themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Outpouring of love as video shows Bobby Ball's 'final public appearance'

The release of a video showing Bobby Ball ’ s ‘ final public appearance ’ has resulted in an outpouring of admiration for the comedian and actor who passed away this week .
Filmed just over three weeks ago in Blackpool , the Cannon & Ball star can be seen singing and dancing after shooting an advert for a local food delivery venture .
The TV star from Oldham had popped up to the seaside town to support the ‘ Click 2 Shop It Local ’ business , which started in March as a way for self-isolating vulnerable people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whose real name is Robert Harper , said he would appear in the advert for no fee - something that business owner Sean Ryan said summed up the man ’ s ‘ genuine ’ character .
“ When he came down , he said he ’ d do the advert for free , he didn ’ t want any payment - he just helped us because he wanted to , ” Mr Ryan said .
“ Meeting him was like meeting someone you already knew .
He was a funny , cheeky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was.
” Sean Ryan ’ s business was intended to be a way to help the entire community , as vulnerable people could shop at local high street shops while out-of-work taxi drivers delivered the goods .
After getting in touch with Bobby through his wife Yvonne in March , the business owner said he was more than willing to help , and got ‘ straight on board with the idea ’ .
“ He was really supportive .
He said ‘ bring some shopping , we ’ ll make you a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the elderly people in Blackpool ’ , ” Mr Ryan explained .
“ He was the face of our company and we wouldn ’ t have been anything without him.
” The video of Mr Ball ’ s public performance which can be watched above follows his performance in a second advert for the company , which has now expanded to a paid service and will soon be available in more areas across the UK .
“ He was saying he ’ ll back us all the way - we had a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolling and he said he was a hundred percent behind us .
“ He was all for giving - he was always giving , him and his wife.
” Sean Ryan said that the passing of Mr Ball came as a huge shock , and has been reflecting on his time with his ‘ hero ’ ever since .
“ I grew up watching him as a kid - he was my hero - then for him to become a friend and a patron to what we were trying to do was just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Then all of a sudden , three weeks later , he ’ s gone .
“ Everybody I ’ ve spoken to is shocked .
He was always genuine without asking for anything back , and so willing to help everyone.
” After posting the minute-long clip of himself and Bobby singing , dancing and laughing outside the Blackpool business , Mr Ryan told us his Facebook had ‘ gone mad ’ with the staggering amount of messages of support being left from people across the world .
Thousands of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video on social media .
“ Beautiful human being , with a beautiful soul , god bless you Bobby , ” one comment read .
“ Absolutely heartbreaking , what a fantastic guy , he will be so sadly missed , ” read another .
“ Bless him , feel so sad today .
Thank you for posting , ” a third commenter wrote .
The Northern TV icon was best known for hosting ITV 's The Cannon and Ball show for nine years with his best friend Tommy Cannon .
He passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28th October , after testing positive for Covid-19 .
`` His wife Yvonne said the hospital and staff could not have been more wonderful , as they were outstanding in their care of duty and they did everything possible for him and she can not praise them enough , ” a statement at the time said .
`` She said that the family and Tommy would like to express their sincere thanks to the many , many people who have been fans of Bobby and they know that they will all share in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Yvonne , the family and Tommy all feel .
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The release of a video showing Bobby Ball’s ‘final public appearance’ has resulted in an outpouring of admiration for the comedian and actor who passed away this week.
Filmed just over three weeks ago in Blackpool, the Cannon & Ball star can be seen singing and dancing after shooting an advert for a local food delivery venture.
The TV star from Oldham had popped up to the seaside town to support the ‘Click 2 Shop It Local’ business, which started in March as a way for self-isolating vulnerable people to have local goods delivered.
Mr Ball, whose real name is Robert Harper, said he would appear in the advert for no fee - something that business owner Sean Ryan said summed up the man’s ‘genuine’ character.
(Image: PA)
“When he came down, he said he’d do the advert for free, he didn’t want any payment - he just helped us because he wanted to,” Mr Ryan said.
“Meeting him was like meeting someone you already knew. He was a funny, cheeky person who just said things how it was.”
Sean Ryan’s business was intended to be a way to help the entire community, as vulnerable people could shop at local high street shops while out-of-work taxi drivers delivered the goods.
After getting in touch with Bobby through his wife Yvonne in March, the business owner said he was more than willing to help, and got ‘straight on board with the idea’.
“He was really supportive. He said ‘bring some shopping, we’ll make you a video and I’d love to help the elderly people in Blackpool’,” Mr Ryan explained.
(Image: Sean Ryan)
“He was the face of our company and we wouldn’t have been anything without him.”
The video of Mr Ball’s public performance which can be watched above follows his performance in a second advert for the company, which has now expanded to a paid service and will soon be available in more areas across the UK.
“He was saying he’ll back us all the way - we had a good hour together after the camera had stopped rolling and he said he was a hundred percent behind us.
“He was all for giving - he was always giving, him and his wife.”
Sean Ryan said that the passing of Mr Ball came as a huge shock, and has been reflecting on his time with his ‘hero’ ever since.
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“I grew up watching him as a kid - he was my hero - then for him to become a friend and a patron to what we were trying to do was just amazing,” he told the M.E.N.
“Then all of a sudden, three weeks later, he’s gone.
“Everybody I’ve spoken to is shocked. He was always genuine without asking for anything back, and so willing to help everyone.”
After posting the minute-long clip of himself and Bobby singing, dancing and laughing outside the Blackpool business, Mr Ryan told us his Facebook had ‘gone mad’ with the staggering amount of messages of support being left from people across the world.
Thousands of people have shared and left comments on the video on social media.
“Beautiful human being, with a beautiful soul, god bless you Bobby,” one comment read.
“Absolutely heartbreaking, what a fantastic guy, he will be so sadly missed,” read another.
“Bless him, feel so sad today. Thank you for posting,” a third commenter wrote.
The Northern TV icon was best known for hosting ITV's The Cannon and Ball show for nine years with his best friend Tommy Cannon.
He passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 28th October, after testing positive for Covid-19.
"His wife Yvonne said the hospital and staff could not have been more wonderful, as they were outstanding in their care of duty and they did everything possible for him and she cannot praise them enough,” a statement at the time said.
"She said that the family and Tommy would like to express their sincere thanks to the many, many people who have been fans of Bobby and they know that they will all share in part the great loss and total sadness that Yvonne, the family and Tommy all feel.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Kyle Walker responds to Pep Guardiola claim about his Man City form

Kyle Walker said he feels stronger than ever after being asked about Pep Guardiola 's claim that he is in the middle of his best ever form for Manchester City .
Walker started again for City in the Premier League trip to Sheffield United , continuing his run of starting every game this season for the Blues .
His appearance at Bramall Lane , at the club where he started his career , is also his 100th for City , and he responded to Guardiola 's comments this week that he 's at the top of his game .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club media prior to kick-off .
`` It 's strange playing so many games , I could feel fatigued but I feel stronger than ever and I 'm ready to go .
Hopefully we can pick up the three points today . ''
Walker also outlined his intention for City to embark on a run in the league after their encouraging win in Marseille this week .
City had only won two of five Premier League games this season prior to the game in Sheffield , and Walker said that form must improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to the normal City [ in Marseille ] that everyone seems to like to watch and we like to play .
Hopefully we can replicate that .
`` It 's going to be a tough team , as I know more than most .
I watch them frequently .
They set up well , they 've got a good manager , they 've got a good philosophy .
Hopefully we can come here and get the three points which is the main thing .
I 'd love them to get wins , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job is focussing on Man City , we need to climb the table now , shake the cobwebs off and get a run going . ''
Walker opened the scoring against Sheffield United with a driven shot from outside the area .

