themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--How Worsley people stood up to developers and saved a much-loved beauty spot

For the last seven years a war has been waged over the future of a Salford beauty spot .
It began when property firm Peel L & P laid out plans for the development of 600 homes to be built on land in Broadoak , Worsley .
Since then , hundreds of worried residents have spent thousands of hours battling the proposals in the hopes of keeping the area as it is .
The developers had envisioned a new neighbourhood of upmarket housing along with affordable properties it said would fill the need for `` aspirational '' homes in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and history in developing new areas , Peel was not prepared for the vehement backlash it was set to receive .
Residents in the area were horrified to hear a cherished green space could be about to disappear and they banded together to oppose the plans .
The problem was the site Peel had chosen to build on .
The meadow is on part of the Worsley Greenway and spans an area between Monton Green and Worsley Road .
For many local people it is the closest open space to their homes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busy urban district .
So , when the plans were presented to the people of Worsley , they decided to fight back .
Salford City Council rejected the submission at the first time of asking in 2013 but it went on to a public inquiry , with Peel arguing that the area needed homes and that Broadoak had been previously chosen by the council as a possible site for development .
Coun Karen Garrido is the chair of RAID ( Residents Against Inappropriate Developments ) a group set up to oppose the proposals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband , Coun Robin Garrido , she has spent much of her time over the last eight years , worrying about the future of the Broadoak site and she remembers well the first public inquiry .
`` When it first went to council to be considered the room where the meeting took place was absolutely cram-packed with people , '' she said .
`` There 's no point in going out on a limb on your own if the community are n't supporting you but at our first public meeting the church was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 400 people .
`` Every pew was taken , they were standing up at the back and it was a terrible night , it was a night when all the wind and the rain was out , it was just horrendous .
But everybody came out and filled the church . ''
Because Broadoak is not on greenbelt land the area was not afforded complete protection from development - so Peel repeatedly argued that constructing new homes on the site was necessary to provide enough housing for a growing Salford population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rejected , this time by former secretary of state for local government , Eric Pickles , in 2015 .
Not to be deterred , the property giant submitted a High Court challenge but before that could be heard , a separate High Court panel ruled a technical element of the inspector 's report was wrong and Mr Pickle 's decision was quashed .
The government then said a new inquiry would have to be opened to consider the evidence again .
Meanwhile , Peel applied for planning permission to build 165 homes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which they own .
This was also refused by the town hall .
At this point , campaigners had been battling the project for years with the help of local MP Barbara Keeley and even Coun Garrido admits she was impressed with the resilience of local people .
She said : `` We 've had this constant support , even at the inquiry every day there were people there .
On the first day of the inquiry when we met up they said it wo n't be long it might take a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They 'd only booked one room and they had to open it up to two .
`` That 's what the inspector commented on , the local people and how many of them were there .
It just filled my heart really because I thought , 'Wow I 'm not the only one ' , '' Following the first inquiry , a second major examination took place in 2018 .
Again the proposals were rejected , this time it was Secretary of State for Housing , James Brokenshire , who backed campaigners and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the character and appearance of the Greenway .
Peel repeatedly argued that sites similar to the Broadoak meadows were being developed in other parts of the country and that it was a vital step in allaying the housing crisis .
When they first submitted the proposals , the council did not have the required five-year plan for housing and even at the later inquires , lawyers said , the need for new homes was not being met .
For RAID the two inquiries presented a different problem , while Peel and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community group had to try to stand for itself .
`` We could n't afford a barrister like Peel or the council had so Robin was our advocate , he 'd never done it before , '' Coun Garrido said .
`` He 'd asked questions in council but he 'd never asked questions of people like Peel and their lawyers .
`` I was the first witness on the stand and it was difficult with their QC .
In fact the official had to pull him up a couple of times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lay-person , not a legal official .
She added : `` It was really hard , but you just do it because you believe in it .
If you believe in something you really fight it and that 's what we did . ''
At one stage , volunteers even gathered together on a road near the site on a chilly winter morning at 7am to count the number of cars coming in and out to support their view that the development would bring congestion .
Finally , when both inquiries had resulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the courts , arguing that legal errors had been made and there was a problem in the distinction between local and national planning policy .
Last week , more than seven years after the proposals were first put forward , the Court of Appeal put a final end to the saga , and again refused to give the plans the green light .
Peel finally relented , with Phil Wilson , the company 's Executive Director for Land , Communities and Home Building expressing disappointment that their work would never be realised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We ’ re disappointed that our arguments have not been accepted about the need to develop the Broadoak site to help address Salford ’ s growing shortage of family and affordable homes .
`` We ’ re also disappointed not to have the opportunity to create something really special and sensitively designed .
`` However , we recognise this has become a sensitive issue and , with the passage of time and other priorities , we have decided not to pursue the Broadoak legal case further .
We look forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The members of RAID were overjoyed , having finally achieved what hundreds of people had set out to do in a church hall seven years before .
`` I have to commend the commitment of the people who were helping me in RAID , '' Coun Garrido explained .
`` The committee met every week at the start and then we met every month over the years .
I thought people would get fed up of it but they were ready to come back and do it again and again .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was keep going and there was a feeling that Peel were going to get this , if they keep going they 're going get what they want and we had to say no they 're not .
`` I kept saying no we have to fight , this is a Goliath against us but we can beat it , we can beat this big company , they may have the money and the wherewithal but we have the community and they 're right on our side .
`` We did the right thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future because climate change is a horrendous problem .
`` We need these spaces , these open spaces because are clogged up with fumes and cars , that 's not going to go away .
Somebody has to fight to protect these spaces .
I have to say if they 'd been approved I would have been in front of the first digger on the floor saying , 'You 're not coming on here ' . ''
Coun Garrido said a special thank you to RAID committee members Noel Gaskell and Andy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the course of the long saga .
Opposition to the plans was also heavily supported by the council , with more than £400,000 spent fighting the scheme through various stages .
When the Court of Appeal decision finally put an end to proceedings , Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said : “ This is the third time Peel Land and Property has taken this to court and each time the council ’ s decision has been upheld .
`` Each time it goes to court it wastes vital taxpayers money that could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local people , especially after ten years of government imposed cuts and given the current financial challenges we face as a consequence of the impacts of the COVID-19 virus .
“ The decision of the council is also supported by the opposition party in Salford , Barbara Keeley MP , local campaigners and residents , who have done a fantastic job in raising awareness and putting the case across .
“ There is no doubt we need more homes in the city , but they need to be in the right places .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ developers build where they want and we must continue to do all we can to avoid planning by appeal , whilst also tackling the housing and homelessness crisis we ’ re facing .
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For the last seven years a war has been waged over the future of a Salford beauty spot.
It began when property firm Peel L&P laid out plans for the development of 600 homes to be built on land in Broadoak, Worsley.
Since then, hundreds of worried residents have spent thousands of hours battling the proposals in the hopes of keeping the area as it is.
The developers had envisioned a new neighbourhood of upmarket housing along with affordable properties it said would fill the need for "aspirational" homes in the city.
But, despite their expertise and history in developing new areas, Peel was not prepared for the vehement backlash it was set to receive.
Residents in the area were horrified to hear a cherished green space could be about to disappear and they banded together to oppose the plans.
The problem was the site Peel had chosen to build on. The meadow is on part of the Worsley Greenway and spans an area between Monton Green and Worsley Road.
For many local people it is the closest open space to their homes and represents an oasis of calm in a busy urban district.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
So, when the plans were presented to the people of Worsley, they decided to fight back.
Salford City Council rejected the submission at the first time of asking in 2013 but it went on to a public inquiry, with Peel arguing that the area needed homes and that Broadoak had been previously chosen by the council as a possible site for development.
Coun Karen Garrido is the chair of RAID (Residents Against Inappropriate Developments) a group set up to oppose the proposals.
(Image: Shift)
Alongside hundreds of volunteers and her husband, Coun Robin Garrido, she has spent much of her time over the last eight years, worrying about the future of the Broadoak site and she remembers well the first public inquiry.
"When it first went to council to be considered the room where the meeting took place was absolutely cram-packed with people," she said.
"There's no point in going out on a limb on your own if the community aren't supporting you but at our first public meeting the church was full and I know that church holds more than 400 people.
"Every pew was taken, they were standing up at the back and it was a terrible night, it was a night when all the wind and the rain was out, it was just horrendous. But everybody came out and filled the church."
Because Broadoak is not on greenbelt land the area was not afforded complete protection from development - so Peel repeatedly argued that constructing new homes on the site was necessary to provide enough housing for a growing Salford population.
However, the company was again rejected, this time by former secretary of state for local government, Eric Pickles, in 2015.
Not to be deterred, the property giant submitted a High Court challenge but before that could be heard, a separate High Court panel ruled a technical element of the inspector's report was wrong and Mr Pickle's decision was quashed.
The government then said a new inquiry would have to be opened to consider the evidence again.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Meanwhile, Peel applied for planning permission to build 165 homes on a smaller part of the site, which they own. This was also refused by the town hall.
At this point, campaigners had been battling the project for years with the help of local MP Barbara Keeley and even Coun Garrido admits she was impressed with the resilience of local people.
She said: "We've had this constant support, even at the inquiry every day there were people there. On the first day of the inquiry when we met up they said it won't be long it might take a few days - it took four weeks. They'd only booked one room and they had to open it up to two.
"That's what the inspector commented on, the local people and how many of them were there. It just filled my heart really because I thought, 'Wow I'm not the only one',"
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Following the first inquiry, a second major examination took place in 2018.
Again the proposals were rejected, this time it was Secretary of State for Housing, James Brokenshire, who backed campaigners and said that the development would impact negatively on the character and appearance of the Greenway.
Peel repeatedly argued that sites similar to the Broadoak meadows were being developed in other parts of the country and that it was a vital step in allaying the housing crisis.
When they first submitted the proposals, the council did not have the required five-year plan for housing and even at the later inquires, lawyers said, the need for new homes was not being met.
(Image: Yui Mok/PA)
For RAID the two inquiries presented a different problem, while Peel and the council were represented by legal counsel, the community group had to try to stand for itself.
"We couldn't afford a barrister like Peel or the council had so Robin was our advocate, he'd never done it before," Coun Garrido said.
"He'd asked questions in council but he'd never asked questions of people like Peel and their lawyers.
"I was the first witness on the stand and it was difficult with their QC. In fact the official had to pull him up a couple of times and explain that I was just a lay-person, not a legal official.
She added: "It was really hard, but you just do it because you believe in it. If you believe in something you really fight it and that's what we did."
(Image: Salford council)
At one stage, volunteers even gathered together on a road near the site on a chilly winter morning at 7am to count the number of cars coming in and out to support their view that the development would bring congestion.
Finally, when both inquiries had resulted in rejection, Peel took the issue through the courts, arguing that legal errors had been made and there was a problem in the distinction between local and national planning policy.
Last week, more than seven years after the proposals were first put forward, the Court of Appeal put a final end to the saga, and again refused to give the plans the green light.
Peel finally relented, with Phil Wilson, the company's Executive Director for Land, Communities and Home Building expressing disappointment that their work would never be realised.
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In a statement, he said: “We’re disappointed that our arguments have not been accepted about the need to develop the Broadoak site to help address Salford’s growing shortage of family and affordable homes.
"We’re also disappointed not to have the opportunity to create something really special and sensitively designed.
"However, we recognise this has become a sensitive issue and, with the passage of time and other priorities, we have decided not to pursue the Broadoak legal case further. We look forward to focusing our efforts elsewhere in the city.”
The members of RAID were overjoyed, having finally achieved what hundreds of people had set out to do in a church hall seven years before.
"I have to commend the commitment of the people who were helping me in RAID," Coun Garrido explained.
"The committee met every week at the start and then we met every month over the years. I thought people would get fed up of it but they were ready to come back and do it again and again.
"We felt like all we could do was keep going and there was a feeling that Peel were going to get this, if they keep going they're going get what they want and we had to say no they're not.
"I kept saying no we have to fight, this is a Goliath against us but we can beat it, we can beat this big company, they may have the money and the wherewithal but we have the community and they're right on our side.
"We did the right thing, not just for now but for the future because climate change is a horrendous problem.
"We need these spaces, these open spaces because are clogged up with fumes and cars, that's not going to go away. Somebody has to fight to protect these spaces. I have to say if they'd been approved I would have been in front of the first digger on the floor saying, 'You're not coming on here'."
Coun Garrido said a special thank you to RAID committee members Noel Gaskell and Andy Cheetham, who both passed away in the course of the long saga.
Opposition to the plans was also heavily supported by the council, with more than £400,000 spent fighting the scheme through various stages.
When the Court of Appeal decision finally put an end to proceedings, Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “This is the third time Peel Land and Property has taken this to court and each time the council’s decision has been upheld.
"Each time it goes to court it wastes vital taxpayers money that could be much better spent on services that benefit local people, especially after ten years of government imposed cuts and given the current financial challenges we face as a consequence of the impacts of the COVID-19 virus.
“The decision of the council is also supported by the opposition party in Salford, Barbara Keeley MP, local campaigners and residents, who have done a fantastic job in raising awareness and putting the case across.
“There is no doubt we need more homes in the city, but they need to be in the right places. We will not roll over and let developers build where they want and we must continue to do all we can to avoid planning by appeal, whilst also tackling the housing and homelessness crisis we’re facing.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Young woman who lost a friend to suicide is urging people to reach out for help

