themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Man United evening headlines as Pogba hits out at false reports

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday , October 26 .
Paul Pogba has moved to describe reports of him considering international retirement as ‘ total fake headlines ’ .
Reports claimed the Manchester United midfielder was set to quit the France national team over comments made by the country ’ s president , Emmanuel Macron , who described the murder of teacher Samuel Paty as an 'Islamic terrorist attack ' .
`` I am appalled , angry , shocked and frustrated some 'media ' sources use me to make total fake headlines in the sensible subject of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Team to the pot , ” Pogba wrote on Instagram .
`` I am against any and all forms of terror and violence .
Unfortunately , some press people don ’ t act responsibly when writing the news , abusing their press freedom , not verifying if what they write/reproduce is true , creating a gossip chain without caring it affects people ’ s lives and my life.
” Pogba also directly criticised The Sun ’ s version of the story , which was not the original source .
`` I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreaders of these 100 % Fake News .
In a quick shout out to The Sun , who normally could not care less : some of you guys probably went to school and will remember how your teacher said to always check your sources , don ’ t write without making sure .
But hey , seems you did it again and in a very serious topic this time , shame on you ! ''
Van de Beek has struggled for game time since joining United from Ajax over the summer with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Saturday .
And Van Basten has slammed United for not selecting Van de Beek while also hitting out at the player for deciding on a move to Old Trafford .
`` It is very bad for such a boy to only play six or seven times in a year , '' Van Basten , twice a European Cup winner with AC Milan , told Ziggo Sport .
`` That 's terrible for your rhythm !
You can earn a lot more , but you also have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Is it about a five-year contract that he can sign ?
No , that 's bull**** .
Then you should n't go to Manchester United , but wait with it or for another club .
You have to want to play football every week , and such a club is then bad for your career . ''
Former United defender Patrice Evra has clarified his comments on Van de Beek while accusing some of trying to ‘ insult his knowledge of football ’ .
While appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Chelsea , Evra was critical of the Reds ’ move for Van de Beek , saying ‘ we don ’ t need him ’ .
However , in a video posted on his Instagram account , the Frenchman - who won five Premier League titles during an eight-year spell at United - explained his stance .
`` My dear United fans , I recently I made a comment on Sky saying we do n't need Donny van de Beek , '' said Evra .
`` People need to understand on TV , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point .
You do n't have time to explain why .
I feel like a few people tried to insult my knowledge of football or they were born after the iPhone X so they do n't know real talk straight to the point .
No filter .
`` When I said we do n't need him - I will give you a few examples .
Fred , Scott McTominay , Nemanja Matic .
You love them or you hate them when we have to play a big game , when you need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They always deliver , this is my opinion .
`` Donny van de Beek is better than Paul Pogba ?
No .
A different player , but no .
Bruno Fernandes ?
No .
`` The way he played for Ajax , that 's what I want to see for United .
But we have one problem .
How many games has he started for United this season ?
That 's why I said we do n't need him , it was n't an urgent signing . ''

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, October 26.
Pogba shuts down France rumours
Paul Pogba has moved to describe reports of him considering international retirement as ‘total fake headlines’.
Reports claimed the Manchester United midfielder was set to quit the France national team over comments made by the country’s president, Emmanuel Macron, who described the murder of teacher Samuel Paty as an 'Islamic terrorist attack'.
"I am appalled, angry, shocked and frustrated some 'media' sources use me to make total fake headlines in the sensible subject of French current events and adding the French National Team to the pot,” Pogba wrote on Instagram.
"I am against any and all forms of terror and violence. Unfortunately, some press people don’t act responsibly when writing the news, abusing their press freedom, not verifying if what they write/reproduce is true, creating a gossip chain without caring it affects people’s lives and my life.”
Pogba also directly criticised The Sun’s version of the story, which was not the original source.
"I am taking legal action against the publishers and spreaders of these 100% Fake News. In a quick shout out to The Sun, who normally could not care less: some of you guys probably went to school and will remember how your teacher said to always check your sources, don’t write without making sure. But hey, seems you did it again and in a very serious topic this time, shame on you!"
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United move ‘bad’ for Van de Beek’s career - Van Basten
Marco van Basten has criticised Donny van de Beek’s move to Manchester United.
Van de Beek has struggled for game time since joining United from Ajax over the summer with the 23-year-old an unused substitute in his side’s 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Saturday.
And Van Basten has slammed United for not selecting Van de Beek while also hitting out at the player for deciding on a move to Old Trafford.
"It is very bad for such a boy to only play six or seven times in a year," Van Basten, twice a European Cup winner with AC Milan, told Ziggo Sport.
"That's terrible for your rhythm! You can earn a lot more, but you also have to see where you can play.
"Is it about a five-year contract that he can sign? No, that's bull****. Then you shouldn't go to Manchester United, but wait with it or for another club. You have to want to play football every week, and such a club is then bad for your career."
Evra clarifies Van de Beek remarks
Former United defender Patrice Evra has clarified his comments on Van de Beek while accusing some of trying to ‘insult his knowledge of football’.
While appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports’ coverage of United’s clash with Chelsea, Evra was critical of the Reds’ move for Van de Beek, saying ‘we don’t need him’.
However, in a video posted on his Instagram account, the Frenchman - who won five Premier League titles during an eight-year spell at United - explained his stance.
"My dear United fans, I recently I made a comment on Sky saying we don't need Donny van de Beek," said Evra.
"People need to understand on TV, you need to get straight to the point. You don't have time to explain why. I feel like a few people tried to insult my knowledge of football or they were born after the iPhone X so they don't know real talk straight to the point. No filter.
"When I said we don't need him - I will give you a few examples. Fred, Scott McTominay, Nemanja Matic. You love them or you hate them when we have to play a big game, when you need to be strong, compact and run everywhere. They always deliver, this is my opinion.
"Donny van de Beek is better than Paul Pogba? No. A different player, but no. Bruno Fernandes? No.
"The way he played for Ajax, that's what I want to see for United. But we have one problem. How many games has he started for United this season? That's why I said we don't need him, it wasn't an urgent signing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Man City evening headlines as Gabriel Jesus gives injury update

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Monday , October 26 .
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has revealed he expects to be back in action in a couple of weeks ’ time , eyeing a return to full training within the week .
The Brazilian revealed his plans to return from injury whilst livestreaming popular game Among Us .
In quotes translated by @ TheCitizensBR - a Brazilian Manchester City fans ’ page - Jesus reassured supporters that his previous statement that he could be side lined for six weeks was a “ misunderstanding.
” Instead , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1-2 weeks .
City ’ s packed schedule has seen them field multiple players playing at their workload capacity , leaving them without Jesus and Sergio Aguero for large parts of this season already .
The team face Marseille tomorrow with Pep Guardiola hoping he can avoid any fresh injury worries .
Despite sitting in 13th , marooned in the bottom half of the table , Manchester City ’ s title hopes are far from over just yet .
Ordinarily , a contender for the Premier League crown would not be in bottom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been no ordinary season .
City ’ s biggest rivals to their recent domestic success have been Liverpool , who have already been beaten – 7-2 by Aston Villa no less – in the league this season , after going 27 games without a defeat last campaign .
They top the table alongside Merseyside rivals Everton , but a win in City ’ s game in hand brings them to within two points of the table ’ s summit and into the top five .
Manchester United , Arsenal , Chelsea and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of toppling Liverpool and Manchester City ’ s recent duopoly , but none find themselves higher than ninth at present – gifting City a golden opportunity to reclaim the ascendancy when their squad is back to full fitness .
Read the full story from MEN writer Joe Bray here Marseille will be looking to exploit Manchester City ’ s tired squad when the pair face off in the Champions League this week , their manager has confirmed .
Guardiola has a number of first-team players out injured , which has disrupted the beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lying in 13th place , five points off early pace-setters Everton .
City started their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 win over FC Porto but conceded the first goal in that encounter and will want to avoid a repeat of their first-half display against Marseille .
André Villas-Boas , who manages the French side , remained confident that his team could snatch a result .
“ As their coach [ Pep Guardiola ] said they have had a streak of games that is quite intense and that is maybe wearing them out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can [ be in ] play , ” he said .
Marseille have had a similarly busy schedule , with three games in the past nine days ; two wins in Ligue 1 and a last-gasp defeat to Olympiacos in the Champions League , but crucially began their domestic season three weeks before City and have only played one more match than City in that time .

