themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Manchester United have done what Sir Alex Ferguson did after a 6-1

Perhaps it was not purely a coincidence that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made the exact same number of changes that Sir Alex Ferguson did in response to his own 6-1 shellacking .
Solskjaer dropped five players for the Premier League win at Newcastle , just as Ferguson had for United 's next league assignment at Everton after the floodgates opened against Manchester City .
In both cases , one of the alterations was enforced - Anthony Martial was suspended and Ashley Young injured .
The notable difference is Solskjaer has enjoyed a more spectacular recovery : four goals up at Newcastle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , stumped by his tactical tweaks before and during United 's win .
Ferguson oversaw a Manchester lockdown nine years before its more stifling measures .
Across five league games in October , November and December , United scored just five , winning four 1-0 and drawing with Newcastle 1-1 .
Javier Hernandez got three of them and one was an own goal .
In a season he ended with a joint-career best tally of 34 goals , Wayne Rooney briefly dropped back into midfield in the absence of any actual new midfielders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury and influential on his return at Goodison Park but hobbled off and was sidelined for four months .
So Phil Jones , already trialled at right-back and centre-back , had to hold the fort at Aston Villa , where he struck an adroit volley .
Michael Carrick came back in from the cold and embarked on a stellar 18-month run of form that concluded with Ferguson 's retirement .
Carrick , now one of Solskjaer 's lieutenants , is a key common denominator in the two 6-1s nine years apart ( though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derby ) .
The other is David de Gea , in goal for both trouncings .
Carrick and Solskjaer walked out of Old Trafford together on Saturday night and held a debrief in the car park behind the Stretford End .
Solskjaer has repeatedly lauded the coaching of Carrick unprompted and his choice of midfielders following the Tottenham tonking has to be influenced by his former teammate .
Scott McTominay and Fred lined up 19 times together last season and United won 15 and lost only three ( away at Newcastle , Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the axis to plug the gaps in the last three matches and United kept a first clean sheet of the league season against Chelsea .
If Chelsea were managed by Antonio Conte or Jose Mourinho at the weekend the coverage of their approach would have been scathing .
Frank Lampard has banked enough credits with certain members of the media during his playing days and received a platter of slack .
Chelsea managed one attempt on target at Old Trafford from a dead-ball effort by the wing-back Reece James that was caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gea .
Solskjaer was more adventurous with his changes , removing Daniel James for Edinson Cavani , introducing Paul Pogba , and swapping a midfielder for a goalscorer .
His quiver was lacking steel , though .
Only half the United front six was made up of threatening forwards against three centre-backs , two wing-backs , and their minders N'Golo Kante and Jorginho .
Chelsea invested over £200million on their squad in the summer but had shipped nine goals in five games prior to visiting M16 .
United , pummelled by Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the canvas by Tottenham , have sieved 12 .
Maybe a 0-0 was inevitable .
`` There has been a massive mentality shift , '' Gary Neville said on Monday Night Football .
`` Before the game [ with Chelsea ] the big debate was would Man Utd stick with the back five , or go to a back four .
It 's actually a bit of a sideshow ; the key has been what 's in front of it .
`` Coming out of the international break , what 's the difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ served him well last season - that box : Victor Lindelof , Maguire , Fred , McTominay .
All have a defensive mindset .
All quick at getting to the ball , particularly those two in front of the centre-backs .
`` So every time Man United attacked , and the ball broke out to Chelsea 's midfield , they were all over them like a rash .
For me , Ole has almost thought , ' I need to go back to basics .
I ca n't keep conceding chances ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ apprentice is Ferguson 's lockdown coincided with his 25th anniversary as United manager and they were reigning champions .
Solskjaer verbally agreed to the caretaker post when Jose Mourinho was dismissed two years ago and impatience is rife with United starved of silverware and Mauricio Pochettino still unattached .
Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek , talents involved in runs to the World Cup final and Champions League semi-finals , have taken back seats behind the dugout for McTominay and Fred .
Pogba has been in a similar situation before .

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Perhaps it was not purely a coincidence that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made the exact same number of changes that Sir Alex Ferguson did in response to his own 6-1 shellacking.
Solskjaer dropped five players for the Premier League win at Newcastle, just as Ferguson had for United's next league assignment at Everton after the floodgates opened against Manchester City. In both cases, one of the alterations was enforced - Anthony Martial was suspended and Ashley Young injured.
The notable difference is Solskjaer has enjoyed a more spectacular recovery: four goals up at Newcastle preceded his coaching zenith at Paris Saint-Germain, stumped by his tactical tweaks before and during United's win.
Ferguson oversaw a Manchester lockdown nine years before its more stifling measures. Across five league games in October, November and December, United scored just five, winning four 1-0 and drawing with Newcastle 1-1. Javier Hernandez got three of them and one was an own goal.
In a season he ended with a joint-career best tally of 34 goals, Wayne Rooney briefly dropped back into midfield in the absence of any actual new midfielders. Tom Cleverley was rushed back from injury and influential on his return at Goodison Park but hobbled off and was sidelined for four months. So Phil Jones, already trialled at right-back and centre-back, had to hold the fort at Aston Villa, where he struck an adroit volley.
Michael Carrick came back in from the cold and embarked on a stellar 18-month run of form that concluded with Ferguson's retirement. Carrick, now one of Solskjaer's lieutenants, is a key common denominator in the two 6-1s nine years apart (though he was injured for the October 2011 derby). The other is David de Gea, in goal for both trouncings.
Carrick and Solskjaer walked out of Old Trafford together on Saturday night and held a debrief in the car park behind the Stretford End. Solskjaer has repeatedly lauded the coaching of Carrick unprompted and his choice of midfielders following the Tottenham tonking has to be influenced by his former teammate.
Scott McTominay and Fred lined up 19 times together last season and United won 15 and lost only three (away at Newcastle, Bournemouth and Watford). Solskjaer has settled on the axis to plug the gaps in the last three matches and United kept a first clean sheet of the league season against Chelsea.
If Chelsea were managed by Antonio Conte or Jose Mourinho at the weekend the coverage of their approach would have been scathing. Frank Lampard has banked enough credits with certain members of the media during his playing days and received a platter of slack. Chelsea managed one attempt on target at Old Trafford from a dead-ball effort by the wing-back Reece James that was caught, rather than saved, by De Gea.
Solskjaer was more adventurous with his changes, removing Daniel James for Edinson Cavani, introducing Paul Pogba, and swapping a midfielder for a goalscorer. His quiver was lacking steel, though. Only half the United front six was made up of threatening forwards against three centre-backs, two wing-backs, and their minders N'Golo Kante and Jorginho.
Chelsea invested over £200million on their squad in the summer but had shipped nine goals in five games prior to visiting M16. United, pummelled by Crystal Palace and Brighton before they were put on the canvas by Tottenham, have sieved 12. Maybe a 0-0 was inevitable.
"There has been a massive mentality shift," Gary Neville said on Monday Night Football. "Before the game [with Chelsea] the big debate was would Man Utd stick with the back five, or go to a back four. It's actually a bit of a sideshow; the key has been what's in front of it.
"Coming out of the international break, what's the difference? Ole has gone back to what served him well last season - that box: Victor Lindelof, Maguire, Fred, McTominay. All have a defensive mindset. All quick at getting to the ball, particularly those two in front of the centre-backs.
"So every time Man United attacked, and the ball broke out to Chelsea's midfield, they were all over them like a rash. For me, Ole has almost thought, 'I need to go back to basics. I can't keep conceding chances'."
The glaring difference between master and apprentice is Ferguson's lockdown coincided with his 25th anniversary as United manager and they were reigning champions. Solskjaer verbally agreed to the caretaker post when Jose Mourinho was dismissed two years ago and impatience is rife with United starved of silverware and Mauricio Pochettino still unattached.
Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek, talents involved in runs to the World Cup final and Champions League semi-finals, have taken back seats behind the dugout for McTominay and Fred. Pogba has been in a similar situation before.
Ferguson's penultimate season ended with Pogba leaving.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--One of Britain's most nostalgic shops is 'returning' to the UK high street

After all of its 807 stores sadly shut their doors between 2008 and 2009 , Woolworths could be making the high street come back that shoppers have been begging for .
An account claiming to be Woolworths announced the news on Twitter , with a tweet that could quite literally be one of the only good things to happen this year .
The account claiming to be Woolworths wrote : `` Here to save 2020 !
Woolworths is coming back to your high street , as a physical store !
A couple of legal things to get sorted , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woolworths HQ .
We want to get this right , so we need your help .
What do you want at your UK # YourWoolworths ? ''
It added : `` Throughout this week , we ’ ll have announcements and chances to win gift cards for Woolworths and gift cards for other retailers on your high street .
Welcome back to Woolworths ! ''
Shoppers are understandably very excited about the announcement , and are already reminiscing about the 'good old days ' when Woolies was open .
Responding to the tweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't forget vinyl records , part of Woolworth 's history and they are back . ''
`` I want pick ' n mix Lots of gift items Woolworths being a quick place to jump on and get last minute gifts before Christmas or someone 's birthday was absolutely a life saver so many times Oh , and you got ta do the whole haberdashery thing , '' said somebody else .
`` Ds , vinyl and pick n mix !
Specifically those giant strawberry cremes you used to do , '' wrote a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Great news , just in time for Xmas !
Please make sure you have enough SEGA Master System games in stock . ''
The news is yet to be officially confirmed , so they might just be pulling our leg , but even if it 's not true , at least it 's cheered us up by reminding us of life long before the pandemic .