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Kyle Walker said he feels stronger than ever after being asked about Pep Guardiola's claim that he is in the middle of his best ever form for Manchester City.
Walker started again for City in the Premier League trip to Sheffield United, continuing his run of starting every game this season for the Blues.
His appearance at Bramall Lane, at the club where he started his career, is also his 100th for City, and he responded to Guardiola's comments this week that he's at the top of his game.
"I feel good," he told club media prior to kick-off. "It's strange playing so many games, I could feel fatigued but I feel stronger than ever and I'm ready to go. Hopefully we can pick up the three points today."
Walker also outlined his intention for City to embark on a run in the league after their encouraging win in Marseille this week. City had only won two of five Premier League games this season prior to the game in Sheffield, and Walker said that form must improve.
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He explained: "It was back to the normal City [in Marseille] that everyone seems to like to watch and we like to play. Hopefully we can replicate that.
"It's going to be a tough team, as I know more than most. I watch them frequently. They set up well, they've got a good manager, they've got a good philosophy. Hopefully we can come here and get the three points which is the main thing. I'd love them to get wins, but not today!
"My main job is focussing on Man City, we need to climb the table now, shake the cobwebs off and get a run going."
Walker opened the scoring against Sheffield United with a driven shot from outside the area.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Jesse Lingard returns to Manchester United training

Jesse Lingard says he is 'stepping up his recovery ' as he nears a return to action for Manchester United .
The 27-year-old midfielder has been missing from the last four matchday squads since being an unused substitute in the defeat by Tottenham at the start of the month .
Lingard is yet to feature for United in the Premier League this season , with his only two appearances for the team coming in the Carabao Cup .
Speaking last week manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed both Eric Bailly and Lingard would be missing 'for a few weeks ' as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Eric won ’ t be available .
Jesse won ’ t be available so we ’ ll manage without them for a few weeks I think , '' Solskjaer said .
However , it looks like Lingard could be returning ahead of schedule after he was pictured taking part in a session at the club 's Carrington training ground on Friday .
Taking to social media after the session Lingard uploaded a picture of himself in United training gear along with the caption : `` Stepping up my recovery # JLingz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pecking order at United since the arrival of Donny van de Beek in the summer transfer window , but the Englishman has been named in both the Premier League and Champions League squads for the new season .

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Jesse Lingard says he is 'stepping up his recovery' as he nears a return to action for Manchester United.
The 27-year-old midfielder has been missing from the last four matchday squads since being an unused substitute in the defeat by Tottenham at the start of the month.
Lingard is yet to feature for United in the Premier League this season, with his only two appearances for the team coming in the Carabao Cup.
Speaking last week manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed both Eric Bailly and Lingard would be missing 'for a few weeks' as they continue to battle back from injury.
“Eric won’t be available. Jesse won’t be available so we’ll manage without them for a few weeks I think," Solskjaer said.
However, it looks like Lingard could be returning ahead of schedule after he was pictured taking part in a session at the club's Carrington training ground on Friday.
Taking to social media after the session Lingard uploaded a picture of himself in United training gear along with the caption: "Stepping up my recovery #JLingz."
Lingard has fallen down the pecking order at United since the arrival of Donny van de Beek in the summer transfer window, but the Englishman has been named in both the Premier League and Champions League squads for the new season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Why James Trafford is in Man City squad to face Sheffield United

Academy goalkeeper James Trafford has been named on the bench to face Sheffield United for Manchester City 's Premier League game after Scott Carson sustained an injury in the warm-up Carson , on a second season-long loan from Derby County had been bumped up to the bench after Zack Steffen was deemed not fit enough to be included in the matchday squad .
But the veteran stopper was replaced by Trafford as kick-off approached , less than 24 hours on from his appearance in City 's FA Youth Cup win over Blackburn at St George 's Park .
Carson is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has settled in a role as the No.3 , although regularly travels with the squad and has been on the bench for Champions League games this season with a bigger squad allowed .
Nathan Ake returns to the squad after missing the last three games with injury but it is still too soon for him to come back from a problem that has kept him out since the first match of the season at Wolves .
Tommy Doyle missed the FA Youth Cup semi-final win on Friday but is training with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City are able to name their two preferred centre-backs together for just the second time in the league this season .
Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias lined up against Leeds before the international break but an injury to the Frenchman has prevented the pairing from getting more minutes together in the competition , although they did start at Marseille in midweek as they kept a clean sheet .
The Blues can move into the top half of the table with a win , although Pep Guardiola insists that Sheffield United will be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the season .

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Academy goalkeeper James Trafford has been named on the bench to face Sheffield United for Manchester City's Premier League game after Scott Carson sustained an injury in the warm-up
Carson, on a second season-long loan from Derby County had been bumped up to the bench after Zack Steffen was deemed not fit enough to be included in the matchday squad.
But the veteran stopper was replaced by Trafford as kick-off approached, less than 24 hours on from his appearance in City's FA Youth Cup win over Blackburn at St George's Park.
Carson is yet to make an appearance for City and has settled in a role as the No.3, although regularly travels with the squad and has been on the bench for Champions League games this season with a bigger squad allowed.
Nathan Ake returns to the squad after missing the last three games with injury but it is still too soon for him to come back from a problem that has kept him out since the first match of the season at Wolves. Tommy Doyle missed the FA Youth Cup semi-final win on Friday but is training with the youngsters ahead of Monday's final.
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City are able to name their two preferred centre-backs together for just the second time in the league this season. Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias lined up against Leeds before the international break but an injury to the Frenchman has prevented the pairing from getting more minutes together in the competition, although they did start at Marseille in midweek as they kept a clean sheet.
The Blues can move into the top half of the table with a win, although Pep Guardiola insists that Sheffield United will be an extremely difficult challenge despite their slow start to the season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--James Bond star Sir Sean Connery dies aged 90

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery has died , his family have said .
The BBC says the star , @ @ @ @ @ Dr No , has passed away at the age of 90 .
The Scottish actor @ @ @ @ @ spy films , including You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever , between 1962 @ @ @ @ @ other films included Indiana Jones , The Hunt for Red October , Rising Sun , @ @ @ @ @ Highlander , and The Rock .
His five-decade acting career won him two BAFTA Awards @ @ @ @ @ Sean was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama .
@ @ @ @ @ made on social media to honour the `` acting legend '' .
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James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery has died, his family have said.
The star, who first portrayed 007 in Dr No, has passed away at the age of 90.
Sir Sean’s son Jason told the BBC his father died peacefully in his sleep overnight while in the Bahamas, having been “unwell for some time”.
Jason Connery said his father “had many of his family who could be in the Bahamas around him” when he died.
He said: “We are all working at understanding this huge event as it only happened so recently, even though my dad has been unwell for some time.
“A sad day for all who knew and loved my dad and a sad loss for all people around the world who enjoyed the wonderful gift he had as an actor.”
The Scottish actor starred in seven of the spy films, including You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever, between 1962 and 1983.
Sir Sean's other films included Indiana Jones, The Hunt for Red October, Rising Sun, A Bridge Too Far, Highlander, and The Rock.
His five-decade acting career won him two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes.
Sean was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama.
Thousands of tributes have been made on social media to honour the "acting legend".
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--FK Partizan confirm Filip Stevanovic to Man City transfer

FK Partizan have confirmed Filip Stevanovic will officially join Manchester City during the January transfer window .
The MEN reported earlier this month that the Blues were set to sign Stevanovic for around £6m .
The 18-year-old winger is already into his third season of professional football and had been linked with a number of clubs around Europe , but it is City who have secured his signature .
An FK Partizan tweet said : `` Partizan is pleased to announce the transfer of Filip Stevanovic to Manchester City in the winter transition period of 2021 .
`` The transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest European clubs is a significant confirmation of the good and hard work of all club structures . ''
City will make a decision on the best pathway for Stevanovic when he arrives in January .
Given he is getting regular football with Partizan , a realistic option would be for him to stay there for the remainder of the 2020/21 season but City have their own vast network of clubs where he could gain further experience .
Stevanovic plays predominantly as a left winger but can operate on the other flank or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has three goals and two assists from 15 appearances for Partizan this season .
City have continued to invest in young players , with some remaining with the academy and others heading out on loan .
Summer arrivals Yan Couto and Pablo Moreno are at Girona , for example , while two younger signings - Juan Larios and Romeo Lavia - have been featuring for the U18 side at the CFA .
With Stevanovic 's experience in a first-team setting , though , it might make more sense for him to be loaned @ @ @ @ @ @