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, October 26.
Jesus reassures fans over injury return
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has revealed he expects to be back in action in a couple of weeks’ time, eyeing a return to full training within the week.
The Brazilian revealed his plans to return from injury whilst livestreaming popular game Among Us.
In quotes translated by @TheCitizensBR - a Brazilian Manchester City fans’ page - Jesus reassured supporters that his previous statement that he could be side lined for six weeks was a “misunderstanding.” Instead, he hopes to return to the pitch in 1-2 weeks.
City’s packed schedule has seen them field multiple players playing at their workload capacity, leaving them without Jesus and Sergio Aguero for large parts of this season already.
The team face Marseille tomorrow with Pep Guardiola hoping he can avoid any fresh injury worries.
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Opinion: Title race still in City’s grasp
Despite sitting in 13th, marooned in the bottom half of the table, Manchester City’s title hopes are far from over just yet. Ordinarily, a contender for the Premier League crown would not be in bottom eight after five matches, but this has been no ordinary season.
City’s biggest rivals to their recent domestic success have been Liverpool, who have already been beaten – 7-2 by Aston Villa no less – in the league this season, after going 27 games without a defeat last campaign.
They top the table alongside Merseyside rivals Everton, but a win in City’s game in hand brings them to within two points of the table’s summit and into the top five.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham will all have had lofty ambitions of toppling Liverpool and Manchester City’s recent duopoly, but none find themselves higher than ninth at present – gifting City a golden opportunity to reclaim the ascendancy when their squad is back to full fitness.
Read the full story from MEN writer Joe Bray here
Champions League opponents targeting fatigued City
Marseille will be looking to exploit Manchester City’s tired squad when the pair face off in the Champions League this week, their manager has confirmed.
Guardiola has a number of first-team players out injured, which has disrupted the beginning of their season, and sees them lying in 13th place, five points off early pace-setters Everton.
City started their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 win over FC Porto but conceded the first goal in that encounter and will want to avoid a repeat of their first-half display against Marseille.
André Villas-Boas, who manages the French side, remained confident that his team could snatch a result.
“As their coach [Pep Guardiola] said they have had a streak of games that is quite intense and that is maybe wearing them out now so we hope the physical aspect can [be in] play,” he said.
Marseille have had a similarly busy schedule, with three games in the past nine days; two wins in Ligue 1 and a last-gasp defeat to Olympiacos in the Champions League, but crucially began their domestic season three weeks before City and have only played one more match than City in that time.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Manchester United fans defend Donny van de Beek after Marco van Basten criticism

Manchester United fans have hit out at Marco van Basten over his comments about Donny van de Beek .
The Dutch football legend has questioned whether Van de Beek made the right decision in joining United this summer .
Van de Beek has gone from being a key player at Ajax to starting just two Carabao Cup games so far this season , leading plenty of pundits - such as Patrice Evra - to ask why United signed him in the summer .
Former Ajax and AC Milan star Van Basten is the latest to question the move .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be detrimental to Van de Beek 's development at United .
Hitting out at both United and the player himself , the 55-year-old said the midfielder should have remained at Ajax .
`` It is very bad for such a boy to only play six or seven times in a year , '' Van Basten told Ziggo Sport .
`` That 's terrible for your rhythm !
You can earn a lot more , but you also have to see where you can play .
Is it about a five-year contract that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bull**** .
Then you should n't go to Manchester United , but wait with it or for another club .
You have to want to play football every week , and such a club is then bad for your career . ''
Unsurprisingly , United fans were unimpressed with his comments and here is the best of the reaction below .
As plenty of United fans have pointed out , Van Basten was not so vocal when Van de Beek 's former Ajax teammate , Frenkie De Jong , moved to Barcelona in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact on their first-team .
In fact , Van Basten instead recently criticised another former Ajax star , Matthijs de Ligt , over his decision to snub Barca for a move to Juventus instead .

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Manchester United fans have hit out at Marco van Basten over his comments about Donny van de Beek.
The Dutch football legend has questioned whether Van de Beek made the right decision in joining United this summer.
Van de Beek has gone from being a key player at Ajax to starting just two Carabao Cup games so far this season, leading plenty of pundits - such as Patrice Evra - to ask why United signed him in the summer.
Former Ajax and AC Milan star Van Basten is the latest to question the move. He argued that a lack of football will be detrimental to Van de Beek's development at United. Hitting out at both United and the player himself, the 55-year-old said the midfielder should have remained at Ajax.
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"It is very bad for such a boy to only play six or seven times in a year," Van Basten told Ziggo Sport.
"That's terrible for your rhythm! You can earn a lot more, but you also have to see where you can play. Is it about a five-year contract that he can sign? No, that's bull****. Then you shouldn't go to Manchester United, but wait with it or for another club. You have to want to play football every week, and such a club is then bad for your career."
Unsurprisingly, United fans were unimpressed with his comments and here is the best of the reaction below.
As plenty of United fans have pointed out, Van Basten was not so vocal when Van de Beek's former Ajax teammate, Frenkie De Jong, moved to Barcelona in 2019 and did not make an immediate impact on their first-team.
In fact, Van Basten instead recently criticised another former Ajax star, Matthijs de Ligt, over his decision to snub Barca for a move to Juventus instead.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Parents of former Man City academy star pay moving tribute to their son

The heartbroken parents of a former Manchester City academy player have paid a moving tribute to their son after his shock death aged just 18 .
Jeremy Wisten was found unresponsive at the family home in Wythenshawe on Saturday and despite the best efforts of medics he could not be saved .
Jeremy was an extremely talented footballer and was , until May 2019 , part of the Blues academy set-up with tributes having flooded in from both former teammates and first team stars .
Today his father Manila , 53 , and mother , Grace Wisten , 46 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a better son '' and that they will `` miss him so much . ''
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News Manila said : `` We are very saddened and shocked by our son 's death .
`` We love him and always will love him .
`` He was a very happy boy who was taken away too soon .
`` He was very friendly and always smiling .
`` He loved football and was aiming for a career in the game .
`` He was very popular at Manchester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Not just here but also in his homeland in Malawi . ''
`` We have been inundated with messages from different types of people we would not expect to hear from '' he added .
`` We are very grateful for that and it has helped us to cope .
`` But it is still so difficult to understand how we came to be in this situation . ''
Jeremy , who turned 18 earlier this month and who has two sisters aged 20 and 27 , came to the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was just a baby , living in Trafford before moving to Wythenshawe three years ago .
He attended Altrincham Church of England Primary School and Wellington high school in Timperley before later moving to St Bede 's College in south Manchester .
His family said the United supporting teenager , who was a centre-back but could play across the defence , played for Altrincham FC and De La Salle FC in Salford before becoming part of City 's Elite Squad at under-13 level in 2016 .
However they said a knee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the last year at Manchester City he was injured and spent a long time without playing '' his father said .
`` He did recover but then had not played enough football the year prior to be considered for the next level .
Of course it was very frustrating for him .
`` He went for trials elsewhere but because he had n't played much football it proved very difficult .
`` We helped him look after himself and encouraged him to take up other sports to keep himself fit , until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyed his time at Manchester City very much , '' his dad said .
`` We are very grateful for the opportunity they gave our son .
`` In particular his first head coach Mark Burton , he was an amazing coach and they won three national championships for their age when he was manager .
`` But we would also like to thank all the staff at Manchester City . ''
Paramedics raced to the family home in Baguley on Saturday , October 24 , after Jeremy was found unresponsive and despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene .
His family said they are still awaiting a coroner 's report on his medical cause of death .
They said it was not immediately obvious to them that their son was suffering with any mental health difficulties .
And they are now calling for more mental health education for parents as well as more mental health support for young people , both in the education system and in football .
`` I think that football clubs and schools need to pay careful attention to the mental health of their boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I also think boys or girls whose contracts come to an end or are released by all clubs need some care beyond that time .
`` I think there is often a focus on this at the professional level in sport but maybe not so much at the lower level .
`` Furthermore , it would be good if mental health education was extended to parents .
I think this would help cases like that of our son .
`` We want to prevent a family going through the same experience as us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday the club said : `` The Manchester City family are saddened to learn of the passing of former Academy player Jeremy Wisten .
“ We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family .
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
” Former academy teammates Tommy Doyle , Liam Delap and Cole Palmer , who have now made their first team debuts , joined established stars Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte in paying tribute to the youngster .
City legend Vincent Kompany tweeted tonight saying : `` Very saddened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wisten .
My thoughts are with his family and friends .
This is truly devastating news .
RIP Jeremy . ''
A crowdfunding campaign raising for money for his family has already raised nearly £10,000 .