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After all of its 807 stores sadly shut their doors between 2008 and 2009, Woolworths could be making the high street come back that shoppers have been begging for.
An account claiming to be Woolworths announced the news on Twitter, with a tweet that could quite literally be one of the only good things to happen this year.
The account claiming to be Woolworths wrote: "Here to save 2020! Woolworths is coming back to your high street, as a physical store! A couple of legal things to get sorted, but we’re full steam ahead at Woolworths HQ. We want to get this right, so we need your help. What do you want at your UK #YourWoolworths?"
It added: "Throughout this week, we’ll have announcements and chances to win gift cards for Woolworths and gift cards for other retailers on your high street. Welcome back to Woolworths!"
Shoppers are understandably very excited about the announcement, and are already reminiscing about the 'good old days' when Woolies was open.
Responding to the tweet, one shopper wrote: "Don't forget vinyl records, part of Woolworth's history and they are back."
"I want pick 'n mix Lots of gift items Woolworths being a quick place to jump on and get last minute gifts before Christmas or someone's birthday was absolutely a life saver so many times Oh, and you gotta do the whole haberdashery thing," said somebody else.
"Ds, vinyl and pick n mix! Specifically those giant strawberry cremes you used to do," wrote a third.
A fourth person said: "Great news, just in time for Xmas! Please make sure you have enough SEGA Master System games in stock."
The news is yet to be officially confirmed, so they might just be pulling our leg, but even if it's not true, at least it's cheered us up by reminding us of life long before the pandemic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--GMB's Dr Hilary Jones issues stark reminder in plea to Covid rule breakers

Dr Hilary Jones has issued a stark reminder to the public as he pleads with 'selfish ' coronavirus rule breakers to do the right thing .
The Good Morning Britain doctor was speaking following comments made by Victoria Derbyshire .
The presenter has apologised for saying she would `` break the rule of six '' to have her family of seven together this Christmas .
But Dr Hilary used the opportunity to remind the public , and those who are thinking of breaking the rules , of tragic statistics from the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 630 healthcare workers sacrificed their lives in the first quarter of this year fighting coronavirus because they picked it up from patients in hospitals .
`` Now , if we forget what the NHS has done so far and say 'Well , I do n't care I 'm going to take the risk and I 'm prepared to do that ' to me , that is a selfish way to go forward .
`` I think we all have to remember we 're only going to get through this if we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we socially distance and how we protect ourselves and other people .
`` That is the only way forward . ''
The GP and ITV doctor also spoke about a new report suggests Covid immunity may last for just a few months .
The new research by Imperial College London estimates that just 4.4 per cent of adults had some form of immunity against the virus in September when cases began to see huge rises .
`` We need to distinguish between natural immunity and immunity that the vaccine might confer , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The research that 's been done on 350,000 people being repeatedly tested over the course of time has shown that natural immunity , when you 're exposed to the virus over a period of time , does tend to wane .
`` So , being exposed to Covid-19 does n't necessarily guarantee immunity going forward .
Now , that ’ s a blow .
We did n't want to hear that .
`` Nor did we want to hear that the idea of herd immunity , which so many people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blown out of the water as well . ''

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Dr Hilary Jones has issued a stark reminder to the public as he pleads with 'selfish' coronavirus rule breakers to do the right thing.
The Good Morning Britain doctor was speaking following comments made by Victoria Derbyshire.
The presenter has apologised for saying she would "break the rule of six" to have her family of seven together this Christmas.
But Dr Hilary used the opportunity to remind the public, and those who are thinking of breaking the rules, of tragic statistics from the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
He said: "I want people to remember that 630 healthcare workers sacrificed their lives in the first quarter of this year fighting coronavirus because they picked it up from patients in hospitals.
"Now, if we forget what the NHS has done so far and say 'Well, I don't care I'm going to take the risk and I'm prepared to do that' to me, that is a selfish way to go forward.
"I think we all have to remember we're only going to get through this if we're careful about how we behave, how we socially distance and how we protect ourselves and other people.
"That is the only way forward."
The GP and ITV doctor also spoke about a new report suggests Covid immunity may last for just a few months.
The new research by Imperial College London estimates that just 4.4 per cent of adults had some form of immunity against the virus in September when cases began to see huge rises.
"We need to distinguish between natural immunity and immunity that the vaccine might confer," Dr Hilary said on Tuesday's show.
"The research that's been done on 350,000 people being repeatedly tested over the course of time has shown that natural immunity, when you're exposed to the virus over a period of time, does tend to wane.
"So, being exposed to Covid-19 doesn't necessarily guarantee immunity going forward. Now, that’s a blow. We didn't want to hear that.
"Nor did we want to hear that the idea of herd immunity, which so many people have been relying on, that’s blown out of the water as well."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Former Bolton, Blackpool and Crewe Alex striker leaves non-league Altrincham

Former Bolton Wanderers striker Max Clayton has left National League side Altrincham after making just appearance for the club .
The 26-year-old joined the Robins in pre-season having been without a club after being released by League One side Blackpool at the end of the 2018/19 season .
The former England under-19 man has had his career rocked by several spells out injured which have curtailed his appearances in professional football .
Having joined before the season started , after playing just once for Phil Parkinson 's side against Weymouth , his contract has been cancelled by mutual consent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing shortly before the start of the pre-season programme , the 26-year old frontrunner underlined his determination to recapture his old form and fitness , following a couple of injury setbacks that seriously curtailed his progress during his time at Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers .
`` He featured in the pre-season games and made a brief appearance as substitute towards the end of Alty 's opening National League fixture against Weymouth at The J.Davidson Stadium .
`` But opportunities have since proved elusive , and it was felt it would be in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his contract and allow him to seek a fresh start elsewhere .
`` As he moves on in a bid to rebuild his career , he does so with the very best wishes of everyone at Altrincham FC . ''
Clayton came through the ranks of hometown club Crewe Alexandra 's famed academy , scoring 16 goals in 91 appearances for the Railwaymen , winning promotion to League One via the play-offs and the Football League Trophy during his time there .
He moved to Bolton in 2014 following a tribunal after his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was under the age of 24 .
Injuries hampered his time at the Trotters and he scored just twice in 30 appearances across three seasons .
After departing Bolton when his deal ran out in 2017 , he moved to Blackpool but once again had a frustrating spell with injuries at Bloomfield Road , scoring once in seven games for the Seasiders .

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Former Bolton Wanderers striker Max Clayton has left National League side Altrincham after making just appearance for the club.
The 26-year-old joined the Robins in pre-season having been without a club after being released by League One side Blackpool at the end of the 2018/19 season.
The former England under-19 man has had his career rocked by several spells out injured which have curtailed his appearances in professional football.
Having joined before the season started, after playing just once for Phil Parkinson's side against Weymouth, his contract has been cancelled by mutual consent.
A club statement read: "After signing shortly before the start of the pre-season programme, the 26-year old frontrunner underlined his determination to recapture his old form and fitness, following a couple of injury setbacks that seriously curtailed his progress during his time at Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers.
"He featured in the pre-season games and made a brief appearance as substitute towards the end of Alty's opening National League fixture against Weymouth at The J.Davidson Stadium.
"But opportunities have since proved elusive, and it was felt it would be in the best interests of both parties to cancel his contract and allow him to seek a fresh start elsewhere.
"As he moves on in a bid to rebuild his career, he does so with the very best wishes of everyone at Altrincham FC."
Clayton came through the ranks of hometown club Crewe Alexandra's famed academy, scoring 16 goals in 91 appearances for the Railwaymen, winning promotion to League One via the play-offs and the Football League Trophy during his time there.
He moved to Bolton in 2014 following a tribunal after his contract expired at Gresty Road while he was under the age of 24.
Injuries hampered his time at the Trotters and he scored just twice in 30 appearances across three seasons.
After departing Bolton when his deal ran out in 2017, he moved to Blackpool but once again had a frustrating spell with injuries at Bloomfield Road, scoring once in seven games for the Seasiders.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Man United morning headlines as messages sent on Pogba and Cavani