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FK Partizan have confirmed Filip Stevanovic will officially join Manchester City during the January transfer window.
The MEN reported earlier this month that the Blues were set to sign Stevanovic for around £6m. The 18-year-old winger is already into his third season of professional football and had been linked with a number of clubs around Europe, but it is City who have secured his signature.
An FK Partizan tweet said: "Partizan is pleased to announce the transfer of Filip Stevanovic to Manchester City in the winter transition period of 2021.
"The transfer of Filip Stevanovic to one of the largest European clubs is a significant confirmation of the good and hard work of all club structures."
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City will make a decision on the best pathway for Stevanovic when he arrives in January. Given he is getting regular football with Partizan, a realistic option would be for him to stay there for the remainder of the 2020/21 season but City have their own vast network of clubs where he could gain further experience.
Stevanovic plays predominantly as a left winger but can operate on the other flank or in an attacking midfield role. He has three goals and two assists from 15 appearances for Partizan this season.
City have continued to invest in young players, with some remaining with the academy and others heading out on loan. Summer arrivals Yan Couto and Pablo Moreno are at Girona, for example, while two younger signings - Juan Larios and Romeo Lavia - have been featuring for the U18 side at the CFA. With Stevanovic's experience in a first-team setting, though, it might make more sense for him to be loaned out to continue his development.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Arsenal have developed a surprising weakness that Man United must exploit

Manchester United face Arsenal this weekend in what is a highly anticipated clash between two giants of English football — but the contest might not be as exciting as meetings from years gone by .
Arsenal developed a reputation over the years for intricate and silky offensive football , with Arsene Wenger responsible for the development of the likes of Thierry Henry , Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas .
However , since his resignation , Arsenal have slipped under the radar as a very non-threatening team in attack .
The narrative often focuses on their lack of quality in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arguably encounter bigger issues when they are trying to score goals .
So far this season , Arsenal have attempted just 52 shots in the Premier League which is less than half of Liverpool 's 111 , and is the same amount as Sheffield United ; Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men - who have played one game less - have taken 16 more shots than the Gunners .
The story was similar last year , with Arsenal ending the 2019/20 campaign on 401 shots which ranked them 15th behind Norwich City on 409 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those sides suffering relegation .
United , by contrast , generated 528 efforts on goal which placed them fifth .
Arteta 's men - who have failed to score in each of their last two league games - have strangely developed a tendency to refrain from shooting , and their key player is suffering from the problem .
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has taken just eight shots in six matches despite having played every minute for Arteta against Fulham , West Ham , Liverpool , Sheffield United , Manchester City and Leicester City .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ than Harry Kane 's league-leading figure of 28 , and Aleksandar Mitrović - who plays for a team that are yet to win a single match - has attempted to score 24 times .
Patrick Bamford attempted nine shots against Aston Villa alone recently , and Marcus Rashford has produced five more efforts even though he 's played 90 minutes less .
While United will still have to be at their best in order to defeat Arsenal , the London side are n't quite as dangerous as many would expect .
Solskjaer 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , with the spotlight placed on Rashford and Bruno Fernandes amongst others to find the net at the opposite end of the field .
Will United 's attack do enough to prove that Arsenal 's is n't at the required level ?

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Manchester United face Arsenal this weekend in what is a highly anticipated clash between two giants of English football — but the contest might not be as exciting as meetings from years gone by.
Arsenal developed a reputation over the years for intricate and silky offensive football, with Arsene Wenger responsible for the development of the likes of Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas.
However, since his resignation, Arsenal have slipped under the radar as a very non-threatening team in attack. The narrative often focuses on their lack of quality in defence, but Mikel Arteta's side arguably encounter bigger issues when they are trying to score goals.
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So far this season, Arsenal have attempted just 52 shots in the Premier League which is less than half of Liverpool's 111, and is the same amount as Sheffield United; Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men - who have played one game less - have taken 16 more shots than the Gunners.
The story was similar last year, with Arsenal ending the 2019/20 campaign on 401 shots which ranked them 15th behind Norwich City on 409 and Watford on 410, with both of those sides suffering relegation. United, by contrast, generated 528 efforts on goal which placed them fifth.
Arteta's men - who have failed to score in each of their last two league games - have strangely developed a tendency to refrain from shooting, and their key player is suffering from the problem.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has taken just eight shots in six matches despite having played every minute for Arteta against Fulham, West Ham, Liverpool, Sheffield United, Manchester City and Leicester City.
Aubameyang's eight shots is 20 fewer than Harry Kane's league-leading figure of 28, and Aleksandar Mitrović - who plays for a team that are yet to win a single match - has attempted to score 24 times.
Patrick Bamford attempted nine shots against Aston Villa alone recently, and Marcus Rashford has produced five more efforts even though he's played 90 minutes less.
While United will still have to be at their best in order to defeat Arsenal, the London side aren't quite as dangerous as many would expect.
Solskjaer's defence is unlikely to be overwhelmed on Sunday, with the spotlight placed on Rashford and Bruno Fernandes amongst others to find the net at the opposite end of the field.
Will United's attack do enough to prove that Arsenal's isn't at the required level?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Everything you need to know about the new furlough replacement scheme

The furlough scheme has officially ended and a new scheme has been launched .
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - also referred to as furlough - was set up in a bid to protect jobs during the coronavirus pandemic .
After a few months of winding down , it came to an end today ( October 31 ) - and has been replaced by new jobs support scheme ( JSS ) during the winter , as tighter restrictions come in force across the country due to rising coronavirus levels .
Announcing the changes , the Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people in viable jobs working at least a third of their normal hours .
Here 's what you need to know : How does it work ?
The employee will need to work a minimum of 20 % of their usual hours and the employer will continue to pay them as normal for the hours worked .
Alongside this , the employee will receive 66.67 % of their normal pay for the hours not worked - this will be made up of contributions from the employer and from the government .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salary for the hours not worked , up to a maximum of £125 per month , with the discretion to pay more than this if they wish .
The government will pay the remainder of 61.67 % , of reference salary for the hours not worked , up to a maximum of £1,541.75 per month .
This will ensure employees continue to receive at least 73 % of their normal wages , where they earn £3,125 a month or less .
Employers will be able to access the Job Support Scheme if : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • they have a UK , Channel Island or Isle of Man bank account Additional eligibility criteria will apply depending on whether the employer is claiming a JSS Open grant or JSS Closed grant .
Eligible employers will be able to claim the Job Support Scheme grant for employees who were on their PAYE payroll between April 6 2019 and 11:59pm on September 23 2020 .
Employers can only claim for employees that were in their employment on 23 September 2020 .
If employees ceased employment after 23 of September 2020 and were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for them .
Employees can be on any type of contract , including zero hours or temporary contracts .
Agency workers are regarded as employees of an employment agency for the purposes of this scheme , provided they are employees for Income Tax purposes .
Employees do not need to have been furloughed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to be eligible for the Job Support Scheme .
Who can apply for JSS Open ?
Employers who can claim JSS Open , in addition to the general Job Support Scheme eligibility criteria set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they : • are an employer with 250 or more employees on September 23 2020 , has undertaken a Financial Impact Test demonstrating their turnover has remained equal or fallen to show they have been adversely affected due to coronavirus .
( An employer with less than 250 employees on September 23 2020 is not required to satisfy the test ) • some , or all , of their employees are working reduced hours - employees must still be working for at least 20 % of their usual hours Detailed information on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the government website .
Employees working reduced hours who can be claimed for ( JSS Open ) Eligible employers will be able to claim the JSS Open grant for employees who are working at least 20 % of their usual hours .
Employees can do training in working hours while being claimed for under the Job Support Scheme .
Hours that employees spend training are paid for by the employer at their full rate of pay and will count towards 20 % of their usual hours .
For JSS Open , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all hours worked or treated as worked .
To be eligible for the grant , employers must have reached written agreement with their employee that they have been offered a temporary working agreement .
The agreement must be available for view by HMRC on request .
This temporary working agreement must cover at least seven consecutive days .
What support is there for businesses forced to close due to local restrictions ?
The government says they will be supported , through JSS Closed , through the period that they are directly affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporting the wage costs of employees who have been instructed to cease work in eligible ( closed ) premises .
Each employee who can not work due to these restrictions will receive two thirds of their normal pay , paid by their employer and fully funded by the government , to a maximum of £2,083.33 per month , although their employer has discretion to pay more than this if they wish .
The government adds that employees may also be entitled to additional financial support , including Universal Credit .
Who can apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the general Job Support Scheme eligibility criteria , employers are eligible to claim JSS Closed if their business premises at one or more locations has been legally required to close as a direct result of coronavirus restrictions set by one or more of the four governments of the UK .
This does include businesses that have been restricted to delivery or collection only services from their premises and those restricted to provision of food and/or drink outdoors .
However , businesses premises required to close by local public health authorities as a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this scheme .
Employees who can not work because of closed premises who can be claimed for under JSS Closed Eligible employers will be able to claim the JSS Closed grant for employees : • whose primary work place is at the premises that have been legally required to close as a direct result of coronavirus restrictions set by one or more of the four governments of the UK • None that the employer has instructed to and who cease work for a minimum period of at least 7 consecutive calendar days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Job Support Scheme will be open from November 1 2020 and run for 6 months , until April 30 2021 .
The government has said it will review the terms of the scheme in January .
What about the self-employed ?
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension has replaced the previous grant .
It will be given in the form of two lump sum payments , each available for three month periods covering November 1 2020 to January 31 2021 and February 1 2021 to April 30 2021 .
With the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a taxable grant covering 40 % of average monthly trading profits , paid out in a single instalment covering three months ' worth of profits , and capped at £3,750 in total .
The terms of the second grant have n't yet been set out be the government .
To be eligible for the Grant Extension self-employed individuals , including members of partnerships , must : • have been previously eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme first and second grant ( although they do not have to have claimed the previous grants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to trade and either : • are currently actively trading but are impacted by reduced demand due to coronavirus • were previously trading but are temporarily unable to do so due to coronavirus

