themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Teen's teepee tent birthday party success story started when she was just 15

Teenagers do n't always have the best reputation for working hard .
It 's certainly not difficult to find parents of children in double figures moaning about their lazy ways or lack of motivation .
But for 17-year-old Millie Horrocks , that version of a stereotypical tardy teen could n't be further from the truth .
The youngster is already running her own business - one that she set up in her bedroom when she was just 15 .
Her Wigwam Dreams business supplies teepee tents for children 's sleepover birthday parties , hen parties and other events and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Starting off by sharing a photo on Facebook of just one wigwam in her bedroom , she was quickly inundated with requests for parties .
She now has around 50 of the tents , which fit a single airbed inside each one , and customers have almost 30 themes to choose from .
The unicorn theme is by far most popular , followed by Marvel , LOL dolls , Harry Potter , Frozen , Fortnite and other characters .
But there 's also demand for more grown up sophisticated themes , like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which bring a bit of luxury to the sleepovers .
Each bed comes with its own table and customers can pay extra for treats including pop corn or sweet cones and breakfast bowls for the following morning .
Standard packages cost from £75 for two beds , up to £270 for nine .
Millie is also studying patisserie and confectionery at Manchester College , but spends a lot of her time preparing for the parties and her Fridays and Saturdays setting them up in people 's homes .
Explaining how the idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moston , said : `` I never liked staying out for sleepovers , so I used to have friends round a lot and my parents would help me set something up - either in the garden with fairy lights , or in the playroom inside a den with lights around it .
`` I loved it so I just thought it would be a nice idea .
I never thought it was would be as popular as it has been .
From setting up that first one in my bedroom and sharing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone saying they wanted six . ''
Millie 's business idea had the full backing of her parents .
`` They were fine with it as long as I still focused on my GCSEs , '' said Millie .
`` I did well in my exams , however I failed my maths , that 's why I have a accountant , '' she joked .
And although it 's her own business - and she 's justifiably proud of the fact she 's done it alone - she 's had the support of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed .
Her grandad , taxi driver Peter Comer , made the frames for her first batch of wigwams , while his wife Kate did the fabric .
And as she 's not yet able to drive , Millie relies on lifts to get her to jobs and pick-up the tents once sleepovers have finished .
But it 's certainly not harmed the success of her business , which offers parties across Greater Manchester , Cheshire and further afield .
From the initial request for six tents , Millie was soon taking bookings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now she can set up as many as eight on a Saturday .
Still living with her parents , it means she has limited storage space , so she has a unit where it 's all neatly kept .
`` It ’ s extremely time consuming , it is literally a full time job , '' said the former North Chadderton School pupil .
`` I also attend college full time currently doing a cake course so that I can soon provide cakes with the parties too . ''
The nature of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often be accidents too - and it 's Millie 's job to check everything over once it comes back .
She said : `` The worst damage I have had was a full camp of six completely wrecked - there was slime all over the sheets and blankets and unicorns stolen .
`` Another camp I had four wigwams broken .
I am always buying new stock .
If two eye masks get stolen I have to replace six so they all match .
It can be a nightmare .
`` I never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advised me to because the weekly damage bill was so high .
`` So all sleepovers now pay a bond within their deposit and this is returned to them within three to five days .
This gives me time to wash everything and check for damage and since I 've introduced this the damage bill has gone down considerably . ''
But for Millie , the pros by far outweigh the cons when running her own business .
`` I never really knew what I wanted to be , '' she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ then it 's not a great wage .
And I hate being told what to do .
`` When I came up with the idea I thought 'well , I may as well do it now , and if it does n't go well then I was still doing my GCSEs so could have done something different ' . ''
And her advice to anyone thinking about setting up a business from a young age ?
`` The best advice I got was you are never too young to start a business , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you fail , get straight back up and start again .
`` It ’ s my business and I have worked extremely hard to get where I am today and I 'm proud of that . ''
Wigwam Dreams can be found on Facebook and Instagram .

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Teenagers don't always have the best reputation for working hard.
It's certainly not difficult to find parents of children in double figures moaning about their lazy ways or lack of motivation.
But for 17-year-old Millie Horrocks, that version of a stereotypical tardy teen couldn't be further from the truth.
The youngster is already running her own business - one that she set up in her bedroom when she was just 15.
Her Wigwam Dreams business supplies teepee tents for children's sleepover birthday parties, hen parties and other events and it's taken off in a big way.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Starting off by sharing a photo on Facebook of just one wigwam in her bedroom, she was quickly inundated with requests for parties.
She now has around 50 of the tents, which fit a single airbed inside each one, and customers have almost 30 themes to choose from.
The unicorn theme is by far most popular, followed by Marvel, LOL dolls, Harry Potter, Frozen, Fortnite and other characters.
But there's also demand for more grown up sophisticated themes, like the shimmery silver Glitz and Cleopatra Camp, which bring a bit of luxury to the sleepovers.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Each bed comes with its own table and customers can pay extra for treats including pop corn or sweet cones and breakfast bowls for the following morning.
Standard packages cost from £75 for two beds, up to £270 for nine.
Millie is also studying patisserie and confectionery at Manchester College, but spends a lot of her time preparing for the parties and her Fridays and Saturdays setting them up in people's homes.
Explaining how the idea first came about, Millie, from Moston, said: "I never liked staying out for sleepovers, so I used to have friends round a lot and my parents would help me set something up - either in the garden with fairy lights, or in the playroom inside a den with lights around it.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I loved it so I just thought it would be a nice idea. I never thought it was would be as popular as it has been. From setting up that first one in my bedroom and sharing a photo I soon got a message off someone saying they wanted six."
Millie's business idea had the full backing of her parents.
"They were fine with it as long as I still focused on my GCSEs," said Millie. "I did well in my exams, however I failed my maths, that's why I have a accountant," she joked.
And although it's her own business - and she's justifiably proud of the fact she's done it alone - she's had the support of family and friends who help out when needed.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Her grandad, taxi driver Peter Comer, made the frames for her first batch of wigwams, while his wife Kate did the fabric.
And as she's not yet able to drive, Millie relies on lifts to get her to jobs and pick-up the tents once sleepovers have finished.
But it's certainly not harmed the success of her business, which offers parties across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and further afield.
From the initial request for six tents, Millie was soon taking bookings for two or three parties each weekend. Now she can set up as many as eight on a Saturday.
Still living with her parents, it means she has limited storage space, so she has a unit where it's all neatly kept.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"It’s extremely time consuming, it is literally a full time job," said the former North Chadderton School pupil.
"I also attend college full time currently doing a cake course so that I can soon provide cakes with the parties too."
The nature of children's sleepover parties means there can often be accidents too - and it's Millie's job to check everything over once it comes back.
She said: "The worst damage I have had was a full camp of six completely wrecked - there was slime all over the sheets and blankets and unicorns stolen.
"Another camp I had four wigwams broken. I am always buying new stock. If two eye masks get stolen I have to replace six so they all match. It can be a nightmare.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I never used to charge, however my accountant advised me to because the weekly damage bill was so high.
"So all sleepovers now pay a bond within their deposit and this is returned to them within three to five days. This gives me time to wash everything and check for damage and since I've introduced this the damage bill has gone down considerably."
But for Millie, the pros by far outweigh the cons when running her own business.
"I never really knew what I wanted to be," she said. "I did think cabin crew but then it's not a great wage. And I hate being told what to do.
"When I came up with the idea I thought 'well, I may as well do it now, and if it doesn't go well then I was still doing my GCSEs so could have done something different'."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And her advice to anyone thinking about setting up a business from a young age?
"The best advice I got was you are never too young to start a business," said Millie. "And if you fail, get straight back up and start again.
"It’s my business and I have worked extremely hard to get where I am today and I'm proud of that."
Wigwam Dreams can be found on Facebook and Instagram.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Alan Shearer recalls bust-up with Man Utd legend Roy Keane

Roy Keane had plenty of battles on the pitch during his time at Manchester United and his run-ins with legendary striker Alan Shearer have gone down in history .
While , it is n't quite at the level as the war between captains with Arsenal 's Patrick Vieira , the former United skipper had one particularly infamous altercation with the Premier League 's record goal-scorer .
Towards the end of a Premier League clash between the Reds and Newcastle United in 2001 , with the Magpies leading at St. James ' Park , Shearer purposely wound Keane up by blocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keane responded by throwing the ball at Shearer 's head and was then shown a red card for his efforts , which would spark him into fury before being led off the pitch .
Moments later the full-time whistle brought a thrilling 4-3 game to an end and Keane stood waiting for Shearer in the tunnel .
`` Yeah , I did n't like him , '' Shearer revealed regarding Keane on a Match of the Day podcast as he discussed the Premier League 's best ever captains with Ian Wright and Gary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rucks with him and I was n't the only one .
It was a throw-in in the far corner where I stopped him taking an early throw .
We were beating them at St. James ' and he wanted to take a quick throw-in and he 'd been at me all game as he normally was .
`` It was about three of four minutes before the end of the game .
I ca n't remember exactly what I said , I called him some sort of name .
He got the red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smile and thought ' I 've done you a kipper here ' .
I ca n't believe you 've fallen into that little trap .
`` And I can see him , the steam was coming out of his ears , and then I 'm thinking the final whistle goes and I 'm thinking do I run straight off ?
Do I try and get up there because I knew for a fact that Roy would be waiting at the top of the tunnel .
`` So I do n't know , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have you and there 's this big commotion going on and I look up and there 's Roy , he 's waiting for me at the top of the tunnel .
`` So it was one of them : 'Alright , hold me back , hold me back ! '
But we could n't get together , we wanted to get together and I 'd have been alright . ''