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday , 27 October .
Edinson Cavani was given his Manchester United bow at the weekend , coming off the bench during the goalless draw against Chelsea in the Premier League .
The veteran striker , signed on a free after his release by Paris Saint-Germain , had just over 30 minutes to impress after replacing Daniel James .
However , former United striker Michael Owen saw enough in the Uruguayan ’ s display to convince him the 33-year-old will score goals for the club .
`` I love this guy ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type of striker , '' .
“ I ’ ve always said half a yard at the near post is better than two or three yards at the back post because invariably the ball doesn ’ t get there.
” Like Cavani , Owen joined United late on in his career , and scored some big goals for the club in his 52 appearances for the Old Trafford club .
He expects the former PSG man to do the same , saying : “ I think he ’ s going to score a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure on the opponents .
They get crosses in.
” Paul Pogba has moved to dismiss reports about his international future as ‘ fake news ’ , and United have lent their support to the player with a statement of their own .
It had been reported that the midfielder was quitting the France national team in response to comments from French president Emmanuel Macron in the light of the murder of teacher Samuel Paty .
Describing the killing as an “ Islamist terror attack ” , Macron said Unity and firmness are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Islamist terrorism . ''
Pogba used social media to deny the reports that he was quitting international football in the light of the comments .
`` Absolutely 100 % unfounded news about me are going around , stating things I have never said or thought , ” Pogba said on Instagram .
“ I am appalled , angry , shocked and frustrated some 'media ' sources use me to make total fake headlines in the sensible subject of French current events and adding the French National Team to the pot.
” sees them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Paul supports respect for his own religion and all religions , and is against any form of violence . ''
Marcus Rashford ’ s late goal at the Parc des Princes gave United a big victory over Paris Saint-Germain in their opening Champions League group game .
It gave United the upper hand in the race to progress from a tough group also containing RB Leipzig and Istanbul Basaksehir , but PSG frontman Kylian Mbappe has pledged to provide a big response as his team travels to Turkey in the second gameweek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time that we ’ ve lost the first match of the group stage .
We know how to react , ” Mbappe told PSG ’ s “ The matches succeed each other quickly and we ’ ll try to win in Istanbul in order to honour the shirt and the club .
“ All matches are important , but when you play every two or three days , it remains difficult , even if you are the biggest competitor .
”

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, 27 October.
Michael Owen was impressed by Edinson Cavani’s United debut
Edinson Cavani was given his Manchester United bow at the weekend, coming off the bench during the goalless draw against Chelsea in the Premier League.
The veteran striker, signed on a free after his release by Paris Saint-Germain, had just over 30 minutes to impress after replacing Daniel James.
However, former United striker Michael Owen saw enough in the Uruguayan’s display to convince him the 33-year-old will score goals for the club.
"I love this guy’s movement, he’s my type of striker," Owen told Premier League Productions .
“I’ve always said half a yard at the near post is better than two or three yards at the back post because invariably the ball doesn’t get there.”
Like Cavani, Owen joined United late on in his career, and scored some big goals for the club in his 52 appearances for the Old Trafford club.
He expects the former PSG man to do the same, saying: “I think he’s going to score a few. As long as United have pressure on the opponents. They get crosses in.”
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United issue statement after Pogba condemnation of ‘fake news’ story
Paul Pogba has moved to dismiss reports about his international future as ‘fake news’, and United have lent their support to the player with a statement of their own.
It had been reported that the midfielder was quitting the France national team in response to comments from French president Emmanuel Macron in the light of the murder of teacher Samuel Paty.
Describing the killing as an “Islamist terror attack”, Macron said Unity and firmness are the only answers to the monstrosity of Islamist terrorism."
Pogba used social media to deny the reports that he was quitting international football in the light of the comments.
"Absolutely 100% unfounded news about me are going around, stating things I have never said or thought,” Pogba said on Instagram.
“I am appalled, angry, shocked and frustrated some 'media' sources use me to make total fake headlines in the sensible subject of French current events and adding the French National Team to the pot.”
United’s own statement sees them stand with the 27-year-old, reiterating that "Paul supports respect for his own religion and all religions, and is against any form of violence."
Kylian Mbappe makes big promise in response to PSG’s United defeat
Marcus Rashford’s late goal at the Parc des Princes gave United a big victory over Paris Saint-Germain in their opening Champions League group game.
It gave United the upper hand in the race to progress from a tough group also containing RB Leipzig and Istanbul Basaksehir, but PSG frontman Kylian Mbappe has pledged to provide a big response as his team travels to Turkey in the second gameweek.
“It’s not the first time that we’ve lost the first match of the group stage. We know how to react,” Mbappe told PSG’s official website.
“The matches succeed each other quickly and we’ll try to win in Istanbul in order to honour the shirt and the club.
“All matches are important, but when you play every two or three days, it remains difficult, even if you are the biggest competitor.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Cocaine-fuelled gang stalked Manchester looking for men in terrifying robberies

A gang of three Manchester thugs prowled the city looking for lone men to attack in a string of terrifying robberies .
One victim was mocked and labelled a 'silver spoon student ' after having his own money withdrawn from a cash machine by the robbers , a court heard .
Dean McDonagh , 20 , and brothers Jack and Owen Parkes , 20 and 18 respectively , were involved in a number of robberies against young men across the city centre .
Some involved them holding their victims 'captive ' in a stolen car , after luring them on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party .
One victim was left stranded in a housing estate without money or a phone , and was told to ' f*** off ' by one resident when he asked for help .
Another was taken to an Asda store and in a desperate bid to escape , he appealed to a security guard for help , but the guard said there was nothing he could do .
After his ordeal , the man labelled a 'silver spoon student ' said : `` I am an ordinary guy who has worked hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself .
Now the trio , from Beswick , have all been jailed for the robberies committed in September last year .
`` They targeted their victims in areas of the city in which they knew single males , lone and likely to be intoxicated , would be found , '' Judge Anthony Cross QC said .
`` They were targeted by a gang of youths , who were fuelled by a mixture of cocaine and alcohol . ''
Manchester Crown Court heard that the first incident happened on Tariff Street in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 16 , when a man had been to the gym and suddenly realised he needed to relieve himself before he returned to his car .
He found a quiet spot on a nearby canal towpath , but was approached by five men , including McDonagh and the Parkes brothers .
He then searched the man for valuables and found his car keys , and pressed the unlock button to see the lights to his car flash nearby .
Before the group left in his Vauxhall Astra , the victim got out his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parkes spotted him and demanded he hand over his phone too .
Days later , on September 20 , the trio were in Sackville Gardens and approached a first year university student at about 2am .
He was invited to a hotel room , where Owen Parkes suggested they could take drugs together .
They got into the stolen Astra and at first things were 'cordial ' , prosecutor Adam Lodge said .
But soon after , all three men began to shout at him and ordered him to hand over his valuables @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch , after being driven to some 'waste ground ' .
He was punched and hit while being 'held captive ' in the car .
At one point Owen Parkes said : `` I will f****** shoot you bro . ''
He was left 'lost and alone ' in a housing estate , and given he had only lived in Manchester for a short time , did n't know where he was .
He tried knocking on some houses , but most did n't answer .
One resident who did answer told him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he found a truck driver who was able to help him find his accommodation .
Later that day , at about 11pm , the trio came across a teacher who had recently moved to Manchester , and was rolling a cigarette on Hulme Street near Oxford Road .
They invited him to a party , and at first he refused .
But after they chatted and smoked together , he changed his mind .
He got in the stolen Astra and shortly after , McDonagh , who was driving , stopped in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three began shouting at him , saying 'give us all your stuff ' .
He was told he would be stabbed or killed if he 'tried anything ' , and at one point heard one man saying 'just cut him , just cut him ' .
His phone and watch were among the items stolen .
The ordeal did not end there , as he was ordered to help them buy items from a supermarket using his contactless payment facility .
Then he was taken to Asda in Hulme , where he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get help from a security guard , but Mr Lodge described the guard 's response as 'disappointing to say the least ' .
The guard told him there was 'nothing that he could do ' .
But Owen Parkes , who went into the shop with him , became distracted and he was able to grab his phone back and Parkes fled .
He alerted the police , but after 'several hours ' he was advised to go home after police did not arrive .
He had spent about an hour being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the three men .
The judge called on the police to identify the guard so their behaviour can be reported to their employers .
Owen Parkes ' lawyer claimed at this point he was 'so disturbed ' by what had happened , he asked to be taken to his sister 's home .
Hours later , McDonagh and Jack Parkes were involved in another robbery .
The pair had earlier met two women from Staffordshire who had been in Manchester for a concert .
Shortly after the two men had parked the stolen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , they came across a young man who had been visiting a friend who was studying in Manchester .
They had become separated , and at about 6am was approached he by the pair , who ordered him to empty his pockets .
He handed over items including his wallet and iPhone , and they demanded to know his PIN number for his bank card .
One man went to a cash machine and withdrew a 'bundle ' of bank notes , before mocking him and labelling him a 'silver spoon student @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but was able to find his friend 's accommodation .
All their victims told how their 'horrendous ' experience , in which they feared they 'd be seriously hurt , would live long in the memory .
No weapons were seen by the victims during the robberies .
McDonagh and Jack Parkes then went to the hotel where the two women were staying , and offered to take them back to their homes in Staffordshire .
They aroused the suspicions of locals after stopping near a pub in Leek , 10 miles outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the car .
The police were alerted , and after smelling cannabis they conducted a search of the vehicle , which was bearing false number plates .
After being brought back to Manchester , the pair were charged and Owen Parkes was also linked to the robbery spree with the use of CCTV footage by officers working on GMP 's Operation Valiant .
Defending McDonagh , Hugh Barton said the defendant , who has 15 previous convictions , feels 'shame ' and regret ' , and said the robberies showed elements of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both of Gaitskell Close , Beswick , had no previous convictions , and their lawyers appealed for the judge to spare them jail saying they have made positive changes .
But Judge Cross said he would be 'completely failing in my public duty ' if the trio were not locked up .
Estelle Parkhouse said Owen Parkes , who is due to become a father next year , was 'easily influenced ' due to his mental health issues .
While Rob Lancaster , for Jack Parkes , already a father , his client @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regrets ' his behaviour ' .
McDonagh , of no fixed address , pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery , two counts of driving while disqualified , and three counts of driving without insurance .
He was jailed for four years and nine months .
Jack Parkes pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery and Owen Parkes , aged 17 at the time of his crimes , pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery .
Jack Parkes was jailed for three years and nine months , while his brother received a two @ @ @