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The heartbroken parents of a former Manchester City academy player have paid a moving tribute to their son after his shock death aged just 18.
Jeremy Wisten was found unresponsive at the family home in Wythenshawe on Saturday and despite the best efforts of medics he could not be saved.
Jeremy was an extremely talented footballer and was, until May 2019, part of the Blues academy set-up with tributes having flooded in from both former teammates and first team stars.
Today his father Manila, 53, and mother, Grace Wisten, 46, said they "couldn't have asked for a better son" and that they will "miss him so much."
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News Manila said: "We are very saddened and shocked by our son's death. "We love him and always will love him. "He was a very happy boy who was taken away too soon.
"He was very friendly and always smiling.
"He loved football and was aiming for a career in the game.
"He was very popular at Manchester City, at school and with his friends.
"Not just here but also in his homeland in Malawi."
"We have been inundated with messages from different types of people we would not expect to hear from" he added.
"We are very grateful for that and it has helped us to cope.
"But it is still so difficult to understand how we came to be in this situation."
Jeremy, who turned 18 earlier this month and who has two sisters aged 20 and 27, came to the UK from Malawi with his family in 2003 when he was just a baby, living in Trafford before moving to Wythenshawe three years ago.
He attended Altrincham Church of England Primary School and Wellington high school in Timperley before later moving to St Bede's College in south Manchester.
His family said the United supporting teenager, who was a centre-back but could play across the defence, played for Altrincham FC and De La Salle FC in Salford before becoming part of City's Elite Squad at under-13 level in 2016.
However they said a knee ligament injury derailed his progress.
"During the last year at Manchester City he was injured and spent a long time without playing" his father said.
"He did recover but then had not played enough football the year prior to be considered for the next level. Of course it was very frustrating for him.
"He went for trials elsewhere but because he hadn't played much football it proved very difficult.
"We helped him look after himself and encouraged him to take up other sports to keep himself fit, until he left us."
"He enjoyed his time at Manchester City very much," his dad said.
"We are very grateful for the opportunity they gave our son.
"In particular his first head coach Mark Burton, he was an amazing coach and they won three national championships for their age when he was manager.
(Image: Witsen family)
"But we would also like to thank all the staff at Manchester City."
Paramedics raced to the family home in Baguley on Saturday, October 24, after Jeremy was found unresponsive and despite their best efforts was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family said they are still awaiting a coroner's report on his medical cause of death.
They said it was not immediately obvious to them that their son was suffering with any mental health difficulties.
And they are now calling for more mental health education for parents as well as more mental health support for young people, both in the education system and in football.
"I think that football clubs and schools need to pay careful attention to the mental health of their boys and girls" Manila said.
"I also think boys or girls whose contracts come to an end or are released by all clubs need some care beyond that time.
"I think there is often a focus on this at the professional level in sport but maybe not so much at the lower level.
"Furthermore, it would be good if mental health education was extended to parents. I think this would help cases like that of our son.
"We want to prevent a family going through the same experience as us."
In a statement released on Sunday the club said: "The Manchester City family are saddened to learn of the passing of former Academy player Jeremy Wisten.
“We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.”
Former academy teammates Tommy Doyle, Liam Delap and Cole Palmer, who have now made their first team debuts, joined established stars Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte in paying tribute to the youngster.
City legend Vincent Kompany tweeted tonight saying: "Very saddened to hear about the passing of Jeremy Wisten. My thoughts are with his family and friends. This is truly devastating news. RIP Jeremy."
A crowdfunding campaign raising for money for his family has already raised nearly £10,000.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Pep Guardiola press conference RECAP

Pep Guardiola press conference RECAP

Pep Guardiola addressed the media ahead of City 's Champions League clash against Marseille on Tuesday .
The Blues kicked @ @ @ @ @ a win against Porto last week but could n't extend their winning record against West @ @ @ @ @ at the weekend .
Gabriel Jesus remains out injured and Guardiola gave an update on @ @ @ @ @ .
City were handed another injury blow against the Hammers after Sergio Aguero was substituted @ @ @ @ @ he had suffered a muscle problem .
The City boss provided an update on the @ @ @ @ @ return as well as the latest on the fitness of Aymeric Laporte and Kevin De @ @ @ @ @ by Riyad Mahrez for today 's presser .
The Algerian shot down 'false ' transfer @ @ @ @ @ Saint-Germain on Sunday .

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Pep Guardiola addressed the media ahead of City's Champions League clash against Marseille on Tuesday.
The Blues kicked off their European campaign with a win against Porto last week but couldn't extend their winning record against West Ham at the London Stadium at the weekend.
Gabriel Jesus remains out injured and Guardiola gave an update on the Brazilian's rehabilitation process.
City were handed another injury blow against the Hammers after Sergio Aguero was substituted at half-time with Guardiola confirming he had suffered a muscle problem.
The City boss provided an update on the Argentine's fitness and potential return as well as the latest on the fitness of Aymeric Laporte and Kevin De Bruyne.
Guardiola was joined by Riyad Mahrez for today's presser. The Algerian shot down 'false' transfer reports linking him with Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
Recap Guardiola's press conference below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Man United make Erling Haaland their top target and more rumours

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland is the name at the top of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's transfer wish list - according to reports .
The forward was a target for United in last season 's January transfer window but Haaland opted to move to the Bundesliga .
United opted to sign Odion Ighalo on a six-month loan deal before extending his stay at Old Trafford until January 2021 .
The Reds added to their forward line this summer , signing Edinson Cavani on a free transfer .
The Athletic report Cavani has made a good impression in his first week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martial for a starting berth .
It claims Solskjaer still plans to sign a new forward as part of his long-term vision and Haaland is top of his wish list .
The 20-year-old has a release clause that will allow him to leave Dortmund for £68million in the summer of 2022 but the report claims he could be allowed to leave leave earlier , at a higher price , if he decides he is ready to move on .
Haaland has scored five league goals in five appearances for Dortmund this season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to terminate his contract at the club .
Romero , 33 , slipped further down the pecking order following Dean Henderson 's return to Manchester but was unable to find a new club during the summer window .
The Daily Star claim the goalkeeper wants showdown talks over his future and intends to end his current deal early in order to leave on a free .
He is said to be `` baffled and angry '' at how United have handled his current situation .

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Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland is the name at the top of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's transfer wish list - according to reports.
The forward was a target for United in last season's January transfer window but Haaland opted to move to the Bundesliga.
United opted to sign Odion Ighalo on a six-month loan deal before extending his stay at Old Trafford until January 2021. The Reds added to their forward line this summer, signing Edinson Cavani on a free transfer.
The Athletic report Cavani has made a good impression in his first week at training and will compete with Anthony Martial for a starting berth.
It claims Solskjaer still plans to sign a new forward as part of his long-term vision and Haaland is top of his wish list.
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The 20-year-old has a release clause that will allow him to leave Dortmund for £68million in the summer of 2022 but the report claims he could be allowed to leave leave earlier, at a higher price, if he decides he is ready to move on.
Haaland has scored five league goals in five appearances for Dortmund this season.
Elsewhere, reports claim Sergio Romero intends to terminate his contract at the club.
Romero, 33, slipped further down the pecking order following Dean Henderson's return to Manchester but was unable to find a new club during the summer window.
The Daily Star claim the goalkeeper wants showdown talks over his future and intends to end his current deal early in order to leave on a free.
He is said to be "baffled and angry" at how United have handled his current situation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Gary Lineker launches Raheem Sterling defence after Man City criticism

Match of the Day host and former England striker Gary Lineker has defended Raheem Sterling following Manchester City 's draw against West Ham .
City came back from behind with Phil Foden equalising after Michail Antonio had opened the scores but could not find a winner .
The absence of Sergio Aguero was felt in the final third and Sterling missed a couple of decent opportunities , with the second coming after a poor touch took him into a wider position than he would have liked .
Some criticism has been aimed at Sterling , who came into the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consecutive Premier League matches .
As such , Lineker has been left bemused by the negative comments aimed at Sterling and took to social media to defend the England international .
`` Miss the odd chance , drop a few points , just 5 games in to a strange behind closed doors season and you get this negative nonsense .
`` It ain ’ t easy at this level , and it ’ s impossible to always be brilliant . ''
City are back in Champions League action this week as they look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the group stage when they travel to Marseille .
However , it is the Premier League form that will be of concern as City have taken eight points from a possible 15 in their opening five matches .
Guardiola 's side travel to Sheffield United next , before back-to-back matches at the Etihad Stadium against Burnley and Fulham .