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Roy Keane had plenty of battles on the pitch during his time at Manchester United and his run-ins with legendary striker Alan Shearer have gone down in history.
While, it isn't quite at the level as the war between captains with Arsenal's Patrick Vieira, the former United skipper had one particularly infamous altercation with the Premier League's record goal-scorer.
Towards the end of a Premier League clash between the Reds and Newcastle United in 2001, with the Magpies leading at St. James' Park, Shearer purposely wound Keane up by blocking the Irishman's quick thrown-in attempt.
Keane responded by throwing the ball at Shearer's head and was then shown a red card for his efforts, which would spark him into fury before being led off the pitch.
Moments later the full-time whistle brought a thrilling 4-3 game to an end and Keane stood waiting for Shearer in the tunnel.
"Yeah, I didn't like him," Shearer revealed regarding Keane on a Match of the Day podcast as he discussed the Premier League's best ever captains with Ian Wright and Gary Lineker.
"I had loads of rucks with him and I wasn't the only one. It was a throw-in in the far corner where I stopped him taking an early throw. We were beating them at St. James' and he wanted to take a quick throw-in and he'd been at me all game as he normally was.
"It was about three of four minutes before the end of the game. I can't remember exactly what I said, I called him some sort of name. He got the red card and I remember having a little smile and thought 'I've done you a kipper here'. I can't believe you've fallen into that little trap.
"And I can see him, the steam was coming out of his ears, and then I'm thinking the final whistle goes and I'm thinking do I run straight off? Do I try and get up there because I knew for a fact that Roy would be waiting at the top of the tunnel.
"So I don't know, I say thanks and shake hands and what have you and there's this big commotion going on and I look up and there's Roy, he's waiting for me at the top of the tunnel.
"So it was one of them: 'Alright, hold me back, hold me back!' But we couldn't get together, we wanted to get together and I'd have been alright."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Breaking: Seven more coronavirus deaths in Wales

A further seven patients in Wales who tested positive for coronavirus have died , it was confirmed by the NHS today .
The news brings the total number of people who have died in Wales to 12 .
The deaths were confirmed by chief medical officer for Wales , Dr Frank Atherton .
It comes as the number of cases globally has passed 300,000 , with more than 13,000 deaths .
Dr Atherton said : `` It is with deep sadness I can confirm a further seven deaths of patients in Wales who tested positive for coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths in Wales to 12 .
`` My thoughts are with their families and friends , and I ask that their privacy is respected at this very sad time . ''
The Welsh Government said five people had died in the Royal Gwent Hospital , one in Nevill Hall and one in Prince Charles Hospital .
All were in the high-risk category , either over 70 or with underlying health conditions , it added .
No further details have been released .
Across the UK , the number of people who have died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 233 on Saturday .
More than 5,000 have been diagnosed .
The latest figures are expected to be released later on Sunday .
Self-isolaters should be banned from travelling to rural parts of Wales during the coronavirus crisis , according to a Plaid Cymru politician .
Party leader Adam Price has written to First Minister Mark Drakeford demanding he stops people travelling to caravan parks , second homes and tourist accommodation across the country .
He said there are concerns about an influx of people into rural communities - putting even more pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Price spoke out as would-be tourists are being urged to avoid beaches and other holiday destinations in the UK to limit the spread of Covid-19 .

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A further seven patients in Wales who tested positive for coronavirus have died, it was confirmed by the NHS today.
The news brings the total number of people who have died in Wales to 12.
The deaths were confirmed by chief medical officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton.
It comes as the number of cases globally has passed 300,000, with more than 13,000 deaths.
(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
Dr Atherton said: "It is with deep sadness I can confirm a further seven deaths of patients in Wales who tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19).
"This takes the number of deaths in Wales to 12.
"My thoughts are with their families and friends, and I ask that their privacy is respected at this very sad time."
The Welsh Government said five people had died in the Royal Gwent Hospital, one in Nevill Hall and one in Prince Charles Hospital.
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All were in the high-risk category, either over 70 or with underlying health conditions, it added.
No further details have been released.
Across the UK, the number of people who have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus rose to 233 on Saturday.
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More than 5,000 have been diagnosed.
The latest figures are expected to be released later on Sunday.
Self-isolaters should be banned from travelling to rural parts of Wales during the coronavirus crisis, according to a Plaid Cymru politician.
Party leader Adam Price has written to First Minister Mark Drakeford demanding he stops people travelling to caravan parks, second homes and tourist accommodation across the country.
He said there are concerns about an influx of people into rural communities - putting even more pressure on local health and social care services.
Mr Price spoke out as would-be tourists are being urged to avoid beaches and other holiday destinations in the UK to limit the spread of Covid-19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Life as a football fan in strange times

Life as a football fan in strange times

Our days are now structured and consumed by the COVID-19 pandemic .
We await to be told what we can or can no longer do , informed of how many more new confirmed coronavirus cases there are throughout the country , how many deaths - and are repeatedly reminded that it ’ s only going to get much worse before it gets better .
The numbers are terrifying , and day by day there ’ s no escape from it .
And , of course , we all have our own personal anxieties to cope with as we make huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us during this crisis , I ’ m thinking about the older or more vulnerable people in my life that I love so much .
I ’ m thinking about my beautiful wife , an NHS nurse , and the growing challenges she ’ ll now face alongside her colleagues .
Throughout society , workers fear for their livelihoods .
And it ’ s the trivial things in our lives that have been turned upside down , too .
A large chunk of spare time away from work during this weird week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold for hours on end just for the chance to wrestle with an airline call handler in a bid to rearrange a holiday that my wife and I had saved for over the last year to celebrate our 30th birthdays .
We were due to fly next week - now it is obviously not happening .
So right now we are all weighed down by uncertainty , for issues big and small .
Normal weeks are of course always filled with difficult emotions - the truth is that life can be hard - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manageable .
But this is not normal and it is not easy to manage - not , for me at least , without football .
With life as we know it on pause , all football games are suspended .
A few days into working from home , with nothing but awful news to occupy us , I ’ m only now beginning to realise what that means .
Yes , yes - football 'doesn ’ t matter ' .
There are more things to worry about throughout the world at the minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s exactly why it does matter .
It ’ s the routine escapism that we rely on , and it ’ s been taken away .
A friend excitedly texted me this week to tell me he was watching Brisbane Roar vs Sydney FC on BT Sport as a last resort .
In the excellent Ken Loach film 'Looking For Eric ' , the lead character played by Steve Evetts sums it up perfectly when discussing the power of the game .
`` It just fills you up so much that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life , even just for a few hours.
” This Thursday evening , I should have been standing in the Stretford End with my brother watching Manchester United play in the Europa League .
Instead , I finished work in my lounge ( the Manchester Evening News has now become a fully remote digital newsroom - which is working well , but it ’ s still weird ) at 6pm , and had no plans .
My wife had a lengthy Zumba session that would usually take place down the road at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the last minute that it was best in the circumstances for her to lead it digitally through an app .
Everything has changed this week .
So , with an occupied wife upstairs and a bit of time on my hands , I turned to an old friend in hard times : MUTV .
With no live football to show , Manchester United ’ s in-house station turned to nostalgia - when Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s side took on Juventus in 1999 .
The second leg Champions League semi-final tie was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so vividly watching it at home with my brother , dad and mum at the age of eight .
United were on the edge of glory , with an historic Treble looming large .
Hours earlier in primary school I had discussed the game at length all day with friends - United had no chance , was the consensus .
After all Juventus had Zidane , Inzaghi , Davids .
Within a matter of minutes we go 2-0 down .
Watching it back on Thursday night , just listening to the Turin crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pyrotechnic displays are stunning .
Football fans are an incredible bunch .
When it 's safe , I can not wait to be in a crowd again .
Then there ’ s that moment when it all seemed lost that Roy Keane pops up with a sensational header - the ITV commentator announces : `` Roy Keane with a captain ’ s goal for Manchester United . ''
It is 2-1 and we ’ ve gone from despair to believing we actually might just have chance at making history .
The rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s end-to-end and breathless .
For two sides littered with names at the top of the footballing dynasty , the game is strangely chaotic .
With the game at 2-2 , I remember frantically debating at the time with my brother , five years older than me , about the away goal rule - what would happen if we score and then they score ?
Our debate is interrupted mid-sentence by Dwight Yorke descending on the Juventus goal in the last few minutes , only to be brought down and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finish .
3-2 .
It ’ s happening .
Pandemonium in the United away end , and my living room .
It ’ s embarrassing to admit but fast forward 21 years to 2020 and I ’ m sat rewatching this game in my Stockport home with a beer in one hand and fiercely clenching my other fist amidst a f***ing pandemic as that goal goes in .
I knew it was coming - I ’ ve seen this game 100 times - but we need these moments .
And the emotional recollection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ruud van Nistelrooy scoring that penalty against Arsenal in 2004 , Cristiano Ronaldo falling to the ground in tears in Moscow in 2008 , Jesse Lingard scoring the FA Cup final winner against Crystal Palace in 2016 - and where I was , who I was with when they took place , everything that was going on in my life and in this world at the time , have felt more powerful than ever in the last week .
More recently , United beat City 2-0 at Old Trafford a few weeks ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special because of the incredible noise and atmosphere in the ground .
More than 70,000 people coming together , paying more than they can probably afford , to watch 22 blokes kick a ball around .
Just weeks later , in this new reality , that seems such a strange concept .
What would aliens make of it ?
The game was the first derby match my niece and nephew , aged five and seven , had attended .
Leaving the ground victorious we could n't have been happier .
We need the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the s*** in our lives .
Commanded his box with the usual over-the-top , chest-thumping enthusiasm ... but conceded two sloppy goals .
After what he ’ s done this week - allowing NHS staff free access to Hotel Football and the Stock Exchange , as well as guaranteeing his staff their jobs through the economic uncertainty - I don ’ t care how he played .
He gets a 10 .
Manc hero .
Such a creative and desperately underrated footballer .
He marauded forward countless times on the night and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all over the place by Inzaghi , and made to look a bit foolish at times due to the legendary striker ’ s incredible movement ... but made some crucial interventions along the way .
He may not have contributed going forward as much as he would have liked for such a big occasion , but as ever , Becks worked his balls off .
People forget what a hard worker he was , just because he had nice hair while doing it .
A warrior who outdid Zinedine Zidane and Edgar Davids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lad from Gorton .
A midfield titan .
Despite the booking that ruled him out the final , he drove his side to victory - springing several counter attacks .
Keane may be lauded for his leadership and character , but he never gets the credit for what a good technical footballer he was .
He gets 11 out of 10 and I thought about giving him a 12 .
With Giggs out injured , he failed to make a significant impact on the night .
He now runs a pizza restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over I 'd like to visit .
One of the finest forwards Manchester United will ever have .
He is a tremendous goal scorer and a brilliant character .
It was Andy Cole ’ s job in the side to score goals , but this night showed what a brilliant creative force he was too .
His partnership with Yorke was a beautiful thing .