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A gang of three Manchester thugs prowled the city looking for lone men to attack in a string of terrifying robberies.
One victim was mocked and labelled a 'silver spoon student' after having his own money withdrawn from a cash machine by the robbers, a court heard.
Dean McDonagh, 20, and brothers Jack and Owen Parkes, 20 and 18 respectively, were involved in a number of robberies against young men across the city centre.
Some involved them holding their victims 'captive' in a stolen car, after luring them on the pretence of being invited to a party.
One victim was left stranded in a housing estate without money or a phone, and was told to 'f*** off' by one resident when he asked for help.
Another was taken to an Asda store and in a desperate bid to escape, he appealed to a security guard for help, but the guard said there was nothing he could do.
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After his ordeal, the man labelled a 'silver spoon student' said: "I am an ordinary guy who has worked hard and has gone to university to better myself.
"I am not a silver spoon student.
"I don't come from a privileged background."
Now the trio, from Beswick, have all been jailed for the robberies committed in September last year.
"They targeted their victims in areas of the city in which they knew single males, lone and likely to be intoxicated, would be found," Judge Anthony Cross QC said.
"They were targeted by a gang of youths, who were fuelled by a mixture of cocaine and alcohol."
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Manchester Crown Court heard that the first incident happened on Tariff Street in the Northern Quarter, at about 10pm on September 16, when a man had been to the gym and suddenly realised he needed to relieve himself before he returned to his car.
He found a quiet spot on a nearby canal towpath, but was approached by five men, including McDonagh and the Parkes brothers.
Owen Parkes told him: "Don't move, I've got a knife."
He then searched the man for valuables and found his car keys, and pressed the unlock button to see the lights to his car flash nearby.
Before the group left in his Vauxhall Astra, the victim got out his phone to call police, but Owen Parkes spotted him and demanded he hand over his phone too.
Days later, on September 20, the trio were in Sackville Gardens and approached a first year university student at about 2am.
He was invited to a hotel room, where Owen Parkes suggested they could take drugs together.
They got into the stolen Astra and at first things were 'cordial', prosecutor Adam Lodge said.
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But soon after, all three men began to shout at him and ordered him to hand over his valuables, including his phone, wallet and watch, after being driven to some 'waste ground'.
He was punched and hit while being 'held captive' in the car.
At one point Owen Parkes said: "I will f****** shoot you bro."
He was left 'lost and alone' in a housing estate, and given he had only lived in Manchester for a short time, didn't know where he was.
He tried knocking on some houses, but most didn't answer.
One resident who did answer told him to 'f*** off'.
Eventually he found a truck driver who was able to help him find his accommodation.
Later that day, at about 11pm, the trio came across a teacher who had recently moved to Manchester, and was rolling a cigarette on Hulme Street near Oxford Road.
They invited him to a party, and at first he refused.
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But after they chatted and smoked together, he changed his mind.
He got in the stolen Astra and shortly after, McDonagh, who was driving, stopped in a 'small dark side road'.
All three began shouting at him, saying 'give us all your stuff'.
He was told he would be stabbed or killed if he 'tried anything', and at one point heard one man saying 'just cut him, just cut him'.
His phone and watch were among the items stolen.
The ordeal did not end there, as he was ordered to help them buy items from a supermarket using his contactless payment facility.
Then he was taken to Asda in Hulme, where he was told to buy alcohol.
He tried to get help from a security guard, but Mr Lodge described the guard's response as 'disappointing to say the least'.
The guard told him there was 'nothing that he could do'.
But Owen Parkes, who went into the shop with him, became distracted and he was able to grab his phone back and Parkes fled.
He alerted the police, but after 'several hours' he was advised to go home after police did not arrive.
He had spent about an hour being 'held captive' in the car by the three men.
The judge called on the police to identify the guard so their behaviour can be reported to their employers.
Owen Parkes' lawyer claimed at this point he was 'so disturbed' by what had happened, he asked to be taken to his sister's home.
Hours later, McDonagh and Jack Parkes were involved in another robbery.
The pair had earlier met two women from Staffordshire who had been in Manchester for a concert.
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Shortly after the two men had parked the stolen Astra and left the two women inside it, they came across a young man who had been visiting a friend who was studying in Manchester.
They had become separated, and at about 6am was approached he by the pair, who ordered him to empty his pockets.
He handed over items including his wallet and iPhone, and they demanded to know his PIN number for his bank card.
One man went to a cash machine and withdrew a 'bundle' of bank notes, before mocking him and labelling him a 'silver spoon student'.
He was left abandoned, but was able to find his friend's accommodation.
All their victims told how their 'horrendous' experience, in which they feared they'd be seriously hurt, would live long in the memory.
No weapons were seen by the victims during the robberies.
McDonagh and Jack Parkes then went to the hotel where the two women were staying, and offered to take them back to their homes in Staffordshire.
They aroused the suspicions of locals after stopping near a pub in Leek, 10 miles outside of Stoke-on-Trent, after noticing a problem with the car.
The police were alerted, and after smelling cannabis they conducted a search of the vehicle, which was bearing false number plates.
After being brought back to Manchester, the pair were charged and Owen Parkes was also linked to the robbery spree with the use of CCTV footage by officers working on GMP's Operation Valiant.
Defending McDonagh, Hugh Barton said the defendant, who has 15 previous convictions, feels 'shame' and regret', and said the robberies showed elements of 'opportunism'.
The Parkes brothers, both of Gaitskell Close, Beswick, had no previous convictions, and their lawyers appealed for the judge to spare them jail saying they have made positive changes.
But Judge Cross said he would be 'completely failing in my public duty' if the trio were not locked up.
Estelle Parkhouse said Owen Parkes, who is due to become a father next year, was 'easily influenced' due to his mental health issues.
While Rob Lancaster, for Jack Parkes, already a father, his client also has mental health conditions and 'bitterly regrets' his behaviour'.
McDonagh, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery, two counts of driving while disqualified, and three counts of driving without insurance.
He was jailed for four years and nine months.
Jack Parkes pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery and Owen Parkes, aged 17 at the time of his crimes, pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery.
Jack Parkes was jailed for three years and nine months, while his brother received a two year sentence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Pep Guardiola explains Ferran Torres decision in Man City win

Pep Guardiola thanked Ferran Torres for filling in as a striker against Marseille despite it not being his natural position .
Raheem Sterling was expected to take up the central spot with Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero injured .
However , the manager had stressed after the West Ham draw that the No.9 role was not ideal for Sterling either and in Marseille he opted for the 20-year-old Spaniard to lead the line .
Torres had scored from the bench in last week 's win over Porto after exchanging passes with Phil Foden but was an unused substitute at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opening goal in the 3-0 Champions League win , Guardiola is still not convinced that it is the best position to use Torres in but commended him for his effort .
“ Ferran has settled really well .
He ’ s not a striker , I would congratulate him and say thank you for making the effort to play in this position .
He scored a goal , '' he said .
`` It ’ s not easy as a striker playing a 4-5-1 because there are lots of players there and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not easy .
But we don ’ t have many options .
Until Gabriel and Sergio come back we don ’ t have many so we have an alternative playing Ferran in this position . ''
With Torres in the middle , left-footed Phil Foden played on the left and right-footed Sterling on the right to mean that City had more width than they usually do .
That also seemed to help the attack against Marseille , although Guardiola was keen not to suggest that this would be a key takeaway from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five at the back .
`` It 's nice to say but for the third goal Riyad played left foot on the right and his movement inside created space for Kevin , so everyone can play anywhere , '' he said .
`` Of course on your foot you go more to attack on the byline and maybe in some moments you make the space higher and wider but you can play both so it is not a problem .
Today we decide for many reasons but I give an example of Riyad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Both can do it . ''

Pep Guardiola thanked Ferran Torres for filling in as a striker against Marseille despite it not being his natural position.
Raheem Sterling was expected to take up the central spot with Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero injured. However, the manager had stressed after the West Ham draw that the No.9 role was not ideal for Sterling either and in Marseille he opted for the 20-year-old Spaniard to lead the line.
Torres had scored from the bench in last week's win over Porto after exchanging passes with Phil Foden but was an unused substitute at the London Stadium. After seeing him net the opening goal in the 3-0 Champions League win, Guardiola is still not convinced that it is the best position to use Torres in but commended him for his effort.
“Ferran has settled really well. He’s not a striker, I would congratulate him and say thank you for making the effort to play in this position. He scored a goal," he said.
"It’s not easy as a striker playing a 4-5-1 because there are lots of players there and no space around so honestly it’s not easy. But we don’t have many options. Until Gabriel and Sergio come back we don’t have many so we have an alternative playing Ferran in this position."
With Torres in the middle, left-footed Phil Foden played on the left and right-footed Sterling on the right to mean that City had more width than they usually do.
That also seemed to help the attack against Marseille, although Guardiola was keen not to suggest that this would be a key takeaway from their success against a deep-lying defence with five at the back.
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"It's nice to say but for the third goal Riyad played left foot on the right and his movement inside created space for Kevin, so everyone can play anywhere," he said.
"Of course on your foot you go more to attack on the byline and maybe in some moments you make the space higher and wider but you can play both so it is not a problem. Today we decide for many reasons but I give an example of Riyad on the right giving a good assist. Both can do it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Man City first five minutes calmed Pep Guardiola against Marseille