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The furlough scheme has officially ended and a new scheme has been launched.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - also referred to as furlough - was set up in a bid to protect jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.
After a few months of winding down, it came to an end today (October 31) - and has been replaced by new jobs support scheme (JSS) during the winter, as tighter restrictions come in force across the country due to rising coronavirus levels.
Announcing the changes, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the JSS will 'directly support' the wages of people in viable jobs working at least a third of their normal hours.
Here's what you need to know:
How does it work?
The employee will need to work a minimum of 20% of their usual hours and the employer will continue to pay them as normal for the hours worked.
Alongside this, the employee will receive 66.67% of their normal pay for the hours not worked - this will be made up of contributions from the employer and from the government.
The employer will pay 5% of reference salary for the hours not worked, up to a maximum of £125 per month, with the discretion to pay more than this if they wish.
The government will pay the remainder of 61.67%, of reference salary for the hours not worked, up to a maximum of £1,541.75 per month.
This will ensure employees continue to receive at least 73% of their normal wages, where they earn £3,125 a month or less.
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Who is eligible?
Employers will be able to access the Job Support Scheme if:
they have enrolled for PAYE online
they have a UK, Channel Island or Isle of Man bank account
Additional eligibility criteria will apply depending on whether the employer is claiming a JSS Open grant or JSS Closed grant.
Eligible employers will be able to claim the Job Support Scheme grant for employees who were on their PAYE payroll between April 6 2019 and 11:59pm on September 23 2020.
Employers can only claim for employees that were in their employment on 23 September 2020.
If employees ceased employment after 23 of September 2020 and were subsequently rehired, then employers can claim for them.
Employees can be on any type of contract, including zero hours or temporary contracts.
Agency workers are regarded as employees of an employment agency for the purposes of this scheme, provided they are employees for Income Tax purposes.
Employees do not need to have been furloughed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to be eligible for the Job Support Scheme.
Who can apply for JSS Open?
Employers who can claim JSS Open, in addition to the general Job Support Scheme eligibility criteria set out above, are eligible to claim if they:
are an employer with 250 or more employees on September 23 2020, has undertaken a Financial Impact Test demonstrating their turnover has remained equal or fallen to show they have been adversely affected due to coronavirus. (An employer with less than 250 employees on September 23 2020 is not required to satisfy the test)
some, or all, of their employees are working reduced hours - employees must still be working for at least 20% of their usual hours
Detailed information on the Financial Impact Test can be found on the government website.
Employees working reduced hours who can be claimed for (JSS Open)
Eligible employers will be able to claim the JSS Open grant for employees who are working at least 20% of their usual hours.
Employees can do training in working hours while being claimed for under the Job Support Scheme. Hours that employees spend training are paid for by the employer at their full rate of pay and will count towards 20% of their usual hours.
National Minimum Wage
For JSS Open, at least minimum wage rates must be paid for all hours worked or treated as worked.
JSS Open temporary working agreements
To be eligible for the grant, employers must have reached written agreement with their employee that they have been offered a temporary working agreement.
The agreement must be available for view by HMRC on request.
This temporary working agreement must cover at least seven consecutive days.
What support is there for businesses forced to close due to local restrictions?
The government says they will be supported, through JSS Closed, through the period that they are directly affected by restrictions.
This will be by supporting the wage costs of employees who have been instructed to cease work in eligible (closed) premises.
Each employee who cannot work due to these restrictions will receive two thirds of their normal pay, paid by their employer and fully funded by the government, to a maximum of £2,083.33 per month, although their employer has discretion to pay more than this if they wish .
The government adds that employees may also be entitled to additional financial support, including Universal Credit.
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Who can apply for JSS Closed?
In addition to the general Job Support Scheme eligibility criteria, employers are eligible to claim JSS Closed if their business premises at one or more locations has been legally required to close as a direct result of coronavirus restrictions set by one or more of the four governments of the UK.
This does include businesses that have been restricted to delivery or collection only services from their premises and those restricted to provision of food and/or drink outdoors.
However, businesses premises required to close by local public health authorities as a result of specific workplace outbreaks are not eligible for this scheme.
Employees who cannot work because of closed premises who can be claimed for under JSS Closed
Eligible employers will be able to claim the JSS Closed grant for employees:
whose primary work place is at the premises that have been legally required to close as a direct result of coronavirus restrictions set by one or more of the four governments of the UK
that the employer has instructed to and who cease work for a minimum period of at least 7 consecutive calendar days
How long will the JSS last?
The Job Support Scheme will be open from November 1 2020 and run for 6 months, until April 30 2021.
The government has said it will review the terms of the scheme in January.
What about the self-employed?
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension has replaced the previous grant.
It will be given in the form of two lump sum payments, each available for three month periods covering November 1 2020 to January 31 2021 and February 1 2021 to April 30 2021.
With the first grant, the government will provide a taxable grant covering 40% of average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering three months' worth of profits, and capped at £3,750 in total.
The terms of the second grant haven't yet been set out be the government.
To be eligible for the Grant Extension self-employed individuals, including members of partnerships, must:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Emergency cabinet meeting to discuss lockdown as No 10 'furious over leak'

An emergency cabinet meeting has been called to discuss coronavirus lockdown measures 'leaked ' to the media on Friday night .
Ministers will meet at 1.30pm today , the Prime Minister 's official spokesman confirmed .
A Whitehall leak inquiry has been launched after details of the government ’ s proposals to introduce a month-long lockdown next week were reported by newspapers .
The Times said the Prime Minister met with Chancellor Rishi Sunak , Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove and Health Secretary Matt Hancock to discuss “ alarming ” new pandemic data , and that he was expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Other papers – including The Daily Mail and The Sun – also reported that Boris Johnson was preparing to introduce a national lockdown from Wednesday .
Alex Wickham , editor of POLITICO , said on Twitter that the Prime Minister is `` furious that details of the imminent lockdown were leaked '' from yesterday 's meeting .
He added : `` No10 insist they didn ’ t brief it and that whoever is responsible has damaged trust in the middle of a public health crisis . ''
It is understood that Downing Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the source of the story , amid reports that the government had wanted to keep the plan quiet until Monday .
The alleged “ briefing ” of the story sparked criticism from the chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales , claiming it had increased pressure on the emergency services .
John Apter , head of the organisation which represents more than 120,000 rank-and-file officers , called for “ clear communication ” on coronavirus measures .
He tweeted on Saturday morning : “ To those briefing selective media on a potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has .
“ It creates a media frenzy , causes confusion and ahead of any official announcement encourages some to make the most of their pre-lockdown time .
This is not a good mix !
” He added : “ This can add immense pressure to the 999 services who are already struggling with the demand they have .
Please be more responsible .
Clear communication , not corridor briefings.
” The British Chambers of Commerce also called for “ media briefings ” to end .
BCC director general Adam Marshall said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait and worry .
If the government is planning another national lockdown it must say so immediately , rather than allow business and market confidence to be further eroded by speculation .
“ The media briefings have to stop .
The government needs to speak honestly with the nation , setting out a clear plan , the evidence for its actions , and significant increases in the support available for businesses and employees facing the hardship of no demand or the crushing blow of closure.
” Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell also criticised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” over lockdown measures being announced in newspapers over the weekend .
The shadow business minister tweeted : `` Frankly this is no way to run a country .
The Prime Minister and Chancellor have been absent for a week as cases have continued to rise .
`` We need to hear from them today about what they are planning so people are prepared and plans can be put in place . ''