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These are strange times.
Our days are now structured and consumed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
We await to be told what we can or can no longer do, informed of how many more new confirmed coronavirus cases there are throughout the country, how many deaths - and are repeatedly reminded that it’s only going to get much worse before it gets better.
The numbers are terrifying, and day by day there’s no escape from it.
And, of course, we all have our own personal anxieties to cope with as we make huge adjustments to our lives.
Like many of us during this crisis, I’m thinking about the older or more vulnerable people in my life that I love so much.
I’m thinking about my beautiful wife, an NHS nurse, and the growing challenges she’ll now face alongside her colleagues.
Throughout society, workers fear for their livelihoods.
And it’s the trivial things in our lives that have been turned upside down, too.
(Image: Steve Allen)
A large chunk of spare time away from work during this weird week was spent on the phone, on hold for hours on end just for the chance to wrestle with an airline call handler in a bid to rearrange a holiday that my wife and I had saved for over the last year to celebrate our 30th birthdays.
We were due to fly next week - now it is obviously not happening.
So right now we are all weighed down by uncertainty, for issues big and small.
Normal weeks are of course always filled with difficult emotions - the truth is that life can be hard - but hopefully on a scale that is manageable.
But this is not normal and it is not easy to manage - not, for me at least, without football.
With life as we know it on pause, all football games are suspended. A few days into working from home, with nothing but awful news to occupy us, I’m only now beginning to realise what that means.
Yes, yes - football 'doesn’t matter'. There are more things to worry about throughout the world at the minute. That’s obvious.
But that’s exactly why it does matter. It’s the routine escapism that we rely on, and it’s been taken away. A friend excitedly texted me this week to tell me he was watching Brisbane Roar vs Sydney FC on BT Sport as a last resort.
In the excellent Ken Loach film 'Looking For Eric', the lead character played by Steve Evetts sums it up perfectly when discussing the power of the game.
"It just fills you up so much that you forget all the s*** in your life, even just for a few hours.”
This Thursday evening, I should have been standing in the Stretford End with my brother watching Manchester United play in the Europa League.
Instead, I finished work in my lounge (the Manchester Evening News has now become a fully remote digital newsroom - which is working well, but it’s still weird) at 6pm, and had no plans.
(Image: Mike Hewitt/Allsport)
My wife had a lengthy Zumba session that would usually take place down the road at a local church - instead the instructor decided at the last minute that it was best in the circumstances for her to lead it digitally through an app. Everything has changed this week.
So, with an occupied wife upstairs and a bit of time on my hands, I turned to an old friend in hard times: MUTV.
With no live football to show, Manchester United’s in-house station turned to nostalgia - when Sir Alex Ferguson’s side took on Juventus in 1999.
The second leg Champions League semi-final tie was played in Turin, and I remember so vividly watching it at home with my brother, dad and mum at the age of eight.
United were on the edge of glory, with an historic Treble looming large.
Hours earlier in primary school I had discussed the game at length all day with friends - United had no chance, was the consensus. After all Juventus had Zidane, Inzaghi, Davids.
(Image: Mike Hewitt/Allsport)
Within a matter of minutes we go 2-0 down. Watching it back on Thursday night, just listening to the Turin crowd is exhilarating. The synchronised chanting and pyrotechnic displays are stunning. Football fans are an incredible bunch. When it's safe, I cannot wait to be in a crowd again.
Then there’s that moment when it all seemed lost that Roy Keane pops up with a sensational header - the ITV commentator announces: "Roy Keane with a captain’s goal for Manchester United."
It is 2-1 and we’ve gone from despair to believing we actually might just have chance at making history.
The rest of the game passes in a glorious blur. It’s end-to-end and breathless. For two sides littered with names at the top of the footballing dynasty, the game is strangely chaotic.
With the game at 2-2, I remember frantically debating at the time with my brother, five years older than me, about the away goal rule - what would happen if we score and then they score?
Our debate is interrupted mid-sentence by Dwight Yorke descending on the Juventus goal in the last few minutes, only to be brought down and for his strike partner Andy Cole to finish. 3-2. It’s happening.
Pandemonium in the United away end, and my living room.
It’s embarrassing to admit but fast forward 21 years to 2020 and I’m sat rewatching this game in my Stockport home with a beer in one hand and fiercely clenching my other fist amidst a f***ing pandemic as that goal goes in. I knew it was coming - I’ve seen this game 100 times - but we need these moments.
And the emotional recollection of these moments in my life - Ruud van Nistelrooy scoring that penalty against Arsenal in 2004, Cristiano Ronaldo falling to the ground in tears in Moscow in 2008, Jesse Lingard scoring the FA Cup final winner against Crystal Palace in 2016 - and where I was, who I was with when they took place, everything that was going on in my life and in this world at the time, have felt more powerful than ever in the last week.
More recently, United beat City 2-0 at Old Trafford a few weeks ago - a moment made all the more special because of the incredible noise and atmosphere in the ground.
More than 70,000 people coming together, paying more than they can probably afford, to watch 22 blokes kick a ball around.
Just weeks later, in this new reality, that seems such a strange concept. What would aliens make of it?
The game was the first derby match my niece and nephew, aged five and seven, had attended. Leaving the ground victorious we couldn't have been happier.
We need the escape. We need to forget all the s*** in our lives.
Player ratings: Juventus vs Manchester United, Turin, 1999
Peter Schmeichel 7
Commanded his box with the usual over-the-top, chest-thumping enthusiasm... but conceded two sloppy goals.
Gary Neville 10
After what he’s done this week - allowing NHS staff free access to Hotel Football and the Stock Exchange, as well as guaranteeing his staff their jobs through the economic uncertainty - I don’t care how he played. He gets a 10. Manc hero.
Dennis Irwin 9
Such a creative and desperately underrated footballer. He marauded forward countless times on the night and was unlucky not to score.
Ronny Johnsen 7
Cool, calm and solid.
Jaap Stam 6
Dragged hopelessly all over the place by Inzaghi, and made to look a bit foolish at times due to the legendary striker’s incredible movement... but made some crucial interventions along the way.
David Beckham 8
He may not have contributed going forward as much as he would have liked for such a big occasion, but as ever, Becks worked his balls off. People forget what a hard worker he was, just because he had nice hair while doing it.
Nicky Butt 9
A warrior who outdid Zinedine Zidane and Edgar Davids on the night. Not bad for a lad from Gorton.
Roy Keane 11
A midfield titan. Despite the booking that ruled him out the final, he drove his side to victory - springing several counter attacks. Keane may be lauded for his leadership and character, but he never gets the credit for what a good technical footballer he was. He gets 11 out of 10 and I thought about giving him a 12.
Jesper Blomqvist 6
With Giggs out injured, he failed to make a significant impact on the night. He now runs a pizza restaurant near Stockholm. When this is all over I'd like to visit.
Dwight Yorke 9
One of the finest forwards Manchester United will ever have. He is a tremendous goal scorer and a brilliant character.
Andy Cole 9
It was Andy Cole’s job in the side to score goals, but this night showed what a brilliant creative force he was too. His partnership with Yorke was a beautiful thing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Man United great Wayne Rooney makes Liverpool admission