Pep Guardiola praised his Manchester City players for not panicking by an unexpected Marseille formation .
Despite lining up with four at the back for all of the games that the Blues analysed , Andre Villas-Boas sent his side out with five in defence - the shape that Lyon used to knock City out of the Champions League last season and a defensive set-up that Guardiola 's men do not enjoy facing .
For a City manager who has seen his side fall down before against such tactics when they get impatient and then concede on the counter , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banana skin .
However , it took just five minutes for those worries to go away as he saw a hungry team that was both able to create opportunities but also be patient enough to wait for the right time to strike .
The result leaves City three points ahead of any other team in the group ahead of a home tie with Olympiakos next week , and Guardiola gave full credit to his players for making light of a tricky test .
`` Playing away in the Champions League is always tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's really good , especially the way we played offensively and defensively and the patience that we have .
`` When the team plays in that way , so defensively , you worry you lose your patience and become impatient to attack and after concede counter-attacks .
That 's why we were calm in the right moments , everyone in his position , and that 's why we did a lot to win the game .
`` If [ Marseille ] were not offensive it was because we played good .
Our high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first half and the last 15-20 minutes .
The way we played and the spaces we have to attack meant we could not concede to be more offensive but in the second half they worked really well in the first 15-20 minutes so we suffered .
I give credit , I 'm sorry , to our team to not let them play .
`` We did n't expect five at the back but we adjusted really well and after five minutes we had taken three corners .
That showed the way we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do .
We learn a little bit more how you have to attack 3-5-2 or five at the back , it was a good result but also the performance .
We did n't concede much and we created enough chances to win . ''

Pep Guardiola praised his Manchester City players for not panicking by an unexpected Marseille formation.
Despite lining up with four at the back for all of the games that the Blues analysed, Andre Villas-Boas sent his side out with five in defence - the shape that Lyon used to knock City out of the Champions League last season and a defensive set-up that Guardiola's men do not enjoy facing.
For a City manager who has seen his side fall down before against such tactics when they get impatient and then concede on the counter, it had all the hallmarks of a potential banana skin.
However, it took just five minutes for those worries to go away as he saw a hungry team that was both able to create opportunities but also be patient enough to wait for the right time to strike.
The result leaves City three points ahead of any other team in the group ahead of a home tie with Olympiakos next week, and Guardiola gave full credit to his players for making light of a tricky test.
"Playing away in the Champions League is always tough," he said. "It's really good, especially the way we played offensively and defensively and the patience that we have.
"When the team plays in that way, so defensively, you worry you lose your patience and become impatient to attack and after concede counter-attacks. That's why we were calm in the right moments, everyone in his position, and that's why we did a lot to win the game.
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"If [Marseille] were not offensive it was because we played good. Our high pressing was so effective, especially in the first half and the last 15-20 minutes. The way we played and the spaces we have to attack meant we could not concede to be more offensive but in the second half they worked really well in the first 15-20 minutes so we suffered. I give credit, I'm sorry, to our team to not let them play.
"We didn't expect five at the back but we adjusted really well and after five minutes we had taken three corners. That showed the way we came here the way we want to do. We learn a little bit more how you have to attack 3-5-2 or five at the back, it was a good result but also the performance. We didn't concede much and we created enough chances to win."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Bolton boss on 'ugly' Bradford victory, first home win and 'outstanding' Crellin

Bolton Wanderers got their first home win of the season against Bradford City thanks to a 1-0 victory in League Two .
Nathan Delfouneso 's first half strike proved to be what separated the two sides , and goalkeeper Billy Crellin saved a penalty from Billy Clarke after the break to keep the Trotters ' lead intact .
After the win , Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here 's his initial reaction to the victory , with the Bolton head coach beginning by reiterating his apologies for using the phrase 'man up ' regarding Crellin 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve got a lot on my mind and a lot to say and I need to be extra cautious with what I do say .
Firstly again , I can ’ t reiterate enough and apologise for the ‘ man up ’ comment itself .
I didn ’ t mean that in any derogatory way .
`` The terminology was wrong and I accept that and I ’ ve learnt from it .
But what I will say is sometimes when you ’ re a manager , you have to recognise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s part of management in any form of life , in any form of business , to manage people you need to understand people and I understand Billy Crellin and I understood what needed to be said without the man up comment , which was wrong and again I must reiterate it was wrong .
`` But I understood that he needed a kick up the backside and I knew that was coming tonight , I knew , and it ’ s great that he ’ s done that .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s done that and I wonder if this will be played 700,000 times that I ’ m praising my keeper for being outstanding and he deserved that performance tonight because I know what he ’ s like as a character .
`` I believe in him as a goalkeeper and that was never in doubt .
Simple as that . ''
Good for you , good for the club and particularly good for Billy Crellin ?
“ Yeah , but again people , and I am talking aside from the comment because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say that phrase and we all know the context I said it in and I ’ ve learnt from it and that won ’ t happen again .
`` But in terms of the criticism , it was just .
It was deserved and he knows that and I ’ ll always tell him and all my players the truth to their face and to you guys because that ’ s what I believe in and he ’ s responded and he ’ s saved a penalty and he was excellent tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say anything more on that subject . ''
A clean sheet and your first home win of the season ?
“ It was hard fought .
Bradford are a good side and the scoreline on Saturday against Newport , it wasn ’ t a 3-0 game and if you watch the game , which I did , Bradford deserved something out of that game and sometimes when things are going for you like it is for Newport at the top of the league at the moment , you can have the rub of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rub of the green on Saturday .
`` Bradford are a good team , they ’ re tough to play against , they cause problems and overloads .
We half accepted that we ’ d not have as much of the ball as we ’ d like tonight because we knew that we could hurt them on transition .
`` On the second half , we had numerous opportunities to kill the game off and hurt and break and be patient until we got our opportunity and then we should have taken it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have been more clinical .
`` However , the goalkeeper , the back three , the rest of the team have put in an amazing shift and they ’ ve deserved that result after Saturday .
`` They deserved that result the way they came back and showed strong character at Barrow and I ’ m over the moon for them . ''
You ’ ve mentioned in a couple of games this season that you wanted to see that resilience and that determination and desire , did you get what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to win football matches in all different kinds of ways .
Sometimes you can be pleasing on the eye , have all the possession and cut the opposition apart .
`` Sometimes you need to dig in and graft and get ahead in the game and then hang on which we did tonight .
Football isn ’ t one dimensional and there ’ s lots of ways to win games and you have to , to be a good team , win games in different ways .

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Bolton Wanderers got their first home win of the season against Bradford City thanks to a 1-0 victory in League Two.
Nathan Delfouneso's first half strike proved to be what separated the two sides, and goalkeeper Billy Crellin saved a penalty from Billy Clarke after the break to keep the Trotters' lead intact.
After the win, Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the victory, with the Bolton head coach beginning by reiterating his apologies for using the phrase 'man up' regarding Crellin's Saturday performance against Cambridge United.
Initial reaction?
“I’ve got a lot on my mind and a lot to say and I need to be extra cautious with what I do say. Firstly again, I can’t reiterate enough and apologise for the ‘man up’ comment itself. I didn’t mean that in any derogatory way.
"The terminology was wrong and I accept that and I’ve learnt from it. But what I will say is sometimes when you’re a manager, you have to recognise people’s characters.
"It’s part of management in any form of life, in any form of business, to manage people you need to understand people and I understand Billy Crellin and I understood what needed to be said without the man up comment, which was wrong and again I must reiterate it was wrong.
"But I understood that he needed a kick up the backside and I knew that was coming tonight, I knew, and it’s great that he’s done that.
"It was written in the stars that he’s done that and I wonder if this will be played 700,000 times that I’m praising my keeper for being outstanding and he deserved that performance tonight because I know what he’s like as a character.
"I believe in him as a goalkeeper and that was never in doubt. Simple as that."
Good for you, good for the club and particularly good for Billy Crellin?
“Yeah, but again people, and I am talking aside from the comment because again I must reiterate I was wrong to say that phrase and we all know the context I said it in and I’ve learnt from it and that won’t happen again.
"But in terms of the criticism, it was just. It was deserved and he knows that and I’ll always tell him and all my players the truth to their face and to you guys because that’s what I believe in and he’s responded and he’s saved a penalty and he was excellent tonight and I don’t need to say anything more on that subject."
A clean sheet and your first home win of the season?
“It was hard fought. Bradford are a good side and the scoreline on Saturday against Newport, it wasn’t a 3-0 game and if you watch the game, which I did, Bradford deserved something out of that game and sometimes when things are going for you like it is for Newport at the top of the league at the moment, you can have the rub of the green, and they had the rub of the green on Saturday.
"Bradford are a good team, they’re tough to play against, they cause problems and overloads. We half accepted that we’d not have as much of the ball as we’d like tonight because we knew that we could hurt them on transition.
"On the second half, we had numerous opportunities to kill the game off and hurt and break and be patient until we got our opportunity and then we should have taken it. We didn’t and we should have been more clinical.
"However, the goalkeeper, the back three, the rest of the team have put in an amazing shift and they’ve deserved that result after Saturday.
"They deserved that result the way they came back and showed strong character at Barrow and I’m over the moon for them."
You’ve mentioned in a couple of games this season that you wanted to see that resilience and that determination and desire, did you get what you were looking for tonight?
“You have to win football matches in all different kinds of ways. Sometimes you can be pleasing on the eye, have all the possession and cut the opposition apart.
"Sometimes you need to dig in and graft and get ahead in the game and then hang on which we did tonight. Football isn’t one dimensional and there’s lots of ways to win games and you have to, to be a good team, win games in different ways.
"Today we’ve won a game ugly, which I’m pleased about.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Man City showed off their exciting new partnership again vs Marseille