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Match of the Day host and former England striker Gary Lineker has defended Raheem Sterling following Manchester City's draw against West Ham.
City came back from behind with Phil Foden equalising after Michail Antonio had opened the scores but could not find a winner.
The absence of Sergio Aguero was felt in the final third and Sterling missed a couple of decent opportunities, with the second coming after a poor touch took him into a wider position than he would have liked.
Some criticism has been aimed at Sterling, who came into the game on the back of scoring in two consecutive Premier League matches.
As such, Lineker has been left bemused by the negative comments aimed at Sterling and took to social media to defend the England international.
"Miss the odd chance, drop a few points, just 5 games in to a strange behind closed doors season and you get this negative nonsense.
"It ain’t easy at this level, and it’s impossible to always be brilliant."
City are back in Champions League action this week as they look to make it two wins from two in the group stage when they travel to Marseille.
However, it is the Premier League form that will be of concern as City have taken eight points from a possible 15 in their opening five matches.
Guardiola's side travel to Sheffield United next, before back-to-back matches at the Etihad Stadium against Burnley and Fulham.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Guardiola explains why Man City did not buy a striker this summer

Pep Guardiola said that Manchester City considered signing a striker in the summer transfer window but could n't find the right deal .
The Blues have been hamstrung by injuries to their only two natural centre-forwards this season .
Sergio Aguero only returned from a five month lay-off a week ago and is now injured again for what could be another month , while Gabriel Jesus is a week away from returning having not featured since the opening day .
City have missed their strikers , with Guardiola claiming after their 1-1 draw at West Ham that Raheem Sterling 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fill that role .
Lionel Messi was certainly looked at by the club in the summer but was never an option in the end because of Barcelona 's refusal to sell .
Especially given Aguero is into the final year of his contract and at 32 still needs to prove that his body can cope with a calendar that is more demanding than ever , the City boss was asked if he wished the club had brought in another striker to help share the load .
`` Maybe , yeah - we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We thought about it , maybe another type of striker but we could not .
`` I think the club do what they can , it ’ s not a club that wants revenues at the end of the year , it ’ s what they want and what ’ s best for the team .
Our team is young in many positions , of course we have guys with experience so young .
`` If you decide to buy a striker , it has to be a striker in the league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not afford it .
That is the reality .
`` I ’ m not saying the club didn ’ t want to do it , not just in terms of strikers but in every position , but they wanted to make as strong a team as possible to make more games and better .
But we thought okay , Sergio is back , we didn ’ t expect Gabriel to be injured , sometimes it happens . ''

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Pep Guardiola said that Manchester City considered signing a striker in the summer transfer window but couldn't find the right deal.
The Blues have been hamstrung by injuries to their only two natural centre-forwards this season. Sergio Aguero only returned from a five month lay-off a week ago and is now injured again for what could be another month, while Gabriel Jesus is a week away from returning having not featured since the opening day.
City have missed their strikers, with Guardiola claiming after their 1-1 draw at West Ham that Raheem Sterling's best position is not up front trying to fill that role.
Lionel Messi was certainly looked at by the club in the summer but was never an option in the end because of Barcelona's refusal to sell. Especially given Aguero is into the final year of his contract and at 32 still needs to prove that his body can cope with a calendar that is more demanding than ever, the City boss was asked if he wished the club had brought in another striker to help share the load.
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"Maybe, yeah - we considered it," he said. "We thought about it, maybe another type of striker but we could not.
"I think the club do what they can, it’s not a club that wants revenues at the end of the year, it’s what they want and what’s best for the team. Our team is young in many positions, of course we have guys with experience so young.
"If you decide to buy a striker, it has to be a striker in the league of Gabriel and Sergio but we cannot afford it. That is the reality.
"I’m not saying the club didn’t want to do it, not just in terms of strikers but in every position, but they wanted to make as strong a team as possible to make more games and better. But we thought okay, Sergio is back, we didn’t expect Gabriel to be injured, sometimes it happens."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Pep Guardiola defends Man City injury record ahead of Marseille clash

Pep Guardiola has defended Manchester City 's recent injury record , claiming the Blues are n't the only team suffering as a result of the intense fixture schedule .
City 's involvement in the Champions League this season means they are regularly playing three fixtures per week and injuries have mounted in recent weeks .
Kevin De Bruyne sustained a muscle injury on international duty with Belgium and joined Aymeric Laporte , Gabriel Jesus and Benjamin Mendy on the treatment table .
City were boosted by the return of Sergio Aguero against Arsenal following five months out but the Argentine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's draw with West Ham and is set for another spell on the side lines , while Fernandinho and Nathan Ake are also sidelined .
Guardiola defended City 's injury record , claiming they are n't the only team to be suffering from an increase in absentees .
`` We are not an exception compared to the other teams competing in Europe , '' he said .
`` We ’ re on the same schedule .
`` Now it is recovery , preparation , recovery and preparation .
We don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone got the statistics that in the Premier League .
We have 47 per cent more muscular injuries than the same period last season .
`` It 's not just about City , it 's about everywhere .
If people can reflect on this , protect the guys , it will improve .
If they do n't , it will increase .
We will arrive in a few months in January and I guess it will be the same .
`` It has increased a lot because it is normal .
We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible .
The strongest will survive , the others will fall down . ''
Guardiola was forced to substitute Kyle Walker due to exhaustion against West Ham and stressed the physical demands is tough on his squad .
He added : `` It ’ s tough for the players themselves .
We have enough players with our academy .
A week is not a problem when you play in four competitions every three days .
It 's more difficult but it ’ s not a City problem , it ’ s a problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition .
`` It ’ s an exceptional thing around the world , but it is not exceptional in world football .
You have to adapt and handle it and move forward with what we have .
The reality is what it is .
If it is much more than the previous season , it is because this is normal . ''

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Pep Guardiola has defended Manchester City's recent injury record, claiming the Blues aren't the only team suffering as a result of the intense fixture schedule.
City's involvement in the Champions League this season means they are regularly playing three fixtures per week and injuries have mounted in recent weeks.
Kevin De Bruyne sustained a muscle injury on international duty with Belgium and joined Aymeric Laporte, Gabriel Jesus and Benjamin Mendy on the treatment table.
City were boosted by the return of Sergio Aguero against Arsenal following five months out but the Argentine suffered a fresh problem during the weekend's draw with West Ham and is set for another spell on the side lines, while Fernandinho and Nathan Ake are also sidelined.
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Guardiola defended City's injury record, claiming they aren't the only team to be suffering from an increase in absentees.
"We are not an exception compared to the other teams competing in Europe," he said. "We’re on the same schedule.
"Now it is recovery, preparation, recovery and preparation. We don’t have time to train much. Yesterday, everyone got the statistics that in the Premier League. We have 47 per cent more muscular injuries than the same period last season.
"It's not just about City, it's about everywhere. If people can reflect on this, protect the guys, it will improve. If they don't, it will increase. We will arrive in a few months in January and I guess it will be the same.
"It has increased a lot because it is normal. We have to protect the players as much as possible. The strongest will survive, the others will fall down."
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Guardiola was forced to substitute Kyle Walker due to exhaustion against West Ham and stressed the physical demands is tough on his squad.
He added: "It’s tough for the players themselves. We have enough players with our academy. A week is not a problem when you play in four competitions every three days. It's more difficult but it’s not a City problem, it’s a problem for everyone in Europe playing in European competition.
"It’s an exceptional thing around the world, but it is not exceptional in world football. You have to adapt and handle it and move forward with what we have. The reality is what it is. If it is much more than the previous season, it is because this is normal."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Salman Abedi was 'on a mobile phone smiling' before he detonated his bomb

