United from Shanghai Shenhua and his loan deal runs until May 31, although players' contracts could be extended to the end of the season.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested United would be open to signing Ighalo permanently after their last match against LASK Linz and the boyhood fan outlined his interest in a Twitter Q&A.
A user said to Ighalo: "Would love to remain in Manchester United if you are offered a contract extension #Ighalo." Ighalo replied: "Of course."
United have refused to comment on Ighalo's contract situation and - as it stands - the Nigerian would be under no obligation to play for them after his contract ends, but extensions could be arranged for loan and out of contract players.
Fifa said it is monitoring the issue of players' contracts in a statement last month: "Fifa is analysing the current situation and the potential impact it may have on all areas of football, including player contracts. More information will follow in due course."
United do not have an option to buy Ighalo, who was strictly viewed as a short-term fix, but his superb start at Old Trafford has delighted Solskjaer.
"Odion has done really well since he came in and he’s enjoying himself," Solskjaer said. "And he will improve and get better but he has qualities we saw in him and we needed and we will still need those qualities for next season, so let’s see what we will do."
“He’s a goalscorer and a striker, he doesn't worry too much about all that nonsense; build-up play - that’s a joke, obviously. He knows his job and what his role in the team is, and he’s very good with his back to goal, great link player, but maybe the best thing about him is his personality, so he’s got the whole lot really.
“He had three touches before his fourth was the finish. All them touches were high quality but he had to make them to create space for himself. But the strike is on the half-volley, great timing, no one would have saved that one so anyone would have been proud of that finish."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Manchester United morning headlines with Harry Kane update

Here are the Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday April 4 England captain Harry Kane had previously suggested he could leave Spurs .
However , sources close to the player have told MEN Sport there is ‘ no chance ’ of United tempting the striker away due to a lengthy deal keeping Kane with Hotspur until at least 2024 .
The club has a track record of maintaining hold of their valuable assets since Gareth Bale ’ s move to Real Madrid which for a once world record fee of £85million in 2013 .
The situation comes as United continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club are known to be big admirers of Kane and have been attempting to sign a striker for a while following the pursuit of Erling Haaland and their loan of Odion Ighalo from the Chinese Super League .
The father-in-law of Matthijs de Ligt has dismissed speculation linking the defender with a transfer from Juventus to Manchester United .
As quoted by MEN Sport , Keje Molenaar labelled any talk as ‘ just rumours , that ’ s all , there ’ s nothing more to say about it , '' .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to Turin and reports suggesting United would be interested if Juventus opted to sell , Molenaar gives accounts about his son in law not regretting joining Juve .
`` He and Annekee are really enjoying themselves in Turin and maybe they can spend some more time in Italy ” Former United midfielder Sammy Mcllroy has stated that the club must target flair players , namely Jadon Sancho to take the next step under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Speaking to MEN Sport , Mcllroy states how he has seen signs of promise from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a duty to entertain as well and win at Old Trafford .
“ At Manchester United , you always need flair players and I ’ m sure Ole knows that , he was in the squad under the great Sir Alex Ferguson , scoring goals for fun ” .
Mcllroy who made over 400 appearances for the club is also happy with how younger players have been utilised .
`` It ’ s great when you see this season some of the academy players coming through , there have been times when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ academy players in the squad , '' he said .

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Here are the Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday April 4
Spurs dismiss Kane rumours
England captain Harry Kane had previously suggested he could leave Spurs. However, sources close to the player have told MEN Sport there is ‘no chance’ of United tempting the striker away due to a lengthy deal keeping Kane with Hotspur until at least 2024.
The club has a track record of maintaining hold of their valuable assets since Gareth Bale’s move to Real Madrid which for a once world record fee of £85million in 2013.
The situation comes as United continue their search for a striker. The club are known to be big admirers of Kane and have been attempting to sign a striker for a while following the pursuit of Erling Haaland and their loan of Odion Ighalo from the Chinese Super League.
De Ligt relative quizzed on United speculation
The father-in-law of Matthijs de Ligt has dismissed speculation linking the defender with a transfer from Juventus to Manchester United. As quoted by MEN Sport, Keje Molenaar labelled any talk as ‘just rumours, that’s all, there’s nothing more to say about it,".
Despite struggling with high expectations following his £67.8million move to Turin and reports suggesting United would be interested if Juventus opted to sell, Molenaar gives accounts about his son in law not regretting joining Juve.
"He and Annekee are really enjoying themselves in Turin and maybe they can spend some more time in Italy”
United great identifies top targets for the club
Former United midfielder Sammy Mcllroy has stated that the club must target flair players, namely Jadon Sancho to take the next step under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Speaking to MEN Sport, Mcllroy states how he has seen signs of promise from the side and believes that the side has a duty to entertain as well and win at Old Trafford.
“At Manchester United, you always need flair players and I’m sure Ole knows that, he was in the squad under the great Sir Alex Ferguson, scoring goals for fun”.
Mcllroy who made over 400 appearances for the club is also happy with how younger players have been utilised. "It’s great when you see this season some of the academy players coming through, there have been times when we’ve had six or seven academy players in the squad," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Great-grandad, 98, 'fully recovered' after coronavirus nearly killed him