A young woman who lost a friend to suicide and set up her own mental health charity is urging people to reach out for support .
Up to 15 people are lost to suicide in Trafford every year .
Now appeal has been launched to get support to loved ones - following World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday .
Lauren Barclay , 22 , from Salford , suffered with her own mental health before reaching out for support when she was younger .
Lauren said : “ Personally I had never had any education of mental health so when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure of the best thing or right thing to do .
At the time I was in secondary school and a lot of my friends were struggling with different things too .
“ I actually went to a teacher to talk about my cousin who was struggling and it was through this conversation that I was able to then get support .
“ I think talking has such a huge stigma attached to it as mental health is seen as this big scary thing when in reality most of us will struggle with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it should be easy to reach out and ask for that little bit of help.
” Lauren has since set up her own charity , Youth Mental Health Matters , and says ‘ it doesn ’ t take a degree in medicine or psychology to help someone ’ .
With the uncertainty , disruption , job losses and isolation that 2020 has brought , people are under more pressure than ever and many mental health services had to shut premises and move online .
Lauren said : “ The pandemic is making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or another .
I think here it is important to remember that no one can know exactly what someone else is going through , and being open and supportive to people is so important .
“ I think at the start of the pandemic there was all this hype about having to exercise , or bake , or learn a new skill that sometimes put unneeded added pressure .
Really it was just about getting though each day the best you could .
“ For those struggling with their mental health a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mental illness doesn ’ t go away because there is something bigger going on , and I think that is super important to remember .
For a lot of people the pandemic will have worsened mental health , or presented new problems and I think it is key for schools to have this at the forefront of their mind as they return.
” Lauren said her charity saw larger numbers of young people who were struggling because ‘ suddenly everything they knew and relied on had been taken away ’ .
For those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t sure if they should reach out , Lauren has some advice .
She said : “ I would say the first words are the hardest .
That first conversation whether it be with a family member or professional can feel so intimidating and scary , but once you start to talk it is so much easier .
“ Sometimes it can be so hard to know how someone will react but the likelihood is that they care about you and want the best and so will do whatever they can to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say the words , I have found that writing it down or texting can often be a little easier .
Some telephone helplines now offer text services which can sometimes seem a lot less daunting.
” For those looking to support loved ones , Lauren said she knows how important it is to be there for people .
She said : “ Having lost a friend to suicide I am constantly aware of how important it is to talk to those around you .
I know that for me it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receiving support from somewhere else it is always good to check in on them as well.
” Research indicates that talking openly and honestly about suicide and mental health can help to save lives .
You don ’ t need to be a health professional to start a conversation .
Currently , suicide is the biggest killer of men under 49 and women aged between 20 and 34 in the North West and it affects many more .
Coun Jo Harding , who chairs the Trafford suicide prevention board , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suicide may give someone the idea .
The fact is you do not give someone suicidal ideas by talking about suicide , instead by talking openly and honestly you could possibly save a life .
“ Simply asking “ How ’ s your head ?
” may well give someone the space they need to open up and admit they may be struggling .
“ Suicide affects us all .
Encourage someone to talk before suicide seems like their only option.
” If you or someone you know if struggling , there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for impartial advice , a listening ear and support at any time of the day or night on 116 123 or email jo @ samaritans.org .
In Greater Manchester , you can also contact 42nd Street , which offers mental health support , on 0161 228 7321 or by emailing theteam @ 42ndstreet.org.uk .