A Showsec steward told the inquiry into the Manchester Arena atrocity he saw suicide bomber Salman Abedi 'on a mobile phone smiling ' moments before he detonated the device that killed 22 and maimed hundreds more .
And Mohammed Agha denied he had 'fobbed off ' a dad who had spoken to him about his concerns after seeing Abedi struggling under the weight of a rucksack packed with deadly TATP explosive .
Abedi slaughtered 22 innocents when he detonated the bomb as people were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on Monday May 22 , 2017 .
His brother Hashem Abedi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his sibling prepare for the attack .
On day 24 of the independent inquiry into the atrocity , Showsec steward Mohammed Agha admitted he had seen a man wearing a rucksack - Abedi - twice during the evening of May 22 , 2017 , before a concerned dad , Christopher Wild , approached him just 16 minutes before the bomb was detonated Mr Agha , 19 at the time , had been employed by Showsec exactly a year by the date of the bombing .
But it was the first shift where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supervisor , the inquiry was told .
He was told by his supervisor that night that he was to be stationed by the 'grey doors ' inside the City Room but he admitted he had to ask a colleague where that was .
He said he was aware of Salman Abedi coming into the City Room at around 8.50pm , one of three occasions the bomber was in that location that night .
`` He was wearing a jacket , like a gilet and a hoodie with jeans and he was wearing trainers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Agha .
He 'liked the look of ' Abedi 's trainers .
The witness said Abedi was wearing a backpack as if was going camping and that he saw he went up to the mezzanine area .
`` I was n't watching him .
He was in my peripheral vision .
He caught my eye from a side view and he did walk past me ...
He sat down towards the top of the staircase , '' said Mr Agha .
He said his suspicion was not aroused at this stage as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing a rucksack if they were waiting for a train from the adjacent Victoria railway station .
He agreed he understood part of his job was to look out for suspicious people but he insisted there was nothing suspicious about Abedi at that stage and that he had not had any counter terrorism training .
The witness said he was aware of Abedi appearing again at 9.33pm , again with his backpack .
Mr Agha disagreed with a suggestion that the backpack 'looked full ' , when pressed by Paul Greaney QC , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a public area , people walking in and out so at that time it was just ( that he ) went passed me .
I just thought he 's waiting for something , waiting for a train , '' said Mr Agha .
Pressed again whether he thought there was anything suspicious at all , he said no .
Mr Agha said he was n't aware there was a CCTV blindspot in the mezzanine level where Abedi hid for almost an hour before the bombing .
He said he did not think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't think he had been there for that long , '' said Mr Agha .
He disagreed that Abedi appeared 'odd or out of place ' .
The inquiry heard that Mr Agha has since undergone further training and the witness accepted that Abedi 'did n't fit the demographic ' of that concert .
`` He does look quite odd in that area , '' said Mr Agha .
Had he had counter terrorism training by May 22 , he said he would have said something to a supervisor .
The inquiry has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was at the arena to pick up his daughter and who spoke to both Mr Agha and Abedi himself about 16 minutes before the bomb was detonated .
Mr Agha insisted Mr Wild 'was n't panicked or anything ' although he was worried he would try to speak to Abedi or spook others at the arena .
He said he told Mr Wild he would look into his concerns .
Mr Agha told the inquiry it was his intention to report the man 's suspicions as soon as possible .
He denied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christopher Wild off ' .
The witness said : `` He started to panic and had gone over to Salman Abedi , I did n't want to start causing panic with other people .
I would rather look into it myself and then tell someone of a higher rank than myself to look into it . ''
Mr Agha said he then 'took a couple of minutes to think about it ' and then intended to speak to someone about it 'to raise my concerns ' .
The witness said he went to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave him a hand gesture three times for the colleague to come to him .
He said he did n't want to shout as this would potentially cause panic or alert Abedi .
He said he made eye contact with Mr Middleton , who was 31 metres across the other side of the City Room , but did not get his attention and so waved another Showsec steward , Kyle Lawler , over and told him about 'the suspicious male behind me ' .
The witness said he caught a 'glimpse ' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of like nervous and fidgeting and playing with his hands a bit .
He was n't looking at us .
He was nervous . ''
He said Mr Lawler walked off and he appeared to be doing something with his radio .
The witness said he thought Mr Lawler was going to radio through to control room about his concerns .
Mr Agha said he saw the man , Abedi , walk into the City Room .
`` He was on a mobile phone and he was smiling , '' said Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received no counter terrorism training by May 2017 and that he had n't been told the current threat level to the UK from terrorism .
But the inquiry was told that either on April 6 or 7 , 2017 , Mr Agha completed a web-based course with 125 elements within 170 minutes , the inquiry is told .
One of the components was titled 'introduction to counter terrorism ' and another was 'suicide attacks ' and another 'eyes wide open - acting on suspicious behaviour ' , the inquiry was told .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training .
Asked if he pressed one button after another without watching a second of the videos , Mr Agha said 'no' '' I 'm going to ask you a straight-forward question .
Did you cheat ? ''
asked the QC .
The inquiry is shown the first few minutes of `` eyes wide open - acting on suspicious behaviour ' which is 12 minutes long in total .
He agreed Showsec made this material about terror threat available to him although the QC went on that the degree to which he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inquiry .

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A Showsec steward told the inquiry into the Manchester Arena atrocity he saw suicide bomber Salman Abedi 'on a mobile phone smiling' moments before he detonated the device that killed 22 and maimed hundreds more.
And Mohammed Agha denied he had 'fobbed off' a dad who had spoken to him about his concerns after seeing Abedi struggling under the weight of a rucksack packed with deadly TATP explosive.
Abedi slaughtered 22 innocents when he detonated the bomb as people were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on Monday May 22, 2017.
His brother Hashem Abedi has been jailed for life for helping his sibling prepare for the attack.
(Image: Daily Record)
On day 24 of the independent inquiry into the atrocity, Showsec steward Mohammed Agha admitted he had seen a man wearing a rucksack - Abedi - twice during the evening of May 22, 2017, before a concerned dad, Christopher Wild, approached him just 16 minutes before the bomb was detonated
Mr Agha, 19 at the time, had been employed by Showsec exactly a year by the date of the bombing.
But it was the first shift where he worked as a Security Industry Authority-approved door supervisor, the inquiry was told.
He was told by his supervisor that night that he was to be stationed by the 'grey doors' inside the City Room but he admitted he had to ask a colleague where that was.
(Image: Manchester Arena Inquiry)
He said he was aware of Salman Abedi coming into the City Room at around 8.50pm, one of three occasions the bomber was in that location that night.
"He was wearing a jacket, like a gilet and a hoodie with jeans and he was wearing trainers with a backpack," said Mr Agha.
He 'liked the look of' Abedi's trainers.
The witness said Abedi was wearing a backpack as if was going camping and that he saw he went up to the mezzanine area.
"I wasn't watching him. He was in my peripheral vision. He caught my eye from a side view and he did walk past me... He sat down towards the top of the staircase," said Mr Agha.
He said his suspicion was not aroused at this stage as it was not unusual for people to be wearing a rucksack if they were waiting for a train from the adjacent Victoria railway station.
(Image: Manchester Arena Inquiry)
He agreed he understood part of his job was to look out for suspicious people but he insisted there was nothing suspicious about Abedi at that stage and that he had not had any counter terrorism training.
The witness said he was aware of Abedi appearing again at 9.33pm, again with his backpack.
Mr Agha disagreed with a suggestion that the backpack 'looked full', when pressed by Paul Greaney QC, counsel to the inquiry.
"It's a public area, people walking in and out so at that time it was just (that he) went passed me. I just thought he's waiting for something, waiting for a train," said Mr Agha.
Pressed again whether he thought there was anything suspicious at all, he said no.
Mr Agha said he wasn't aware there was a CCTV blindspot in the mezzanine level where Abedi hid for almost an hour before the bombing.
(Image: MEN)
He said he did not think to approach Abedi.
"I didn't think he had been there for that long," said Mr Agha.
He disagreed that Abedi appeared 'odd or out of place'.
The inquiry heard that Mr Agha has since undergone further training and the witness accepted that Abedi 'didn't fit the demographic' of that concert.
"He does look quite odd in that area," said Mr Agha.
Had he had counter terrorism training by May 22, he said he would have said something to a supervisor.
The inquiry has previously heard evidence from Christopher Wild, who was at the arena to pick up his daughter and who spoke to both Mr Agha and Abedi himself about 16 minutes before the bomb was detonated.
Mr Agha insisted Mr Wild 'wasn't panicked or anything' although he was worried he would try to speak to Abedi or spook others at the arena. He said he told Mr Wild he would look into his concerns.
Mr Agha told the inquiry it was his intention to report the man's suspicions as soon as possible.
He denied Mr Greaney's suggestion he had 'fobbed Christopher Wild off'.
The witness said: "He started to panic and had gone over to Salman Abedi, I didn't want to start causing panic with other people. I would rather look into it myself and then tell someone of a higher rank than myself to look into it."
Mr Agha said he then 'took a couple of minutes to think about it' and then intended to speak to someone about it 'to raise my concerns'.
The witness said he went to his supervisor, Dave Middleton, and gave him a hand gesture three times for the colleague to come to him. He said he didn't want to shout as this would potentially cause panic or alert Abedi.
He said he made eye contact with Mr Middleton, who was 31 metres across the other side of the City Room, but did not get his attention and so waved another Showsec steward, Kyle Lawler, over and told him about 'the suspicious male behind me'.
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The witness said he caught a 'glimpse' of Abedi, adding: "He was kind of like nervous and fidgeting and playing with his hands a bit. He wasn't looking at us. He was nervous."
He said Mr Lawler walked off and he appeared to be doing something with his radio. The witness said he thought Mr Lawler was going to radio through to control room about his concerns.
Mr Agha said he saw the man, Abedi, walk into the City Room.
"He was on a mobile phone and he was smiling," said Mr Agha.
The witness insisted he had received no counter terrorism training by May 2017 and that he hadn't been told the current threat level to the UK from terrorism.
But the inquiry was told that either on April 6 or 7, 2017, Mr Agha completed a web-based course with 125 elements within 170 minutes, the inquiry is told.
One of the components was titled 'introduction to counter terrorism' and another was 'suicide attacks' and another 'eyes wide open - acting on suspicious behaviour', the inquiry was told.
Mr Agha said he didn't recall this training.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
Asked if he pressed one button after another without watching a second of the videos, Mr Agha said 'no'
"I'm going to ask you a straight-forward question. Did you cheat?" asked the QC.
"No," replied Mr Agha.
The inquiry is shown the first few minutes of ''eyes wide open - acting on suspicious behaviour' which is 12 minutes long in total.
He agreed Showsec made this material about terror threat available to him although the QC went on that the degree to which he was supervised would be an issue for the inquiry.
The inquiry continues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Man facing jail for causing horror crash which killed two men from Manchester

A man is facing jail for causing a horrific motorway crash which killed two colleagues from Manchester in 2018 .
Jack Beston , pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Hull Crown Court today ( Monday 26 ) .
Beston was driving a caravan transporter on the M62 near Goole on April 3 2018 when it crashed through the central reservation and collided with a black Lexus car .
The driver of the Lexus , Nigel Eley , 41 , from Urmston , and passenger John-Paul Cassidy , 37 , who lived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M62 was closed for more than 18 hours following the crash .
Mr Eley died at the scene and Mr Cassidy passed away in hospital 10 days later .
Heartbreaking tributes were paid to both Mr Eley and Mr Cassidy following the tragedy .
Mr Cassidy was engaged to be married and left behind two brothers , parents , and a large network of friends .
His family described him at the time as `` loyal , generous , charismatic and above all fun loving '' .
He was originally from Coventry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of years .
He had settled in the city after studying in Sheffield and travelling in Australia .
They said he would be sorely missed .
Mr Eley was a married father and a `` dedicated '' under-9s football coach in Urmston , Greater Manchester .
He was described as a `` genuinely great guy '' .
Beston , of Duncombe Drive in Driffield , in the East Riding of Yorkshire , was charged two and a half years after the crash in September this year .
Michael Holgate , of Munstead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two counts of manslaughter through gross negligence , two counts of causing death whilst uninsured and one offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act .
Mr Holgate pleaded not guilty to all of the charges , apart from the offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act , for which a plea was not taken .
Mr Holgate will stand trial in June next year .
Beston will be sentenced at a later date .