A 98-year-old great-grandad of 10 is back at home after a 'full recovery ' from the coronavirus that doctors thought would kill him .
Second World War hero Jack Bowden , from Bolton , got a terrifying coronavirus diagnosis two weeks ago after being admitted the Royal Bolton Hospital .
The result left the Bowden family shocked , as the beloved dad-of-four 'had not been showing any typical flu symptoms ' and was instead taken to hospital with a suspected water infection .
After responding to treatment quickly , doctors believed Mr Bowden was getting better and released him back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road on March 20 to remain in isolation taking his prescribed medication .
But the family 's worst fears about Mr Bowden 's coronavirus diagnosis were realised when five days later he was on death 's door unable to breathe .
Mr Bowden was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital again - NHS staff told family that he would not survive the night .
Mr Bowden 's youngest child , Mark , described the terrifying message he received from the ward : `` The chest infection that he had left hospital with deteriorated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( March 25 ) he could not breathe .
It was scary .
`` When I rang the ward , the administrator told me 'the state your father is in , he is not going to survive the night . '
'' Mr Bowden is a former pharmacist and helped to create penicillin for the Second World War effort at the Royal Navy Medical School in Clevedon .
Mark said : `` We were feeling so many emotions .
He was absolutely floored with it , it took his breathing away .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'if he dies , if he leaves us tonight , he has gone out in a blaze of glory - what an amazing story he has told .
`` But my brother told me he could not sleep because he was thinking about wills and which solicitors to use . ''
Miraculously , Mr Bowden made it through the night .
Mark told the M.E.N .
: `` By noon , we had spoken to the consultants who said my dad had pulled through .
`` He was put on IV antibiotics and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my dad for coronavirus .
`` I just told the doctors to try whatever they needed to . ''
Over a week later , doctors determined that the recovery had been successful - the Covid-19 treatment taking him from the brink of death to being 'fighting fit ' again , say his relieved family .
This morning , Friday , April 3 , Mr Bowden was taken back to his care home with a course of oral antibiotics and is 'back to the Jack everyone remembers ' .
Mark said : `` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just missing his bottom set of teeth and he has left one of his hearing aids at the hospital .
`` He is whinging about that , but it 's a small price to pay , I will get them back .
`` Now he is sat back in his favourite chair , watching TV like he normally does and he is fully recovered .
`` Staff at the home are saying it is the Jack Bowden they all remember . ''
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A 98-year-old great-grandad of 10 is back at home after a 'full recovery' from the coronavirus that doctors thought would kill him.
Second World War hero Jack Bowden, from Bolton, got a terrifying coronavirus diagnosis two weeks ago after being admitted the Royal Bolton Hospital.
The result left the Bowden family shocked, as the beloved dad-of-four 'had not been showing any typical flu symptoms' and was instead taken to hospital with a suspected water infection.
After responding to treatment quickly, doctors believed Mr Bowden was getting better and released him back to his care home in Ivy Bank Road on March 20 to remain in isolation taking his prescribed medication.
But the family's worst fears about Mr Bowden's coronavirus diagnosis were realised when five days later he was on death's door unable to breathe.
Mr Bowden was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital again - NHS staff told family that he would not survive the night.
(Image: Bowden family)
Mr Bowden's youngest child, Mark, described the terrifying message he received from the ward: "The chest infection that he had left hospital with deteriorated over the weekend.
"By Wednesday (March 25) he could not breathe. It was scary.
"When I rang the ward, the administrator told me 'the state your father is in, he is not going to survive the night.'"
Mr Bowden is a former pharmacist and helped to create penicillin for the Second World War effort at the Royal Navy Medical School in Clevedon.
Mark said: "We were feeling so many emotions. He was absolutely floored with it, it took his breathing away.
(Image: Mark Bowden)
"I went to bed that night thinking 'if he dies, if he leaves us tonight, he has gone out in a blaze of glory - what an amazing story he has told.
"But my brother told me he could not sleep because he was thinking about wills and which solicitors to use."
Miraculously, Mr Bowden made it through the night.
Mark told the M.E.N.: "By noon, we had spoken to the consultants who said my dad had pulled through.
"He was put on IV antibiotics and the doctor told me he was treating my dad for coronavirus.
"I just told the doctors to try whatever they needed to."
Over a week later, doctors determined that the recovery had been successful - the Covid-19 treatment taking him from the brink of death to being 'fighting fit' again, say his relieved family.
This morning, Friday, April 3, Mr Bowden was taken back to his care home with a course of oral antibiotics and is 'back to the Jack everyone remembers'.
Mark said: "He was discharged this morning, he is just missing his bottom set of teeth and he has left one of his hearing aids at the hospital.
"He is whinging about that, but it's a small price to pay, I will get them back.
"Now he is sat back in his favourite chair, watching TV like he normally does and he is fully recovered.
"Staff at the home are saying it is the Jack Bowden they all remember."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--What Solskjaer has done at Man Utd that had been missing since Ferguson