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A young woman who lost a friend to suicide and set up her own mental health charity is urging people to reach out for support.
Up to 15 people are lost to suicide in Trafford every year.
Now appeal has been launched to get support to loved ones - following World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday.
Lauren Barclay, 22, from Salford, suffered with her own mental health before reaching out for support when she was younger.
(Image: STOKE SENTINEL)
Lauren said: “Personally I had never had any education of mental health so when I started to struggle I wasn’t sure of the best thing or right thing to do. At the time I was in secondary school and a lot of my friends were struggling with different things too.
“I actually went to a teacher to talk about my cousin who was struggling and it was through this conversation that I was able to then get support.
“I think talking has such a huge stigma attached to it as mental health is seen as this big scary thing when in reality most of us will struggle with it at some point in our lives and it should be easy to reach out and ask for that little bit of help.”
Lauren has since set up her own charity, Youth Mental Health Matters, and says ‘it doesn’t take a degree in medicine or psychology to help someone’.
With the uncertainty, disruption, job losses and isolation that 2020 has brought, people are under more pressure than ever and many mental health services had to shut premises and move online.
Lauren said: “The pandemic is making things harder for everyone in one way or another. I think here it is important to remember that no one can know exactly what someone else is going through, and being open and supportive to people is so important.
(Image: UGC MEN)
“I think at the start of the pandemic there was all this hype about having to exercise, or bake, or learn a new skill that sometimes put unneeded added pressure. Really it was just about getting though each day the best you could.
“For those struggling with their mental health a lot of them took a knock.
“Mental illness doesn’t go away because there is something bigger going on, and I think that is super important to remember. For a lot of people the pandemic will have worsened mental health, or presented new problems and I think it is key for schools to have this at the forefront of their mind as they return.”
Lauren said her charity saw larger numbers of young people who were struggling because ‘suddenly everything they knew and relied on had been taken away’.
For those who are finding it hard but aren’t sure if they should reach out, Lauren has some advice.
She said: “I would say the first words are the hardest. That first conversation whether it be with a family member or professional can feel so intimidating and scary, but once you start to talk it is so much easier.
“Sometimes it can be so hard to know how someone will react but the likelihood is that they care about you and want the best and so will do whatever they can to help.
“If you are struggling to say the words, I have found that writing it down or texting can often be a little easier. Some telephone helplines now offer text services which can sometimes seem a lot less daunting.”
(Image: PA)
For those looking to support loved ones, Lauren said she knows how important it is to be there for people.
She said: “Having lost a friend to suicide I am constantly aware of how important it is to talk to those around you. I know that for me it would be reminding them that even if they are receiving support from somewhere else it is always good to check in on them as well.”
Research indicates that talking openly and honestly about suicide and mental health can help to save lives.
You don’t need to be a health professional to start a conversation.
Currently, suicide is the biggest killer of men under 49 and women aged between 20 and 34 in the North West and it affects many more.
(Image: UGC MEN)
Coun Jo Harding, who chairs the Trafford suicide prevention board, said: “There is a myth that talking about suicide may give someone the idea. The fact is you do not give someone suicidal ideas by talking about suicide, instead by talking openly and honestly you could possibly save a life.
“Simply asking “How’s your head?” may well give someone the space they need to open up and admit they may be struggling.
“Suicide affects us all. Encourage someone to talk before suicide seems like their only option.”
If you or someone you know if struggling, there is support out there 24/7.
Contact Samaritans for impartial advice, a listening ear and support at any time of the day or night on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.
In Greater Manchester, you can also contact 42nd Street, which offers mental health support, on 0161 228 7321 or by emailing theteam@42ndstreet.org.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Why Man City youngsters have started this season with extra motivation

The home dressing room of the stadium at Manchester City 's football academy was not a happy place on Saturday afternoon .
Two goals from James McAtee and one from Liam Delap had the Under-23 side 3-1 up in their Premier League 2 opener against Derby with 20 minutes to go .
But a second yellow card for Delap saw the hosts down to ten men and they were unable to replicate their efforts from Mansfield in midweek as they failed to see the game out to take only one point from the fixture .
Snatching a draw from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unhappy , and new coach Enzo Maresca will have to work hard on two issues that plagued his predecessor : conceding too many goals and switching off in games .
If that will require work and patience , it will be some time before the buzz of being back playing football regularly wears off for young players who have gone six months without it .
All academy games were cancelled with the rest of football in March as a result of the pandemic , and with only limited numbers allowed in training grounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior players did in May .
Over the summer the club have given them programmes with and without a football to keep up their condition and there have been Microsoft Teams meetings to keep everyone in the loop , but it has been hard on a bunch of teenagers that normally rest up for five or six weeks in summer to be kept away from their sport and profession for nearly four months .
“ It is the best feeling ever [ to be back ] , '' said McAtee on Saturday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ages so it is just good to be back on the pitch and playing again .
Everyone was so hungry to go on the first day back and it was all we were looking forward to .
I am just looking forward to playing all the games now.
” On top of that , it has also been a summer of change in the academy .
Both the Under-23s and Under-18s have new head coaches .
Danny Walker , the new assistant of the 23s , took charge of the team at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Derby after quarantining in line with government regulations .
As much as the aim is to catch the eye in the first team , all the players have extra motivation to be sharp in training to try and get selected for as many games as they can .
`` We 've got a new manager coming in and everyone wants to impress , '' said Delap .
`` That hunger and determination is every single player on the pitch so when we 've got that all together it comes together . ''

The home dressing room of the stadium at Manchester City's football academy was not a happy place on Saturday afternoon.
Two goals from James McAtee and one from Liam Delap had the Under-23 side 3-1 up in their Premier League 2 opener against Derby with 20 minutes to go. But a second yellow card for Delap saw the hosts down to ten men and they were unable to replicate their efforts from Mansfield in midweek as they failed to see the game out to take only one point from the fixture.
Snatching a draw from the jaws of victory understandably left the players unhappy, and new coach Enzo Maresca will have to work hard on two issues that plagued his predecessor: conceding too many goals and switching off in games.
If that will require work and patience, it will be some time before the buzz of being back playing football regularly wears off for young players who have gone six months without it. All academy games were cancelled with the rest of football in March as a result of the pandemic, and with only limited numbers allowed in training grounds the youngsters could not return when the senior players did in May.
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Over the summer the club have given them programmes with and without a football to keep up their condition and there have been Microsoft Teams meetings to keep everyone in the loop, but it has been hard on a bunch of teenagers that normally rest up for five or six weeks in summer to be kept away from their sport and profession for nearly four months.
“It is the best feeling ever [to be back]," said McAtee on Saturday. "We have been out of action for ages so it is just good to be back on the pitch and playing again. Everyone was so hungry to go on the first day back and it was all we were looking forward to. I am just looking forward to playing all the games now.”
On top of that, it has also been a summer of change in the academy. Both the Under-23s and Under-18s have new head coaches. Danny Walker, the new assistant of the 23s, took charge of the team at Mansfield this week before Maresca stepped in against Derby after quarantining in line with government regulations.
As much as the aim is to catch the eye in the first team, all the players have extra motivation to be sharp in training to try and get selected for as many games as they can.
"We've got a new manager coming in and everyone wants to impress," said Delap. "That hunger and determination is every single player on the pitch so when we've got that all together it comes together."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--The Bolton places people always pronounce wrong

We know the names of our local towns or villages like the back of our hands .
But for outsiders who aren ’ t as used to the area , pronouncing those names isn ’ t always easy – and it ’ s often amusing to listen to .
From Daubhill to The Haulgh , here are some places in Bolton people commonly pronounce wrong .
Some people might pronounce Daubhill as “ Daub-hill ” , but it ’ s actually “ Dobble ” .
Pronounced “ Orl-ith-wood '' for those with a Bolton accent .
Not as commonly mistaken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A lot of people say `` Egg-er-ton '' when it 's actually `` Edge-er-ton '' .
Pronounced `` The Hoff '' , some people may mistake the pronunciation for 'halsh ' due to local pie shop Greenhalgh 's which is pronounced that way .
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We know the names of our local towns or villages like the back of our hands.
But for outsiders who aren’t as used to the area, pronouncing those names isn’t always easy – and it’s often amusing to listen to.
From Daubhill to The Haulgh, here are some places in Bolton people commonly pronounce wrong.
Daubhill
Some people might pronounce Daubhill as “Daub-hill”, but it’s actually “Dobble”.
Hall i' th' Wood
Pronounced “Orl-ith-wood" for those with a Bolton accent.
Breightmet
Not as commonly mistaken, but said as "Breyt-met".
Egerton
A lot of people say "Egg-er-ton" when it's actually "Edge-er-ton".
The Haulgh
Pronounced "The Hoff", some people may mistake the pronunciation for 'halsh' due to local pie shop Greenhalgh's which is pronounced that way.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Public urged to 'act now' to prevent coronavirus spiralling out of control

