themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Duchess of Sussex makes surprise visit to a school in one of her last solo engagements as a working

Duchess of Sussex makes surprise visit to a school in one of her last solo engagements as a working royal

The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise visit to a school to commemorate International Women ’ s Day in one of her last solo engagements as a working royal .
And Meghan revealed that ten-month-old Archie is trying to walk , as she spoke with delighted pupils at the Robert Clack Upper School in Dagenham , east London .
Although rumours had spread about the identity of their special guest , most of the pupils waiting inside and onlookers gathered at the school gates were audibly surprised when Meghan arrived on Friday , to be warmly greeted by headteacher Russell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the school ’ s youngest pupils , 11-year-olds Fiona Addai and Harvi Shehi , who both appeared shocked as she approached and asked their names .
The duchess thanked Fiona after the youngster presented her with a small bouquet of purple and white flowers .
Fiona later said : “ I was so happy , I thought I was going to faint.
” Meghan also marked the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act on her visit to the school .
Her choice of location was noteworthy as strikes in the 1960s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ford Motor Plant triggered the passing of the legislation .
That struggle was depicted in the 2010 film Made in Dagenham .
Meghan told around 700 pupils in an assembly : “ I think being able to be in Dagenham is incredibly profound .
“ It is the best example of no matter how small you might feel , how low you may feel on the ladder or the totem pole , no matter what colour you are , no matter what gender you are , you have a voice and you certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is right.
” Meghan was given a tour of the comprehensive school .
She sat among Year 9 students in the library who had been studying women ’ s literature and poems and tried to encourage one pupil to read her poem aloud , quietly praising her for her work .
After seeing another student had been studying Maya Angelou , Meghan asked her why she liked the poet and said : “ She ’ s incredible , isn ’ t she ?
” Meghan also visited the school ’ s art @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honorary member of the Robert Clack Debate Society and awarded a team jersey .
Read more of today 's stories here After listening to some members of the team advocate for their future careers , including as lawyers and gynaecologists , Meghan said : “ It ’ s incredibly impressive and I ’ m just so proud to be able to witness so much of this activism and this energy in this room .
“ It ’ s how we ’ re going to see the impact in the world that we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voices as you said and being able to feel empowered.
” Before taking the stage for the International Women ’ s Day assembly , Meghan spoke to Geraldine Dear , one of the women involved in the Dagenham Ford strikes .
Ms Dear said : “ She said it was an honour to meet me and I said it was the other way around .
I said the girls should believe in themselves .
“ I did ask her how Archie is and she said to me he ’ s 10 months old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to walk.
” Meghan lastly went into the main hall , where her introduction brought gasps of surprise before thunderous applause from 700 visibly stunned pupils .
After the second of three standing ovations , Meghan told pupils : “ I thought that you knew I was coming , so I ’ m sorry for the surprise .
“ It is such an honour for me to be here today .
When we thought about what I wanted to do for International Women ’ s Day this year , for me it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our future .
“ And that is all of you young women here , as well as you young men who play a very large part in this .
“ I think specifically coming to your school made a lot of sense for me because of this social justice and the impact that it ’ s rooted in.
” The Duchess of Sussex later asked for a male volunteer to explain their view on the importance of International Women ’ s Day .
Head boy Aker Okoye , 16 , jumped at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Greeting her with what appeared to be a kiss on the cheek , he told his fellow pupils : “ She really is beautiful .
I had to speak the truth there.
” She later added : “ I just encourage and empower each of you to really stand in your truth , to stand for what is right , to continue to respect each other , for you young men to continue to value and appreciate the women in your lives and set the example for some men who are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before she left the hall to cheers and loud applause , Meghan had a photo taken with the students , who posed with their arms in an equals sign in reference to the International Women ’ s Day campaign theme “ EachforEqual ” .

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The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise visit to a school to commemorate International Women’s Day in one of her last solo engagements as a working royal.
And Meghan revealed that ten-month-old Archie is trying to walk, as she spoke with delighted pupils at the Robert Clack Upper School in Dagenham, east London.
Although rumours had spread about the identity of their special guest, most of the pupils waiting inside and onlookers gathered at the school gates were audibly surprised when Meghan arrived on Friday, to be warmly greeted by headteacher Russell Taylor.
Meghan smiled broadly at two of the school’s youngest pupils, 11-year-olds Fiona Addai and Harvi Shehi, who both appeared shocked as she approached and asked their names.
The duchess thanked Fiona after the youngster presented her with a small bouquet of purple and white flowers.
Fiona later said: “I was so happy, I thought I was going to faint.”
Meghan also marked the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act on her visit to the school.
(Image: Ben Stansall/PA Wire)
Her choice of location was noteworthy as strikes in the 1960s by female sewing machinists at the nearby Ford Motor Plant triggered the passing of the legislation.
That struggle was depicted in the 2010 film Made in Dagenham.
Meghan told around 700 pupils in an assembly: “I think being able to be in Dagenham is incredibly profound.
“It is the best example of no matter how small you might feel, how low you may feel on the ladder or the totem pole, no matter what colour you are, no matter what gender you are, you have a voice and you certainly have the right to speak up for what is right.”
Meghan was given a tour of the comprehensive school.
(Image: Ben Stansall/PA Wire)
She sat among Year 9 students in the library who had been studying women’s literature and poems and tried to encourage one pupil to read her poem aloud, quietly praising her for her work.
After seeing another student had been studying Maya Angelou, Meghan asked her why she liked the poet and said: “She’s incredible, isn’t she?”
Meghan also visited the school’s art studio, where she was made an honorary member of the Robert Clack Debate Society and awarded a team jersey.
After listening to some members of the team advocate for their future careers, including as lawyers and gynaecologists, Meghan said: “It’s incredibly impressive and I’m just so proud to be able to witness so much of this activism and this energy in this room.
“It’s how we’re going to see the impact in the world that we need, it’s all of your voices as you said and being able to feel empowered.”
Before taking the stage for the International Women’s Day assembly, Meghan spoke to Geraldine Dear, one of the women involved in the Dagenham Ford strikes.
Ms Dear said: “She said it was an honour to meet me and I said it was the other way around. I said the girls should believe in themselves.
“I did ask her how Archie is and she said to me he’s 10 months old today and he’s just trying to walk.”
(Image: Ben Stansall/PA Wire)
Meghan lastly went into the main hall, where her introduction brought gasps of surprise before thunderous applause from 700 visibly stunned pupils.
After the second of three standing ovations, Meghan told pupils: “I thought that you knew I was coming, so I’m sorry for the surprise.
“It is such an honour for me to be here today. When we thought about what I wanted to do for International Women’s Day this year, for me it was incredibly important to be with the women of our future.
“And that is all of you young women here, as well as you young men who play a very large part in this.
“I think specifically coming to your school made a lot of sense for me because of this social justice and the impact that it’s rooted in.”
(Image: Ben Stansall/PA Wire)
The Duchess of Sussex later asked for a male volunteer to explain their view on the importance of International Women’s Day.
Head boy Aker Okoye, 16, jumped at the chance to take to the stage. Greeting her with what appeared to be a kiss on the cheek, he told his fellow pupils: “She really is beautiful. I had to speak the truth there.”
With a smile, Meghan praised Aker’s “incredible confidence”.
She later added: “I just encourage and empower each of you to really stand in your truth, to stand for what is right, to continue to respect each other, for you young men to continue to value and appreciate the women in your lives and set the example for some men who are not seeing it that same way.”
Shortly before she left the hall to cheers and loud applause, Meghan had a photo taken with the students, who posed with their arms in an equals sign in reference to the International Women’s Day campaign theme “EachforEqual”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Pep Guardiola surprised at Man City domination over Manchester United in Premier League table

Pep Guardiola believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has got Manchester United back on the right track after admitting he never expected City to have such a commanding advantage over their rivals in the Premier League .
The Blues are 15 points clear of United ahead of Sunday 's Old Trafford derby and that continues a trend that has been present throughout Guardiola 's four-year stay at the Etihad .
City finished nine points ahead of United in the Catalan 's first season in charge , then 19 points clear a year later when they won the league with a century of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a massive 32 points and again this term Guardiola 's side have bragging rights over the Premier League table .
Those gaps signify the domination City have enjoyed in this rivalry over the past four years , but Guardiola concedes his opposite number is getting the Old Trafford side back on track , with United winning twice at the Etihad this season to prove their potency in one-off games .
`` I think the quality of United , no doubts about how big it is , I appreciate a lot the manager , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he represents United in an exceptional way and I think the players , when you analyse individually and collectively they are so good .
So that is why I don ’ t see it .
`` I didn ’ t expect when I landed here to have this gap right now with United , even in the past but what United expects is getting closer to the people they are above but in the same time they are working to improve .
`` Manchester City wants to improve too so at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is and this don ’ t deny the quality so you have 22 points behind Liverpool , it is because they were much better than us . ''
United have struggled to find the right formula since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 , but they look determined to give Solskjaer time to get things right on and off the pitch .
Having given him the job on a full-time basis after 14 wins in his first 17 games in charge as a caretaker , the board have stuck with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now United are in their best form of the campaign , having gone nine games unbeaten , and Guardiola is pleased that Solskjaer has been shown patience .
`` Always I believe that the managers and the clubs need time to implant , to build something the manager and the club believe , '' he said .
`` Unfortunately the results sometimes take the decision to break that process so I am not there , I am not part of United but what I feel is that people believe in Ole and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good job .
`` It is not about the tactics sometimes , it is about [ the feel ] , how the players follow the manager and I think in the good moments , he arrives with an incredible impact in terms of results and after drop a little bit but in both sides they were stable .
`` The comments were stable from the board , what I read , and I think his behaviour here in the press conferences was always quite similar , the same , now the results are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of goals , they create chances , they concede few , especially they have good keepers , good defenders , a bigger squad so United , there is no doubt about , all the time , every season , have good teams . ''