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An emergency cabinet meeting has been called to discuss coronavirus lockdown measures 'leaked' to the media on Friday night.
Ministers will meet at 1.30pm today, the Prime Minister's official spokesman confirmed.
A Whitehall leak inquiry has been launched after details of the government’s proposals to introduce a month-long lockdown next week were reported by newspapers.
The Times said the Prime Minister met with Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove and Health Secretary Matt Hancock to discuss “alarming” new pandemic data, and that he was expected to hold a press conference on Monday.
Other papers – including The Daily Mail and The Sun – also reported that Boris Johnson was preparing to introduce a national lockdown from Wednesday.
Alex Wickham, editor of POLITICO, said on Twitter that the Prime Minister is "furious that details of the imminent lockdown were leaked" from yesterday's meeting.
He added: "No10 insist they didn’t brief it and that whoever is responsible has damaged trust in the middle of a public health crisis."
It is understood that Downing Street has now launched an investigation to find the source of the story, amid reports that the government had wanted to keep the plan quiet until Monday.
The alleged “briefing” of the story sparked criticism from the chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, claiming it had increased pressure on the emergency services.
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John Apter, head of the organisation which represents more than 120,000 rank-and-file officers, called for “clear communication” on coronavirus measures.
He tweeted on Saturday morning: “To those briefing selective media on a potential national lockdown please understand the impact this has.
“It creates a media frenzy, causes confusion and ahead of any official announcement encourages some to make the most of their pre-lockdown time. This is not a good mix!”
He added: “This can add immense pressure to the 999 services who are already struggling with the demand they have. Please be more responsible. Clear communication, not corridor briefings.”
The British Chambers of Commerce also called for “media briefings” to end.
BCC director general Adam Marshall said: “Yet again anxious businesses have to wait and worry. If the government is planning another national lockdown it must say so immediately, rather than allow business and market confidence to be further eroded by speculation.
“The media briefings have to stop. The government needs to speak honestly with the nation, setting out a clear plan, the evidence for its actions, and significant increases in the support available for businesses and employees facing the hardship of no demand or the crushing blow of closure.”
Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell also criticised the government for causing “massive uncertainty” over lockdown measures being announced in newspapers over the weekend.
The shadow business minister tweeted: "Frankly this is no way to run a country. The Prime Minister and Chancellor have been absent for a week as cases have continued to rise.
"We need to hear from them today about what they are planning so people are prepared and plans can be put in place."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Tell us how the coronavirus pandemic has affected you

Coronavirus has changed the way each and every one of us lives our lives .
And the ramifications of the pandemic are likely to be felt for months , if not years , to come .
Families across the world have been left devastated as the death toll has risen steeply each day .
And as the financial impact of the pandemic begins to bite , many people have been left out of work and struggling to make ends meet .
Of those who have survived the coronavirus , some have been left with lingering symptoms such as fatigue and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ escaped ill-heath have been forced to adapt to tough new lockdown measures .
The virus has had an impact on people 's mental health too , as financial hardship and loneliness take their toll .
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Coronavirus has changed the way each and every one of us lives our lives.
And the ramifications of the pandemic are likely to be felt for months, if not years, to come.
Families across the world have been left devastated as the death toll has risen steeply each day.
And as the financial impact of the pandemic begins to bite, many people have been left out of work and struggling to make ends meet.
Of those who have survived the coronavirus, some have been left with lingering symptoms such as fatigue and memory loss.
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Even those who have escaped ill-heath have been forced to adapt to tough new lockdown measures.
The virus has had an impact on people's mental health too, as financial hardship and loneliness take their toll.
It has been a difficult year and the Manchester Evening News is here for you.
We want to tell your stories.
That's why we are asking readers to get in touch to tell us about their experiences.
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And we want to share the stories of the teachers, bus drivers and supermarket workers keeping the country moving.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Man City line-up vs Sheffield United confirmed

Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo start for Manchester City in a strong line-up at Sheffield United .
City travel to South Yorkshire looking to return to the top half of the Premier League and get back to winning ways after the draw at West Ham last week .
And that desire to get three points on the board is reflected in Guardiola 's team sheet , which includes Kevin De Bruyne , Raheem Sterling and a defensive duo of Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte .
Cancelo returns at left-back , while Bernardo replaces Ilkay Gundogan in midfield .
Riyad Mahrez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Torres keeping his place after a fine performance in Marseille in midweek .
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Kyle Walker returns to his former club to complete the strong defence alongside Dias , Laporte and Cancelo , with Rodri ahead of them .
With De Bruyne and Bernardo in the centre , City have plenty of attacking strength from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mahrez .
Phil Foden is perhaps unfortunate to be on the bench , while there is a return to the matchday squad for Nathan Ake , who has missed the last three games .

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Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo start for Manchester City in a strong line-up at Sheffield United.
City travel to South Yorkshire looking to return to the top half of the Premier League and get back to winning ways after the draw at West Ham last week.
And that desire to get three points on the board is reflected in Guardiola's team sheet, which includes Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and a defensive duo of Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte.
Cancelo returns at left-back, while Bernardo replaces Ilkay Gundogan in midfield. Riyad Mahrez comes into the attack, with Ferran Torres keeping his place after a fine performance in Marseille in midweek.
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Kyle Walker returns to his former club to complete the strong defence alongside Dias, Laporte and Cancelo, with Rodri ahead of them.
With De Bruyne and Bernardo in the centre, City have plenty of attacking strength from midfield to supply Torres, Sterling and Mahrez.
Phil Foden is perhaps unfortunate to be on the bench, while there is a return to the matchday squad for Nathan Ake, who has missed the last three games.
Man City starting XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Torres, Mahrez, Sterling.
Substitutes: Carson, Stones, Ake, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Foden, Garcia.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Inside the enormous new street food and live music venue at Piccadilly