A leading academic is warning the UK to 'act now ' to prevent coronavirus spiralling out of control in the UK again .
Professor Peter Openshaw , professor of experimental medicine at Imperial College London said that a delay of even a few days is potentially `` dangerous '' as a `` trickle of cases '' can turn into a `` cascade . ''
He said that if people do n't abide by the `` rule of six '' laws that come into effect in England tomorrow ( Monday September 14 ) , the country faces going back into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is a member of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group ( Nervtag ) which advises the government on the threat posed by new and emerging respiratory viruses , said if the virus is in care homes it will inevitably lead to hospital admissions and deaths .
Speaking on Sky ’ s Ridge On Sunday , he said : “ We know that these are very vulnerable pockets .
`` It ’ s not just in the younger people , it ’ s starting to appear in people more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be followed by hospital admissions and deaths so we need to act quickly .
“ And this isn ’ t a game .
We shouldn ’ t be out trying to party as hard as we can in the run-up to Monday ’ s lockdown .
“ We should all be really thinking about what we can do now to slow down the spread.
” In a tweet on Sunday , the Department for Health and Social care said : `` Latest findings from the UK 's largest Covid-19 study show the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days '' which `` reinforces the need for the rule of six for social gatherings . ''
His comments come as concerns grow over an increase in Covid-19 cases in care homes , prompting the government to send an alert to care providers to highlight the rising rates and to call for action .
The letter , which was sent on Friday , urges care bosses to “ take the necessary action to prevent and limit outbreaks ” , pointing out that in the last three days there had been an increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At the moment it is the workforce that is most affected , but the letter says that “ clearly ” there is a risk that the virus will spread to residents and in some cases already has .
The concern over care homes comes as more than 3,400 coronavirus cases were recorded overall in the UK for the second day in a row – the first time since mid-May that recorded cases have been above that level on consecutive days .
The government said that as of 9am on Saturday , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK , slightly lower than the 3,539 cases recorded on Friday .
Speaking about the spike in cases , Prof Openshaw said : “ I think everyone is in agreement that we really need to act very quickly now in order to prevent this from growing exponentially .
“ I think that ’ s the main point is that we must act fast because it ’ s so much harder to get this sort of thing under control if you delay .
“ Even a few days is potentially going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment.
” Former chief scientific adviser and member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) Sir Mark Walport has warned that the country is “ on the edge of losing control ” of coronavirus .
Asked if he thinks Sir Mark is right , Prof Openshaw told Ridge : “ Well , yes I think that is right.
” The Sunday Times reported a Department of Health report marked “ official sensitive ” and circulated on Friday said that the rate of coronavirus recorded through satellite tests – which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the start of the month .
The newspaper also said that Health Secretary Matt Hancock was given an emergency update on Wednesday saying that outbreaks had been detected in 43 care homes .
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said : “ Throughout our coronavirus response we have been doing everything we can to ensure all staff and residents in care homes are protected.
” Tough new Covid-19 lockdown measures were announced for parts of the UK on Friday as cases continued to rise and as the R number – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climbed above one .
According to government advisers , the last time R was above one was in early March .
Meanwhile , the Sunday Telegraph reported that up to 4.5 million people deemed to be at risk of serious illness from Covid-19 will be asked to stay at home again or given tailored advice on protecting themselves if cases rise to dangerous levels .
And according to the paper , Prime Minister Boris Johnson is believed to be considering introducing a 10pm or 11pm curfew on restaurants , bars and pubs if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus under control .

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A leading academic is warning the UK to 'act now' to prevent coronavirus spiralling out of control in the UK again.
Professor Peter Openshaw, professor of experimental medicine at Imperial College London said that a delay of even a few days is potentially "dangerous" as a "trickle of cases" can turn into a "cascade."
He said that if people don't abide by the "rule of six" laws that come into effect in England tomorrow (Monday September 14), the country faces going back into a "hard lockdown."
Prof Openshaw, who is a member of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag) which advises the government on the threat posed by new and emerging respiratory viruses, said if the virus is in care homes it will inevitably lead to hospital admissions and deaths.
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Speaking on Sky’s Ridge On Sunday, he said: “We know that these are very vulnerable pockets.
"It’s not just in the younger people, it’s starting to appear in people more vulnerable and that inevitably is going to be followed by hospital admissions and deaths so we need to act quickly.
“And this isn’t a game. We shouldn’t be out trying to party as hard as we can in the run-up to Monday’s lockdown.
“We should all be really thinking about what we can do now to slow down the spread.”
In a tweet on Sunday, the Department for Health and Social care said: "Latest findings from the UK's largest Covid-19 study show the virus is now doubling every seven to eight days" which "reinforces the need for the rule of six for social gatherings."
His comments come as concerns grow over an increase in Covid-19 cases in care homes, prompting the government to send an alert to care providers to highlight the rising rates and to call for action.
(Image: PA Graphics)
The letter, which was sent on Friday, urges care bosses to “take the necessary action to prevent and limit outbreaks”, pointing out that in the last three days there had been an increase in notifications of coronavirus cases in care homes.
At the moment it is the workforce that is most affected, but the letter says that “clearly” there is a risk that the virus will spread to residents and in some cases already has.
The concern over care homes comes as more than 3,400 coronavirus cases were recorded overall in the UK for the second day in a row – the first time since mid-May that recorded cases have been above that level on consecutive days.
The government said that as of 9am on Saturday, there had been a further 3,497 lab-confirmed cases in the UK, slightly lower than the 3,539 cases recorded on Friday.
Speaking about the spike in cases, Prof Openshaw said: “I think everyone is in agreement that we really need to act very quickly now in order to prevent this from growing exponentially.
“I think that’s the main point is that we must act fast because it’s so much harder to get this sort of thing under control if you delay.
“Even a few days is potentially going to be quite dangerous now at this particular moment.”
Former chief scientific adviser and member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) Sir Mark Walport has warned that the country is “on the edge of losing control” of coronavirus.
Asked if he thinks Sir Mark is right, Prof Openshaw told Ridge: “Well, yes I think that is right.”
The Sunday Times reported a Department of Health report marked “official sensitive” and circulated on Friday said that the rate of coronavirus recorded through satellite tests – which are used in care homes – had quadrupled since the start of the month.
(Image: PA)
The newspaper also said that Health Secretary Matt Hancock was given an emergency update on Wednesday saying that outbreaks had been detected in 43 care homes.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said: “Throughout our coronavirus response we have been doing everything we can to ensure all staff and residents in care homes are protected.”
Tough new Covid-19 lockdown measures were announced for parts of the UK on Friday as cases continued to rise and as the R number – the reproduction number of coronavirus transmission – climbed above one.
According to government advisers, the last time R was above one was in early March.
Meanwhile, the Sunday Telegraph reported that up to 4.5 million people deemed to be at risk of serious illness from Covid-19 will be asked to stay at home again or given tailored advice on protecting themselves if cases rise to dangerous levels.
And according to the paper, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is believed to be considering introducing a 10pm or 11pm curfew on restaurants, bars and pubs if local measures are unable to bring the spread of the virus under control.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Man United fans loved 'class' Donny van de Beek moment vs Aston Villa

Manchester United fans have been left impressed by Donny van de Beek after his first appearance for the club against Aston Villa on Saturday and they particularly loved a piece of skill he did in the first-half .
Less than a month after the previous season finally came to an end with a defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final , United are now preparing for the start of the 2020/21 campaign .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took his side to Villa Park on Saturday for their only pre-season friendly of the summer - though he was without many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from international duty .
Van de Beek was named in the starting XI for the first time following his move from Dutch champions Ajax and the 23-year-old impressed in a deep midfield role alongside Scott McTominay in the first half .
The Dutchman always made himself available for the ball and looked slick when he was in possession , with one piece of skill really standing out .
He received the ball with his back turned to an incoming defender but quickly dragged it to pirouette past the challenge and was then able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may have lost the game 1-0 courtesy of an Ollie Watkins goal but supporters were thrilled by Van de Beek 's tight control and flair , and ca n't wait to see him link up with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba in midfield .
Van de Beek will get the chance to make his competitive debut for the club next Saturday when United get their Premier League campaign underway against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford .
The Eagles got their season off to a winning start this past Saturday with a 1-0 victory @ @ @