Pep Guardiola believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has got Manchester United back on the right track after admitting he never expected City to have such a commanding advantage over their rivals in the Premier League.
The Blues are 15 points clear of United ahead of Sunday's Old Trafford derby and that continues a trend that has been present throughout Guardiola's four-year stay at the Etihad.
City finished nine points ahead of United in the Catalan's first season in charge, then 19 points clear a year later when they won the league with a century of points. Last season the advantage was a massive 32 points and again this term Guardiola's side have bragging rights over the Premier League table.
Those gaps signify the domination City have enjoyed in this rivalry over the past four years, but Guardiola concedes his opposite number is getting the Old Trafford side back on track, with United winning twice at the Etihad this season to prove their potency in one-off games.
"I think the quality of United, no doubts about how big it is, I appreciate a lot the manager," Guardiola said.
"I think he represents United in an exceptional way and I think the players, when you analyse individually and collectively they are so good. So that is why I don’t see it.
"I didn’t expect when I landed here to have this gap right now with United, even in the past but what United expects is getting closer to the people they are above but in the same time they are working to improve.
"Manchester City wants to improve too so at the end of the season the distance is what it is and this don’t deny the quality so you have 22 points behind Liverpool, it is because they were much better than us."
United have struggled to find the right formula since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, but they look determined to give Solskjaer time to get things right on and off the pitch.
Having given him the job on a full-time basis after 14 wins in his first 17 games in charge as a caretaker, the board have stuck with him through some turbulent times this season.
Now United are in their best form of the campaign, having gone nine games unbeaten, and Guardiola is pleased that Solskjaer has been shown patience.
"Always I believe that the managers and the clubs need time to implant, to build something the manager and the club believe," he said.
"Unfortunately the results sometimes take the decision to break that process so I am not there, I am not part of United but what I feel is that people believe in Ole and I think he is doing a really good job.
"It is not about the tactics sometimes, it is about [the feel], how the players follow the manager and I think in the good moments, he arrives with an incredible impact in terms of results and after drop a little bit but in both sides they were stable.
"The comments were stable from the board, what I read, and I think his behaviour here in the press conferences was always quite similar, the same, now the results are getting back.
"They are scoring a lot of goals, they create chances, they concede few, especially they have good keepers, good defenders, a bigger squad so United, there is no doubt about, all the time, every season, have good teams."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Manchester United set to hand Nemanja Matic new contract

Nemanja Matic is set to sign a new contract to extend his stay at Manchester United beyond the end of this season .
The Serbian has enjoyed a return to form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recently and he is set to be rewarded for that with a new deal , with his existing contract due to expire this summer .
United can trigger an option to extend Matic 's three-year contract , signed when he moved from Chelsea in 2017 , by a further season , but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the club had agreed fresh terms with the midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be drifting to a conclusion earlier this season as he struggled for game time , but the injury to Scott McTominay on New Year 's Day opened the door and the former Chelsea midfielder has grabbed the opportunity with both hands .
Since then the 31-year-old has started 13 of United 's last 17 games , having only begun six of the first 30 games this season .
He kept his place on McTominay 's Premier League return against Everton last weekend with Solskjaer opting for a midfield diamond and his importance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rewarded with a new contract .
Asked about Matic 's contract situation , Solskjaer said : `` We have agreed with him so he will stay , 100 per cent . ''
It caps a remarkable turnaround for Matic , who revealed at the end of January that he was yet to hold discussions with the club over a new contract .
`` I ’ ve got a contract until the end of the season .
We will see .
I ’ m at Carrington every day open to talk if they think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life will go on .
For sure , there is always a solution , '' he said at the time .
`` Of course [ I want to stay ] .
It ’ s a pleasure to represent this club for me .
I came here to win and if they want me to stay then of course I ’ ll give my best to win trophies . ''

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Nemanja Matic is set to sign a new contract to extend his stay at Manchester United beyond the end of this season.
The Serbian has enjoyed a return to form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recently and he is set to be rewarded for that with a new deal, with his existing contract due to expire this summer.
United can trigger an option to extend Matic's three-year contract, signed when he moved from Chelsea in 2017, by a further season, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the club had agreed fresh terms with the midfielder.
Matic's United career looked to be drifting to a conclusion earlier this season as he struggled for game time, but the injury to Scott McTominay on New Year's Day opened the door and the former Chelsea midfielder has grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
Since then the 31-year-old has started 13 of United's last 17 games, having only begun six of the first 30 games this season. He kept his place on McTominay's Premier League return against Everton last weekend with Solskjaer opting for a midfield diamond and his importance to the side is now going to be rewarded with a new contract.
Asked about Matic's contract situation, Solskjaer said: "We have agreed with him so he will stay, 100 per cent."
It caps a remarkable turnaround for Matic, who revealed at the end of January that he was yet to hold discussions with the club over a new contract.
"I’ve got a contract until the end of the season. We will see. I’m at Carrington every day open to talk if they think I can help. If not, life will go on. For sure, there is always a solution," he said at the time.
"Of course [I want to stay]. It’s a pleasure to represent this club for me. I came here to win and if they want me to stay then of course I’ll give my best to win trophies."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Man City transfer reputation is unfair claims Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester United clash

Pep Guardiola says that Manchester City ’ s “ bad reputation ” for spending big money on players is undeserved .
But the Blues boss said that the day may come when the club feels it needs to rip up its blueprint and splash big cash on a single star .
City do not figure in the top 23 of world record signings , even though they are often criticised for inflationary spending in the transfer market .
The Blues ’ biggest fee was paid for midfielder Rodri last summer , and derby rivals United have bought four players for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maguire , Romelu Lukaku and Angel Di Maria .
City walked away from an £80million deal for Harry Maguire because it was above their valuation of the player , and have done the same after making moves for Virgil Van Dijk , Alexis Sanchez and Fred .
Guardiola says that the emphasis at City is getting players who are the right fit , rather than throwing money at the biggest names out there .
Asked if City will ever abandon that principle , of not budging above their valuation , and so exceeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I do n't know about the club .
“ When it comes to expensive players we are ranking 23 and 24 but the club has a bad reputation on that .
“ They say , 'That 's just Man City spending money ' but , of course it is not true .
You just have to see the numbers .
“ Maybe one day it will happen , maybe not .
The important thing is to buy good players who fit in to the way you want to play .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information about the player to reduce the uncertainty of a player being at a new club .
Manchester City did n't do that , but maybe in the future it will do it , so honestly right now I do n't know .
“ It will depend on the market , the player we have , the players who stay , the players who are going to leave .
Many , many things can be involved.
” City have never broken the British transfer record , let alone the world record , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they trail behind Barcelona and Liverpool in terms of highest in a calendar year .