The next phase of Manchester 's enormous new street food and live music venue has launched this weekend .
Escape to Freight Island 's outdoor area - known as Platform 15 - was the hottest ticket in town this summer , a purpose-built socially-distanced venue with street food traders and live entertainment .
With the winter drawing in though , the project has expanded and headed inside to the huge warehouse building at Depot Mayfield .
The site was previously part of Manchester Pride Live and the Warehouse Project last year , as well as hosting some Manchester International Festival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the move will double the venue 's capacity to 1,000 people .
A new bike cloakroom will also be added in partnership with cyclewear brand Rapha to encourage sustainable transport to and from the venue .
There 'll be a raft of new names joining the existing list of food and drink traders , too , from local breweries and cocktail bars to Vietnamese street food and a new vegan operation .
The industrial space has been filled with split-level , socially-distanced seating areas , illuminated in red lighting and giant modern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seating will be a curling rink - Manchester 's first - that is due to open in the coming weeks .
Almost touching the arched brick ceiling will be a new cocktail bar outpost for Ancoats bar The Jane Eyre , which will have a view across the whole venue .
Other newcomers to the site include Plant Grill , a new vegan kitchen from Firebird Hope 's Dan Hope ; Belzan Pasta Kitchen ; Patty Queen with burgers ; and Northenden 's Vietnamese gem Mi & Pho .
Bottles of wine jut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wine shop Forever Changes , while Pomona Island Brew Co are launching their very own taproom .
Existing traders Madre , Krum Doughnuts , Baratxuri , Camden Beer and Voodoo Rays Pizza have also all shifted inside , ready for the outdoor area to transform into Winter Island .
Winter Island , which launches mid-November , will have a heavy festive twist including mulled drinks , a hog roast , a sausage grill , and stalls dedicated to cheese and chocolate .
The Ticket Hall has once again been built with social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apart and full table service on food and drinks .
The entertainment programme will include headline DJ sets from Hot Chip , Rhys from The Horrors , and Huey Morgan , as well as festival collaborations with the likes of We Out Here and Festival No .
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The next phase of Manchester's enormous new street food and live music venue has launched this weekend.
Escape to Freight Island's outdoor area - known as Platform 15 - was the hottest ticket in town this summer, a purpose-built socially-distanced venue with street food traders and live entertainment.
With the winter drawing in though, the project has expanded and headed inside to the huge warehouse building at Depot Mayfield.
The site was previously part of Manchester Pride Live and the Warehouse Project last year, as well as hosting some Manchester International Festival events.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
Known as the Ticket Hall, the move will double the venue's capacity to 1,000 people.
A new bike cloakroom will also be added in partnership with cyclewear brand Rapha to encourage sustainable transport to and from the venue.
There'll be a raft of new names joining the existing list of food and drink traders, too, from local breweries and cocktail bars to Vietnamese street food and a new vegan operation.
The industrial space has been filled with split-level, socially-distanced seating areas, illuminated in red lighting and giant modern chandeliers.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
Behind the main bank of seating will be a curling rink - Manchester's first - that is due to open in the coming weeks.
Almost touching the arched brick ceiling will be a new cocktail bar outpost for Ancoats bar The Jane Eyre, which will have a view across the whole venue.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
Other newcomers to the site include Plant Grill, a new vegan kitchen from Firebird Hope's Dan Hope; Belzan Pasta Kitchen; Patty Queen with burgers; and Northenden's Vietnamese gem Mi & Pho.
Bottles of wine jut out directly from the brickwork at independent wine shop Forever Changes, while Pomona Island Brew Co are launching their very own taproom.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
Existing traders Madre, Krum Doughnuts, Baratxuri, Camden Beer and Voodoo Rays Pizza have also all shifted inside, ready for the outdoor area to transform into Winter Island.
Winter Island, which launches mid-November, will have a heavy festive twist including mulled drinks, a hog roast, a sausage grill, and stalls dedicated to cheese and chocolate.
The Ticket Hall has once again been built with social distancing in mind, with tables placed far apart and full table service on food and drinks.
The entertainment programme will include headline DJ sets from Hot Chip, Rhys from The Horrors, and Huey Morgan, as well as festival collaborations with the likes of We Out Here and Festival No. 6.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Manchester United's new transfer policy is already paying off

All eyes might be on the four recent arrivals at Old Trafford , but Manchester United 's fine work in the summer window goes far beyond the fresh faces now at the club .
While there was an obvious need for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to strengthen his options ahead of a packed fixture schedule there was also a dilemma to solve with a number of players stuck on the fringes of the first-team squad .
In order to help overhaul the development process at the club a new role was created for Nicky Butt when he was appointed the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 2019 .
His mission brief was pretty daunting — not only was Butt tasked with creating ' a seamless journey for young players stepping up to the next level ' but his remit was extended beyond youth matters to be on the technical board for wider football leadership .
Yet just over one year into the job and United 's development overhaul is beginning to bear fruit with significant strides taken at both senior and youth level under Solskjaer .
The first signs of change came a year ago when Chris Smalling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italy .
It was the type of risky loan deal which has rarely been seen at United in recent times , but it was a gamble which paid off and set the foundations for further activity this summer .
United made a conscious decision to alter their priorities at youth level , with individual development the main focus , even if it means weakening their own academy teams to send the best young players elsewhere to gain experience in senior football .
Tahith Chong , James Garner , Matej Kovar , Dylan Levitt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joel Pereira and Max Taylor have all been sent away to develop in men 's football rather than amble at the crossroads of reserve team level .
In their instances it is a relatively small risk with any amount of experience in 'proper ' football outweighing even the most stellar seasons which could happen at U23s level .
Take young midfielder Garner for example .
Last season he was the standout player for the reserve team as they earned promotion back to the Premier League 2 Division One .
His reward ?
Six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's already made more appearances than that since joining Watford in the summer window .
While it is the experience of playing in the Europa League which might live longest in the memory for the 19-year-old it is last week 's appearance against Bournemouth in the Championship which will arguably teach him more .
Garner only played the first-half before he was hooked at half-time in favour of the experienced Etienne Capoue .
A harsh reality check , but one which simply would n't happen in the safe bubble of Old Trafford .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior level too with Diogo Dalot and Andreas Pereira prospering Italy .
The duo were both praised by their respective managers at AC Milan and Lazio for performances in Europe this week as they battle to save their reputations with displays on the pitch .
Rather than simply feeding off scraps with cameos in the Carabao Cup the pair both left with the intention of playing as often as possible in a top European league , a masterstroke for United .
In the best-case scenario the players will return ready for first-team roles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer value , in the worst-case scenario the players will have simply confirmed their position as surplus to requirements at United .
There are always risks attached when a young hopeful is allowed to leave Old Trafford , but based on the evidence of the season so far it is a gamble which is already paying off .

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All eyes might be on the four recent arrivals at Old Trafford, but Manchester United's fine work in the summer window goes far beyond the fresh faces now at the club.
While there was an obvious need for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to strengthen his options ahead of a packed fixture schedule there was also a dilemma to solve with a number of players stuck on the fringes of the first-team squad.
In order to help overhaul the development process at the club a new role was created for Nicky Butt when he was appointed the first ever Head of First Team Development in July 2019.
His mission brief was pretty daunting — not only was Butt tasked with creating 'a seamless journey for young players stepping up to the next level' but his remit was extended beyond youth matters to be on the technical board for wider football leadership.
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Yet just over one year into the job and United's development overhaul is beginning to bear fruit with significant strides taken at both senior and youth level under Solskjaer.
The first signs of change came a year ago when Chris Smalling went on loan to AS Roma in Italy. It was the type of risky loan deal which has rarely been seen at United in recent times, but it was a gamble which paid off and set the foundations for further activity this summer.
United made a conscious decision to alter their priorities at youth level, with individual development the main focus, even if it means weakening their own academy teams to send the best young players elsewhere to gain experience in senior football.
Tahith Chong, James Garner, Matej Kovar, Dylan Levitt, Aliou Traore, Di'Shon Bernard, Joel Pereira and Max Taylor have all been sent away to develop in men's football rather than amble at the crossroads of reserve team level.
In their instances it is a relatively small risk with any amount of experience in 'proper' football outweighing even the most stellar seasons which could happen at U23s level.
Take young midfielder Garner for example. Last season he was the standout player for the reserve team as they earned promotion back to the Premier League 2 Division One. His reward? Six appearances for the United first-team. He's already made more appearances than that since joining Watford in the summer window.
While it is the experience of playing in the Europa League which might live longest in the memory for the 19-year-old it is last week's appearance against Bournemouth in the Championship which will arguably teach him more. Garner only played the first-half before he was hooked at half-time in favour of the experienced Etienne Capoue. A harsh reality check, but one which simply wouldn't happen in the safe bubble of Old Trafford.
There has also been clear development at senior level too with Diogo Dalot and Andreas Pereira prospering Italy. The duo were both praised by their respective managers at AC Milan and Lazio for performances in Europe this week as they battle to save their reputations with displays on the pitch.
Rather than simply feeding off scraps with cameos in the Carabao Cup the pair both left with the intention of playing as often as possible in a top European league, a masterstroke for United. In the best-case scenario the players will return ready for first-team roles at Old Trafford or with an increased transfer value, in the worst-case scenario the players will have simply confirmed their position as surplus to requirements at United.
There are always risks attached when a young hopeful is allowed to leave Old Trafford, but based on the evidence of the season so far it is a gamble which is already paying off.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Man Utd fans praise Scott McTominay after clip surfaces from RB Leipzig win

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been lauded by fans on Twitter after a display of strong leadership during the second half of Wednesday 's Champions League group stage victory over RB Leipzig .
United hit five without reply to down their Bundesliga opponents in emphatic fashion , with Marcus Rashford scoring a late hat-trick off the bench to seal the result .
McTominay was seen motivating his teammates following Rashford 's second goal , which made it 3-0 , with twelve minutes remaining .
`` Here we go again , go again , let 's go come on !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ United side .
`` We 've got to be aggressive , twelve minutes left , let 's go ! ''
Fans on Twitter reacted to the clip with delight , praising the Scotland international for keeping United 's intensity high despite the Reds being as good as home and dry .
One supporter wrote : `` That ’ s exactly why I like him .
He ’ s a winner & he doesn ’ t shy away from responsibility . ''
Another said : `` Whether people like McTominay or not he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve had an upturn in form , there ’ s a reason why Ole turns to him and Fred when things get tough . ''
McTominay is approaching a century of appearances in a United shirt , having featured seven times this season in all competitions .
He scored during September 's Carabao Cup victory against Brighton and Hove Albion to register his eighth goal for the club .