Manchester United fans have been left impressed by Donny van de Beek after his first appearance for the club against Aston Villa on Saturday and they particularly loved a piece of skill he did in the first-half.
Less than a month after the previous season finally came to an end with a defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final, United are now preparing for the start of the 2020/21 campaign.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took his side to Villa Park on Saturday for their only pre-season friendly of the summer - though he was without many of his players who have only just returned from international duty.
Van de Beek was named in the starting XI for the first time following his move from Dutch champions Ajax and the 23-year-old impressed in a deep midfield role alongside Scott McTominay in the first half.
The Dutchman always made himself available for the ball and looked slick when he was in possession, with one piece of skill really standing out.
He received the ball with his back turned to an incoming defender but quickly dragged it to pirouette past the challenge and was then able to bear down on goal.
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United may have lost the game 1-0 courtesy of an Ollie Watkins goal but supporters were thrilled by Van de Beek's tight control and flair, and can't wait to see him link up with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba in midfield.
Van de Beek will get the chance to make his competitive debut for the club next Saturday when United get their Premier League campaign underway against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
The Eagles got their season off to a winning start this past Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Southampton.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Area of Stockport emerges as covid hotspot as infection rate 'rising rapidly'

An area of Stockport has emerged as a coronavirus hotspot as residents are warned the infection rate is ‘ rising rapidly ’ .
Since being released from local lockdown measures in August the number of positive cases in the borough has spiked significantly .
It has now been placed on amber alert and is at risk of having tighter restrictions again imposed by the government .
Public Health England ( PHE ) data shows that Gatley South and Cheadle West recorded the highest number of cases in the borough during the week ending September 6 .
It was the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 11 cases recorded over that seven day period .
But ward councillor Keith Holloway said he had not heard of any outbreaks related to specific pubs , restaurants or workplaces .
Coun Holloway - who also chairs the adult social care and health scrutiny committee - is unaware of any ‘ underlying issue ’ , and thinks the return of schools was probably too recent to have affected the figures .
He said that people getting tested after returning from overseas holidays could possibly go some way to explaining why the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ You know with numbers like that you can have odd spikes that creep up one week and disappear the next , so I hope it ’ s something like that.
” According to the Greater Manchester infection rate figures for the week to September 10 , Stockport has 31.7 cases per 100,000 people .
And while that remains the lowest in the region - which across the board is battling to get the virus back under control - bosses are deeply concerned about the trend .
Jen Connolly , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has issued a stark warning to residents .
“ Already the seven-day rate of positive tests per 100,000 people in Stockport is rising rapidly , ” she said .
“ This puts us in the national amber category .
We have seen in other areas of Greater Manchester how quickly and steeply things can increase , so it is really important that you all keep going with all the efforts to try to reduce transmission .
“ In addition to the increased risks to people ’ s health that comes with rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop us moving into the national red category when additional restrictions may be imposed.
” Ms Connolly has urged Stopfordians to ‘ play their part ’ in keeping themselves and others safe , and reiterated the importance of following coronavirus rules and guidelines .
Further information , including on how to book at test , can be found here .

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An area of Stockport has emerged as a coronavirus hotspot as residents are warned the infection rate is ‘rising rapidly’.
Since being released from local lockdown measures in August the number of positive cases in the borough has spiked significantly.
It has now been placed on amber alert and is at risk of having tighter restrictions again imposed by the government.
Public Health England (PHE) data shows that Gatley South and Cheadle West recorded the highest number of cases in the borough during the week ending September 6.
It was the only area in Stockport to record double figures with 11 cases recorded over that seven day period.
But ward councillor Keith Holloway said he had not heard of any outbreaks related to specific pubs, restaurants or workplaces.
Coun Holloway - who also chairs the adult social care and health scrutiny committee - is unaware of any ‘underlying issue’, and thinks the return of schools was probably too recent to have affected the figures.
He said that people getting tested after returning from overseas holidays could possibly go some way to explaining why the area was currently standing out.
But he added: “You know with numbers like that you can have odd spikes that creep up one week and disappear the next, so I hope it’s something like that.”
According to the Greater Manchester infection rate figures for the week to September 10, Stockport has 31.7 cases per 100,000 people.
And while that remains the lowest in the region - which across the board is battling to get the virus back under control - bosses are deeply concerned about the trend.
Jen Connolly, the council’s director of public health, has issued a stark warning to residents.
“Already the seven-day rate of positive tests per 100,000 people in Stockport is rising rapidly,” she said.
“This puts us in the national amber category. We have seen in other areas of Greater Manchester how quickly and steeply things can increase, so it is really important that you all keep going with all the efforts to try to reduce transmission.
“ In addition to the increased risks to people’s health that comes with rising community rates, we also want to stop us moving into the national red category when additional restrictions may be imposed.”
Ms Connolly has urged Stopfordians to ‘play their part’ in keeping themselves and others safe, and reiterated the importance of following coronavirus rules and guidelines.
Further information, including on how to book at test, can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Why Eoin Doyle's first Bolton Wanderers goal will help lift his teammates

It 's a matter of when and not if Eoin Doyle will score his first goal for Bolton Wanderers and his teammates need to see it as much as the striker himself does , according to Ian Evatt .
Doyle was the first new player through the door at the University of Bolton Stadium this summer under new head coach Evatt ahead of the League Two campaign .
And the 32-year-old came with a high reputation after being the division 's top scorer last season with 25 strikes to help Swindon Town win promotion to League One .
Doyle has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches so far this season , which have all ended in defeat and the Irishman is yet to find the back of the net for his new club .
The most recent of these came in the League Two opener against Forest Green Rovers where Bolton lost 1-0 thanks to Carl Winchester 's strike after the break .
And speaking after the game , Evatt has 'no doubts ' that Doyle will net at least 20 goals for the Trotters over the course of this campaign .
But right now , the Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see the striker get off the mark for Wanderers , as much as he does .
Evatt said : “ I have no doubts in my mind that Eoin will score 20 plus this season .
No doubts .
I think the team need to see him scoring .
`` He needs it for himself but I think everybody else needs Eoin to score just to give everybody a lift , and that could be anyhow .
`` If it hits his backside and goes in , I don ’ t really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to score , for him , but also I ’ d like us to score first because I think then , you might see us express ourselves a little bit more . ''
“ He had a great opportunity first half .
Second half , the ball was falling and dropping around but there was blocks from them and we weren ’ t quite getting the rub of the green , but final third entries , if you keep entering the final third , the law of averages saw you ’ re going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we need to work hard on that and do better when we get into the final third .
`` Other than probably the Wigan game away where we changed it a lot , this is the game where I think I ’ ve learned the most and I think I can see what is wrong .
`` We ’ ll know next Saturday whether I ’ m right or not because this week , we ’ re going to have to work really hard , but I think in my own mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s wrong and I know how to fix it and that ’ s football .
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It's a matter of when and not if Eoin Doyle will score his first goal for Bolton Wanderers and his teammates need to see it as much as the striker himself does, according to Ian Evatt.
Doyle was the first new player through the door at the University of Bolton Stadium this summer under new head coach Evatt ahead of the League Two campaign.
And the 32-year-old came with a high reputation after being the division's top scorer last season with 25 strikes to help Swindon Town win promotion to League One.
Doyle has played all three of Wanderers' competitive matches so far this season, which have all ended in defeat and the Irishman is yet to find the back of the net for his new club.
The most recent of these came in the League Two opener against Forest Green Rovers where Bolton lost 1-0 thanks to Carl Winchester's strike after the break.
And speaking after the game, Evatt has 'no doubts' that Doyle will net at least 20 goals for the Trotters over the course of this campaign.
But right now, the Bolton boss feels Doyle's new teammates need to see the striker get off the mark for Wanderers, as much as he does.
Evatt said: “I have no doubts in my mind that Eoin will score 20 plus this season. No doubts. I think the team need to see him scoring.
"He needs it for himself but I think everybody else needs Eoin to score just to give everybody a lift, and that could be anyhow.
"If it hits his backside and goes in, I don’t really care. I would just like him to score, for him, but also I’d like us to score first because I think then, you might see us express ourselves a little bit more."
“He had a great opportunity first half. Second half, the ball was falling and dropping around but there was blocks from them and we weren’t quite getting the rub of the green, but final third entries, if you keep entering the final third, the law of averages saw you’re going to score sooner rather than later, and we need to work hard on that and do better when we get into the final third.
"Other than probably the Wigan game away where we changed it a lot, this is the game where I think I’ve learned the most and I think I can see what is wrong.
"We’ll know next Saturday whether I’m right or not because this week, we’re going to have to work really hard, but I think in my own mind, I can see clearly where it’s wrong and I know how to fix it and that’s football.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Gary Neville is right about solution to Man United goalkeeping problem