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Pep Guardiola says that Manchester City’s “bad reputation” for spending big money on players is undeserved.
But the Blues boss said that the day may come when the club feels it needs to rip up its blueprint and splash big cash on a single star.
City do not figure in the top 23 of world record signings, even though they are often criticised for inflationary spending in the transfer market.
The Blues’ biggest fee was paid for midfielder Rodri last summer, and derby rivals United have bought four players for higher fees – Paul Pogba, Harry Maguire, Romelu Lukaku and Angel Di Maria.
City walked away from an £80million deal for Harry Maguire because it was above their valuation of the player, and have done the same after making moves for Virgil Van Dijk, Alexis Sanchez and Fred.
Guardiola says that the emphasis at City is getting players who are the right fit, rather than throwing money at the biggest names out there.
Asked if City will ever abandon that principle, of not budging above their valuation, and so exceeding a carefully-planned budget, Guardiola said: “I don't know about the club.
“When it comes to expensive players we are ranking 23 and 24 but the club has a bad reputation on that.
“They say, 'That's just Man City spending money' but, of course it is not true. You just have to see the numbers.
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“Maybe one day it will happen, maybe not. The important thing is to buy good players who fit in to the way you want to play.
“The important thing is to take all the information about the player to reduce the uncertainty of a player being at a new club. Manchester City didn't do that, but maybe in the future it will do it, so honestly right now I don't know.
“It will depend on the market, the player we have, the players who stay, the players who are going to leave. Many, many things can be involved.”
City have never broken the British transfer record, let alone the world record, and even in terms of total spend, they trail behind Barcelona and Liverpool in terms of highest in a calendar year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sends message to Manchester United squad over unbeaten run

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United squad that a nine-game unbeaten run is nothing to celebrate ahead of Sunday 's Premier League derby with City .
United are on their longest unbeaten run since the 11-game streak without defeat when Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December 2018 and it 's propelled them into the FA Cup quarter-finals , the Europa League last-16 and back into the race for a top four finish in the Premier League .
That improved form will be put to the test on Sunday when Pep Guardiola 's City visit Old Trafford and while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insists long unbeaten runs should be the norm for United , rather than anything to get carried away with .
The unbeaten run has followed a wretched Old Trafford defeat to Burnley , which was considered the nadir of a season that was threatening to fall apart back then .
Now United are still hunting for two trophies and are on Chelsea 's coat tails for fourth .
Solskjaer is aware that some performances this season simply have n't been good enough and while he 's pleased with the improvement , he still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is n't an end goal for United .
`` We are nine games unbeaten , it is easier for me to stand here and say that but I have seen improvement all the time .
But now with the signings we ’ ve made as well gives us that little edge , '' said Solskjaer .
`` We know at times we let ourselves down early in the season , some performances didn ’ t get the deserved results .
We are getting better but we ’ re not going to get carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not getting carried away being unbeaten in nine because that used to be the norm and should be the norm here that you go through these patches . ''
United have n't done the Premier League double over City in a decade , but could claim a third win against their rivals on Sunday , having won at the Etihad in the league and the Carabao Cup .
Solskjaer 's side remain 15 points behind City however , and he 's aware shutting down that gap is the long-term goal .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive .
That stat is not nice to hear .
It is one of our challenges to close this gap .
Definitely win our individual battles and win more and more games against them , '' he said .
`` I think we have shown we can compete with them on a given day and what we are doing to the squad , building the squad , I think we will get that consistency , more and more consistency , and that will challenge for trophies and closing the gap in the league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortably beaten by the Blues in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford , when City raced into a 3-0 lead in the first half , but Solskjaer believes his team have learnt lessons from that day , especially in dealing with difficult patches in games and keeping control .
`` You see things and work on things .
And you hope there and then the players grasp it straight away , '' he said .
`` But those 15 minutes that City outplayed us , our heads had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our emotions and when it got to half-time we sorted that out .
`` We sorted more of the emotions out and from then on we won 2-0 against them in the next three 45 minutes .
That first half cost us obviously to be in the final . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United squad that a nine-game unbeaten run is nothing to celebrate ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby with City.
United are on their longest unbeaten run since the 11-game streak without defeat when Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December 2018 and it's propelled them into the FA Cup quarter-finals, the Europa League last-16 and back into the race for a top four finish in the Premier League.
That improved form will be put to the test on Sunday when Pep Guardiola's City visit Old Trafford and while Solskjaer has seen his improvements, he insists long unbeaten runs should be the norm for United, rather than anything to get carried away with.
The unbeaten run has followed a wretched Old Trafford defeat to Burnley, which was considered the nadir of a season that was threatening to fall apart back then. Now United are still hunting for two trophies and are on Chelsea's coat tails for fourth.
Solskjaer is aware that some performances this season simply haven't been good enough and while he's pleased with the improvement, he still accepts that being fifth in the table isn't an end goal for United.
"We are nine games unbeaten, it is easier for me to stand here and say that but I have seen improvement all the time. But now with the signings we’ve made as well gives us that little edge," said Solskjaer.
"We know at times we let ourselves down early in the season, some performances didn’t get the deserved results. We are getting better but we’re not going to get carried away from being fifth.
"We are not getting carried away being unbeaten in nine because that used to be the norm and should be the norm here that you go through these patches."
United haven't done the Premier League double over City in a decade, but could claim a third win against their rivals on Sunday, having won at the Etihad in the league and the Carabao Cup.
Solskjaer's side remain 15 points behind City however, and he's aware shutting down that gap is the long-term goal.
"Of course every game against City is massive. That stat is not nice to hear. It is one of our challenges to close this gap. Definitely win our individual battles and win more and more games against them," he said.
"I think we have shown we can compete with them on a given day and what we are doing to the squad, building the squad, I think we will get that consistency, more and more consistency, and that will challenge for trophies and closing the gap in the league table as well."
United were comfortably beaten by the Blues in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford, when City raced into a 3-0 lead in the first half, but Solskjaer believes his team have learnt lessons from that day, especially in dealing with difficult patches in games and keeping control.
"You see things and work on things. And you hope there and then the players grasp it straight away," he said.
"But those 15 minutes that City outplayed us, our heads had gone. We didn’t control our emotions and when it got to half-time we sorted that out.
"We sorted more of the emotions out and from then on we won 2-0 against them in the next three 45 minutes. That first half cost us obviously to be in the final."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--All the confirmed coronavirus cases in Greater Manchester so far and where they are

There were four more confirmed cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester today .
At the start of the day the Department of Health said the number of confirmed cases in the UK had risen to 206 .
And a total of 18 of those are in Greater Manchester .
So far , the number of positive cases in each borough are : Three of the new cases confirmed today are in the city of Manchester itself .
Two Stockport residents have been treated in the city seeing government health officials class them as Manchester cases .
However Manchester town hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they classify as their first cases of the virus , also known as Covid-19 .
The Manchester Evening News understands one of those is a Royal Mail postal worker previously feared as having the illness .
No other details are known about the other Manchester cases and it is not known where they contracted the highly contagious flu-like illness .
Officials cite patient confidentiality for not releasing any further information about them .
Public Health England say they will be contacting those who have been in close contact with the residents and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action required to prevent it spreading further .
However the Director of Public Health for Manchester David Regan said tonight : `` I ’ d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low and all partners are working together to do everything we can to reduce and slow the virus spreading and ensure people are protected . ''
Oldham Council did not reveal any further details about its new case but again said : `` Risk to the public in Oldham remains low .
Robust plans are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Yesterday a new case was confirmed in Trafford taking the total there to four whilst a second Stockport case took its total to two .
Stockport 's first case was a patient at Wythenshawe Hospital and it is not yet clear where the patient contracted the illness .
A new case was also declared in Wigan , taking the total to three in that borough .
On Tuesday last week two people from Bury and one from Bolton were confirmed as having the virus .
The two patients in Bury were known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became ill after returning from Milan - becoming the region 's first confirmed case of the disease .
Local public health officials insist the risk to the general public is low and urged people to `` keep calm and wash their hands regularly . ''
However the government have admitted a range of options including limiting public gatherings and events are among the options if the number of cases was to escalate .

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There were four more confirmed cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester today.
At the start of the day the Department of Health said the number of confirmed cases in the UK had risen to 206.
And a total of 18 of those are in Greater Manchester.
So far, the number of positive cases in each borough are:
Manchester - 3
Bolton - 1
Bury - 3
Stockport - 2
Oldham - 2
Trafford - 4
Wigan - 3
Three of the new cases confirmed today are in the city of Manchester itself.
Two Stockport residents have been treated in the city seeing government health officials class them as Manchester cases.
However Manchester town hall said they were today dealing with what they classify as their first cases of the virus, also known as Covid-19.
The Manchester Evening News understands one of those is a Royal Mail postal worker previously feared as having the illness.
No other details are known about the other Manchester cases and it is not known where they contracted the highly contagious flu-like illness.
Officials cite patient confidentiality for not releasing any further information about them.
Public Health England say they will be contacting those who have been in close contact with the residents and will advise any individuals or workplaces on any action required to prevent it spreading further.
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However the Director of Public Health for Manchester David Regan said tonight: "I’d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low and all partners are working together to do everything we can to reduce and slow the virus spreading and ensure people are protected."
Oldham Council did not reveal any further details about its new case but again said: "Risk to the public in Oldham remains low. Robust plans are in place to stop the virus spreading."
Yesterday a new case was confirmed in Trafford taking the total there to four whilst a second Stockport case took its total to two.
Stockport's first case was a patient at Wythenshawe Hospital and it is not yet clear where the patient contracted the illness.
A new case was also declared in Wigan, taking the total to three in that borough.
On Tuesday last week two people from Bury and one from Bolton were confirmed as having the virus.
The two patients in Bury were known to a man from the borough who became ill after returning from Milan - becoming the region's first confirmed case of the disease.
Local public health officials insist the risk to the general public is low and urged people to "keep calm and wash their hands regularly."
However the government have admitted a range of options including limiting public gatherings and events are among the options if the number of cases was to escalate.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--ITV viewers 'put off takeaway' during Saturday Night Takeaway kissing segment - it was all a bit 'cr