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Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been lauded by fans on Twitter after a display of strong leadership during the second half of Wednesday's Champions League group stage victory over RB Leipzig.
United hit five without reply to down their Bundesliga opponents in emphatic fashion, with Marcus Rashford scoring a late hat-trick off the bench to seal the result.
McTominay was seen motivating his teammates following Rashford's second goal, which made it 3-0, with twelve minutes remaining.
"Here we go again, go again, let's go come on!" he told the rest of the United side. "We've got to be aggressive, twelve minutes left, let's go!"
Fans on Twitter reacted to the clip with delight, praising the Scotland international for keeping United's intensity high despite the Reds being as good as home and dry.
One supporter wrote: "That’s exactly why I like him. He’s a winner & he doesn’t shy away from responsibility."
Another said: "Whether people like McTominay or not he’s been one of the reasons why we’ve had an upturn in form, there’s a reason why Ole turns to him and Fred when things get tough."
McTominay is approaching a century of appearances in a United shirt, having featured seven times this season in all competitions.
He scored during September's Carabao Cup victory against Brighton and Hove Albion to register his eighth goal for the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--BMW driven at group of people fighting in middle of Manchester street

A BMW was driven at a group of people during a disturbance in north Manchester .
The drama unfolded close to the Ye Olde Golden Lion pub on Old Market Street in Blackley just after 10:30pm last night .
An eyewitness said they saw a man on the floor being attacked by a group before a BMW was driven at them .
All those involved fled before the emergency services arrived .
However police say their enquiries so far have confirmed that `` there had been an altercation outside a property before a car was driven at a group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched with officers trying to trace those involved .
The Manchester Evening News has been told the incident did not involve the pub and simply happened nearby .
One woman who lives directly opposite said : `` I heard my daughter shouting out of the bedroom window .
`` I went to check what was going on , a large group of people were beating one lad on the floor close to the pub doors .
`` Then a white BMW tried running into the crowd .
`` We phoned an ambulance for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He did n't look like he was in a good way . ''
`` Before the medics and police arrived everyone left the scene . ''
Tyre marks could be seen on a grass verge nearby following the incident .
Detectives attended the scene and began carrying out enquiries .
Officers were seen trying to acquire CCTV from nearby cameras including at the pub as well as speaking to witnesses .
In a statement , Greater Manchester Police said : `` Just before 10.35pm on Friday 30 October 2020 , officers were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports of a disturbance .
`` Upon attending , all parties had left the scene .
Enquiries have since established that there had been an altercation outside a property before a car was driven at a group of people .
`` No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ''
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 3177 of 30/10/20 .
Or information can be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
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A BMW was driven at a group of people during a disturbance in north Manchester.
The drama unfolded close to the Ye Olde Golden Lion pub on Old Market Street in Blackley just after 10:30pm last night.
An eyewitness said they saw a man on the floor being attacked by a group before a BMW was driven at them.
All those involved fled before the emergency services arrived.
However police say their enquiries so far have confirmed that "there had been an altercation outside a property before a car was driven at a group of people."
An investigation has been launched with officers trying to trace those involved.
The Manchester Evening News has been told the incident did not involve the pub and simply happened nearby.
One woman who lives directly opposite said: "I heard my daughter shouting out of the bedroom window.
(Image: ASP)
"I went to check what was going on, a large group of people were beating one lad on the floor close to the pub doors.
"Then a white BMW tried running into the crowd.
"We phoned an ambulance for the lad on the floor.
"He didn't look like he was in a good way."
"Before the medics and police arrived everyone left the scene."
Tyre marks could be seen on a grass verge nearby following the incident.
Detectives attended the scene and began carrying out enquiries.
(Image: ASP)
Officers were seen trying to acquire CCTV from nearby cameras including at the pub as well as speaking to witnesses.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Just before 10.35pm on Friday 30 October 2020, officers were called to Old Market Street, Blackley to reports of a disturbance.
"Upon attending, all parties had left the scene. Enquiries have since established that there had been an altercation outside a property before a car was driven at a group of people.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 3177 of 30/10/20.
Or information can be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Man City morning headlines on October 31

There ’ s extra scrutiny on Rodri at present , with good performances at the base of midfield necessary in the absence of sidelined captain Fernandinho .
The 24-year-old , who arrived at the Etihad from Atletico Madrid last summer , is getting better as time goes on according to Pep Guardiola .
The Manchester City coach praised the Spain international for his performances and reading of the game of late , and believes he ’ s performing at a better standard than he was last season .
`` He ’ s improving a lot .
It ’ s normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said Guardiola .
`` He can improve .
He is starting to read what happens better .
Still he ’ s trying to solve it with his incredible energy but he is starting to think .
He ’ s improved a lot compared to last season , starting to think in the mind before you take decisions .
`` All of us have the feeling that he has made an incredible step forward in the way we play .
He started with a double midfielder with Fernandinho at Wolves and now he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing really well . ''
City ’ s youngsters made it through to the FA Youth Cup final after Pep Guardiola granted permission for three Under-18s to feature in last night ’ s semi-final against Blackburn .
Taylor Harwood-Bellis , Cole Palmer and Liam Delap would have been in contention to feature in the senior squad for today ’ s Premier League match against Sheffield United but were given permission to feature for the Under-18s .
It ’ s been a big week for Palmer in particular , having made his Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starring role in the 4-0 victory over Blackburn .
City , who have now made it to the Youth Cup final in five of the last six seasons , will take on Chelsea in the final following the Blues ’ 1-0 win over Manchester United in the other semi-final last night .
The match is scheduled to take place at St George ’ s Park on Monday , November 2 .
Here ’ s the full report on last night ’ s match .
Guardiola did not hold back on his thoughts over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue with the five substitutions rule this season .
Top-flight clubs voted against the proposals , which were originally brought in during the post-lockdown matches over the summer , in spite of other major European leagues going with a different strategy .
A number of top Premier League managers have criticised the decision amid mounting injuries of late , and Guardiola has echoed their concerns , launching an impassioned diatribe that the league is failing to protect the players amid a much more congested fixture schedule .
`` It ’ s time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody is in this business , which is the football players , '' Guardiola said .
`` Some players have eight days , 10 days off [ if they do n't play in European competition ] so forget about the five substitutions [ giving ] an advantage for some teams .
It ’ s to protect the players , all of them .
`` The last 15 , 20 , 25 , 30 minutes of games are when players who are playing every three days start to suffer .
The rule is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Why all around the world is it happening in all the leagues - in Italy , in Germany , in Spain , everywhere - but here , which is the more demanding for many reasons , we can not protect the players ?
”