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's history at Manchester United helps him understand what the Old Trafford faithful want to see on the pitch , according to former midfielder Sammy McIlroy .
United were on an 11-game unbeaten run before the current season was suspended and they 've begun to look like a more attacking side under former Red Solskjaer .
McIlroy , who played more than 400 games for United in the 1970s and early 80s , believes the Norwegian has an understanding about the duty to entertain that comes with playing for United , something that previous big-name managers such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lacked .
`` We had the issues with following Sir Matt [ Busby ] with all the history and everything he did , it was the same with Sir Alex and the trophies he won , '' McIlroy told the MEN .
`` The hardest thing was always going to be to replace him .
We ’ ve had some big-name managers there that have come nowhere near , that ’ s just the way it is .
`` Hopefully now we ’ re through some big-name managers who couldn ’ t cope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowd wanted , now we ’ ve got a player who worked under Sir Alex , knows what United fans want and hopefully Ole will have the time and chance to do that . ''
Before the season was halted due to the coronavirus outbreak United were well placed to challenge for a top-four finish as well as remaining in the Europa League and the FA Cup .
During that run McIlroy saw some promise in the side , especially with the aggression with which they pressed to win the ball back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , especially with the run we ’ ve been on , they ’ re playing with a good tempo , it ’ s what we used to do in the 70s now , when they haven ’ t got the ball they want to get it back as soon as possible and that ’ s a good thing to see , '' he said .
`` They 've got good legs in midfield , when you lose the ball get it back as quickly as possible and that ’ s what Ole has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aggression can help set the tone for a more attacking approach .
United scored 29 times in their 11-game unbeaten run , including a 6-0 and two 5-0 wins , and McIlroy sees the approach that served the club so well under Busby and Ferguson beginning to return .
`` You must entertain the crowd , in our days if you score one go and get two or three , it doesn ’ t matter what the opposition do , just score more than them , '' he said .
`` If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then the supporters will stick by you . ''
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's history at Manchester United helps him understand what the Old Trafford faithful want to see on the pitch, according to former midfielder Sammy McIlroy.
United were on an 11-game unbeaten run before the current season was suspended and they've begun to look like a more attacking side under former Red Solskjaer.
McIlroy, who played more than 400 games for United in the 1970s and early 80s, believes the Norwegian has an understanding about the duty to entertain that comes with playing for United, something that previous big-name managers such as Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal lacked.
"We had the issues with following Sir Matt [Busby] with all the history and everything he did, it was the same with Sir Alex and the trophies he won," McIlroy told the MEN.
"The hardest thing was always going to be to replace him. We’ve had some big-name managers there that have come nowhere near, that’s just the way it is.
"Hopefully now we’re through some big-name managers who couldn’t cope and didn’t get what the crowd wanted, now we’ve got a player who worked under Sir Alex, knows what United fans want and hopefully Ole will have the time and chance to do that."
Before the season was halted due to the coronavirus outbreak United were well placed to challenge for a top-four finish as well as remaining in the Europa League and the FA Cup.
During that run McIlroy saw some promise in the side, especially with the aggression with which they pressed to win the ball back.
"I’ve seen good signs, especially with the run we’ve been on, they’re playing with a good tempo, it’s what we used to do in the 70s now, when they haven’t got the ball they want to get it back as soon as possible and that’s a good thing to see," he said.
"They've got good legs in midfield, when you lose the ball get it back as quickly as possible and that’s what Ole has got his team doing."
That aggression can help set the tone for a more attacking approach. United scored 29 times in their 11-game unbeaten run, including a 6-0 and two 5-0 wins, and McIlroy sees the approach that served the club so well under Busby and Ferguson beginning to return.
"You must entertain the crowd, in our days if you score one go and get two or three, it doesn’t matter what the opposition do, just score more than them," he said.
"If you do that and always give 100% then the supporters will stick by you."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Captain Harry Maguire wants his Manchester United defence to improve when football returns .
`` I think like there [ @ @ @ @ @ of games that we ’ ve done well in , '' Maguire told United 's @ @ @ @ @ we keep a clean sheet is doesn ’ t always mean that we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ ve conceded goals this season and sometimes played better in those games compared to the @ @ @ @ @ ve not conceded any .
`` We played Everton at home and they didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ in the game and we conceded a goal .
`` So it ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s about limiting the opposition ’ s chances that they ’ re creating @ @ @ @ @ games where we ’ ve been excellent as a defence and that ’ s what @ @ @ @ @ There have been others we need to improve on and we will improve . ''
@ @ @ @ @ latest United news on our live blog below .