In expressing his concern about how the goalkeeping situation at Manchester United could cause problems this season , Gary Neville also struck upon the solution .
The former United and England right-back was speaking from experience when he said he was worried the battle between David de Gea and Dean Henderson could go wrong .
There are plenty of examples of a club believing they have two goalkeepers capable of fighting it out to be first choice , only to be indecisive when it comes to making the decision and both suffer .
Two potential No.1s then become two No.2s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trap United have to avoid falling into this season and it will require Solskjaer to be ruthless if he does make a change , and to then stick to that change .
`` The idea that Dean Henderson will just come in and replace David de Gea as No.1 goalkeeper at Manchester United straight away - it wo n't happen , I can guarantee it wo n't happen , '' Neville told Sky Sports .
`` I think this has got a problem written all over it .
`` The one area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and consistency in is your goalkeeper .
You need to know who your No.1 is .
You can not have it where you 're flip-flopping .
It does not work at all .
I 've never seen it work at any club or international level where there is a decision to be made between two goalkeepers .
`` You have to fix your No.1 , go with him and even if there 's a mistake , you stick with him .
Once you take De Gea out of the team and put Henderson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about De Gea . ''
Although Henderson started in the friendly at Villa Park on Saturday , it would be a major surprise if it is n't De Gea who begins the Premier League season against Crystal Palace next weekend .
The Spaniard has earned the right to stay as No.1 for now , with Henderson trying to put him under pressure .
For the academy graduate , it will be cup games for now as he tries to make an impression .
There is an expectation that De Gea will find himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , purely because his form has been so unconvincing for the past 18 months .
If mistakes continue to come at the rate they did towards the end of last season , then there will be a clamour for Henderson to get his chance in the Premier League sooner rather than later .
The alternative theory is that De Gea will respond to the pressure for his place , something he has lacked in recent seasons , and will return to his best form , holding off the threat from Henderson all season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a change is required `` you may as well forget about De Gea . ''
Solskjaer ca n't be chopping and changing the two during the Premier League season .
The defence needs to know who they are working with .
If De Gea 's struggles continue and Henderson is promoted then Solskjaer must stick with that decision .
The youngsters will deserve a chance to establish himself and will require patience if mistakes of his own come .
Neville is right to point out that letting two goalkeepers fight it out has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been De Gea 's recent form that he desperately needs the challenge , and Henderson could use 12 months to prove that he is the long-term answer for such a big club .
Solskjaer can make it work this season , as long as he is ruthless , if he does feel the need to drop a goalkeeper who has made more than 400 appearances for the club .

In expressing his concern about how the goalkeeping situation at Manchester United could cause problems this season, Gary Neville also struck upon the solution.
The former United and England right-back was speaking from experience when he said he was worried the battle between David de Gea and Dean Henderson could go wrong.
There are plenty of examples of a club believing they have two goalkeepers capable of fighting it out to be first choice, only to be indecisive when it comes to making the decision and both suffer. Two potential No.1s then become two No.2s and the problem intensifies.
That is the trap United have to avoid falling into this season and it will require Solskjaer to be ruthless if he does make a change, and to then stick to that change.
"The idea that Dean Henderson will just come in and replace David de Gea as No.1 goalkeeper at Manchester United straight away - it won't happen, I can guarantee it won't happen," Neville told Sky Sports.
"I think this has got a problem written all over it.
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"The one area of the pitch that you need stability and consistency in is your goalkeeper. You need to know who your No.1 is. You cannot have it where you're flip-flopping. It does not work at all. I've never seen it work at any club or international level where there is a decision to be made between two goalkeepers.
"You have to fix your No.1, go with him and even if there's a mistake, you stick with him. Once you take De Gea out of the team and put Henderson in, you may as well forget about De Gea."
Although Henderson started in the friendly at Villa Park on Saturday, it would be a major surprise if it isn't De Gea who begins the Premier League season against Crystal Palace next weekend. The Spaniard has earned the right to stay as No.1 for now, with Henderson trying to put him under pressure. For the academy graduate, it will be cup games for now as he tries to make an impression.
There is an expectation that De Gea will find himself under pressure at some point this season, purely because his form has been so unconvincing for the past 18 months. If mistakes continue to come at the rate they did towards the end of last season, then there will be a clamour for Henderson to get his chance in the Premier League sooner rather than later.
The alternative theory is that De Gea will respond to the pressure for his place, something he has lacked in recent seasons, and will return to his best form, holding off the threat from Henderson all season.
But as Neville said, if a change is required "you may as well forget about De Gea." Solskjaer can't be chopping and changing the two during the Premier League season. The defence needs to know who they are working with.
If De Gea's struggles continue and Henderson is promoted then Solskjaer must stick with that decision. The youngsters will deserve a chance to establish himself and will require patience if mistakes of his own come.
Neville is right to point out that letting two goalkeepers fight it out has ended in tears previously, but such has been De Gea's recent form that he desperately needs the challenge, and Henderson could use 12 months to prove that he is the long-term answer for such a big club.
Solskjaer can make it work this season, as long as he is ruthless, if he does feel the need to drop a goalkeeper who has made more than 400 appearances for the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Jogger fights off man who tried to pull her to the floor

A woman out jogging fought off a man who grabbed her from behind and tried to pull her to the floor .
Police patrols have been stepped up as a result .
Detectives said they were 'exploring every avenue of enquiry ' to find the attacker and 'get him off the streets ' .
They described the woman 's ordeal in Oldham on Saturday morning as 'frightening ' .
`` During a frantic struggle , the woman screamed and the man let go and made off on foot back towards the direction he came from , '' Greater Manchester Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman wasn ’ t injured but was understandably shaken by the incident . ''
The woman , aged in her 30s , was out running in the Eldon Street area , near the town centre , at around 10am on Saturday when police said she saw ' a suspicious man ' .
Unsettled by him , she turned around and ran down a ginnel on Eldon Street .
The woman was then grabbed from behind by the man , who tried to pull her to the floor , police said .
He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 20 , 5ft 11ins tall with black hair .
He was wearing black top down to his knees , loose black trousers and a black waterproof jacket down to his waist , police said .
The force added : `` No arrests have been made and officers are pleading with anyone with information to come forward . ''
Detective Sergeant Richard Arthern said : `` This woman endured a frightening ordeal and we are doing all we can to ensure that whoever committed this offence is caught and brought to justice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ early stages but I can assure the public that we are exploring every avenue of enquiry to identify this offender and get him off the streets .
`` There will an increased police presence in the area at this time and anyone with information or concerns should speak to them with confidence .
`` We believe there were a number of people on the nearby Kings Road who may have seen the moments before this incident and I ask anyone who may have been in the area at the time to get in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid our investigation . ''
Call 0161 856 8915 , quoting incident number 1055 of 12/09/2020 , or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A woman out jogging fought off a man who grabbed her from behind and tried to pull her to the floor.
Police patrols have been stepped up as a result.
Detectives said they were 'exploring every avenue of enquiry' to find the attacker and 'get him off the streets'.
They described the woman's ordeal in Oldham on Saturday morning as 'frightening'.
"During a frantic struggle, the woman screamed and the man let go and made off on foot back towards the direction he came from," Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.
"The woman wasn’t injured but was understandably shaken by the incident."
The woman, aged in her 30s, was out running in the Eldon Street area, near the town centre, at around 10am on Saturday when police said she saw 'a suspicious man'.
Unsettled by him, she turned around and ran down a ginnel on Eldon Street.
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The woman was then grabbed from behind by the man, who tried to pull her to the floor, police said.
He's described as Asian, aged between 18 and 20, 5ft 11ins tall with black hair.
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He was wearing black top down to his knees, loose black trousers and a black waterproof jacket down to his waist, police said.
The force added: "No arrests have been made and officers are pleading with anyone with information to come forward."
Detective Sergeant Richard Arthern said: "This woman endured a frightening ordeal and we are doing all we can to ensure that whoever committed this offence is caught and brought to justice.
"Our investigation is still in its early stages but I can assure the public that we are exploring every avenue of enquiry to identify this offender and get him off the streets.
"There will an increased police presence in the area at this time and anyone with information or concerns should speak to them with confidence.
"We believe there were a number of people on the nearby Kings Road who may have seen the moments before this incident and I ask anyone who may have been in the area at the time to get in touch with us as it could significantly aid our investigation."
Call 0161 856 8915, quoting incident number 1055 of 12/09/2020, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Bayern insider claims Thiago Alcantara has Man United or Liverpool deal