Relentless was one of the words used to describe Manchester City on commentary and relentless was right .
After three grisly performances that saw chances at a premium and ground ceded to opponents , Pep Guardiola 's side looked much more like their old selves as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Marseille .
They may still be without several key players but this display of dominant attacking control should lift spirits for Saturday 's trip to Sheffield United - as well as putting the Blues firmly on top of their Champions League group .
If the display evoked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its main agents were a nod to what the future should look like .
City 's most pleasing moments in this topsy-turvy start to the season have tended to come from their youngest and least-experienced players .
As much as Kevin De Bruyne 's influence can be found behind most successes , the opening victory at Wolves saw an all-action creative display from the fizzing Phil Foden , then 17-year-old Liam Delap scored minutes into his senior debut in the following game .
Cole Palmer impressed on his first appearance a week later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been growing into his new club when given a chance .
The absence of Foden and Torres from the starting XI at West Ham prompted some disgruntled fans given they had not lined up against Porto either , and after Foden 's half-time introduction changed the game at the London Stadium the decision not to bring Torres on did not go down well with many .
In Marseille , the manager - who almost always trusts in experience over youth - turned to those two ( as well as Kevin De Bruyne , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revive a team that looked out of energy and ideas against West Ham .
Before the first whistle , captain De Bruyne was shouting encouragement to his teammates and the deployment of Foden wide left allowed for two wingers looking to naturally go out rather than cut in - one of the criticisms from the West Ham game where their opponents ceded the wide spaces confident that the Blues would n't use them .
Both Sterling and Foden found their respective corner flags in the opening stages against Marseille as Torres occupied the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep defence .
All the platitudes that Andre Villas-Boas gave his opposite number ahead of the game served to emphasise that Guardiola and his team could expect another tough test .
And despite what the former Chelsea and Tottenham boss had said , he did look to what current domestic rivals Lyon did in the Champions League quarters as he packed his team with five at the back and speedy forwards .
This time , City 's approach and selection changes worked .
After having to contend with suffocating pressure from the visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minute allowed De Bruyne to play in Torres for an easy goal - and his third in the beginning of his City career .
As the home team were forced to show more attacking intent , they did threaten to expose a defence that has been notoriously vulnerable for some time ; they had n't kept a clean sheet in their previous eight Champions League matches and have just two from eight in all competitions this season .
Marseille pushing forward left more gaps in behind though that were gratefully entered into by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being allowed it , and another mistake from the home team was almost punished as Aleks Zinchenko - starting his first game of the season with the opportunity of plenty more given Benjamin Mendy 's continuing absence - kissing the post with an effort across goal .
City 's control continued after the break , although further goals that would kill the tie off proved elusive and Torres began to influence the game from his central position .
Importantly , given the difficulties this season , they were still creating chances .
Ilkay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an effort to finish off a sweeping move after 70 minutes , and immediately after the stopper had to rush out of his box to deny Sterling a chance to shoot .
With Ruben Dias making sure he was in the right place to snuff out any lurking danger from Marseille as the hosts looked to steal an equaliser , the possession that the Blues kept ensured that it never really felt like a nervous lead .
With 15 left to play , Foden crossed for Sterling to head across and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poked home for a deserved goal to kill off the tie .
Guardiola knew it , immediately withdrawing three of his players for future challenges coming soon .
It looked risky to leave De Bruyne on given his importance to the team , but in the four minutes that he remained on the pitch before being taken off for Palmer - lovely to see the academy talent make his Champions League debut - he put the ball on a plate for Sterling to roll into an empty net .
City finished as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their manager screaming at them to keep going into injury time .
Amid the gloom that the dire injury situation has been largely responsible for it should be noted that City have only lost one of nine games this season .
Granted it was a spectacular defeat , they have dropped further Premier League points at Leeds and West Ham and the defensive and attacking struggles from last season are still evident , but just one defeat in nine , with six victories , is still a decent record .
They managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just twice last season .
A team that has previously been so inconsistent can not afford to get carried away with individual games , yet there was plenty on show in Marseille that can be built on going forward .
Even if it may be that the ultimate difference in the team is De Bruyne , the urgency and directness that filled the team with Foden and Torres in it pointed to a partnership that should become more of City 's present as well as their future .

Relentless was one of the words used to describe Manchester City on commentary and relentless was right.
After three grisly performances that saw chances at a premium and ground ceded to opponents, Pep Guardiola's side looked much more like their old selves as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Marseille. They may still be without several key players but this display of dominant attacking control should lift spirits for Saturday's trip to Sheffield United - as well as putting the Blues firmly on top of their Champions League group.
If the display evoked the recent past under the manager, its main agents were a nod to what the future should look like.
City's most pleasing moments in this topsy-turvy start to the season have tended to come from their youngest and least-experienced players.
As much as Kevin De Bruyne's influence can be found behind most successes, the opening victory at Wolves saw an all-action creative display from the fizzing Phil Foden, then 17-year-old Liam Delap scored minutes into his senior debut in the following game. Cole Palmer impressed on his first appearance a week later at Burnley, while Ferran Torres has been growing into his new club when given a chance.
The absence of Foden and Torres from the starting XI at West Ham prompted some disgruntled fans given they had not lined up against Porto either, and after Foden's half-time introduction changed the game at the London Stadium the decision not to bring Torres on did not go down well with many.
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In Marseille, the manager - who almost always trusts in experience over youth - turned to those two (as well as Kevin De Bruyne, Aymeric Laporte and Aleks Zinchenko) to revive a team that looked out of energy and ideas against West Ham.
Before the first whistle, captain De Bruyne was shouting encouragement to his teammates and the deployment of Foden wide left allowed for two wingers looking to naturally go out rather than cut in - one of the criticisms from the West Ham game where their opponents ceded the wide spaces confident that the Blues wouldn't use them.
Both Sterling and Foden found their respective corner flags in the opening stages against Marseille as Torres occupied the central space trying to break down another deep defence.
All the platitudes that Andre Villas-Boas gave his opposite number ahead of the game served to emphasise that Guardiola and his team could expect another tough test. And despite what the former Chelsea and Tottenham boss had said, he did look to what current domestic rivals Lyon did in the Champions League quarters as he packed his team with five at the back and speedy forwards.
This time, City's approach and selection changes worked. After having to contend with suffocating pressure from the visitors, a Marseille mistake in the 19th minute allowed De Bruyne to play in Torres for an easy goal - and his third in the beginning of his City career.
As the home team were forced to show more attacking intent, they did threaten to expose a defence that has been notoriously vulnerable for some time; they hadn't kept a clean sheet in their previous eight Champions League matches and have just two from eight in all competitions this season.
Marseille pushing forward left more gaps in behind though that were gratefully entered into by a team that are not used to being allowed it, and another mistake from the home team was almost punished as Aleks Zinchenko - starting his first game of the season with the opportunity of plenty more given Benjamin Mendy's continuing absence - kissing the post with an effort across goal.
City's control continued after the break, although further goals that would kill the tie off proved elusive and Torres began to influence the game from his central position.
Importantly, given the difficulties this season, they were still creating chances. Ilkay Gundogan forced the goalkeeper into a save with an effort to finish off a sweeping move after 70 minutes, and immediately after the stopper had to rush out of his box to deny Sterling a chance to shoot.
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With Ruben Dias making sure he was in the right place to snuff out any lurking danger from Marseille as the hosts looked to steal an equaliser, the possession that the Blues kept ensured that it never really felt like a nervous lead.
With 15 left to play, Foden crossed for Sterling to head across and it flashed across Torres to Gundogan, who poked home for a deserved goal to kill off the tie. Guardiola knew it, immediately withdrawing three of his players for future challenges coming soon.
It looked risky to leave De Bruyne on given his importance to the team, but in the four minutes that he remained on the pitch before being taken off for Palmer - lovely to see the academy talent make his Champions League debut - he put the ball on a plate for Sterling to roll into an empty net.
City finished as they started, on the front foot, with their manager screaming at them to keep going into injury time.
Amid the gloom that the dire injury situation has been largely responsible for it should be noted that City have only lost one of nine games this season.
Granted it was a spectacular defeat, they have dropped further Premier League points at Leeds and West Ham and the defensive and attacking struggles from last season are still evident, but just one defeat in nine, with six victories, is still a decent record. They managed their current unbeaten run of six matches just twice last season.
A team that has previously been so inconsistent cannot afford to get carried away with individual games, yet there was plenty on show in Marseille that can be built on going forward.
Even if it may be that the ultimate difference in the team is De Bruyne, the urgency and directness that filled the team with Foden and Torres in it pointed to a partnership that should become more of City's present as well as their future.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Marseille vs Man City highlights and reaction

Manchester City made it two wins from two in the Champions League as they recorded a routine 3-0 victory over @ @ @ @ @ first fixture - a 3-1 victory at home to Porto last week - but lost @ @ @ @ @ the weekend as he was replaced in the weekend 's Premier League draw at West @ @ @ @ @ travel with the rest of the squad to France , and neither did Nathan Ake @ @ @ @ @ Jesus .
Aymeric Laporte and Kevin De Bruyne both started for the first time since @ @ @ @ @ Aleks Zinchenko also lined up for the first time this season .
After Ferran Torres @ @ @ @ @ the first half , Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling capped off a dominant performance , @ @ @ @ @ deserved winners as they maintained their early 100 per cent record in the group phase @ @ @ @ @ for reaction to the game from France .