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A man is facing jail for causing a horrific motorway crash which killed two colleagues from Manchester in 2018.
Jack Beston, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Hull Crown Court today (Monday 26).
Beston was driving a caravan transporter on the M62 near Goole on April 3 2018 when it crashed through the central reservation and collided with a black Lexus car.
The driver of the Lexus, Nigel Eley, 41, from Urmston, and passenger John-Paul Cassidy, 37, who lived in Chorlton, both died.
The M62 was closed for more than 18 hours following the crash.
Mr Eley died at the scene and Mr Cassidy passed away in hospital 10 days later.
(Image: Humberside Police)
Heartbreaking tributes were paid to both Mr Eley and Mr Cassidy following the tragedy.
Mr Cassidy was engaged to be married and left behind two brothers, parents, and a large network of friends.
His family described him at the time as "loyal, generous, charismatic and above all fun loving".
He was originally from Coventry, and had lived in Manchester for a number of years.
He had settled in the city after studying in Sheffield and travelling in Australia.
They said he would be sorely missed.
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Mr Eley was a married father and a "dedicated" under-9s football coach in Urmston, Greater Manchester. He was described as a "genuinely great guy".
Beston, of Duncombe Drive in Driffield, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, was charged two and a half years after the crash in September this year.
Michael Holgate, of Munstead Way, Brough, was charged with two counts of manslaughter through gross negligence, two counts of causing death whilst uninsured and one offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Mr Holgate pleaded not guilty to all of the charges, apart from the offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act, for which a plea was not taken.
Mr Holgate will stand trial in June next year.
Beston will be sentenced at a later date.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Police close road in Salford after a crash involving multiple cars

Manchester Road in Walkden , was completely shut between Sharp Street and Old Clough Lane , at around 6pm this @ @ @ @ @ .
Traffic monitoring website Inrix states that two vehicles were involved but a Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ described the crash as a `` fail to stop RTC involving four cars . ''
@ @ @ @ @ that there were `` no significant injuries '' .
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Just after 6pm , Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan @ @ @ @ @ .
Diversion in both directions via Old Clough Lane , East Lanc 's Road and @ @ @ @ @ is due to a Police incident on Manchester Road .
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Police closed a road in Salford after a crash involving multiple cars.
Manchester Road in Walkden, was completely shut between Sharp Street and Old Clough Lane, at around 6pm this evening (October 26).
Traffic monitoring website Inrix states that two vehicles were involved but a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokesman described the crash as a "fail to stop RTC involving four cars."
The GMP spokesman also confirmed that there were "no significant injuries".
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Manchester Road was partially reopened at 6.45pm.
The crash also caused some disruption on public transport.
Just after 6pm, Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan tweeted: "Route 38. Diversion in both directions via Old Clough Lane, East Lanc's Road and Walkden Road.
"This is due to a Police incident on Manchester Road.
"Sorry if this affects your journey with us today."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Pep Guardiola gives Man City updates on Aguero, Ake, Jesus and Walker

Manchester City are hoping that Sergio Aguero 's injury is not as bad as it could be as they prepare for more games without him .
The Argentine striker had only returned from a five-month lay-off a week ago against Arsenal but injured himself trying to block a shot against West Ham two games later and was forced off at half-time .
The player is almost certain to be out for at least 10 days but could be missing for a month if the muscle injury proves more problematic .
Pep Guardiola stressed that the club had tried to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back .
`` If you ’ re four or five months out with a knee problem you have the risk of injury when you come back , '' he said .
`` We tried to handle it the best as possible , [ playing him just ] 50-55 minutes in the games , but it was not enough to maintain it and get him through the games .
`` We knew he was not in the best condition against Arsenal but without strikers that we had , it was important that he played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him when the muscle started to be tired .
`` Unfortunately one action in the first half [ against West Ham ] was unlucky because he wanted to stop a long shot at West Ham and it happened .
We have to be calm and hope he recovers as quickly as possible . ''
Guardiola gave better news on Nathan Ake , who is `` very close '' to a return , and Gabriel Jesus who should be back in seven to ten days .
Kyle Walker is also available to start after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the draw at West Ham .
`` Kyle is a special footballer in terms of his physicality and recovery is exceptional , '' he said .
`` I do n't have doubts he can play every three days .
`` It was so demanding in the last game because he played all the minutes against Porto and sometimes he needs a break from playing all the minutes with us and the national team but Aleks is back and Nathan will be back so we will have options and we can give Kyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But he is completely ready for tomorrow .
He 's an important player , one of our captains .
His influence on the other teammates is huge , he is loved by everyone for his sympathy , his humantity - he has an incredible heart .
We 're happy that he is ready . ''

Manchester City are hoping that Sergio Aguero's injury is not as bad as it could be as they prepare for more games without him.
The Argentine striker had only returned from a five-month lay-off a week ago against Arsenal but injured himself trying to block a shot against West Ham two games later and was forced off at half-time. The player is almost certain to be out for at least 10 days but could be missing for a month if the muscle injury proves more problematic.
Pep Guardiola stressed that the club had tried to be as careful as possible with bringing Aguero back.
"If you’re four or five months out with a knee problem you have the risk of injury when you come back," he said. "We tried to handle it the best as possible, [playing him just] 50-55 minutes in the games, but it was not enough to maintain it and get him through the games.
"We knew he was not in the best condition against Arsenal but without strikers that we had, it was important that he played 60 minutes but we tried to rest him when the muscle started to be tired.
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"Unfortunately one action in the first half [against West Ham] was unlucky because he wanted to stop a long shot at West Ham and it happened. We have to be calm and hope he recovers as quickly as possible."
Guardiola gave better news on Nathan Ake, who is "very close" to a return, and Gabriel Jesus who should be back in seven to ten days. Kyle Walker is also available to start after having to be substituted towards the end of the draw at West Ham.
"Kyle is a special footballer in terms of his physicality and recovery is exceptional," he said. "I don't have doubts he can play every three days.
"It was so demanding in the last game because he played all the minutes against Porto and sometimes he needs a break from playing all the minutes with us and the national team but Aleks is back and Nathan will be back so we will have options and we can give Kyle a rest sometimes with Joao.
"But he is completely ready for tomorrow. He's an important player, one of our captains. His influence on the other teammates is huge, he is loved by everyone for his sympathy, his humantity - he has an incredible heart. We're happy that he is ready."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Man United release statement after Pogba condemns 'fake news' story

Manchester United have backed Paul Pogba in a statement released after the midfielder slammed 'fake news ' reports over his international future with France .
French president Emmanuel Macron described the murder of teacher Samuel Paty , 47 , as an 'Islamic terrorist attack ' and said : `` Unity and firmness are the only answers to the monstrosity of Islamist terrorism . ''
That prompted claims that Pogba had quit the French national team in response to Macron 's speech but the United star denied the reports on social media .
United have released a statement throwing their weight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Paul supports respect for his own religion and all religions , and is against any form of violence .
`` These stories are totally unfounded .
Paul is fully committed to playing for his country . ''
Pogba posted a picture of an English newspaper 's version of the story - which was not the original source - on his Instagram account and branded it 'unacceptable ' .
The Frenchman then launched into a tirade against the 'paper : `` Absolutely 100 % unfounded news about me are going around , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought .
I am appalled , angry , shocked and frustrated some 'media ' sources use me to make total fake headlines in the sensible subject of French current events and adding the French National Team to the pot .
`` I am against any and all forms of terror and violence .
Unfortunately , some press people don ’ t act responsibly when writing the news , abusing their press freedom , not verifying if what they write/reproduce is true , creating a gossip chain without caring it affects people ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking legal action against the publishers and spreaders of these 100 % Fake News .
In a quick shout out to The Sun , who normally could not care less : some of you guys probably went to school and will remember how your teacher said to always check your sources , don ’ t write without making sure .
But hey , seems you did it again and in a very serious topic this time , shame on you ! ''