ITV viewers 'put off takeaway' during Saturday Night Takeaway kissing segment - it was all a bit 'cringe'

A perfect Saturday night for many is sitting in front of the telly and tucking into a takeaway after a busy week .
That 's if you 've not been put off it .
That 's what some viewers claimed after watching the latest episode of Ant and Dec 's Saturday Night Takeaway .
The Geordie duo were back giving away more 'places on the plane ' to lucky viewers and members of the studio audience .
Those who get a ticket will jet off to Orlando for a spectacular holiday at the end of a series .
And in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with embarrassing their kids by making them cringe in return for a place on the plane .
Explaining how , Dec told one of the families in Essex : `` Listen up kids , if you want to win a place on the plane all you have to do is to allow your mum and dad to kiss live on national television . ''
He continued : `` If you allow that to happen , the magic word to make it happen is cringe . ''
The kids then gave the green light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The good news is , the family won the holiday to Orlando .
But while the ITV presenters were in stitches , with Ant jokingly splitting the pair up , the people watching at home were n't as impressed .
`` That cringe kiss was enough to put anyone off their takeaway No need !
!
# SaturdayNightTakeaway , '' tweeted one .
Another said : `` That bit on # SaturdayNightTakeaway was disgusting it ’ s a family show and they got that couple to kiss like that with their kids watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abt ur kids but I ’ m not happy my 5year is sitting watching that .
So unnecessary .
# itvtakeaway . ''
`` This Cringe thing is awful # SaturdayNightTakeaway , '' added a third .
`` Wtf ?
?
It 's a family show !
Why would you kiss like that on National TV with your kids watching too ?
!
, '' said another .
A final comment read : `` Climbing out of my own skin here .
# cringe # SaturdayNightTakeaway . ''
Ant and Dec 's Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on ITV .

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A perfect Saturday night for many is sitting in front of the telly and tucking into a takeaway after a busy week.
That's if you've not been put off it.
That's what some viewers claimed after watching the latest episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
The Geordie duo were back giving away more 'places on the plane' to lucky viewers and members of the studio audience.
Those who get a ticket will jet off to Orlando for a spectacular holiday at the end of a series.
And in tonight's show, parents were tasked with embarrassing their kids by making them cringe in return for a place on the plane.
(Image: ITV)
Explaining how, Dec told one of the families in Essex: "Listen up kids, if you want to win a place on the plane all you have to do is to allow your mum and dad to kiss live on national television."
He continued: "If you allow that to happen, the magic word to make it happen is cringe."
The kids then gave the green light and they didn't hold back.
The good news is, the family won the holiday to Orlando.
But while the ITV presenters were in stitches, with Ant jokingly splitting the pair up, the people watching at home weren't as impressed.
(Image: ITV)
"That cringe kiss was enough to put anyone off their takeaway No need!!#SaturdayNightTakeaway," tweeted one.
Another said: "That bit on #SaturdayNightTakeaway was disgusting it’s a family show and they got that couple to kiss like that with their kids watching. Ok you don’t care abt ur kids but I’m not happy my 5year is sitting watching that. So unnecessary. #itvtakeaway."
"This Cringe thing is awful #SaturdayNightTakeaway," added a third.
(Image: ITV)
"Wtf?? It's a family show! Why would you kiss like that on National TV with your kids watching too?!," said another.
A final comment read: "Climbing out of my own skin here. #cringe #SaturdayNightTakeaway."
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway returns next Saturday at 7pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Saturday Night Takeaway fans in disbelief as Ant smashes camera in chaotic start

The excitement go a bit too much for Ant McPartlin at the start of tonight 's Saturday Night Takeway .
The presenter was back on ITV with his co-host for another edition of the bonkers show .
And within a matter of minutes there was complete chaos .
The Geordie duo were getting into the spirit of the show and were enjoying a performance by former X Factor winner Ella Henderson and DJ Jax Jones .
As they made their way to the studio stage , Ant and Dec were fully in control of the cameras , filming the performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance came to a close and the presenters began to introduce the show , Ant went and launched his camera across the set and missed the arms of a crew member , saying : `` Grab this Alan , it 's a bit heavy . ''
Dec let out a shriek as the expensive piece of kit hit the ground .
The official Twitter account even tweeted : `` We are NEVER , EVER letting the boys loose with the cameras again !
@ antanddec # SaturdayNightTakeaway . ''
And it was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed a little shocked too .
`` Did Ant mean to throw the camera # SaturdayNightTakeaway , '' questioned one .
Another joked : `` Oh dear ... .
think Ant can kiss goodbye to tonights wage to pay to replace the camera .
# workingforfree # SaturdayNightTakeaway . ''
`` i ca n't believe ant threw that camera like he was throwing a football back to someone and dec 's scream is the funniest thing , '' added a third .
A fourth said : `` NO WAY DID ANT BREAK A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Surely that camera wasn ’ t real ... Decs reaction was genuine sounding , after Alien Autopsy who knows # SaturdayNightTakeaway , '' read another comment .
Ant and Dec 's Saturday Night Takeaway returns next Saturday at 7pm on ITV .

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The excitement go a bit too much for Ant McPartlin at the start of tonight's Saturday Night Takeway.
The presenter was back on ITV with his co-host for another edition of the bonkers show.
And within a matter of minutes there was complete chaos.
The Geordie duo were getting into the spirit of the show and were enjoying a performance by former X Factor winner Ella Henderson and DJ Jax Jones.
As they made their way to the studio stage, Ant and Dec were fully in control of the cameras, filming the performance and the live audience.
(Image: ITV)
As the performance came to a close and the presenters began to introduce the show, Ant went and launched his camera across the set and missed the arms of a crew member, saying: "Grab this Alan, it's a bit heavy."
Dec let out a shriek as the expensive piece of kit hit the ground.
The official Twitter account even tweeted: "We are NEVER, EVER letting the boys loose with the cameras again! @antanddec #SaturdayNightTakeaway."
And it wasn't just Dec who seemed surprised as viewers seemed a little shocked too.
(Image: ITV)
"Did Ant mean to throw the camera #SaturdayNightTakeaway," questioned one.
Another joked: "Oh dear.... think Ant can kiss goodbye to tonights wage to pay to replace the camera. #workingforfree #SaturdayNightTakeaway."
"i can't believe ant threw that camera like he was throwing a football back to someone and dec's scream is the funniest thing," added a third.
(Image: ITV)
A fourth said: "NO WAY DID ANT BREAK A CAMERA ON NATIONAL TV."
"Surely that camera wasn’t real... Decs reaction was genuine sounding, after Alien Autopsy who knows #SaturdayNightTakeaway," read another comment.
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway returns next Saturday at 7pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Four new Greater Manchester coronavirus cases take total to 18 as first cases in Manchester itself a

Four new Greater Manchester coronavirus cases take total to 18 as first cases in Manchester itself are confirmed

Four new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Greater Manchester today including the first three in Manchester itself , taking the total in the region to 18 .
The Manchester Evening News understands that one of the confirmed cases is a Royal Mail worker .
The Department of Health today said that as of 7am this morning the number of confirmed cases of the virus across the UK , also known as Covid-19 , had risen to 206 .
And four of the new cases today are in Greater Manchester it has been confirmed , taking the total in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first three cases in the city of Manchester .
The government list the number of cases in the Manchester City council area as five .
However two of those are previous cases and relate to Stockport residents being treated in Manchester the Manchester Evening News has been told .
However the city authority has seen what it is classing as its first three cases a spokesman confirmed tonight .
No more details about the other cases are known at this stage .
Oldham Council also confirmed they had one new case in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England initially said there was one new case in Bury taking the total there to four - but later said it was a 'glitch ' on their website .
The director of Public Health for Manchester David Regan said : “ I ’ d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low and all partners are working together to do everything we can to reduce and slow the virus spreading and ensure people are protected .
“ Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly and if you cough , cover your mouth and nose with a tissue .
“ If you have recently been to one of the affected countries and are feeling unwell , you should phone the NHS ’ s 111 helpline for further advice straight away – please don ’ t go to your doctor .
`` There ’ s lots of advice on how people can protect themselves online at www.nhs.uk `` In a statement on Twitter Oldham Council said tonight : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed in Oldham .
`` Risk to the public in Oldham remains low .
`` Robust plans are in place to stop the virus spreading .
The total number of confirmed cases in Bolton ( one ) , Trafford ( four ) and Wigan ( three ) remains unchanged .
In an update earlier this afternoon the Department for Health said : `` As of 7am 7 March 2020 , a total of 21,460 people have been tested : 21,254 negative .
206 positive .
`` Two patients who tested positive for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @

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Four new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Greater Manchester today including the first three in Manchester itself, taking the total in the region to 18.
The Manchester Evening News understands that one of the confirmed cases is a Royal Mail worker.
The Department of Health today said that as of 7am this morning the number of confirmed cases of the virus across the UK, also known as Covid-19, had risen to 206.
And four of the new cases today are in Greater Manchester it has been confirmed, taking the total in the region to 18.
That includes the first three cases in the city of Manchester.
The government list the number of cases in the Manchester City council area as five.
However two of those are previous cases and relate to Stockport residents being treated in Manchester the Manchester Evening News has been told.
However the city authority has seen what it is classing as its first three cases a spokesman confirmed tonight.
(Image: Manchester council)
No more details about the other cases are known at this stage.
Oldham Council also confirmed they had one new case in the borough, their second.
Public Health England initially said there was one new case in Bury taking the total there to four - but later said it was a 'glitch' on their website.
The director of Public Health for Manchester David Regan said: “I’d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low and all partners are working together to do everything we can to reduce and slow the virus spreading and ensure people are protected.
“Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly and if you cough, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.
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“If you have recently been to one of the affected countries and are feeling unwell, you should phone the NHS’s 111 helpline for further advice straight away – please don’t go to your doctor.
"There’s lots of advice on how people can protect themselves online at www.nhs.uk "
In a statement on Twitter Oldham Council said tonight: "A second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Oldham.
"Risk to the public in Oldham remains low.
"Robust plans are in place to stop the virus spreading.
"Stay calm and wash your hands regularly."
The total number of confirmed cases in Bolton (one), Trafford (four) and Wigan (three) remains unchanged.
In an update earlier this afternoon the Department for Health said: "As of 7am 7 March 2020, a total of 21,460 people have been tested: 21,254 negative. 206 positive.
"Two patients who tested positive for coronavirus have sadly died."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Jude Bellingham stance on Manchester United move revealed and more transfer rumours

Borussia Dortmund are confident of signing Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham and his father has supported a spell in Germany , amid interest from Manchester United , according to reports .
United are interested in signing Bellingham and considered making a January move after the 16-year-old emerged as one England 's best young prospects at Birmingham this season , playing 34 times .
United have already had to compete with Dortmund for young talent as striker Erling Braut Haaland moved to the Signal Iduna Park in January after United opted against signing the Norwegian .
Now , according to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Birmingham and prospective personal terms with Bellingham and are now the clear favourites to sign the midfielder .
However , it 's claimed that United have n't given up on signing the player and should n't be ruled out of the race just yet .
Meanwhile , Everton have failed with an attempt to sign United youngster Tahith Chong , according to reports .
FC Inter News , via SportWitness , claim the Toffees were eager to land the Dutchman who has been linked with Inter Milan .
They claim Chong rejected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serie A .
Finally , Real Madrid are looking to make a fresh offer for United goalkeeper David de Gea , reports say .
The Sun claim Madrid see De Gea as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois and haven ’ t given up hope of signing the Spaniard after their failed move in 2015 .
The report suggests United would demand at least £70million for the goalkeeper , who signed a new long-term contract at the club in September 2019 .

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Borussia Dortmund are confident of signing Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham and his father has supported a spell in Germany, amid interest from Manchester United, according to reports.
United are interested in signing Bellingham and considered making a January move after the 16-year-old emerged as one England's best young prospects at Birmingham this season, playing 34 times.
United have already had to compete with Dortmund for young talent as striker Erling Braut Haaland moved to the Signal Iduna Park in January after United opted against signing the Norwegian.
Now, according to The Athletic, Dortmund have agreed a fee with Birmingham and prospective personal terms with Bellingham and are now the clear favourites to sign the midfielder.
However, it's claimed that United haven't given up on signing the player and shouldn't be ruled out of the race just yet.
Meanwhile, Everton have failed with an attempt to sign United youngster Tahith Chong, according to reports.
FC Inter News, via SportWitness, claim the Toffees were eager to land the Dutchman who has been linked with Inter Milan.
They claim Chong rejected the switch and expects to move to Serie A.
Finally, Real Madrid are looking to make a fresh offer for United goalkeeper David de Gea, reports say.
The Sun claim Madrid see De Gea as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois and haven’t given up hope of signing the Spaniard after their failed move in 2015.
The report suggests United would demand at least £70million for the goalkeeper, who signed a new long-term contract at the club in September 2019.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway viewers love what Greg James did at the start of the show

They 're usually the stars of the show but Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have a bit of competition tonight .
That 's because BBC Radio One DJ Greg James has taken over as guest announcer on tonight 's edition of Saturday Night Takeaway .
And as fans were pleased to see him swap the radio mic for a TV studio , there was one particular detail they loved more than anything .
As Ant and Dec finished their big walk into the studio to start the show , the Geordie duo went on to introduce Greg to the audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said hello to the presenters he said : `` Are you well ?
I thought you were , '' and if you have been keeping up with Greg recently , or at least follow him on Twitter , you 'll know why .
Before appearing on the popular show , the 34-year-old asked his 1.6m to vote in his poll as to what phrase he should use to open the show .
The choice was between `` Are you well ?
I thought you were , '' or `` Why hello Jill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he did just that .
`` Are you well ?
@ gregjames he got it in .
Legend !
!
# SaturdayNightTakeaway , '' said one .
Another added : `` 'Are you well , I thought you were ' , love that @ tommoracing @ gregjames # SaturdayNightTakeaway . ''
`` Genuinely excited at @ gregjames ’ little in-joke for his listeners # SaturdayNightTakeaway , '' commented a third . ''
And another simply praised : `` Can they keep Greg James as the announcer for the rest of the series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you up to speed , Greg became obsessed with a viral moment from 2018 when TV chef Ainsley Harriot appeared on This Morning .
The former Ready Steady Cook host surprised an ITV viewer , named Jill , on Mother 's Day and his little soundbite went viral thanks to a little bit of help from Greg .

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They're usually the stars of the show but Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have a bit of competition tonight.
That's because BBC Radio One DJ Greg James has taken over as guest announcer on tonight's edition of Saturday Night Takeaway.
And as fans were pleased to see him swap the radio mic for a TV studio, there was one particular detail they loved more than anything.
As Ant and Dec finished their big walk into the studio to start the show, the Geordie duo went on to introduce Greg to the audience and those watching at home.
(Image: ITV)
As he said hello to the presenters he said: "Are you well? I thought you were," and if you have been keeping up with Greg recently, or at least follow him on Twitter, you'll know why.
Before appearing on the popular show, the 34-year-old asked his 1.6m to vote in his poll as to what phrase he should use to open the show.
The choice was between "Are you well? I thought you were," or "Why hello Jill."
And true to his word, he did just that.
Much to fans approval.
"Are you well? @gregjames he got it in. Legend!! #SaturdayNightTakeaway," said one.
Another added: "'Are you well, I thought you were', love that @tommoracing @gregjames #SaturdayNightTakeaway."
"Genuinely excited at @gregjames’ little in-joke for his listeners #SaturdayNightTakeaway," commented a third."
And another simply praised: "Can they keep Greg James as the announcer for the rest of the series? #SaturdayNightTakeaway."
To get you up to speed, Greg became obsessed with a viral moment from 2018 when TV chef Ainsley Harriot appeared on This Morning.
The former Ready Steady Cook host surprised an ITV viewer, named Jill, on Mother's Day and his little soundbite went viral thanks to a little bit of help from Greg.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Manchester United squad vs Man City revealed