Thiago Alcantara has an agreement in place with either Manchester United or Liverpool , or both , claims former Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness .
The ex-president of the German giants , who left his role last November , revealed Thiago was offered a new bumper four-year deal but that the player is eager for a new challenge .
Liverpool have appeared to be at the front of the queue for the Spanish international throughout the summer , but United have also been touted for a move , as Hoeness name-checked both Premier League rivals .
`` We offered him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but in the last minute he changed his mind and told us he wants a new challenge , '' Hoeness told Sport 1 .
`` He probably has an agreement with Liverpool or Manchester United , or with both .
`` Both clubs did not come to us with an offer .
They are bluffing and likely waiting until the last week of the window to make a cheap offer .
Bayern must decide whether they want to play this game or stand their ground and keep Thiago . ''
United have already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition of Donny van de Beek from Ajax and are understood to be prioritising another player from the Bundesliga , in Borussia Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho .
But Thiago , 29 , is among the world 's best central midfielders and would surely complement the likes of Van de Beek , Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes should he sign for United .
Liverpool have not made any major signings this summer , having missed out on Timo Werner , who went to Chelsea instead .

Thiago Alcantara has an agreement in place with either Manchester United or Liverpool, or both, claims former Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness.
The ex-president of the German giants, who left his role last November, revealed Thiago was offered a new bumper four-year deal but that the player is eager for a new challenge.
Liverpool have appeared to be at the front of the queue for the Spanish international throughout the summer, but United have also been touted for a move, as Hoeness name-checked both Premier League rivals.
"We offered him [Thiago] a great four-year contract but in the last minute he changed his mind and told us he wants a new challenge," Hoeness told Sport 1.
"He probably has an agreement with Liverpool or Manchester United, or with both.
"Both clubs did not come to us with an offer. They are bluffing and likely waiting until the last week of the window to make a cheap offer. Bayern must decide whether they want to play this game or stand their ground and keep Thiago."
United have already bolstered their midfield this summer with the addition of Donny van de Beek from Ajax and are understood to be prioritising another player from the Bundesliga, in Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho.
But Thiago, 29, is among the world's best central midfielders and would surely complement the likes of Van de Beek, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes should he sign for United. Liverpool have not made any major signings this summer, having missed out on Timo Werner, who went to Chelsea instead.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Covid-19 test centre pops up in Farnworth but some residents are concerned

A new coronavirus testing centre has opened in Farnworth - but some neighbours have raised concerns over its proximity to houses .
The site has been erected on the car park of the New Bury Community Learning Centre , in St James Street .
An elderly couple live next to the site and have admitted they were `` shocked '' when it sprung up without being consulted .
Audrey McCann , 73 , said : `` My husband and I are in our 70s and we were shocked to say the least to not even be consulted about it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have symptoms .
So much for keeping us safe .
`` I know that we need these stations but it is a bit close for my liking .
It 's just so near the properties but there 's nothing we can really do about it . ''
Farnworth councillor Paul Sanders also lives locally and he can see the site from his front window .
He admitted that whilst he understands the fears of residents , he believes the `` first of its kind '' centre is a positive thing .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the large state-of-the-art trailer on the site is the first of its kind to be used in England .
`` As a resident , living metres away from the car park too , I completely appreciate the vested interest and feelings of wariness that an operation like this suddenly appearing on your doorstep brings .
`` On speaking with Dr Helen Lowey , Bolton Council 's Director of Public Health , I 'm assured that there are no additional risks to residents living nearby or passing the site .
`` Leading councillors were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Covid-19 Recovery Board meeting on Wednesday and an official announcement made on Thursday via letters , news and social media , and as of Friday , the testing site is ready to begin operating .
`` I again understand questions about a lack of public consultation , but it 's been explained that the fluid nature of the pandemic response and the changing picture from day to day , meant that the health plans were drawn-up over the weekend and have been impressively delivered by the council and multi-agency partners in just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents to contact me with any problems at any time . ''
If you have symptoms of coronavirus , such as a high temperature , a new and continuous cough , and a loss or change to your sense of taste or smell , book a test as soon as possible .
Call 119 or visit the NHS website to book a test .

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A new coronavirus testing centre has opened in Farnworth - but some neighbours have raised concerns over its proximity to houses.
The site has been erected on the car park of the New Bury Community Learning Centre, in St James Street.
An elderly couple live next to the site and have admitted they were "shocked" when it sprung up without being consulted.
Audrey McCann, 73, said: "My husband and I are in our 70s and we were shocked to say the least to not even be consulted about it.
"People using the centre may well have symptoms. So much for keeping us safe.
"I know that we need these stations but it is a bit close for my liking. It's just so near the properties but there's nothing we can really do about it."
Farnworth councillor Paul Sanders also lives locally and he can see the site from his front window. He admitted that whilst he understands the fears of residents, he believes the "first of its kind" centre is a positive thing.
He said: "I've been told that the large state-of-the-art trailer on the site is the first of its kind to be used in England.
"As a resident, living metres away from the car park too, I completely appreciate the vested interest and feelings of wariness that an operation like this suddenly appearing on your doorstep brings.
"On speaking with Dr Helen Lowey, Bolton Council's Director of Public Health, I'm assured that there are no additional risks to residents living nearby or passing the site.
"Leading councillors were updated about the situation at the council's Covid-19 Recovery Board meeting on Wednesday and an official announcement made on Thursday via letters, news and social media, and as of Friday, the testing site is ready to begin operating.
"I again understand questions about a lack of public consultation, but it's been explained that the fluid nature of the pandemic response and the changing picture from day to day, meant that the health plans were drawn-up over the weekend and have been impressively delivered by the council and multi-agency partners in just one week.
"I ask any residents to contact me with any problems at any time."
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, such as a high temperature, a new and continuous cough, and a loss or change to your sense of taste or smell, book a test as soon as possible.
Call 119 or visit the NHS website to book a test.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Molly-Mae Hague forced to avoid Twitter after being trolled over £8k giveaway

Molly-Mae Hague says she 's been forced to avoid Twitter this week after being trolled over an £8,000 giveaway for her fans .
The Love Island star from Manchester has caused a frenzy among her social media followers by giving away a haul of goodies including Louis Vuitton luggage to celebrate reaching a landmark one million YouTube subscribers .
However it came to Molly-Mae 's attention that many people were complaining the competition post was clogging up their feeds .
`` Funny how some of my 'mates ' can ’ t take two seconds of their time to enter my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can enter Molly-Mae ’ s giveaway and even have the cheek to TAG ME in it hahahahaha go away , '' moaned one .
`` STOP sharing this Molly-Mae giveaway , '' said another .
`` If I see one more Molly-Mae giveaway on insta , '' raged another .
It garnered so much attention Aldi waded in by jokingly tweeting : `` Brb doing Molly Mae 's giveaway . ''
Molly-Mae , who shot to fame on last summer 's series of the ITV2 dating show Love Island , hit back at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to any boy that ’ s not tweeted ‘ £10 to any girl thats not entered Molly-Mae ’ s giveaway ’ ... .. terms and conditions apply x '' And today the 21-year-old social media influencer addressed the situation in a video posted on her Instagram , admitting the fuss had got to her .
`` I 've been kind of trying to not look at Twitter too much just because even though it 's meant to be a lovely thing and something we can all enjoy together people still have their mad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` I 'm one of those people that do tend to read things and I do tend to let it get to me .
'But I just made this giveaway for something for us all to enjoy together , a way that we can celebrate having a million subscribers together and also a way for me to give back was the main thing . ''
She added : `` I would n't have any of this stuff without you guys , I would n't be able to do any of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be where I am now in Milan , that would n't be happening without you guys , so it 's just a way I can give back and say thank you , really . ''
Announcing the competition on Wednesday , Molly-Mae wrote : ' I can ’ t put into words what this means to me .
`` Since the age of 16 I ’ ve had this dream and goal in my mind and today we did it ... my mind is blown .
`` Without you guys this dream would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s only right that I give back .
`` THIS IS MY CRAZY GIVEAWAY !
!
!
!
The thought of one of you receiving all of these things makes me so happy , I can ’ t wait to see who wins ! ''
After sharing the terms and conditions , which included liking her post and tagging a friend as well as subscribing to her YouTube channel and following her on Instagram , she stressed that the prizes were all from her and not sponsored .