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Manchester City made it two wins from two in the Champions League as they recorded a routine 3-0 victory over Marseille.
City won their first fixture - a 3-1 victory at home to Porto last week - but lost Sergio Aguero to injury over the weekend as he was replaced in the weekend's Premier League draw at West Ham. Aguero did not travel with the rest of the squad to France, and neither did Nathan Ake, Benjamin Mendy or Gabriel Jesus.
Aymeric Laporte and Kevin De Bruyne both started for the first time since the international break, while Aleks Zinchenko also lined up for the first time this season.
After Ferran Torres gave City the lead in the first half, Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling capped off a dominant performance, with the Blues running out deserved winners as they maintained their early 100 per cent record in the group phase.
Follow our blog below for reaction to the game from France.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Man City player ratings as De Bruyne and Gundogan run the show

Ederson : A night where he did n't have very much to do at all .
He showed good awareness to come out of his goal and prevent Thauvin from running through at him but was almost caught out by a long-ranger in the second half .
6 Walker : Out for the count at West Ham and then straight back on his feet for another 90 minutes .
Walker went forward well , covered excellently at the back using his pace , and organised the defence - what he does every week basically .
8 Dias : The former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life at City on his sixth consecutive start .
He was rarely troubled and is growing into the team .
8 Laporte : However good it is for fans to see him back , there were signs of rustiness on his first start for three weeks .
Booked for a late challenge as he tried to make up for giving the ball away .
6 Zinchenko : Some bright spells on his first start in nearly six months .
He linked up well with Foden down the left and is also at ease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
7 Rodri : Received criticism for slowing the team down at West Ham but was very efficient at winning the ball back and recycling possession here .
A confident night 's work .
7 Gundogan : A performance brimming with far more attacking intent than usual , he was constantly ahead of Rodri and the balance of the team felt better for it .
A different player in the Champions League .
8 De Bruyne : Pulling the strings even before kick-off and showed exactly what City have been missing in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities .
Two assists .
8 Sterling : He looked liberated on the right with the opportunity to run down the wing as well as cutting into the box .
He captained the team recently and could be heard giving instructions to teammates .
7 Foden : From the left , Foden led the team 's pressing as he hared after every white shirt whenever they had the ball .
His energy felt key to setting the pace of the team , and there were also some exquisite touches .
8 Torres : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to fill Leroy Sane 's boots .
His pace gave the Marseille defence problems from an unexpected role as the central forward , and timed his run perfectly for the goal .
7 Cancelo ( for Zinchenko , 68 ) : Slotted in seamlessly - which was n't said often last season !
7 Mahrez ( for Torres , 77 ) : Involved in the third goal teeing up De Bruyne .
7 Palmer ( for De Bruyne ) , 82 ) Lovely to see him make his Champions League debut .
@ @ @ @

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Ederson: A night where he didn't have very much to do at all. He showed good awareness to come out of his goal and prevent Thauvin from running through at him but was almost caught out by a long-ranger in the second half. 6
Walker: Out for the count at West Ham and then straight back on his feet for another 90 minutes. Walker went forward well, covered excellently at the back using his pace, and organised the defence - what he does every week basically. 8
Dias: The former Benfica man continues his fine start to life at City on his sixth consecutive start. He was rarely troubled and is growing into the team. 8
Laporte: However good it is for fans to see him back, there were signs of rustiness on his first start for three weeks. Booked for a late challenge as he tried to make up for giving the ball away. 6
Zinchenko: Some bright spells on his first start in nearly six months. He linked up well with Foden down the left and is also at ease moving inside when he goes forward too. 7
Rodri: Received criticism for slowing the team down at West Ham but was very efficient at winning the ball back and recycling possession here. A confident night's work. 7
Gundogan: A performance brimming with far more attacking intent than usual, he was constantly ahead of Rodri and the balance of the team felt better for it. A different player in the Champions League. 8
De Bruyne: Pulling the strings even before kick-off and showed exactly what City have been missing in recent matches with key passes to create attacking opportunities. Two assists. 8
Sterling: He looked liberated on the right with the opportunity to run down the wing as well as cutting into the box. He captained the team recently and could be heard giving instructions to teammates. 7
Foden: From the left, Foden led the team's pressing as he hared after every white shirt whenever they had the ball. His energy felt key to setting the pace of the team, and there were also some exquisite touches. 8
Torres: More encouraging signs from the young man expected to fill Leroy Sane's boots. His pace gave the Marseille defence problems from an unexpected role as the central forward, and timed his run perfectly for the goal. 7
Substitutes
Cancelo (for Zinchenko, 68) : Slotted in seamlessly - which wasn't said often last season! 7
Bernardo (for Gundogan, 77): A busy cameo. 6
Stones (for Laporte, 77): No dramas. 6
Mahrez (for Torres, 77): Involved in the third goal teeing up De Bruyne. 7
Palmer (for De Bruyne), 82) Lovely to see him make his Champions League debut. No time to mark
Not used: Steffen, Carson, Garcia, Nmecha, Doyle, Harwood-Bellis, Bernabe


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp slams Premier League over Man City treatment

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has plenty of sympathy for Manchester City over their congested fixture list .
City made the trip to London on Saturday afternoon to play West Ham United , under 72 hours after their Champions League victory over Porto .
With the coronavirus pandemic postponing professional football towards the end of last season , the 2020-21 campaign was delayed meaning there are now more fixtures to fit in before this term 's conclusion .
Pep Guardiola 's side 's clash in France with Marseille is their fourth game in just 11 days and despite his side being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Liverpool manager has expressed his concern over how Premier League organisers are treating some of the English teams involved in Europe .
Klopp told BT Sport : “ I think everybody would agree that if you play Tuesday night , you can play the Saturday 12:30pm game , but somehow the Premier League never realises that .
`` They always put in the Wednesday night game , like last Saturday , Man City had to play this game - I can ’ t believe it .
We are obviously not friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight against each other , but how is that possible ?
`` Maybe I ’ m too dumb .
Richard Masters and all the others have all said it before ; ‘ come on , that ’ s how it is ’ .
They just aren ’ t bothered , I don ’ t understand why.
” After Tuesday night 's trip to Marseille , Guardiola 's men are again playing in the early kick-off on Saturday afternoon - as they make the trip to Sheffield United .
After five games , City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points after winning two of their matches so far this season in the Premier League .
Following Saturday 's clash with the Blades , City will then welcome Greek side Olympiacos to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday November 3 , followed by a home match against Liverpool on Sunday November 9 .

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has plenty of sympathy for Manchester City over their congested fixture list.
City made the trip to London on Saturday afternoon to play West Ham United, under 72 hours after their Champions League victory over Porto.
With the coronavirus pandemic postponing professional football towards the end of last season, the 2020-21 campaign was delayed meaning there are now more fixtures to fit in before this term's conclusion.
Pep Guardiola's side's clash in France with Marseille is their fourth game in just 11 days and despite his side being City's biggest rivals in recent years, the Liverpool manager has expressed his concern over how Premier League organisers are treating some of the English teams involved in Europe.
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Klopp told BT Sport: “I think everybody would agree that if you play Tuesday night, you can play the Saturday 12:30pm game, but somehow the Premier League never realises that.
"They always put in the Wednesday night game, like last Saturday, Man City had to play this game - I can’t believe it. We are obviously not friends, we play against each other and fight against each other, but how is that possible?
"Maybe I’m too dumb. Richard Masters and all the others have all said it before; ‘come on, that’s how it is’. They just aren’t bothered, I don’t understand why.”
After Tuesday night's trip to Marseille, Guardiola's men are again playing in the early kick-off on Saturday afternoon - as they make the trip to Sheffield United.
After five games, City are currently in 13th sitting on eight points after winning two of their matches so far this season in the Premier League.
Following Saturday's clash with the Blades, City will then welcome Greek side Olympiacos to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday November 3, followed by a home match against Liverpool on Sunday November 9.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Helen Flanagan's day out with daughter after battling extreme morning sickness