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been included in the provisional Manchester United squad for the derby with City but Harry Maguire and Daniel James were not among the players who reported at The Lowry Hotel .
Wan-Bissaka did not travel with the squad to Derby County for United 's 3-0 FA Cup fifth round stroll due to a back injury , James missed his second game running with a knock , and Maguire sustained an ankle injury in training that kept him out of the cup tie .
There could be some kidology behind the absences of Maguire and James .
James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad the night before the Sunday trip to Everton but did not travel to Goodison Park , whereas Anthony Martial - out injured for the previous game against Club Brugge - was not with the squad on the Saturday night yet arrived at The Lowry on the morning of the game and started at Everton .
Maguire has started every Premier League game this season and if he misses his first then Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof are expected to continue their partnership .
Paul Pogba ( ankle ) and Marcus Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba is expected back in full training next week .
`` I hope so but none of them have been training yet since the last game , '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said of Wan-Bissaka and James .
`` We 've got to look at them Saturday probably , [ Friday ] 's the recovery day .
`` It 's touch and go [ with Maguire ] because he rolled his ankle and he twisted his ankle , but hopefully he 'll recover quickly .
I was n't going to rest him today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day off birthday-wise !
But I hope he 'll be fit . ''
United are unbeaten in their last nine and kick-off against City on Sunday shortly after Chelsea play Everton at Stamford Bridge .
Chelsea are still three points clear of United after dropping more points at Bournemouth last week , while Tottenham Hotspur drew with Burnley on Saturday .
Although United are striving to finish in the top four , fifth place would merit a Champions League qualifying spot , pending City 's appeal against their two-season ban from the Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to concentrate on ourselves , '' Solskjaer explained .
`` Keep improving and keep getting results .
`` But I know it 's going to be tight .
Wolverhampton , they 're definitely putting up a challenge as well .
There 's loads of teams that want to get this top four .
We 're one of them .
`` We 've just got to be able to handle and manage a squad well enough , rotate well enough .
These next few games are important .
If you can get six points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given ourselves a good chance . ''
City head to United unbeaten in their last four league fixtures at Old Trafford - where United have only won two of the last 10 derbies .
Solskjaer 's side have triumphed twice at the Etihad this term and the United manager suggested he could spring another tactical surprise .
`` For 15 minutes definitely , our heads went for a spell there , thinking that we had to recover the game in 10 minutes .
You do n't have to do that when it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we 've learned from that one definitely .
`` I do n't know how [ City ] will feel .
They 'll feel confident .
They 've hit form , they 're playing well .
They 've just been at the Bernabeu winning there , they 've won the cup final , so I 'm sure they 'll come confident .
They 'll play their own game , we 'll play our game and hopefully it 'll be a good one .
Let 's hope it 's a 4-3 like we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classics so we 'll do what we can to make it a classic .
`` When you 're at home and you have to open up against a team like Man City , they will exploit that if you 're not 100 per cent .
Sometimes being at home with your fans , you want to show them what you can do and beat your opponent , and sometimes you open too many spaces .
`` That 's what we did for those 10-15 minutes or 20 minutes after [ Bernardo Silva ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup semi-final first leg ] .
Before then , it was n't a problem , before Bernardo scored in the top corner .
It was n't an issue until our heads went for a little while , so we 've got to control our emotions more .
`` And we have , we have learned , so that 's an experience we 'll bring into this game , definitely .
There 's not going to be any video [ sessions ] on Friday or Saturday because we 've played them so many times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to play .
`` My team is still developing , our team is still developing and you want to play against the best .
We need to learn and they 've been the best the last few seasons .
For us it 's a great challenge .
`` I 'm sure we have an element of surprise , that 's not an issue .
So has he ( Pep Guardiola ) .
It 's one of them .
Everyone 's watched Man City quite a few times and we have to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been included in the provisional Manchester United squad for the derby with City while Harry Maguire and Daniel James have met also up with the squad.
Maguire and James were not among the players who were spotted reporting at The Lowry Hotel on Saturday night but were pictured leaving with their teammates for Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Wan-Bissaka did not travel with the squad to Derby County for United's 3-0 FA Cup fifth round stroll due to a back injury, James missed his second game running with a knock, and Maguire sustained an ankle injury in training that kept him out of the cup tie.
There could have been some kidology behind the Saturday night absences of Maguire and James. James, 22, last week reported with the squad the night before the Sunday trip to Everton but did not travel to Goodison Park, whereas Anthony Martial - out injured for the previous game against Club Brugge - was not with the squad on the Saturday night yet arrived at The Lowry on the morning of the game and started at Everton.
Maguire has started every Premier League game this season and if he misses his first then Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof are expected to continue their partnership. Paul Pogba (ankle) and Marcus Rashford (back) are still unavailable but Pogba is expected back in full training next week.
"I hope so but none of them have been training yet since the last game," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said of Wan-Bissaka and James. "We've got to look at them Saturday probably, [Friday]'s the recovery day.
"It's touch and go [with Maguire] because he rolled his ankle and he twisted his ankle, but hopefully he'll recover quickly. I wasn't going to rest him today, so I didn't give him a day off birthday-wise! But I hope he'll be fit."
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
United are unbeaten in their last nine and kick-off against City on Sunday shortly after Chelsea play Everton at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are still three points clear of United after dropping more points at Bournemouth last week, while Tottenham Hotspur drew with Burnley on Saturday.
Although United are striving to finish in the top four, fifth place would merit a Champions League qualifying spot, pending City's appeal against their two-season ban from the Champions League. "We've just got to concentrate on ourselves," Solskjaer explained. "Keep improving and keep getting results.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"But I know it's going to be tight. Wolverhampton, they're definitely putting up a challenge as well. There's loads of teams that want to get this top four. We're one of them.
"We've just got to be able to handle and manage a squad well enough, rotate well enough. These next few games are important. If you can get six points against City and Tottenham now we've given ourselves a good chance."
City head to United unbeaten in their last four league fixtures at Old Trafford - where United have only won two of the last 10 derbies. Solskjaer's side have triumphed twice at the Etihad this term and the United manager suggested he could spring another tactical surprise.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"For 15 minutes definitely, our heads went for a spell there, thinking that we had to recover the game in 10 minutes. You don't have to do that when it's a cup competition and two games, so we've learned from that one definitely.
"I don't know how [City] will feel. They'll feel confident. They've hit form, they're playing well. They've just been at the Bernabeu winning there, they've won the cup final, so I'm sure they'll come confident. They'll play their own game, we'll play our game and hopefully it'll be a good one. Let's hope it's a 4-3 like we've seen before. There have been many classics so we'll do what we can to make it a classic.
"When you're at home and you have to open up against a team like Man City, they will exploit that if you're not 100 per cent. Sometimes being at home with your fans, you want to show them what you can do and beat your opponent, and sometimes you open too many spaces.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"That's what we did for those 10-15 minutes or 20 minutes after [Bernardo Silva] scored a worldie [in the League Cup semi-final first leg]. Before then, it wasn't a problem, before Bernardo scored in the top corner. It wasn't an issue until our heads went for a little while, so we've got to control our emotions more.
"And we have, we have learned, so that's an experience we'll bring into this game, definitely. There's not going to be any video [sessions] on Friday or Saturday because we've played them so many times. I think it helps. We want to play.
"My team is still developing, our team is still developing and you want to play against the best. We need to learn and they've been the best the last few seasons. For us it's a great challenge.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"I'm sure we have an element of surprise, that's not an issue. So has he (Pep Guardiola). It's one of them. Everyone's watched Man City quite a few times and we have to be ready for whatever they throw at us."
Confirmed provisional squad members
David de Gea, Sergio Romero, Nathan Bishop, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Axel Tuanzebe, Eric Bailly, Luke Shaw, Brandon Williams, Nemanja Matic, Fred, Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Juan Mata, Bruno Fernandes, Odion Ighalo, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood
*Harry Maguire and Daniel James were also spotted with the squad on Sunday afternoon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Man City target Chelsea wonderkid Billy Gilmour and more transfer rumours

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is desperate to sign Chelsea wonderkid Billy Gilmour , according to reports in Spain .
The 18-year-old dominated the headlines after starring in Chelsea 's 2-0 victory against Liverpool in the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge .
Gilmour bossed the midfield and clips went viral on social media of his turn which left Fabinho stranded in the centre of the park .
He picked up the man of the match award for his showing and Spanish outlet El Desmarque claim Manchester City are eager to bring the midfielder to the Etihad Stadium .
The report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngster and is desperate to seal his move as soon as possible .
However , they could face competition from both Barcelona and Real Madrid who are also keeping tabs on the Scot .
Elsewhere , reports suggest City are set to reignite their interest in Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar in the summer transfer window .
The Slovakia international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League after establishing himself as one of the best centre-backs in Serie A .
City will prioritise signing a new defender at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City failed with a bid for the 25-year-old last summer .
They suggest Guardiola will return in the summer with a new offer as he hopes to partner Skriniar with Aymeric Laporte .
The report claims Inter would be willing to allow their star man to leave if they receive an offer of €85million .

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is desperate to sign Chelsea wonderkid Billy Gilmour, according to reports in Spain.
The 18-year-old dominated the headlines after starring in Chelsea's 2-0 victory against Liverpool in the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge.
Gilmour bossed the midfield and clips went viral on social media of his turn which left Fabinho stranded in the centre of the park.
He picked up the man of the match award for his showing and Spanish outlet El Desmarque claim Manchester City are eager to bring the midfielder to the Etihad Stadium.
The report claims Guardiola is 'infatuated' with the youngster and is desperate to seal his move as soon as possible.
However, they could face competition from both Barcelona and Real Madrid who are also keeping tabs on the Scot.
Elsewhere, reports suggest City are set to reignite their interest in Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar in the summer transfer window.
The Slovakia international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League after establishing himself as one of the best centre-backs in Serie A.
City will prioritise signing a new defender at the end of the season and Calciomercato claim City failed with a bid for the 25-year-old last summer.
They suggest Guardiola will return in the summer with a new offer as he hopes to partner Skriniar with Aymeric Laporte.
The report claims Inter would be willing to allow their star man to leave if they receive an offer of €85million.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--National Lottery results draw LIVE: Winning Lotto numbers for Saturday's must win jackpot draw

A whopping £11.5 million is up for grabs in tonight 's National Lottery Lotto draw - and it has to @ @ @ @ @ jackpot has rolled over five times , which means tonight it has to go .
@ @ @ @ @ main numbers then you could be taking hope the whole prize .
If the jackpot @ @ @ @ @ of tonight 's cash prize winners will get to share it - meaning even bigger @ @ @ @ @ could mean , for example , winning £100 for matching three main numbers instead of @ @ @ @ @ until 7.30pm to purchase your ticket and choose your numbers .
A ticket costs £2 @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 7.45pm .
We 'll have all the winning @ @ @ @ @ draw and the Thunderball draw right here as they are announced .