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Manchester United have backed Paul Pogba in a statement released after the midfielder slammed 'fake news' reports over his international future with France.
French president Emmanuel Macron described the murder of teacher Samuel Paty, 47, as an 'Islamic terrorist attack' and said: "Unity and firmness are the only answers to the monstrosity of Islamist terrorism."
That prompted claims that Pogba had quit the French national team in response to Macron's speech but the United star denied the reports on social media.
United have released a statement throwing their weight behind the 27-year-old.
The statement read: "Paul supports respect for his own religion and all religions, and is against any form of violence.
"These stories are totally unfounded. Paul is fully committed to playing for his country."
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Pogba posted a picture of an English newspaper's version of the story - which was not the original source - on his Instagram account and branded it 'unacceptable'.
The Frenchman then launched into a tirade against the 'paper: "Absolutely 100% unfounded news about me are going around, stating things I have never said or thought. I am appalled, angry, shocked and frustrated some 'media' sources use me to make total fake headlines in the sensible subject of French current events and adding the French National Team to the pot.
"I am against any and all forms of terror and violence. Unfortunately, some press people don’t act responsibly when writing the news, abusing their press freedom, not verifying if what they write/reproduce is true, creating a gossip chain without caring it affects people’s lives and my life
"I am taking legal action against the publishers and spreaders of these 100% Fake News. In a quick shout out to The Sun, who normally could not care less: some of you guys probably went to school and will remember how your teacher said to always check your sources, don’t write without making sure. But hey, seems you did it again and in a very serious topic this time, shame on you!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--The latest coronavirus infection rates for every borough in Greater Manchester

Two boroughs in Greater Manchester have recorded an infection rate of over 600 for the first time since the start of the pandemic .
Oldham and Wigan now have the highest infection rates across the 10 boroughs , at 625.4 and 601.9 respectively , as of October 22 .
It is the first time any borough in the region has recorded a rate of infection over 600 cases per 100,000 people since March .
However , it is important to mention that community testing was not widely available at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis .
A total of 2,401 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is the largest daily number apart from October 5 , when hundreds of 'missing ' cases were added .
The infection rate is rising in every borough , and all are considerably above the national average , which stands at 214.1 .
In Oldham , 1,483 new cases were recorded in the last seven days leading up to October 22 , an increase of 51 per cent week-on-week .
Wigan had nearly 2,000 new positive tests added in the same time period .
Atherton South West , in Wigan , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotspot .
Public Health England figures show there were 78 new cases recorded in the area , during the week ending October 21 .
The city of Manchester appeared to peak at 583.5 on October 3 , after thousands of students returned to universities across the country .
Wigan did have the lowest rate of infection across the 10 boroughs throughout most of August , when initial local lockdowns were introduced .
However , the picture across Greater Manchester now seems to be changing frequently and unpredictably .
In Trafford , the infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the week ending October 22 .
There were 992 new cases recorded over the last seven days , an increase of 222 from the week before .
Tameside had 1,053 cases in the week ending October 22 - the first time the borough has recorded over 1,000 cases in seven days .
Infection rates also remain considerably high in Salford , Rochdale , Bolton and Bury - with over 500 cases per 100,000 people in each borough .
Rochdale and Salford saw 1,286 and 1,499 new cases respectively in the seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stockport has the lowest rate of infection across the conurbation , but cases there are still spiking , with 1,091 new cases in the last week .
The latest data comes as more than 20,000 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the UK in the latest 24-hour period .
On Monday afternoon it was announced that parts of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire would join the likes of Greater Manchester , in Tier 3 .
Matt Hancock today outlined how the government can judge when an area can come out of Tier 3 restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Today programme , Mr Hancock said the government looks at the rate of cases , cases in the over 60s , hospitalisations , and Covid deaths .

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Two boroughs in Greater Manchester have recorded an infection rate of over 600 for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Oldham and Wigan now have the highest infection rates across the 10 boroughs, at 625.4 and 601.9 respectively, as of October 22.
It is the first time any borough in the region has recorded a rate of infection over 600 cases per 100,000 people since March.
However, it is important to mention that community testing was not widely available at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.
A total of 2,401 cases were added across Greater Manchester today, which is the largest daily number apart from October 5, when hundreds of 'missing' cases were added.
The infection rate is rising in every borough, and all are considerably above the national average, which stands at 214.1.
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In Oldham, 1,483 new cases were recorded in the last seven days leading up to October 22, an increase of 51 per cent week-on-week.
Wigan had nearly 2,000 new positive tests added in the same time period.
Atherton South West, in Wigan, has emerged as Greater Manchester's new coronavirus hotspot.
Public Health England figures show there were 78 new cases recorded in the area, during the week ending October 21.
The city of Manchester appeared to peak at 583.5 on October 3, after thousands of students returned to universities across the country.
Wigan did have the lowest rate of infection across the 10 boroughs throughout most of August, when initial local lockdowns were introduced.
However, the picture across Greater Manchester now seems to be changing frequently and unpredictably.
In Trafford, the infection rate surpassed 400 for the first time, in the week ending October 22.
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There were 992 new cases recorded over the last seven days, an increase of 222 from the week before.
Tameside had 1,053 cases in the week ending October 22 - the first time the borough has recorded over 1,000 cases in seven days.
Infection rates also remain considerably high in Salford, Rochdale, Bolton and Bury - with over 500 cases per 100,000 people in each borough.
Rochdale and Salford saw 1,286 and 1,499 new cases respectively in the seven days leading up to October 22.
Stockport has the lowest rate of infection across the conurbation, but cases there are still spiking, with 1,091 new cases in the last week.
The latest data comes as more than 20,000 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the UK in the latest 24-hour period.
On Monday afternoon it was announced that parts of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire would join the likes of Greater Manchester, in Tier 3.
Matt Hancock today outlined how the government can judge when an area can come out of Tier 3 restrictions.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Hancock said the government looks at the rate of cases, cases in the over 60s, hospitalisations, and Covid deaths.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward in court charged with racial harassment and possession of

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward in court charged with racial harassment and possession of cocaine

Dawn Ward has appeared in court charged with racial harassment and possession of cocaine .
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star is accused of committing the offences at Euston Railway Station in London on October 29 last year .
Ward , of Warford Hall in Great Warford , Cheshire , is accused of racially aggravated intentional harassment towards two people , Jake Jacobs and Sam Jacobs , at the London train station .
She was also charged with possession of a class A drug , namely cocaine .
Each charge carries the potential of six months behind bars or an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Highbury Corner Magistrates ' Court on September 10 this year but was later called again on September 28 for a plea hearing .
She denies all the charges .
The charges read : `` On 29/10/2019 at Euston Railway Station , Eversholt Street , Camden , London with intent to cause Jake Jacobs harassment , alarm or distress used threatening , abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour thereby causing that or another person harassment , alarm or distress and the offence was racially aggravated . ''
She faces an identical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges continue : `` On 29/10/2019 at Euston Railway Station Eversholt Street , Camden , London had in your possession a quantity of cocaine a controlled drug of class A in contravention of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 . ''
Her case was called before Inner London Crown Court today , October 26 , for a pre-trial hearing but Ward , 47 , has been told she wo n't face trial until March 2022 .

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Dawn Ward has appeared in court charged with racial harassment and possession of cocaine.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star is accused of committing the offences at Euston Railway Station in London on October 29 last year.
Ward, of Warford Hall in Great Warford, Cheshire, is accused of racially aggravated intentional harassment towards two people, Jake Jacobs and Sam Jacobs, at the London train station.
She was also charged with possession of a class A drug, namely cocaine.
Each charge carries the potential of six months behind bars or an unlimited fine.
She first appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on September 10 this year but was later called again on September 28 for a plea hearing. She denies all the charges.
The charges read: "On 29/10/2019 at Euston Railway Station, Eversholt Street, Camden, London with intent to cause Jake Jacobs harassment, alarm or distress used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour thereby causing that or another person harassment, alarm or distress and the offence was racially aggravated."
She faces an identical charge which names Sam Jacobs.
The charges continue: "On 29/10/2019 at Euston Railway Station Eversholt Street, Camden, London had in your possession a quantity of cocaine a controlled drug of class A in contravention of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971."
Her case was called before Inner London Crown Court today, October 26, for a pre-trial hearing but Ward, 47, has been told she won't face trial until March 2022.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Oxford vaccine candidate shows 'strong immune response' among the elderly