Wayne Rooney has joked part of him thinks it would be 'good ' if the season was cancelled to prevent Liverpool becoming champions for the first time in 30 years .
Liverpool only need two more wins to secure their 19th title and first since 1990 but English football has been suspended until April 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The English football authorities reiterated their commitment to completing the 2019-20 season this week following calls from West Ham United vice-chairman Karen Brady for the Premier League to be declared void .
West Ham are level on points with 18th-placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine or 10 fixtures left to fulfil and , should the league resume in May , it could extend into July .
Boyhood Evertonian Rooney spent 13 years with Manchester United and insists the right decision has been made to finish the campaign , even if it means Liverpool become champions .
`` Liverpool will win the Premier League , '' Rooney told The Sunday Times .
`` Now , as you can imagine , I have Everton fans phoning me up saying : 'The season has to be cancelled ! '
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and someone who played for Manchester United for 13 years , there ’ s a bit in me that thinks that would be good ... '' But no .
Liverpool have been fantastic .
They have put so much work in .
They deserve this title .
Can you imagine waiting 30 years and then having it taken away like this ?
The right decision has been made .
`` It 's also right in terms of promotion and relegation and Champions League places .
These issues are so big for the clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of legal fights if the season was just abandoned .
The fair thing is to finish 2019-20 even if we have to lose next season in the process .
It would n't surprise me if finishing the season takes until the end of 2020 . ''
United midfielder Scott McTominay was last week asked how he would feel if the season was called off to deny Liverpool the championship .
`` That ’ s a difficult question to answer .
`` We ’ re concentrating on ourselves .
We have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re doing and forget about other teams .
We ’ re concentrating on tomorrow night [ against LASK Linz ] .
For us , it ’ s a big build-up and we have to be ready . ''

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Wayne Rooney has joked part of him thinks it would be 'good' if the season was cancelled to prevent Liverpool becoming champions for the first time in 30 years.
Liverpool only need two more wins to secure their 19th title and first since 1990 but English football has been suspended until April 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The English football authorities reiterated their commitment to completing the 2019-20 season this week following calls from West Ham United vice-chairman Karen Brady for the Premier League to be declared void. West Ham are level on points with 18th-placed Bournemouth.
Premier League clubs have either nine or 10 fixtures left to fulfil and, should the league resume in May, it could extend into July. Boyhood Evertonian Rooney spent 13 years with Manchester United and insists the right decision has been made to finish the campaign, even if it means Liverpool become champions.
"Liverpool will win the Premier League," Rooney told The Sunday Times. "Now, as you can imagine, I have Everton fans phoning me up saying: 'The season has to be cancelled!' And, of course, as an Evertonian and someone who played for Manchester United for 13 years, there’s a bit in me that thinks that would be good...
"But no. Liverpool have been fantastic. They have put so much work in. They deserve this title. Can you imagine waiting 30 years and then having it taken away like this? The right decision has been made.
"It's also right in terms of promotion and relegation and Champions League places. These issues are so big for the clubs involved that I imagine there would be a lot of legal fights if the season was just abandoned. The fair thing is to finish 2019-20 even if we have to lose next season in the process. It wouldn't surprise me if finishing the season takes until the end of 2020."
United midfielder Scott McTominay was last week asked how he would feel if the season was called off to deny Liverpool the championship. "That’s a difficult question to answer.
"We’re concentrating on ourselves. We have to be 100 per cent committed to what we’re doing and forget about other teams. We’re concentrating on tomorrow night [against LASK Linz]. For us, it’s a big build-up and we have to be ready."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--City youngsters who could benefit if CL ban is upheld

There is a great deal of uncertainty at the Etihad Stadium right now .
Not only are Manchester City , like every other Premier League side at this moment , facing up to a delayed end to the season , they have been hit with a two-season suspension from the Champions League .
City have made clear their intention to appeal this punishment meted out by UEFA , but whether or not that appeal will permit them to compete in the competition next season is unclear .
If the ban sticks , there could be an opportunity for City ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who might benefit most of all ?
While Tommy Doyle has followed a similar route to City Football Academy ( CFA ) poster boy Phil Foden , the 18-year-old is a very different sort of midfielder .
Doyle operates deeper .
While Foden is in the mould of someone like David Silva , Doyle is similar to Ilkay Gundogan in the area of the pitch he occupies .
Doyle has already been given his senior debut , appearing in Man City ’ s Carabao Cup win over Southampton earlier in the season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the teenager and could be one of the players who benefits should City fail to attract big name transfer targets with no Champions League football to offer .
The most obvious beneficiary of Man City ’ s Champions League suspension is Foden .
Long billed as English football ’ s answer to Andres Iniesta , the midfielder ’ s development hasn ’ t been accelerated as quickly as many believed it would be under Pep Guardiola .
But with Silva set to leave City at the end of the season there will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foden to fill .
With the prospect of no Champions League football , the 19-year-old might be given the chance to prove himself as Silva ’ s natural successor .
Foden has already received more game time in recent weeks and might even be a first team figure by next season .
Guardiola has been hesitant to use Eric Garcia this season despite injuries to Aymeric Laporte and John Stones , leaving Man City short of options in central defence .
However , the Spaniard could still become a first team figure at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the ball , positionally aware and boasts the composure of a player well beyond his years .
At just 6ft tall , the former La Masia youth product isn ’ t the most physically imposing , neither is he particularly quick across the ground , but his game intelligence largely makes up for this .
Much like Doyle , Taylor Harwood-Bellis has already made his first team debut for Man City , starting a Carabao Cup tie against Preston North End earlier this season , also coming off the bench in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an FA Cup win over Port Vale .
Harwood-Bellis captained England at last summer ’ s Under-17 European Championships and is considered one of the country ’ s best young defenders .
With a clear out of the defensive ranks expected at the Etihad Stadium this summer , Harwood-Bellis could be fast-tracked into the senior squad as one for the future .
He has seemingly already earned the trust of Guardiola .

There is a great deal of uncertainty at the Etihad Stadium right now. Not only are Manchester City, like every other Premier League side at this moment, facing up to a delayed end to the season, they have been hit with a two-season suspension from the Champions League.
City have made clear their intention to appeal this punishment meted out by UEFA, but whether or not that appeal will permit them to compete in the competition next season is unclear. If the ban sticks, there could be an opportunity for City’s contingent of promising young players. Who might benefit most of all?
Tommy Doyle
While Tommy Doyle has followed a similar route to City Football Academy (CFA) poster boy Phil Foden, the 18-year-old is a very different sort of midfielder. Doyle operates deeper. While Foden is in the mould of someone like David Silva, Doyle is similar to Ilkay Gundogan in the area of the pitch he occupies.
Doyle has already been given his senior debut, appearing in Man City’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton earlier in the season. This suggests Guardiola likes what he sees in the teenager and could be one of the players who benefits should City fail to attract big name transfer targets with no Champions League football to offer.
Phil Foden
The most obvious beneficiary of Man City’s Champions League suspension is Foden. Long billed as English football’s answer to Andres Iniesta, the midfielder’s development hasn’t been accelerated as quickly as many believed it would be under Pep Guardiola.
But with Silva set to leave City at the end of the season there will be a first team spot open for Foden to fill. With the prospect of no Champions League football, the 19-year-old might be given the chance to prove himself as Silva’s natural successor. Foden has already received more game time in recent weeks and might even be a first team figure by next season.
Eric Garcia
Guardiola has been hesitant to use Eric Garcia this season despite injuries to Aymeric Laporte and John Stones, leaving Man City short of options in central defence. However, the Spaniard could still become a first team figure at the Etihad Stadium.
Garcia is classy on the ball, positionally aware and boasts the composure of a player well beyond his years. At just 6ft tall, the former La Masia youth product isn’t the most physically imposing, neither is he particularly quick across the ground, but his game intelligence largely makes up for this.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Much like Doyle, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has already made his first team debut for Man City, starting a Carabao Cup tie against Preston North End earlier this season, also coming off the bench in the Champions League against Dinamo Zagreb and scoring in an FA Cup win over Port Vale.
Harwood-Bellis captained England at last summer’s Under-17 European Championships and is considered one of the country’s best young defenders. With a clear out of the defensive ranks expected at the Etihad Stadium this summer, Harwood-Bellis could be fast-tracked into the senior squad as one for the future. He has seemingly already earned the trust of Guardiola.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Fernandinho and the midfield problem facing Pep Guardiola