Captain Harry Maguire wants his Manchester United defence to improve when football returns.
"I think like there [have been] a lot of games that we’ve done well in," Maguire told United's official website.
"When we keep a clean sheet is doesn’t always mean that we’ve played well. We’ve conceded goals this season and sometimes played better in those games compared to the matches in which we’ve not conceded any.
"We played Everton at home and they didn’t really have a chance in the game and we conceded a goal.
"So it’s not just about clean sheets, it’s about limiting the opposition’s chances that they’re creating. There have been numerous games where we’ve been excellent as a defence and that’s what we need to replicate. There have been others we need to improve on and we will improve."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--What time is the Virtual Grand National 2020?

Today is a big day for horse racing as the Virtual Grand National takes place .
Along with many other sporting events across the world , the Grand National was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic , but organisers have put on their fourth ever virtual event in its place .
The race has been generated by computer algorithms using data from the 40 horses and jockeys that were most likely to take part .
Despite the race not being real , it 's the closest we can get to the excitement of Aintree , so millions are still expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But when does it start ?
The Virtual Grand National will be broadcast on Saturday , April 4 , on ITV1 .
Coverage will start at 5pm , with the pre-recorded race to finish by 5.30pm .
If you do n't have access to a TV , you can also watch online via the ITV Hub .
You can place a bet via the many betting operators , and all proceeds they make will be donated to NHS charities .
If you want the whole family to get involved , you can also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 've created a kit that has all the 40 riders and horses , along with a table to keep track of which person has which horse .
All you need to do is cut out the individual horses , and then each player has to pick one , or however many , out at random .

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Today is a big day for horse racing as the Virtual Grand National takes place.
Along with many other sporting events across the world, the Grand National was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but organisers have put on their fourth ever virtual event in its place.
The race has been generated by computer algorithms using data from the 40 horses and jockeys that were most likely to take part.
Despite the race not being real, it's the closest we can get to the excitement of Aintree, so millions are still expected to tune in later this afternoon.
But when does it start?
The Virtual Grand National will be broadcast on Saturday, April 4, on ITV1.
Coverage will start at 5pm, with the pre-recorded race to finish by 5.30pm.
If you don't have access to a TV, you can also watch online via the ITV Hub.
You can place a bet via the many betting operators, and all proceeds they make will be donated to NHS charities.
If you want the whole family to get involved, you can also host your own sweepstake at home.
We've created a kit that has all the 40 riders and horses, along with a table to keep track of which person has which horse.
All you need to do is cut out the individual horses, and then each player has to pick one, or however many, out at random.
Good luck!