The Oxford Covid-19 vaccine shows a 'strong immune response ' among elderly participants , experts have said .
In information from an earlier stage of the Oxford University and AstraZeneca vaccine candidate trial , scientists suggests 'similar ' immune responses among younger and older adults .
Data on the safety and immune responses among those taking part in the phase two vaccine trial has been submitted for peer review in a medical journal .
But the findings have been discussed before publication , prompting more hope for the vaccine .
The vaccine is currently in a phase three clinical trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the vaccine is being tested by thousands of participants across a number of different countries .
Experts have predicted that the data from the trial could be presented to regulators within weeks .
In a statement , Oxford University said : `` Professor ( Andrew ) Pollard discussed the early findings of the Phase II safety and immunogenicity trial of the ChAdOx1 nCov-2019 Oxford coronavirus vaccine at a research conference .
`` These early results covering trial volunteers from the UK in the 56-69 and 70+ age groups have been submitted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see their publication in the coming weeks .
`` Our ongoing trials will provide further data , but this marks a key milestone and reassures us that the vaccine is safe for use and induces strong immune responses in both parts of the immune system in all adult groups . ''
An AstraZeneca spokesperson added : `` It is encouraging to see immunogenicity responses were similar between older and younger adults and that reactogenicity was lower in older adults , where the Covid-19 disease severity is higher .
`` The results further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety and immunogenicity of AZD1222 . ''
The new information comes after health secretary Matt Hancock said the vaccine programme was `` progressing well '' and suggested a rollout could begin in the first half of 2021 .
He told BBC Radio 4 's Today Programme on Monday morning : `` The vaccine programme is progressing well .
`` We 're in very close contact with the leading candidates .
`` On my central expectation , I would expect the bulk of the rollout to be in the first half of next year @ @

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The Oxford Covid-19 vaccine shows a 'strong immune response' among elderly participants, experts have said.
In information from an earlier stage of the Oxford University and AstraZeneca vaccine candidate trial, scientists suggests 'similar' immune responses among younger and older adults.
Data on the safety and immune responses among those taking part in the phase two vaccine trial has been submitted for peer review in a medical journal.
But the findings have been discussed before publication, prompting more hope for the vaccine.
The vaccine is currently in a phase three clinical trial, which means the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine is being tested by thousands of participants across a number of different countries.
Experts have predicted that the data from the trial could be presented to regulators within weeks.
In a statement, Oxford University said: "Professor (Andrew) Pollard discussed the early findings of the Phase II safety and immunogenicity trial of the ChAdOx1 nCov-2019 Oxford coronavirus vaccine at a research conference.
"These early results covering trial volunteers from the UK in the 56-69 and 70+ age groups have been submitted to a peer-review journal, and we hope to see their publication in the coming weeks.
"Our ongoing trials will provide further data, but this marks a key milestone and reassures us that the vaccine is safe for use and induces strong immune responses in both parts of the immune system in all adult groups."
An AstraZeneca spokesperson added: "It is encouraging to see immunogenicity responses were similar between older and younger adults and that reactogenicity was lower in older adults, where the Covid-19 disease severity is higher.
"The results further build the body of evidence for the safety and immunogenicity of AZD1222."
The new information comes after health secretary Matt Hancock said the vaccine programme was "progressing well" and suggested a rollout could begin in the first half of 2021.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme on Monday morning: "The vaccine programme is progressing well.
"We're in very close contact with the leading candidates.
"On my central expectation, I would expect the bulk of the rollout to be in the first half of next year."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-26--Twitter users label Manchester theatre's Covid-safe measures as 'horrific'

Manchester 's Hope Mill Theatre has been at the receiving end of an onslaught of negative comments after sharing a video highlighting its new Covid-safe measures .
Twitter users said the new changes - which include clear screens between seats , QR code check-ins and masks worn indoors - are 'horrific ' and 'ridiculous ' .
The New Islington venue has since defended the measures it has introduced ahead of its grand reopening this week , insisting they are 'necessary for now ' .
They have said that the comments are 'so upsetting ' to the organisation , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this stage ' .
The theatre is among the first to reopen in England , with its production of Rent hitting the stage between October 30 and December 6 .
Ahead of audiences returning , it shared a video walk-through of the new look theatre on Twitter , which has been viewed more than 50,000 times .
Users have suggested that the arts industry should ' band together and ignore the guidelines ' , and to 'stop treating people like a disease ' .
One user wrote : `` Horrific .
Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tire of this awful experience after a few months at the most . ''
Another said : `` If places like yours don ’ t stop encouraging this madness you ’ re as well shutting shop for good .
People are fed up with it all .
I think you ’ ll find most folk will give it a miss until such time that you stop treating them like a disease . ''
Someone else wrote : `` I 'm sorry , but nobody in their right mind would pay money to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
! ''
Hundreds of people have jumped to Hope Mill 's defence , though , saying that the new-look theatre looks 'fantastic ' and 'amazing ' .
Someone commented : `` Felt a bit emotional just seeing inside again ( which looks lovely by the way ) .
Well done everyone .
So many challenges but you have done an amazing job .
Ca n't wait to be back ! ''
Another wrote : `` I ’ m sorry about all the conspiracy whoppers in the comments who just got “ dystopian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've done what you ’ ve had to do and the presentation is marvellous .
Best luck with everything ! ''
The theatre , which opened in 2015 under the steer of couple Joseph Houston and William Whelton , is considered one of the best independent theatres in the country .
It has followed up its Covid safety video with a statement , which says : `` The past few months have been an emotional rollercoaster for our venue and staff .
`` We have worked so hard to be one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our doors in the current climate with the eyes of our industry on us .
`` The negative and malicious comments we have received from individuals in reference to our measures in place for reopening have been so upsetting to our organisation , who for the past 6 months has done everything in its power to get to this stage .
`` We respect individual 's opinions and we share in your frustration to return to our usual operations .
However our main focus is to be able to open our doors and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return as well as securing the jobs of our staff and the many freelancers and artists that we are currently employing .
`` Is it forever ?
No .
Is it necessary for now ?
Yes .
`` We will not impose anything on to individuals who are n't comfortable , and we will only ask that audiences follow the current guidelines that have been put in place for hospitality and leisure venues , unless medically exempt .
`` We are also offering the option of viewing our current production online , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Once again 'thank you ' to all of our supporters and those audiences who have shown such kindness and unwavering support . ''

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Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre has been at the receiving end of an onslaught of negative comments after sharing a video highlighting its new Covid-safe measures.
Twitter users said the new changes - which include clear screens between seats, QR code check-ins and masks worn indoors - are 'horrific' and 'ridiculous'.
The New Islington venue has since defended the measures it has introduced ahead of its grand reopening this week, insisting they are 'necessary for now'.
They have said that the comments are 'so upsetting' to the organisation, which has 'done everything in its power to get to this stage'.
The theatre is among the first to reopen in England, with its production of Rent hitting the stage between October 30 and December 6.
Ahead of audiences returning, it shared a video walk-through of the new look theatre on Twitter, which has been viewed more than 50,000 times.
Users have suggested that the arts industry should ' band together and ignore the guidelines ', and to 'stop treating people like a disease'.
One user wrote : "Horrific. Why bother? Even your keenest supporters will tire of this awful experience after a few months at the most."
(Image: Twitter - @hopemilltheatr1)
Another said : "If places like yours don’t stop encouraging this madness you’re as well shutting shop for good. People are fed up with it all. I think you’ll find most folk will give it a miss until such time that you stop treating them like a disease."
Someone else wrote : "I'm sorry, but nobody in their right mind would pay money to have a night out under those miserable conditions!!"
Hundreds of people have jumped to Hope Mill's defence, though, saying that the new-look theatre looks 'fantastic' and 'amazing'.
Someone commented : "Felt a bit emotional just seeing inside again (which looks lovely by the way). Well done everyone. So many challenges but you have done an amazing job. Can't wait to be back!"
(Image: Twitter - @hopemilltheatr1)
Another wrote : "I’m sorry about all the conspiracy whoppers in the comments who just got “dystopian” in their word-of-the-day calendars. You've done what you’ve had to do and the presentation is marvellous. Best luck with everything!"
The theatre, which opened in 2015 under the steer of couple Joseph Houston and William Whelton, is considered one of the best independent theatres in the country.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It has followed up its Covid safety video with a statement, which says: "The past few months have been an emotional rollercoaster for our venue and staff.
"We have worked so hard to be one of the few venues in a position to open our doors in the current climate with the eyes of our industry on us.
"The negative and malicious comments we have received from individuals in reference to our measures in place for reopening have been so upsetting to our organisation, who for the past 6 months has done everything in its power to get to this stage.
"We respect individual's opinions and we share in your frustration to return to our usual operations. However our main focus is to be able to open our doors and welcome back those who are ready to return as well as securing the jobs of our staff and the many freelancers and artists that we are currently employing.
"Is it forever? No. Is it necessary for now? Yes.
"We will not impose anything on to individuals who aren't comfortable, and we will only ask that audiences follow the current guidelines that have been put in place for hospitality and leisure venues, unless medically exempt.
"We are also offering the option of viewing our current production online, from home, for those who want to. Once again 'thank you' to all of our supporters and those audiences who have shown such kindness and unwavering support."