There are more talented players than Fernandinho at Manchester City , but few as important .
The Brazilian midfielder has become a lynchpin of Pep Guardiola ’ s side , holding the team together not just as a midfield anchor , but as a central defender too .
At 34 years old , soon to be 35 in May , Fernandinho is well into the twilight of his career .
Despite signing a one-year contract extension in January , the Brazilian must be replaced and Man City must start devising a succession plan as soon as possible .
Fernandinho ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he covers ground and appreciates space .
He is among the best at providing a barrier in front of the back four , but is also skilled at dropping into the defence to pick up the ball and drive it forward .
Rodri , signed from Atletico Madrid for a club record fee of £62.8 million , was widely seen as the long-term successor to Fernandinho , but the Spaniard doesn ’ t offer the same tactical fibre as the 34-year-old .
Rather than replacing Fernandinho , Rodri has been used alongside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill for City .
The Nigerian is a defensive midfielder by trade .
His greatest trait is , much like Fernandinho , in the ground he covers , in the space he fills .
What ’ s more , Ndidi has been a key part of Brendan Rodgers ’ Leicester City this season and proves he can thrive in a possession-based side .
Only 23 years old , Ndidi has plenty of time to improve further and is already experienced at Premier League level .
Signed as the direct replacement for N ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Nigerian midfielder has delivered on that brief in nearly four seasons as a Leicester City player .
He is ready for the next step in his development .
There are other directions City could take .
Thomas Partey ’ s release clause of just €50m makes the Atletico Madrid midfielder an attractive option , although the Ghanaian is a very different player to Fernandinho .
Thomas would give City another driving force through the centre of the pitch , but not the back four protection they require .
Harry Winks has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Etihad Stadium outfit .
The England international performs much the same role for Tottenham Hotspur as Fernandinho does for Man City and so there is reason to believe he would thrive under Guardiola .
Prising Winks from the grips of Daniel Levy , a notoriously tough negotiator , might be tricky , though .
Florentino Luis is another young midfielder reportedly on Man City ’ s radar .
The 20-year-old has emerged as something of a superstar for Benfica over the past two seasons and would add another to the Portuguese contingent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Etihad Stadium .
Whoever Man City target , they must recognise the desperate need to find a successor for Fernandinho and act fast .
The Brazilian midfielder deserves to be remembered alongside the likes of Sergio Aguero and David Silva as giants of the club ’ s recent history , but it ’ s time for the veteran to hand over the baton to someone who will cover just as much ground , provide just as much protection and perform his role just as effectively .

There are more talented players than Fernandinho at Manchester City, but few as important.
The Brazilian midfielder has become a lynchpin of Pep Guardiola’s side, holding the team together not just as a midfield anchor, but as a central defender too.
At 34 years old, soon to be 35 in May, Fernandinho is well into the twilight of his career. Despite signing a one-year contract extension in January, the Brazilian must be replaced and Man City must start devising a succession plan as soon as possible.
Fernandinho’s greatest quality is in the way he covers ground and appreciates space. He is among the best at providing a barrier in front of the back four, but is also skilled at dropping into the defence to pick up the ball and drive it forward.
Rodri, signed from Atletico Madrid for a club record fee of £62.8 million, was widely seen as the long-term successor to Fernandinho, but the Spaniard doesn’t offer the same tactical fibre as the 34-year-old. Rather than replacing Fernandinho, Rodri has been used alongside the Brazilian.
Wilfried Ndidi would fit the bill for City. The Nigerian is a defensive midfielder by trade. His greatest trait is, much like Fernandinho, in the ground he covers, in the space he fills. What’s more, Ndidi has been a key part of Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City this season and proves he can thrive in a possession-based side.
Only 23 years old, Ndidi has plenty of time to improve further and is already experienced at Premier League level. Signed as the direct replacement for N’Golo Kante at the King Power Stadium, the Nigerian midfielder has delivered on that brief in nearly four seasons as a Leicester City player. He is ready for the next step in his development.
There are other directions City could take. Thomas Partey’s release clause of just €50m makes the Atletico Madrid midfielder an attractive option, although the Ghanaian is a very different player to Fernandinho. Thomas would give City another driving force through the centre of the pitch, but not the back four protection they require.
Harry Winks has emerged as a surprise option for the Etihad Stadium outfit. The England international performs much the same role for Tottenham Hotspur as Fernandinho does for Man City and so there is reason to believe he would thrive under Guardiola. Prising Winks from the grips of Daniel Levy, a notoriously tough negotiator, might be tricky, though.
Florentino Luis is another young midfielder reportedly on Man City’s radar. The 20-year-old has emerged as something of a superstar for Benfica over the past two seasons and would add another to the Portuguese contingent of Joao Cancel and Bernardo Silva already at the Etihad Stadium.
Whoever Man City target, they must recognise the desperate need to find a successor for Fernandinho and act fast.
The Brazilian midfielder deserves to be remembered alongside the likes of Sergio Aguero and David Silva as giants of the club’s recent history, but it’s time for the veteran to hand over the baton to someone who will cover just as much ground, provide just as much protection and perform his role just as effectively.
Finding that person won’t be easy.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--We simulated Manchester United vs Sheffield United on FIFA 20

The 2019/20 Premier League campaign has officially been postponed until April 30 due to the coronavirus outbreak , with Manchester United 's clash with Sheffield United on Sunday March 22 one of the games that could be played later on in the year , should circumstances change .
But with no football to look forward to this weekend , we decided to play the game anyway , using FIFA 20 to see what the score could have been had the game taken place , So , what would the final score have been ?
And what team would Solskjaer have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used FIFA 20 to find out - just for fun .
To set up this simulation , we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but did n't select a team to control ; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself , to give us a unique prediction .
The AI difficulty was set to legendary , with the line-up updated with the latest transfers , injuries and suspensions .
We predict that Manchester United could set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation , with their line-up as follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lindelof , Maguire , Shaw , Williams ; Fred , McTominay ; Fernandes ; James , Martial .
We predict that Sheffield United could set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation , with the line-up as follows : Moore ; Basham , Egan , O'Connell ; Norwood , Baldock , Lundstram , Fleck , Osborn ; Sharp , McBurnie .
FIFA 20 predicts that Sheffield United will make United work for it , but Solskjaer 's side will eventually claim the three points at Old Trafford .
United 's first chance of the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fly from the edge of the area , but his strike flew just wide of Moore 's near post .
The home side were really pushing forwards and eventually got their goal just before half-time .
Bruno Fernandes drifted to the left of the box and floated a brilliant cross into the box towards Daniel James , who volleyed the ball home from the six-yard box .
In the second-half , United were still the dominant side , but Chris Wilder 's team were offering more of a threat on the break .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ minute , with John Fleck 's effort from outside the area well saved by David De Gea .
As the end of the game approached , and United still 1-0 up , the crowd were starting to get nervous , particularly as Sheffield United were starting to look dangerous .
But United got their second of the game in the 82nd minute to seal the three points , with Fred bursting in behind the defence and smashing the ball past Moore to double the Reds lead .
And that was that .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United had more shots , shots on target , possession and were by far the superior side .
The Man of the Match award was given to Fred , who was brilliant in central midfield and scored the second goal of the game .
This FIFA 20 simulation predicts that United would have been able to secure a positive result against a very good side on Sunday afternoon , with James and Fred getting the goals for Solskjaer 's side .
What do you think the score would have been ?
When real-life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virtual pitch is the next best thing .