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A whopping £11.5 million is up for grabs in tonight's National Lottery Lotto draw - and it has to be won tonight.
The jackpot has rolled over five times, which means tonight it has to go.
If you match all six main numbers then you could be taking hope the whole prize.
If the jackpot isn't claimed then all of tonight's cash prize winners will get to share it - meaning even bigger prizes than usual.
That could mean, for example, winning £100 for matching three main numbers instead of £30.
You've got until 7.30pm to purchase your ticket and choose your numbers.
A ticket costs £2 and Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 7.45pm.
We'll have all the winning numbers for tonight's Lotto draw and the Thunderball draw right here as they are announced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--Stockport dad looks unrecognisable after dramatic weight loss ‘reverses’ diabetes

Staring at the weighing scales , which tipped almost 23 stone , Joe Paterson broke down in tears .
The dad-of-two had been in denial about his creeping weight for years , even after being diagnosed with type two diabetes in December 2017 .
But it would take Joe , 56 , until January 2019 to pluck up the courage to take charge of his expanding waistline - thanks to a lot of encouragement from his wife Helen .
After years of scoffing unhealthy snacks and taking regular visits to his local Chinese chippy , as well as sinking loads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Bramhall dad was determined to not only be healthier , but also live longer .
Just over a year since his decision to change , Joe ’ s transformation is incredible .
He told the Manchester Evening News : “ My wife Helen had been nagging me in the nicest possible way to lose weight and get healthy pretty much since we got together .
That was 20 years ago .
“ But last year she said she ’ d had enough .
My clothes weren ’ t fitting anymore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two - I was just so unhealthy .
She made me an appointment at a weight loss clinic to give me a kick start .
“ When I found out that I weighed 22 stone 12 pounds , I broke down and got really upset .
I knew I was big but I had no idea just how big .
“ Looking back I was pale , ashen , asthmatic .
I couldn ’ t go out for a walk with the family or walk the dog .
Getting up and down the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I saw how heavy I was I thought , this is it .
Things have to change right now.
” Joe ’ s weight had increased slowly over the years , but two big blows in his life led to the former Channel M floor manager turning to food for comfort .
“ I lost my self confidence a long time ago , ” he said .
“ Getting made redundant from Channel M and not working in the media anymore was hard .
“ I am lucky to have a really amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t help the way you feel .
I sought comfort in food - I was eating quantity and not quality .
“ When I found out I had diabetes type two I had a real fright , but I didn ’ t do anything about it at first - I just carried on as I had been .
“ On top of that , my mum Mairi passed away in 2018 and it ’ s fair to say I didn ’ t handle it very well .
She was 89 .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she died the next day .
That was horrible and did n't help my state of mind.
” Now an optical consultant at Boots Opticians , Joe - dad to Ruby , 16 , and Tilly , 13 - met with diet consultant Sarah Cash in January 2019 to tackle his weight once and for all .
He then embarked on the 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan , which works as a meal replacement diet in which 415 to 1,500 calories are consumed daily through a combination of meal replacement bars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe ditched his bacon butties , takeaways and meals for three , instead switching to healthier meals such as porridge , fruit , special meal replacement bars , lean evening meals - and more importantly , smaller portions .
“ The diet plan was tailored to me and allowed for my diabetes - within the first three months I lost three stone .
It was amazing - no more straining to get my trousers on .
“ It ’ s not about the huge victories , it ’ s the little things that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for granted .
Things like being able to tie your shoelaces , crossing your legs , being able to get out of the car .
I can just step out now as opposed to rocking myself out of it .
“ I recently took the family to the cinema and we parked on the fourth floor , we climbed the stairs to the top and I got up first .
That ’ s a huge achievement .
“ I went to a wedding in August last year and everyone said , wow , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his exercise plan has been cycling .
“ I have had a bike for years , Helen bought it for me years ago and I ’ ve only been on it three or four times , ” explained Joe .
“ But as a part of my new exercise plan I am cycling everywhere .
“ I started out slowly .
At the beginning I couldn ’ t even manage 500 metres , but now I average more than 20 miles each Sunday .
“ I started by cycling around the fields @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into trees I got my confidence up and started doing longer distances .
“ Now I cycle from my home in Bramhall to the airport through Davenport , Cheadle Hulme , High Lane , Hazel Grove .
It ’ s about 23 miles.
” In April 2019 , just three months after he started the plan , the doctors gave Joe some good news about his diabetes .
He explained : “ When I went for my checkup the doctor told me that my blood sugar levels were healthy , like an average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above 45 you are classed as diabetes type two .
I was 120 - now I am 28 .
It ’ s like it has been reversed .
“ It is a mixture of healthy eating and exercise that has done it .
That said , it hasn ’ t totally gone - it ’ s more dormant .
I will still be in danger of going back to that if I go back to being unhealthy.
” Joe has lost five and a half stone - he is now 17st 7lbs - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the results , he is aiming to get to his target weight of 15st 12lbs .
“ I am over the moon with what I have achieved but I still have a little way to go , ” he said .
“ My daughters are really chuffed for me .
Ruby calls me ‘ small boy ’ and Tilly says she can put her arms around me for the first time when we have a hug .
“ My wife keeps buying me stuff , which I don ’ t mind .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time in my life rather than buying XXXL from Jacamo.
” “ It ’ s not nice being a big guy in my opinion , but I can ’ t blame anyone else for the way I was - it was all down to eating too much and being unhealthy , ” Joe added .
“ Obviously I am just talking about myself and my own weight issues here .
No one else will take responsibility for my weight .
“ I never wanted to be known as the ‘ fat dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I didn ’ t want them to be picked on for it .
I had that myself and it wasn ’ t nice .
I didn ’ t want them to go through that .
“ I don ’ t allow myself to eat chocolate anymore and I am not allowed anywhere near the snack cupboard at home .
“ I eat fruit now , my taste buds are much better and I haven ’ t had to use my inhaler for six months .
I feel like a new man.
” For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , visit www.one2onediet.com .
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Staring at the weighing scales, which tipped almost 23 stone, Joe Paterson broke down in tears.
The dad-of-two had been in denial about his creeping weight for years, even after being diagnosed with type two diabetes in December 2017.
But it would take Joe, 56, until January 2019 to pluck up the courage to take charge of his expanding waistline - thanks to a lot of encouragement from his wife Helen.
After years of scoffing unhealthy snacks and taking regular visits to his local Chinese chippy, as well as sinking loads of fizzy pop and his favourite cider, the Bramhall dad was determined to not only be healthier, but also live longer.
Just over a year since his decision to change, Joe’s transformation is incredible.
He told the Manchester Evening News: “My wife Helen had been nagging me in the nicest possible way to lose weight and get healthy pretty much since we got together. That was 20 years ago.
“But last year she said she’d had enough. My clothes weren’t fitting anymore, I had been diagnosed with diabetes type two - I was just so unhealthy. She made me an appointment at a weight loss clinic to give me a kick start.
“When I found out that I weighed 22 stone 12 pounds, I broke down and got really upset. I knew I was big but I had no idea just how big.
“Looking back I was pale, ashen, asthmatic. I couldn’t go out for a walk with the family or walk the dog. Getting up and down the stairs was really hard.
“When I saw how heavy I was I thought, this is it. Things have to change right now.”
Joe’s weight had increased slowly over the years, but two big blows in his life led to the former Channel M floor manager turning to food for comfort.
“I lost my self confidence a long time ago,” he said.
“Getting made redundant from Channel M and not working in the media anymore was hard.
“I am lucky to have a really amazing family around me, but you can’t help the way you feel. I sought comfort in food - I was eating quantity and not quality.
“When I found out I had diabetes type two I had a real fright, but I didn’t do anything about it at first - I just carried on as I had been.
“On top of that, my mum Mairi passed away in 2018 and it’s fair to say I didn’t handle it very well. She was 89. I said goodbye on Mother’s Day and she died the next day. That was horrible and didn't help my state of mind.”
Now an optical consultant at Boots Opticians, Joe - dad to Ruby, 16, and Tilly, 13 - met with diet consultant Sarah Cash in January 2019 to tackle his weight once and for all.
He then embarked on the 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan, which works as a meal replacement diet in which 415 to 1,500 calories are consumed daily through a combination of meal replacement bars, smoothies, shakes and soups.
Joe ditched his bacon butties, takeaways and meals for three, instead switching to healthier meals such as porridge, fruit, special meal replacement bars, lean evening meals - and more importantly, smaller portions.
“The diet plan was tailored to me and allowed for my diabetes - within the first three months I lost three stone. It was amazing - no more straining to get my trousers on.
“It’s not about the huge victories, it’s the little things that mean a lot and that you take for granted. Things like being able to tie your shoelaces, crossing your legs, being able to get out of the car. I can just step out now as opposed to rocking myself out of it.
“I recently took the family to the cinema and we parked on the fourth floor, we climbed the stairs to the top and I got up first. That’s a huge achievement.
“I went to a wedding in August last year and everyone said, wow, you look amazing.”
A big part of his exercise plan has been cycling.
“I have had a bike for years, Helen bought it for me years ago and I’ve only been on it three or four times,” explained Joe. “But as a part of my new exercise plan I am cycling everywhere.
“I started out slowly. At the beginning I couldn’t even manage 500 metres, but now I average more than 20 miles each Sunday.
“I started by cycling around the fields nearby and after a few times crashing into trees I got my confidence up and started doing longer distances.
“Now I cycle from my home in Bramhall to the airport through Davenport, Cheadle Hulme, High Lane, Hazel Grove. It’s about 23 miles.”
In April 2019, just three months after he started the plan, the doctors gave Joe some good news about his diabetes.
He explained: “When I went for my checkup the doctor told me that my blood sugar levels were healthy, like an average person.
“If your level is above 45 you are classed as diabetes type two. I was 120 - now I am 28. It’s like it has been reversed.
“It is a mixture of healthy eating and exercise that has done it. That said, it hasn’t totally gone - it’s more dormant. I will still be in danger of going back to that if I go back to being unhealthy.”
Joe has lost five and a half stone - he is now 17st 7lbs - and says while he is delighted with the results, he is aiming to get to his target weight of 15st 12lbs.
“I am over the moon with what I have achieved but I still have a little way to go,” he said.
“My daughters are really chuffed for me. Ruby calls me ‘small boy’ and Tilly says she can put her arms around me for the first time when we have a hug.
“My wife keeps buying me stuff, which I don’t mind. I can fit into Primark jeans for the first time in my life rather than buying XXXL from Jacamo.”
“It’s not nice being a big guy in my opinion, but I can’t blame anyone else for the way I was - it was all down to eating too much and being unhealthy,” Joe added.
“Obviously I am just talking about myself and my own weight issues here. No one else will take responsibility for my weight.
“I never wanted to be known as the ‘fat dad’ at my daughters’ school. I didn’t want them to be picked on for it. I had that myself and it wasn’t nice. I didn’t want them to go through that.
“I don’t allow myself to eat chocolate anymore and I am not allowed anywhere near the snack cupboard at home.
“I eat fruit now, my taste buds are much better and I haven’t had to use my inhaler for six months. I feel like a new man.”
For more information about the Cambridge Weight Plan, visit www.one2onediet.com .
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-07--How the teenager who couldn't say his own name finally found his voice