Helen Flanagan has fulfilled a touching promise to her eldest daughter Matilda after suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum , a severe form of morning sickness .
The Coronation Street star told the five-year-old that when she was feeling better she would take her ice skating .
And Helen , 30 , was thrilled to enjoy some mother and daughter time with adorable Matilda .
Helen , who has had the pregnancy complication that causes severe nausea , vomiting , weight loss and dehydration throughout all three of her pregnancies , shared a snap of the pair in matching leopard print coats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she wrote next to the picture .
`` Loving having one on one time with my girl on half term .
`` Trying to be as present as I can and leave things that can wait till next week .
`` I promised Matilda I ’ d take her ice skating when I was unwell with hyperemesis when I was better . ''
Helen , who is expecting her third child with Preston North End footballer Scott Sinclair in March , told her followers that she was careful and had used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I was obviously really careful ice skating and Matilda loved this seal push thing so I could balance on that so wouldn ’ t fall and she loved it , '' she explained .
And they were joined by Matilda 's Jessie Toy Story doll .
`` Jessie also goes everywhere with us .
Think she needs a good clean , '' said Helen .
Helen , who plays Rosie Webster in Corrie , also shared a video of herself shrieking with delight as her little girl proudly told the camera : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skating . ''
The Duchess of Cambridge , 38 , also suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum while carrying all three of her children .
Earlier this month Helen opened up on her Instagram about her illness and said even talking on the phone for too long made her feel ill. '' I haven ’ t found this pregnancy easy at all , '' she wrote .
`` I ’ ve had hyperemesis gravidarum which is really extreme morning sickness .
I had it before with both girls but this time has been SO tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and really struggled to eat - it was a vicious circle because the more hungry I got , the more sick I was .
`` It made me feel really low , it just felt like it would never end . ''
The soap star continued : `` No one wants to feel like that , especially during a time that should be so exciting .
`` The entire experience has been a real challenge and exhausting both physically and mentally . ''
She added : `` One of the worst things about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I couldn ’ t go out , I couldn ’ t cook , even talking on the phone for too long would make me ill . ''

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Helen Flanagan has fulfilled a touching promise to her eldest daughter Matilda after suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness.
The Coronation Street star told the five-year-old that when she was feeling better she would take her ice skating.
And Helen, 30, was thrilled to enjoy some mother and daughter time with adorable Matilda.
Helen, who has had the pregnancy complication that causes severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss and dehydration throughout all three of her pregnancies, shared a snap of the pair in matching leopard print coats.
"Ice skating today with Matilda," she wrote next to the picture.
"Loving having one on one time with my girl on half term.
"Trying to be as present as I can and leave things that can wait till next week.
"I promised Matilda I’d take her ice skating when I was unwell with hyperemesis when I was better."
Helen, who is expecting her third child with Preston North End footballer Scott Sinclair in March, told her followers that she was careful and had used a skating aid on the ice.
"I was obviously really careful ice skating and Matilda loved this seal push thing so I could balance on that so wouldn’t fall and she loved it," she explained.
And they were joined by Matilda's Jessie Toy Story doll.
"Jessie also goes everywhere with us. Think she needs a good clean," said Helen.
Helen, who plays Rosie Webster in Corrie, also shared a video of herself shrieking with delight as her little girl proudly told the camera: "Hi friends, I'm ice skating."
The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, also suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum while carrying all three of her children.
Earlier this month Helen opened up on her Instagram about her illness and said even talking on the phone for too long made her feel ill.
"I haven’t found this pregnancy easy at all," she wrote.
"I’ve had hyperemesis gravidarum which is really extreme morning sickness. I had it before with both girls but this time has been SO tough.
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"I felt weak most days and really struggled to eat - it was a vicious circle because the more hungry I got, the more sick I was.
"It made me feel really low, it just felt like it would never end."
The soap star continued: "No one wants to feel like that, especially during a time that should be so exciting.
"The entire experience has been a real challenge and exhausting both physically and mentally."
She added: "One of the worst things about HG is how isolating it is.
"I couldn’t go out, I couldn’t cook, even talking on the phone for too long would make me ill."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Bradford City: Sarcevic, Tutte and Baptiste

Very little to do in the opening 45 minutes but made a solid save from Billy Clarke 's spot kick after the break and commanded his box well .
Got forward to support attacks well from centre half and lend a hand offensively .
In the right place at the right time to make interceptions .
Continues to look solid in the middle of a back three and play out passes from the back .
Booked for a foul on Hosannah in the first half and could have given away a penalty after the break , but otherwise a solid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work for the Luton Town loanee - was decent defensively and going forwards .
Not afraid to track back and help out defensively in his own box and continues to form a strong partnership with Sarcevic .
Made vital interception to deny Donaldson a chance in second half .
Another impressive showing in central midfield from the Wanderers captain - helped make the opener with interception and shot .
Caught out defensively at times on the left flank but pace caused issues for the Bantams defence when going forward .
Went close to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free kick and is still searching for first goal of the season after a host of shots throughout .
Scored opener with solid finish courtesy of slight deflection but can have no complaints over giving away second half penalty .
Came in for injured Eoin Doyle and looked like a bright spark on the ball at times .
A few forays forward after replacing Brockbank and was solid defensively .
Replaced Tutte before the end and put in a solid showing in central midfield late on .
Came on in injury time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Billy Crellin - 7
Very little to do in the opening 45 minutes but made a solid save from Billy Clarke's spot kick after the break and commanded his box well.
Alex Baptiste - 8
Got forward to support attacks well from centre half and lend a hand offensively. In the right place at the right time to make interceptions.
Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7
Continues to look solid in the middle of a back three and play out passes from the back.
Ryan Delaney - 7
Booked for a foul on Hosannah in the first half and could have given away a penalty after the break, but otherwise a solid evening.
Peter Kioso - 7
A fairly solid evening's work for the Luton Town loanee - was decent defensively and going forwards.
Andrew Tutte - 8
Not afraid to track back and help out defensively in his own box and continues to form a strong partnership with Sarcevic. Made vital interception to deny Donaldson a chance in second half.
Antoni Sarcevic - 8
Another impressive showing in central midfield from the Wanderers captain - helped make the opener with interception and shot.
Harry Brockbank - 6
Caught out defensively at times on the left flank but pace caused issues for the Bantams defence when going forward.
Ali Crawford - 6
Went close to adding Bolton's second before half-time with free kick and is still searching for first goal of the season after a host of shots throughout.
Nathan Delfouneso - 6
Scored opener with solid finish courtesy of slight deflection but can have no complaints over giving away second half penalty.
Arthur Gnahoua - 6
Came in for injured Eoin Doyle and looked like a bright spark on the ball at times.
Substitutes
Jamie Mascoll - 6
A few forays forward after replacing Brockbank and was solid defensively.
Brandon Comley - 6
Replaced Tutte before the end and put in a solid showing in central midfield late on.
Ronan Darcy - N/A
Came on in injury time and had no time to make an impact


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-27--Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves on Man City issue despite transfer outlay

BT Sport pundits Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves have highlighted why Man City have struggled defensively this season amid a rough run in the Premier League .
City were held to a 1-1 draw against West Ham at the weekend and have only picked up eight points from a possible 15 in the top tier this season .
The Blues began the Champions League tie at Marseille in the right fashion this evening with an opening goal from Ferran Torres , but pundits and former United players Ferdinand and Hargreaves believe there are issues at hand defensively for Pep Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have got it right after transfer spending on defenders such as Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake this summer , Hargreaves told BT Sport : `` I think Dias and ( Aymeric ) Laporte is right ( in the centre-back roles ) .
Kyle ( Walker ) has been one of their best players this season but I think the left-back is still an issue .
`` But in terms of partnerships with Dias and Laporte , I think they are going to get there with time . ''
Ferdinand added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vincent Kompany left ) .
We have seen it down the years .
When clubs do n't reinforce in a particular area when they are losing big players , it 's a huge area of importance .
`` It 's not just about the one player , it 's about the relationship you create .
The whole team feeds off of that and if you have got that foundation in a team that is secure , it 's a comfort for everyone else .
They struggled with that last season and hopefully they @ @ @ @ @ @ @

BT Sport pundits Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves have highlighted why Man City have struggled defensively this season amid a rough run in the Premier League.
City were held to a 1-1 draw against West Ham at the weekend and have only picked up eight points from a possible 15 in the top tier this season.
The Blues began the Champions League tie at Marseille in the right fashion this evening with an opening goal from Ferran Torres, but pundits and former United players Ferdinand and Hargreaves believe there are issues at hand defensively for Pep Guardiola.
Asked by presenter Gary Lineker if they have got it right after transfer spending on defenders such as Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake this summer, Hargreaves told BT Sport: "I think Dias and (Aymeric) Laporte is right (in the centre-back roles). Kyle (Walker) has been one of their best players this season but I think the left-back is still an issue.
"But in terms of partnerships with Dias and Laporte, I think they are going to get there with time."
Ferdinand added: "It's huge (the gulf since Vincent Kompany left). We have seen it down the years. When clubs don't reinforce in a particular area when they are losing big players, it's a huge area of importance.
"It's not just about the one player, it's about the relationship you create. The whole team feeds off of that and if you have got that foundation in a team that is secure, it's a comfort for everyone else. They struggled with that last season and hopefully they can rectify that this season."