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The 2019/20 Premier League campaign has officially been postponed until April 30 due to the coronavirus outbreak, with Manchester United's clash with Sheffield United on Sunday March 22 one of the games that could be played later on in the year, should circumstances change.
But with no football to look forward to this weekend, we decided to play the game anyway, using FIFA 20 to see what the score could have been had the game taken place,
So, what would the final score have been? And what team would Solskjaer have gone with against Sheffield United?
We used FIFA 20 to find out - just for fun.
Manchester United vs Sheffield United on FIFA 20
To set up this simulation, we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but didn't select a team to control; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself, to give us a unique prediction.
The AI difficulty was set to legendary, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Manchester United could set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: De Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Williams; Fred, McTominay; Fernandes; James, Martial.
We predict that Sheffield United could set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with the line-up as follows: Moore; Basham, Egan, O'Connell; Norwood, Baldock, Lundstram, Fleck, Osborn; Sharp, McBurnie.
FIFA 20 predicts that Sheffield United will make United work for it, but Solskjaer's side will eventually claim the three points at Old Trafford.
United's first chance of the game fell to Bruno Fernandes, who let fly from the edge of the area, but his strike flew just wide of Moore's near post.
The home side were really pushing forwards and eventually got their goal just before half-time. Bruno Fernandes drifted to the left of the box and floated a brilliant cross into the box towards Daniel James, who volleyed the ball home from the six-yard box.
In the second-half, United were still the dominant side, but Chris Wilder's team were offering more of a threat on the break. Their first chance came on the 60th minute, with John Fleck's effort from outside the area well saved by David De Gea.
As the end of the game approached, and United still 1-0 up, the crowd were starting to get nervous, particularly as Sheffield United were starting to look dangerous.
But United got their second of the game in the 82nd minute to seal the three points, with Fred bursting in behind the defence and smashing the ball past Moore to double the Reds lead.
And that was that.
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Full-time score: Manchester United 2-0 Sheffield United
Here are the full-time match stats.
Manchester United had more shots, shots on target, possession and were by far the superior side.
The Man of the Match award was given to Fred, who was brilliant in central midfield and scored the second goal of the game.
This FIFA 20 simulation predicts that United would have been able to secure a positive result against a very good side on Sunday afternoon, with James and Fred getting the goals for Solskjaer's side.
What do you think the score would have been?
When real-life football isn't possible, football on the virtual pitch is the next best thing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Former Man United player Fellaini tests positive for coronavirus

Former Manchester United player Marouane Fellaini has tested positive for coronavirus , according to a local health department in China .
The Belgian midfielder is currently playing for Shandong Luneng in the Chinese Super League ( CSL ) , and is the first player from the league to test positive from coronavirus .
Like the majority of leagues around the world , the CSL is suspended indefinitely as the coronavirus pandemic continues .
The 32-year-old former United player arrived in the Chinese province of Jinan by train on March 20 when the positive test was taken .
Fellaini moved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first season with the club as he scored 13 goals in all competitions as his side finished fifth in the league .
The former Everton midfielder is the latest footballer to have tested positive for coronavirus .
On Saturday , former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz sadly passed away after being hospitalised with the condition , while Juventus forward Paulo Dybala also revealed he had tested positive .
`` Hi everyone , I just wanted to inform you that we have received the results for the Covid-19 test and both Oriana and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter .
`` Luckily we are in perfect condition .
Thanks for your messages . ''

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Former Manchester United player Marouane Fellaini has tested positive for coronavirus, according to a local health department in China.
The Belgian midfielder is currently playing for Shandong Luneng in the Chinese Super League (CSL), and is the first player from the league to test positive from coronavirus.
Like the majority of leagues around the world, the CSL is suspended indefinitely as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
The 32-year-old former United player arrived in the Chinese province of Jinan by train on March 20 when the positive test was taken.
Fellaini moved to Shandong in 2019 and enjoyed a successful first season with the club as he scored 13 goals in all competitions as his side finished fifth in the league.
The former Everton midfielder is the latest footballer to have tested positive for coronavirus. On Saturday, former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz sadly passed away after being hospitalised with the condition, while Juventus forward Paulo Dybala also revealed he had tested positive.
"Hi everyone, I just wanted to inform you that we have received the results for the Covid-19 test and both Oriana and I have tested positive," Dybala posted on Twitter.
"Luckily we are in perfect condition. Thanks for your messages."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Manchester fitness influencers to follow for online home workouts

Gyms and leisure centres have now been ordered to close as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic .
Even before Boris Johnson 's orders yesterday , some had started limiting their capacities and many clients had been choosing to stay away to protect their health and the safety of others .
It 's left a lot of people who work in the industry without their usual revenue streams , as well as leaving the rest of us itching to move our bodies .
Thankfully , many of the people who lead workouts in the city are still offering the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living room - many of them free of charge .
Here are a few Greater Manchester fitness experts you can support during these uncertain times .
Looking after your mental health is going to be just as important as looking after your physical health over the coming months .
That 's why Feel Good Club is hosting Self Care Sunday with experts from across the city , all broadcast for free on IGTV .
The day will begin with a positive news bulletin from hosts Aimie and Keira , before yogi Claudia Mirallegro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the day , 9am until 8pm , there 'll be dance sessions , yin yoga , meditation and workouts .
The plan is to run the self-care sessions every week to keep spirits lifted .
You can find them at instagram.com/wearefeelgoodclub/ Personal trainer and all-round weightlifting powerwoman Sam McGowan is doing quick , intense workouts on Instagram Live .
There 's a focus on strength training but so far , all have been bodyweight , equipment-free sessions .
Sam is also planning to launch at-home challenges for a small fee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keep an eye on her Instagram feed for the next live workout - the benefit of live is that you can ask questions and spur other participants along .
You can follow her at instagram.com/samsays_pt/ Yoga Soul is a relatively new yoga studio in the Northern Quarter , that has sadly had to temporarily close amid the Covid-19 outbreak .
Those clever chaps have found a way to largely honour their usual schedule though , streaming classes online .
There 's everything from Rocket Yoga ( a fast-paced , challenging flow ) to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Classes are £7 each , or you can save money by buying bundles .
You can buy classes through mindbody.io/locations/yoga-soul .
There 's also a free weekly meditation at 12pm on Wednesdays to help you refocus and regroup .
Maybe the biggest online offering of all comes from Hero Training Club , a new gym in the city centre .
They 've got a full schedule of Instagram Live workouts , currently being streamed from inside the gym and lead by their instructors .
High intensity , yoga , and sculpting classes are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow them at instagram.com/p/B94I0L4gAEO/ Emily is a both a yoga and a barre instructor , and with a strong dance background her sessions are always fun and free-flowing .
Though usually an instructor at Blok in the city centre and Hot Yoganic in Ashton , Emily 's shifted her focus to online sessions for the time being .
There are free short practices on her Instagram channel , as well as the option to pay for more in-depth , longer classes on her Vimeo channel .
She said of her free classes : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to studios that wo n't get that money back at this time , as well as a lot of you being self employed and worrying about money .
`` All I would hope is that you 'pay it forward ' and offer what you can to others to help them out . ''
You can follow her at instagram.com/emily__cave/ Founded by Doctor Jessicarr Moorhouse , Tribe usually offers group personal training focused on getting people outside .
With that no longer hugely possible , the sessions are now being streamed on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HIIT party , with an uplifting and energetic programme of movement .
You can find it at facebook.com/tribe.mcr/ Another Blok instructor left without a studio while temporary closures are in place , Dan Farr is posting a few at-home workouts to his Instagram page .
His focus is on functional movement that will keep you mobile and injury-free .
The latest workout uses only one piece of equipment - a towel - and if you can do it without falling on your face you 're far more coordinated than me .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faint-hearted , but if you want to use this time away from the public to work your butt off then this is the one for you .
There 's an online personal training programme that can be tailored to suit whatever equipment you happen to have at home , for either four , six or 16 weeks .
Visit absolutebodysolutions.com/online-training/ to find out more .