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Pep Guardiola believes Rodri has made "incredible step forward"
There’s extra scrutiny on Rodri at present, with good performances at the base of midfield necessary in the absence of sidelined captain Fernandinho.
The 24-year-old, who arrived at the Etihad from Atletico Madrid last summer, is getting better as time goes on according to Pep Guardiola.
The Manchester City coach praised the Spain international for his performances and reading of the game of late, and believes he’s performing at a better standard than he was last season.
"He’s improving a lot. It’s normal, he understands the situations better," said Guardiola. "He can improve. He is starting to read what happens better. Still he’s trying to solve it with his incredible energy but he is starting to think. He’s improved a lot compared to last season, starting to think in the mind before you take decisions.
"All of us have the feeling that he has made an incredible step forward in the way we play. He started with a double midfielder with Fernandinho at Wolves and now he is alone there. He’s playing really well."
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Youth Cup gamble pays off for City’s youngsters
City’s youngsters made it through to the FA Youth Cup final after Pep Guardiola granted permission for three Under-18s to feature in last night’s semi-final against Blackburn.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Cole Palmer and Liam Delap would have been in contention to feature in the senior squad for today’s Premier League match against Sheffield United but were given permission to feature for the Under-18s.
It’s been a big week for Palmer in particular, having made his Champions League debut in midweek, then played a starring role in the 4-0 victory over Blackburn.
City, who have now made it to the Youth Cup final in five of the last six seasons, will take on Chelsea in the final following the Blues’ 1-0 win over Manchester United in the other semi-final last night.
The match is scheduled to take place at St George’s Park on Monday, November 2.
Here’s the full report on last night’s match.
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Guardiola fumes at Premier League decision
Guardiola did not hold back on his thoughts over the Premier League’s decision not to continue with the five substitutions rule this season.
Top-flight clubs voted against the proposals, which were originally brought in during the post-lockdown matches over the summer, in spite of other major European leagues going with a different strategy.
A number of top Premier League managers have criticised the decision amid mounting injuries of late, and Guardiola has echoed their concerns, launching an impassioned diatribe that the league is failing to protect the players amid a much more congested fixture schedule.
"It’s time to take care of the main reason everybody is in this business, which is the football players," Guardiola said. "Some players have eight days, 10 days off [if they don't play in European competition] so forget about the five substitutions [giving] an advantage for some teams. It’s to protect the players, all of them.
"The last 15, 20, 25, 30 minutes of games are when players who are playing every three days start to suffer. The rule is to protect them, that’s all.
“Why all around the world is it happening in all the leagues - in Italy, in Germany, in Spain, everywhere - but here, which is the more demanding for many reasons, we cannot protect the players?”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--The Salford scheme that wants teenagers to decide how to spend £10,000

Young Salfordians are being called to be part of an independent decision-making youth panel .
Boost4Youth is on the hunt for young and passionate Salfordians to join its ranks as it enters its second year .
The group aims to give people under the age of 21 in Salford the opportunity to act as a voice for their fellow teens .
The initiative , run by housing provider Salix Homes , will have members of Boost4Youth decide which local projects and individuals will receive a share of a £10,000 funding pot , set up to improve the prospects and life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Boost4Youth panel member , Fathiat Abdul-Quadri , aged 14 , said : “ The Boost4Youth Panel at Salix Homes is all about the youth of Salford .
We have the independence to make things happen , and we get to make decisions and shape how things are done .
“ We ’ re all really excited to be able to help to provide more opportunities for young people .
You often hear of teenagers complaining that there ’ s nothing to do around here .
`` But this is their opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t wait to see what ideas we can support that will benefit the community.
” In the past , donations to projects were typically limited to £500 , however , this year , to celebrate Salix Home ’ s fifth anniversary since it transferred from Salford City Council , five applications will be granted an increased donation of £1000 each .
The remaining £5K will be split amongst successful smaller projects .
Jeanette Green , neighbourhood manager and manager of the Boost4Youth initiative at Salix Homes , said : “ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Boost4Youth panel this year .
`` We had some exceptional members in last year ’ s panel who made a real difference to their local communities and the addition of larger funding this time around means that the new panel can do even more this year to help others and make a real difference.
” Salix Homes are looking for youngsters aged between 14-21 .
Once chosen , the talented teens from the panel will meet every month to review funding applications from a variety of local projects and individuals as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the £10,000 budget .
As part of being a panel member , the teens also have the opportunity to be involved in a free training programme which includes learning presentation and negotiation skills , how to work in a team and managing budgets .
Jeanette continued , “ The Boost4Youth training programme not only benefits the panel members in day-to-day life now , but it also aims to increase their employment opportunities in the future .
`` We ’ re really excited at the prospect of having the programme officially accredited so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their CV.
” To find out more and how to apply to the panel if you ’ re a Salix Homes customer - or for funding - please visit their website .
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Young Salfordians are being called to be part of an independent decision-making youth panel.
Boost4Youth is on the hunt for young and passionate Salfordians to join its ranks as it enters its second year.
The group aims to give people under the age of 21 in Salford the opportunity to act as a voice for their fellow teens.
The initiative, run by housing provider Salix Homes, will have members of Boost4Youth decide which local projects and individuals will receive a share of a £10,000 funding pot, set up to improve the prospects and life chances of younger people.
Last year’s Boost4Youth panel member, Fathiat Abdul-Quadri, aged 14, said: “The Boost4Youth Panel at Salix Homes is all about the youth of Salford. We have the independence to make things happen, and we get to make decisions and shape how things are done.
“We’re all really excited to be able to help to provide more opportunities for young people. You often hear of teenagers complaining that there’s nothing to do around here.
"But this is their opportunity to make a difference and we can’t wait to see what ideas we can support that will benefit the community.”
In the past, donations to projects were typically limited to £500, however, this year, to celebrate Salix Home’s fifth anniversary since it transferred from Salford City Council, five applications will be granted an increased donation of £1000 each. The remaining £5K will be split amongst successful smaller projects.
Jeanette Green, neighbourhood manager and manager of the Boost4Youth initiative at Salix Homes, said: “We’re really excited to be bringing back our Boost4Youth panel this year.
"We had some exceptional members in last year’s panel who made a real difference to their local communities and the addition of larger funding this time around means that the new panel can do even more this year to help others and make a real difference.”
Salix Homes are looking for youngsters aged between 14-21. Once chosen, the talented teens from the panel will meet every month to review funding applications from a variety of local projects and individuals as well as being given the responsibility of managing the £10,000 budget.
As part of being a panel member, the teens also have the opportunity to be involved in a free training programme which includes learning presentation and negotiation skills, how to work in a team and managing budgets.
Jeanette continued, “The Boost4Youth training programme not only benefits the panel members in day-to-day life now, but it also aims to increase their employment opportunities in the future.
"We’re really excited at the prospect of having the programme officially accredited so that our panel members can include it on their CV.”
To find out more and how to apply to the panel if you’re a Salix Homes customer - or for funding - please visit their website.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-31--Pundits make their Sheffield United vs Man City predictions

Manchester City are being backed to build on their midweek Champions League success when they face Sheffield United .
City go into the game off the back of a 3-0 win away to Marseille but their league form at the start of this season has been patchy and they go into the game in 13th place in the league .
Regardless , both Michael Owen and Mark Lawrenson are backing the Blues to win at Bramall Lane .
`` Manchester City were in full flow against Marseille in the Champions League midweek .
`` City fans will be hoping for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United side that were unlucky to leave empty handed from Anfield last weekend .
`` For all City can be so slick moving forward , there are still concerns regarding their backline .
I think City will take the points here , but not without the Blades casing Pep ’ s side some problems . ''
`` Manchester City got a good win in the Champions League in France on Tuesday but Marseille were not up to much .
`` This will be a bigger test .
Sheffield United are still without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of chances at Anfield in their defeat by Liverpool last time out .
`` That was arguably the Blades ' best performance of the season so far .
I think they will be pretty direct again here , and they can cause City problems .
`` Ruben Dias has looked pretty solid in the City defence since he arrived at the end of last month , but this will be a decent test for him . ''

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Manchester City are being backed to build on their midweek Champions League success when they face Sheffield United.
City go into the game off the back of a 3-0 win away to Marseille but their league form at the start of this season has been patchy and they go into the game in 13th place in the league.
Regardless, both Michael Owen and Mark Lawrenson are backing the Blues to win at Bramall Lane.
Owen, BetVictor - City win
"Manchester City were in full flow against Marseille in the Champions League midweek.
"City fans will be hoping for more of the same against a Sheffield United side that were unlucky to leave empty handed from Anfield last weekend.
"For all City can be so slick moving forward, there are still concerns regarding their backline. I think City will take the points here, but not without the Blades casing Pep’s side some problems."
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Lawrenson, BBC Sport - City 2-0 win
"Manchester City got a good win in the Champions League in France on Tuesday but Marseille were not up to much.
"This will be a bigger test. Sheffield United are still without a win in 2020-21 but they created lots of chances at Anfield in their defeat by Liverpool last time out.
"That was arguably the Blades' best performance of the season so far. I think they will be pretty direct again here, and they can cause City problems.
"Ruben Dias has looked pretty solid in the City defence since he arrived at the end of last month, but this will be a decent test for him."