He had a stammer from an early age that stopped him from even being able to say his name , but now 17-year-old Faizan Sheikh has learnt ways to control it and hopes to inspire others with his story .
Faizan , from Didsbury , says he has struggled with his stammer since he was three and has been in a lot of speech therapy to try and help it .
Unfortunately , the speech therapy did n't work for him and it was only last year , when he found The Starfish Project , that he was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My mum decided to put me on a three-day intense course , '' Faizan tells the Manchester Evening News .
`` It was the best thing to ever happen to me .
Since then , I 've been able to move mountains .
`` I 've done speeches in front of 300 people and I 've been on BBC Radio Manchester to share my stammer journey . ''
Faizan says the course taught him for the first time how he could properly use breathing techniques to manage his stammer .
`` I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breath when I talk to people in order to make me feel more comfortable , '' he says .
`` If I didn ’ t do this , I would be really bad because I was completely scared to pick up the phone or talk to a stranger . ''
It 's not been an easy journey for Faizan .
He says he had to drop out of school because he was bullied by other students so much .
`` When I would say words beginning with 'S ' , I would often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bullies would dance to the pattern when I was trying to say it .
`` I used to get pushed around a lot .
I would often go home crying because it hurt and upset me so much because I tried to show them respect , but they did n't give me any back . ''
In fact , his stammer was so bad that he was only able to say his name for the first time last year .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' Before I went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot , '' Faizan says .
`` I would have to ask my parents to say my name for me because I was too ashamed to speak .
`` When I went on the course , I was the first person to get up at the front of the class .
`` I knew I needed to do this , be brave and control my stammer .
I said my name for the first time and everyone in the class was crying with happiness .
`` It felt so good because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a voice and a point to share with other people . ''
Faizan is now studying Hospitality and Catering at college and says he 'absolutely loves ' cooking for other people , particularly brownies .
Later this month , Faizan will return to his old primary school to deliver a motivational presentation and the fact he 's returning to where his stammer journey was at its toughest is something that has n't been lost on him .
`` There was someone at my school who would often kick a football at me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I went up to her one day and asked her if she remembered doing that and she said she did n't .
`` I still remembered it like it was yesterday but she had completely forgotten about it .
She was very apologetic and we are actually friends now , we have made up .
`` But I think people need to be kind more often because if you respect someone , they will respect you back . ''
Faizan says it 's his dream to make people happy and he wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I used to be scared of speaking but now I ’ m not , '' he confidently says .
`` I want to show that , basically , there 's no one here to control your stammer but yourself .
`` If you ’ re willing to learn techniques and say to yourself that you ’ re ready to change your life , then you can do it . ''
Faizan also uses social media to help spread his positive messages and raise awareness of stammers .
He regularly posts videos on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tips and techniques on stammers .
`` People with a stammer have a voice too , '' he says .
`` We still want to get our point across but it takes time so people need to have patience .
`` I got bullied for my stammer , but I have learnt to accept it and move on - it ’ s a part of me .
`` Why try to fit in when you were born to stand out ?
`` If I can give a speech in front of 300 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find out more about The Starfish Project and their stammering control courses , click here .

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He had a stammer from an early age that stopped him from even being able to say his name, but now 17-year-old Faizan Sheikh has learnt ways to control it and hopes to inspire others with his story.
Faizan, from Didsbury, says he has struggled with his stammer since he was three and has been in a lot of speech therapy to try and help it.
Unfortunately, the speech therapy didn't work for him and it was only last year, when he found The Starfish Project, that he was able to take control of his stammer.
"My mum decided to put me on a three-day intense course," Faizan tells the Manchester Evening News.
"It was the best thing to ever happen to me. Since then, I've been able to move mountains.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"I've done speeches in front of 300 people and I've been on BBC Radio Manchester to share my stammer journey."
Faizan says the course taught him for the first time how he could properly use breathing techniques to manage his stammer.
"I've learnt the importance of taking a big breath when I talk to people in order to make me feel more comfortable," he says.
"If I didn’t do this, I would be really bad because I was completely scared to pick up the phone or talk to a stranger."
It's not been an easy journey for Faizan. He says he had to drop out of school because he was bullied by other students so much.
"When I would say words beginning with 'S', I would often struggle to get past the letter and the bullies would dance to the pattern when I was trying to say it.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"I used to get pushed around a lot. I would often go home crying because it hurt and upset me so much because I tried to show them respect, but they didn't give me any back."
In fact, his stammer was so bad that he was only able to say his name for the first time last year.
"Before I went on this course, I was stammering a lot," Faizan says.
"I would have to ask my parents to say my name for me because I was too ashamed to speak.
"When I went on the course, I was the first person to get up at the front of the class.
"I knew I needed to do this, be brave and control my stammer. I said my name for the first time and everyone in the class was crying with happiness.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"It felt so good because I could speak. I felt I had a voice and a point to share with other people."
Faizan is now studying Hospitality and Catering at college and says he 'absolutely loves' cooking for other people, particularly brownies.
Later this month, Faizan will return to his old primary school to deliver a motivational presentation and the fact he's returning to where his stammer journey was at its toughest is something that hasn't been lost on him.
"There was someone at my school who would often kick a football at me.
"She now goes to my college and I went up to her one day and asked her if she remembered doing that and she said she didn't.
"I still remembered it like it was yesterday but she had completely forgotten about it. She was very apologetic and we are actually friends now, we have made up.
"But I think people need to be kind more often because if you respect someone, they will respect you back."
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Faizan says it's his dream to make people happy and he wants to continue doing motivational speeches.
"I used to be scared of speaking but now I’m not," he confidently says.
"I want to show that, basically, there's no one here to control your stammer but yourself.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"If you’re willing to learn techniques and say to yourself that you’re ready to change your life, then you can do it."
Faizan also uses social media to help spread his positive messages and raise awareness of stammers.
He regularly posts videos on his Instagram page talking about his day alongside tips and techniques on stammers.
"People with a stammer have a voice too," he says.
"We still want to get our point across but it takes time so people need to have patience.
"I got bullied for my stammer, but I have learnt to accept it and move on - it’s a part of me.
"Why try to fit in when you were born to stand out?
"If I can give a speech in front of 300 people, then anyone can."
To find out more about The Starfish Project and their stammering control courses, click here.