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Gyms and leisure centres have now been ordered to close as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.
Even before Boris Johnson's orders yesterday, some had started limiting their capacities and many clients had been choosing to stay away to protect their health and the safety of others.
It's left a lot of people who work in the industry without their usual revenue streams, as well as leaving the rest of us itching to move our bodies.
Thankfully, many of the people who lead workouts in the city are still offering the same services, this time right to your living room - many of them free of charge.
Here are a few Greater Manchester fitness experts you can support during these uncertain times.
Feel Good Club
Looking after your mental health is going to be just as important as looking after your physical health over the coming months.
That's why Feel Good Club is hosting Self Care Sunday with experts from across the city, all broadcast for free on IGTV.
The day will begin with a positive news bulletin from hosts Aimie and Keira, before yogi Claudia Mirallegro leads a mindfulness workshop.
For the rest of the day, 9am until 8pm, there'll be dance sessions, yin yoga, meditation and workouts.
The plan is to run the self-care sessions every week to keep spirits lifted.
You can find them at instagram.com/wearefeelgoodclub/
Samantha McGowan
Personal trainer and all-round weightlifting powerwoman Sam McGowan is doing quick, intense workouts on Instagram Live.
There's a focus on strength training but so far, all have been bodyweight, equipment-free sessions.
Sam is also planning to launch at-home challenges for a small fee, for a more tailored exercise approach.
Keep an eye on her Instagram feed for the next live workout - the benefit of live is that you can ask questions and spur other participants along.
You can follow her at instagram.com/samsays_pt/
Yoga Soul
Yoga Soul is a relatively new yoga studio in the Northern Quarter, that has sadly had to temporarily close amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Those clever chaps have found a way to largely honour their usual schedule though, streaming classes online.
There's everything from Rocket Yoga (a fast-paced, challenging flow) to slow yin practices throughout the week.
Classes are £7 each, or you can save money by buying bundles.
You can buy classes through mindbody.io/locations/yoga-soul.
There's also a free weekly meditation at 12pm on Wednesdays to help you refocus and regroup.
Hero Training Club
Maybe the biggest online offering of all comes from Hero Training Club, a new gym in the city centre.
They've got a full schedule of Instagram Live workouts, currently being streamed from inside the gym and lead by their instructors.
High intensity, yoga, and sculpting classes are all on the timetable.
You can follow them at instagram.com/p/B94I0L4gAEO/
India Hewitt
Yoga teacher India - who you'll normally find at spots like Yoga Soul and Lululemon - has taken to Zoom to host huge twice-weekly sessions.
Sunday mornings are for a calming, restorative flow with a focus on breathing and resetting, while Wednesday evening classes are more about quick movement and power.
Classes are offered completely free to NHS and social care workers, those vulnerable, or those out of work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Anyone whose financial situation allows is encouraged to pay-as-you-feel after class.
To join the sessions, message India at instagram.com/indiajyoga
Emily Cave
Emily is a both a yoga and a barre instructor, and with a strong dance background her sessions are always fun and free-flowing.
Though usually an instructor at Blok in the city centre and Hot Yoganic in Ashton, Emily's shifted her focus to online sessions for the time being.
There are free short practices on her Instagram channel, as well as the option to pay for more in-depth, longer classes on her Vimeo channel.
She said of her free classes: "Many of you pay for memberships to studios that won't get that money back at this time, as well as a lot of you being self employed and worrying about money.
"All I would hope is that you 'pay it forward' and offer what you can to others to help them out."
You can follow her at instagram.com/emily__cave/
Tribe
Founded by Doctor Jessicarr Moorhouse, Tribe usually offers group personal training focused on getting people outside.
With that no longer hugely possible, the sessions are now being streamed on social media instead.
Classes include the Friday Night HIIT party, with an uplifting and energetic programme of movement.
You can find it at facebook.com/tribe.mcr/
Dan Farr
Another Blok instructor left without a studio while temporary closures are in place, Dan Farr is posting a few at-home workouts to his Instagram page.
His focus is on functional movement that will keep you mobile and injury-free.
The latest workout uses only one piece of equipment - a towel - and if you can do it without falling on your face you're far more coordinated than me.
You can follow him at instagram.com/dan_chasehp/
Absolute Body Solutions
Not for the faint-hearted, but if you want to use this time away from the public to work your butt off then this is the one for you.
There's an online personal training programme that can be tailored to suit whatever equipment you happen to have at home, for either four, six or 16 weeks.
Visit absolutebodysolutions.com/online-training/ to find out more.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--When Manchester United will return to training at Carrington

Manchester United players are due to return to training on April 10 in light of measures to counter the spread of the coronavirus .
United cancelled training indefinitely earlier this week after the UK government advised residents to stay at home at the start of the week .
United players had been scheduled to report for training on Tuesday .
English football authorities have postponed the resumption of the season until April 30 in the hope matches can kick-off on May 1 , and United have pencilled in a training return date of April 10 .
A club spokesperson told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constantly being reviewed but for now April 10 is the plan . ''
United issued players with individual programmes to maintain fitness and forward Juan Mata said he is 'calm ' while he waits to play football again .
`` We are coping okay , '' Mata told the club website .
`` We are obviously in the house , trying to stay fit , trying to train how we can , doing some exercise in the house and , whoever has a garden , they are in the garden .
We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are being patient and calm , that is the only thing we can do now .
We have to wait , we have to trust the experts and we have to wait until we can play football again . ''
United are fifth in the Premier League , in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and midway through their Europa League round-of-16 tie with LASK Linz , holding a 5-0 aggregate lead .
The club clarified earlier this week they would 'continue to play an active role ' in discussions about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Uefa has pushed back the European Championship by a year in an attempt to complete the current club season and United are 5-0 up halfway through their Europa League round-of-16 first leg with LASK Linz .
In a statement , United said : `` We note the decision to postpone Uefa Euro 2020 to hopefully allow domestic and European competitions to come to a conclusion as a priority .
`` Clearly coronavirus has created an unprecedented set of circumstances and the health and well-being of fans , players and staff has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play an active role in discussions through Uefa , the ECA and the Premier League and we will monitor developments closely . ''

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Manchester United players are due to return to training on April 10 in light of measures to counter the spread of the coronavirus.
United cancelled training earlier this week after the UK government advised residents to stay at home at the start of the week. United players had been scheduled to report for training on Tuesday.
English football authorities have postponed the resumption of the season until April 30 in the hope matches can kick-off on May 1, and United have pencilled in a training return date of April 10.
A club spokesperson told the MEN: "It’s constantly being reviewed but for now April 10 is the plan."
United issued players with individual programmes to maintain fitness and forward Juan Mata said he is 'calm' while he waits to play football again.
"We are coping okay," Mata told the club website. "We are obviously in the house, trying to stay fit, trying to train how we can, doing some exercise in the house and, whoever has a garden, they are in the garden. We are just trying to stay fit.
"We are being patient and calm, that is the only thing we can do now. We have to wait, we have to trust the experts and we have to wait until we can play football again."
United are fifth in the Premier League, in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and midway through their Europa League round-of-16 tie with LASK Linz, holding a 5-0 aggregate lead. The club clarified earlier this week they would 'continue to play an active role' in discussions about the possible resumption of the European football calendar.
Uefa has pushed back the European Championship by a year in an attempt to complete the current club season and United are 5-0 up halfway through their Europa League round-of-16 first leg with LASK Linz.
In a statement, United said: "We note the decision to postpone Uefa Euro 2020 to hopefully allow domestic and European competitions to come to a conclusion as a priority.
"Clearly coronavirus has created an unprecedented set of circumstances and the health and well-being of fans, players and staff has to come first. We will continue to play an active role in discussions through Uefa, the ECA and the Premier League and we will monitor developments closely."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Woman's baby diagnosed with coronavirus - these are the tell-tale signs

A mum whose baby was diagnosed with coronavirus by a doctor while suffering a string of symptoms has told of the potential tell-tale signs .
Laura Pearson , from Cardiff , Wales , described the 'very distressing ' 48 hours during which her six-month-old son Gruff started to fall ill - with a fever of 39 degrees - and the frantic attempts she and her husband made to get him seen by a doctor , WalesOnline reports .
She shared her experiences on Twitter after a doctor said , based on his symptoms , the child had coronavirus .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the early hours on Wednesday morning - high temperature , chills , aches and a mild cough , '' said the 35-year-old freelance communications consultant from Pontcanna .
`` It was nothing too bad though , so we managed it the best we could by isolating him in the spare bedroom as best as possible - although , with a baby to look after , that 's easier said than done . ''
On Thursday , Gruff began to show coronavirus symptoms of his own .
`` He developed an on-and-off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very hot , '' said Laura .
`` I called our GP because I could n't get through on the NHS 111 helpline and we were told to to monitor his condition via the website whenshouldiworry.com , which was set up by medical researchers at Cardiff University .
`` But , as Gruff 's temperature hit 39 degrees we even put out a request to friends on Facebook for a new thermometer because we could n't believe the reading on ours and thought it might be broken .
`` Gruff was crying in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the out-of-hours GP number and they advised us to go to hospital . ''
Also suffering from bloody diarrhoea , which some medics have named as a less-known by-product of Covid-19 , Laura said she and her husband took Gruff to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff .
There they were admitted to a coronavirus triage centre set up at the onsite Noah 's Ark Children 's Hosptal .
`` The staff there were great and Gruff was assessed by a very nice doctor behind a face shield and mask .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signs of the illness , '' she said .
`` We were then told to go home , look after him and self-isolate for two weeks .
Now , as both my partner and Gruff seem to be over the worst of it , the biggest danger is that I get it too . ''
Laura wanted to alert other parents to the symptoms .
`` Our son went from a happy and alert little boy to very listless and just not himself at all , '' she said .
`` I 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every parent knows their child and what 's normal for them .
`` We 've just got to pay a waiting game now until we 're all out of the woods . ''

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A mum whose baby was diagnosed with coronavirus by a doctor while suffering a string of symptoms has told of the potential tell-tale signs.
Laura Pearson, from Cardiff, Wales, described the 'very distressing' 48 hours during which her six-month-old son Gruff started to fall ill - with a fever of 39 degrees - and the frantic attempts she and her husband made to get him seen by a doctor, WalesOnline reports.
She shared her experiences on Twitter after a doctor said, based on his symptoms, the child had coronavirus.
"My other half started developing symptoms first, in the early hours on Wednesday morning - high temperature, chills, aches and a mild cough," said the 35-year-old freelance communications consultant from Pontcanna.
"It was nothing too bad though, so we managed it the best we could by isolating him in the spare bedroom as best as possible - although, with a baby to look after, that's easier said than done."
On Thursday, Gruff began to show coronavirus symptoms of his own.
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"He developed an on-and-off dry cough, but then began feeling very hot," said Laura.
"I called our GP because I couldn't get through on the NHS 111 helpline and we were told to to monitor his condition via the website whenshouldiworry.com, which was set up by medical researchers at Cardiff University.
"But, as Gruff's temperature hit 39 degrees we even put out a request to friends on Facebook for a new thermometer because we couldn't believe the reading on ours and thought it might be broken.
"Gruff was crying in pain and inconsolable - so we rang the out-of-hours GP number and they advised us to go to hospital."
Also suffering from bloody diarrhoea, which some medics have named as a less-known by-product of Covid-19, Laura said she and her husband took Gruff to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
There they were admitted to a coronavirus triage centre set up at the onsite Noah's Ark Children's Hosptal.
"The staff there were great and Gruff was assessed by a very nice doctor behind a face shield and mask. He told us he had all the classic signs of the illness," she said.
"We were then told to go home, look after him and self-isolate for two weeks. Now, as both my partner and Gruff seem to be over the worst of it, the biggest danger is that I get it too."
Laura wanted to alert other parents to the symptoms.
"Our son went from a happy and alert little boy to very listless and just not himself at all," she said.
"I'd just say to trust your instincts as every parent knows their child and what's normal for them.
"We've just got to pay a waiting game now until we're all out of the woods."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Juan Mata reveals best moment as a Manchester United player