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Molly-Mae Hague says she's been forced to avoid Twitter this week after being trolled over an £8,000 giveaway for her fans.
The Love Island star from Manchester has caused a frenzy among her social media followers by giving away a haul of goodies including Louis Vuitton luggage to celebrate reaching a landmark one million YouTube subscribers.
However it came to Molly-Mae's attention that many people were complaining the competition post was clogging up their feeds.
"Funny how some of my 'mates' can’t take two seconds of their time to enter my giveaway and support my business but they can enter Molly-Mae’s giveaway and even have the cheek to TAG ME in it hahahahaha go away," moaned one.
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
"STOP sharing this Molly-Mae giveaway," said another.
"If I see one more Molly-Mae giveaway on insta," raged another.
It garnered so much attention Aldi waded in by jokingly tweeting: "Brb doing Molly Mae's giveaway."
Molly-Mae, who shot to fame on last summer's series of the ITV2 dating show Love Island, hit back at the complainers by tweeting: "£10 to any boy that’s not tweeted ‘£10 to any girl thats not entered Molly-Mae’s giveaway’..... terms and conditions apply x"
And today the 21-year-old social media influencer addressed the situation in a video posted on her Instagram, admitting the fuss had got to her.
"I've been kind of trying to not look at Twitter too much just because even though it's meant to be a lovely thing and something we can all enjoy together people still have their mad opinions on it always," she said.
"I'm one of those people that do tend to read things and I do tend to let it get to me.
'But I just made this giveaway for something for us all to enjoy together, a way that we can celebrate having a million subscribers together and also a way for me to give back was the main thing."
She added: "I wouldn't have any of this stuff without you guys, I wouldn't be able to do any of the things I do.
"Like even be where I am now in Milan, that wouldn't be happening without you guys, so it's just a way I can give back and say thank you, really."
Announcing the competition on Wednesday, Molly-Mae wrote: 'I can’t put into words what this means to me.
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"Since the age of 16 I’ve had this dream and goal in my mind and today we did it... my mind is blown.
"Without you guys this dream would never have become a reality, so it’s only right that I give back.
"THIS IS MY CRAZY GIVEAWAY!!!! The thought of one of you receiving all of these things makes me so happy, I can’t wait to see who wins!"
After sharing the terms and conditions, which included liking her post and tagging a friend as well as subscribing to her YouTube channel and following her on Instagram, she stressed that the prizes were all from her and not sponsored.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--From singing karaoke to an international music award in just over a year

A Bolton man has won an international music award , less than 18 moths after receiving a 'singing experience ' for his 34th birthday .
MJ Smallman , now 35 , recently scooped the International Male Vocalist of the Year gong at the International Singer-Songwriters Association ( ISSA ) awards .
It 's been a whirlwind year for the Westhoughton-based artist , whose singing career only really began in earnest in April 2019 .
`` It 's been a hectic 12 months or so , '' MJ said .
`` I 've gone from singing karaoke in the pub to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It all started when my partner bought me a singing experience for my birthday .
I 've always enjoyed singing but never really did anything with it .
`` I went to LA , recorded a song and as part of the package , you also record a video .
The video got shared a lot on social media and it was spotted by a producer in France .
`` We bought the licence for the song and we did a house remix with my vocal .
We batted it around a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an independent label called Ultrawave Records .
`` It 's all just grown from there . ''
ISSA is an American association , founded by Tamanie Dove , a singer songwriter from Atlanta , Georgia .
Every year , an awards ceremony is held to celebrate and recognise independent musicians from all over the world .
After being nominated and making it through a public vote , MJ made it to the final 16 of his category at the 2020 ceremony , where a panel of judges then decided to award him the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his sights on conquering the USA with his music , although the current coronavirus pandemic has put the brakes on his plans for the time being .
He added : `` The majority of the stuff I 've released and got out there has done well in America .
I 've got over 100,000 streams on Spotify which I think is pretty good considering I only started 12 months ago .
`` I 've been approached by a promoter in Atlanta and he 's looking at getting me some dates booked over there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I have done a couple of small gigs in and around Bolton and I 'm trying my hardest to get support in UK but the style of music I 'm writing is more suited to the US .
If you make it over there , you 're laughing really though . ''
Although he has ambitions stateside , MJ has n't forgotten his roots and singled out vocal coach John Leddy from Booths Music for praise , as well as Gareth Mason from Next Level Events .
His most recent music video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' is also filmed in Bolton , with all of the clothing worn also coming from local brands .
He said : `` I wrote that song at the beginning of last year .
I had been struggling with depression and anxiety and it 's about taking the first step after realising what 's going on in my head and beating it .
`` We shot it with local media studies students under the A666 St Peters Way and used Bolton clothing brands such as Propel and Semper .
`` I 've just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month called Feels Like Home so now it 's just a case of finishing the album and getting some live dates booked in .
`` There 's some uncertainty and it 's obviously an ever evolving situation with everything going on in the world but to go from just doing something for my birthday to where it 's at now , it 's amazing . ''

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A Bolton man has won an international music award, less than 18 moths after receiving a 'singing experience' for his 34th birthday.
MJ Smallman, now 35, recently scooped the International Male Vocalist of the Year gong at the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards.
It's been a whirlwind year for the Westhoughton-based artist, whose singing career only really began in earnest in April 2019.
"It's been a hectic 12 months or so," MJ said. "I've gone from singing karaoke in the pub to winning an international music award.
"It all started when my partner bought me a singing experience for my birthday. I've always enjoyed singing but never really did anything with it.
"I went to LA, recorded a song and as part of the package, you also record a video. The video got shared a lot on social media and it was spotted by a producer in France.
"We bought the licence for the song and we did a house remix with my vocal. We batted it around a few labels and eventually got picked up by an independent label called Ultrawave Records.
"It's all just grown from there."
ISSA is an American association, founded by Tamanie Dove, a singer songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. Every year, an awards ceremony is held to celebrate and recognise independent musicians from all over the world.
After being nominated and making it through a public vote, MJ made it to the final 16 of his category at the 2020 ceremony, where a panel of judges then decided to award him the top prize.
MJ has now set his sights on conquering the USA with his music, although the current coronavirus pandemic has put the brakes on his plans for the time being.
He added: "The majority of the stuff I've released and got out there has done well in America. I've got over 100,000 streams on Spotify which I think is pretty good considering I only started 12 months ago.
"I've been approached by a promoter in Atlanta and he's looking at getting me some dates booked over there, hopefully next year Covid-19 permitting.
"I have done a couple of small gigs in and around Bolton and I'm trying my hardest to get support in UK but the style of music I'm writing is more suited to the US. If you make it over there, you're laughing really though."
Although he has ambitions stateside, MJ hasn't forgotten his roots and singled out vocal coach John Leddy from Booths Music for praise, as well as Gareth Mason from Next Level Events.
His most recent music video for a song called 'First Step Forward' is also filmed in Bolton, with all of the clothing worn also coming from local brands.
He said: "I wrote that song at the beginning of last year. I had been struggling with depression and anxiety and it's about taking the first step after realising what's going on in my head and beating it.
"We shot it with local media studies students under the A666 St Peters Way and used Bolton clothing brands such as Propel and Semper.
"I've just released another single at the beginning of this month called Feels Like Home so now it's just a case of finishing the album and getting some live dates booked in.
"There's some uncertainty and it's obviously an ever evolving situation with everything going on in the world but to go from just doing something for my birthday to where it's at now, it's amazing."