Juan Mata has revealed that his greatest moment in a Manchester United shirt came in his famous performance in the 2-1 win over Liverpool in 2015 .
It 's a game that has lasted long in the memory of United supporters , with Steven Gerrard 's red card just 45 seconds after coming on as a substitute being one of the main reasons , but it also earned Mata cult hero status on the Old Trafford terraces as he scored twice to secure the win .
The Spaniard 's first goal was a lovely finish with his weaker foot as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be topped by the sensational overhead scissor kick he scored in the second-half .
Despite a late Liverpool comeback and a missed Wayne Rooney penalty , United hung on to record the famous win and it 's a result that Mata will never forget .
`` I have to say that is probably of course one of my best days as a Manchester United player , '' Mata said about the match on a United hangout .
`` Any fan that I meet in the street , restaurants , or if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training ground , our conversation always ends up them saying 'thanks for that day at Anfield . '
`` When you play for Manchester United and have the chance to score twice at Anfield and win the game it 's something that first you can not forget and second fans wo n't forget either .
`` I was very privileged to do that and it was a very nice afternoon , let 's say . ''
Scoring goals against Liverpool is a guaranteed way to make yourself a legend at United and Mata @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game 's importance .
`` The manager always tell you that , whether it 's Ole [ Gunnar Solskjaer ] or at that time Louis van Gaal , they always tell you the games against Liverpool are special and if you have the chance to make a great game or score a few goals you will be remembered .
`` That 's what happened with [ Diego ] Forlan , for example , and that day I had the chance to do that and of course we won the game also which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be with me . ''

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Juan Mata has revealed that his greatest moment in a Manchester United shirt came in his famous performance in the 2-1 win over Liverpool in 2015.
It's a game that has lasted long in the memory of United supporters, with Steven Gerrard's red card just 45 seconds after coming on as a substitute being one of the main reasons, but it also earned Mata cult hero status on the Old Trafford terraces as he scored twice to secure the win.
The Spaniard's first goal was a lovely finish with his weaker foot as he shot into the far corner but it would be topped by the sensational overhead scissor kick he scored in the second-half.
Despite a late Liverpool comeback and a missed Wayne Rooney penalty, United hung on to record the famous win and it's a result that Mata will never forget.
"I have to say that is probably of course one of my best days as a Manchester United player," Mata said about the match on a United hangout.
"Any fan that I meet in the street, restaurants, or if they come to Old Trafford or the training ground, our conversation always ends up them saying 'thanks for that day at Anfield.'
"When you play for Manchester United and have the chance to score twice at Anfield and win the game it's something that first you can not forget and second fans won't forget either.
"I was very privileged to do that and it was a very nice afternoon, let's say."
Scoring goals against Liverpool is a guaranteed way to make yourself a legend at United and Mata also revealed he was fully aware of the game's importance.
"The manager always tell you that, whether it's Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] or at that time Louis van Gaal, they always tell you the games against Liverpool are special and if you have the chance to make a great game or score a few goals you will be remembered.
"That's what happened with [Diego] Forlan, for example, and that day I had the chance to do that and of course we won the game also which was important so that memory will always be with me."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Actress Sophia Myles' dad dies after contracting coronavirus

Doctor Who actress Sophia Myles has revealed that her father has sadly died after being treated for coronavirus .
Confirming the news , the TV star shared a poignant photograph of her her late father on a ventilator in a hospital bed not long before his tragic death .
Hours after her dad 's tragic passing , Sophia took to social media to pay tribute .
She said : `` RIP Peter Myles .
My dear Dad died only a few hours ago .
It was the Corona Virus that finally took him . ''
Under a photograph of herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while dressed in protective clothing , the actress wrote : `` Yesterday I went on a journey to see my father .
This is the harsh reality of the Coronavirus . ''
Fans have rushed to support Sophia , with many sending kind messages of support .
Responding on Twitter , one person said : `` So sorry .
Words are never enough but sending love . ''
`` Deeply sorry , Sophia .
I will continue to remember your father as the charming , welcoming , and supportive vicar of St. George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1980s .
Good memories .
Lovely person .
May he rest in peace , '' wrote another .
A third person added : `` So sorry for your devastating loss .
God bless you all . ''

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Doctor Who actress Sophia Myles has revealed that her father has sadly died after being treated for coronavirus.
Confirming the news, the TV star shared a poignant photograph of her her late father on a ventilator in a hospital bed not long before his tragic death.
Hours after her dad's tragic passing, Sophia took to social media to pay tribute.
She said: "RIP Peter Myles. My dear Dad died only a few hours ago. It was the Corona Virus that finally took him."
Under a photograph of herself visiting her father on a hospital ward while dressed in protective clothing, the actress wrote: "Yesterday I went on a journey to see my father. This is the harsh reality of the Coronavirus."
Fans have rushed to support Sophia, with many sending kind messages of support.
Responding on Twitter, one person said: "So sorry. Words are never enough but sending love."
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"Deeply sorry, Sophia. I will continue to remember your father as the charming, welcoming, and supportive vicar of St. George’s, Campden Hill back in the 1980s. Good memories. Lovely person. May he rest in peace," wrote another.
A third person added: "So sorry for your devastating loss. God bless you all."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Pep Guardiola told who the next Man City captain should be

Manchester City fans have told manager Pep Guardiola that Kevin de Bruyne should be the next captain of the club .
David Silva took over armband duties after City icon Vincent Kompany decided to leave the club to return to Anderlecht last summer but the creative midfielder will only hold onto it for a solitary season .
Silva was able to lift his first trophy as skipper when the Blues won the Carabao Cup for the third successive year in February but it has already been confirmed that the Spaniard will leave Manchester when his contract comes to an end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That once again leaves the captaincy vacant and gives Guardiola a decision to make on who will lead the team going forward .
There are plenty fo contenders with City possessing an experienced and quality side that is brimming with big personalities .
M.E.N .
Sport asked City supporters : `` When David Silva leaves the club at the end of the season , who should be the next Man City captain ? ''
The winner with an overwhelming majority of 73.6 per cent out of the 1,239 votes was the slightly surprising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brilliant Belgian is by far the best player at the club and is a senior member of the side , he has n't been at the club as long as some of the other contenders and does n't come across as the most vocal on the pitch .
However , if Guardiola wanted a captain to lead by example then there are n't many better choices .
In second place with 17.9 per cent of the vote is the current vice-captain Fernandinho , who may be the favourite to be awarded the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vice-captain like he did in the previous summer .
Sergio Aguero has captained the side on a handful of occasions and he came in third place with 6.9 per cent of the vote while 'other ' came last with 1.6 per cent .

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Manchester City fans have told manager Pep Guardiola that Kevin de Bruyne should be the next captain of the club.
David Silva took over armband duties after City icon Vincent Kompany decided to leave the club to return to Anderlecht last summer but the creative midfielder will only hold onto it for a solitary season.
Silva was able to lift his first trophy as skipper when the Blues won the Carabao Cup for the third successive year in February but it has already been confirmed that the Spaniard will leave Manchester when his contract comes to an end at the end of the season.
That once again leaves the captaincy vacant and gives Guardiola a decision to make on who will lead the team going forward. There are plenty fo contenders with City possessing an experienced and quality side that is brimming with big personalities.
M.E.N. Sport asked City supporters: "When David Silva leaves the club at the end of the season, who should be the next Man City captain?"
The winner with an overwhelming majority of 73.6 per cent out of the 1,239 votes was the slightly surprising choice of Kevin de Bruyne.
While the brilliant Belgian is by far the best player at the club and is a senior member of the side, he hasn't been at the club as long as some of the other contenders and doesn't come across as the most vocal on the pitch. However, if Guardiola wanted a captain to lead by example then there aren't many better choices.
In second place with 17.9 per cent of the vote is the current vice-captain Fernandinho, who may be the favourite to be awarded the armband if Guardiola continues to promote the vice-captain like he did in the previous summer.
Sergio Aguero has captained the side on a handful of occasions and he came in third place with 6.9 per cent of the vote while 'other' came last with 1.6 per cent.