themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Hospitality industry preparing legal challenge to new lockdown restrictions

Senior figures from Greater Manchester 's hospitality industry are preparing a legal challenge to new lockdown restrictions .
The Prime Minister is set to make an announcement on a so-called tiered local lockdown system tomorrow .
It has been reported Manchester will be placed in the tier 3 category for 'very high risk ' areas and that the city could be told to shut pubs , bars and restaurants .
Negotiations between local leaders and the government over how a new lockdown will look are said to be ongoing .
Pubs in the Liverpool city region are set to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions there it has been reported tonight but restaurants could be allowed to stay open .
Merseyside Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram tonight tweeted no deal had yet been reached , and suggested measures could still vary from those which are expected .
Today Manchester 's five MPs signed a letter to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak saying they would oppose closures as the data `` would not seem to support a rationale for your proposed measures . ''
Now Sacha Lord , the region 's night-time economy adviser , has confirmed he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Review into the legality of the emergency restrictions due to be imposed on the hospitality and entertainment sectors . ''
The move is being supported by The Night Time Industries Association ( NTIA ) , The British Beer and Pub Association , Middleton brewery JW Lees , Manchester 's Joseph Holts Brewery , Stockport 's Robinsons Brewery , the New River Pub Company , Hawthorn Leisure , and operators across Greater Manchester including Alberts Schloss , 20 Stories , San Carlo , Wood Restaurant , Gusto , Living Ventures , Evuna , The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bar .
Mr Lord is said to have instructed lawyers to draft a submission to the government , set to be handed to Downing Street tomorrow , asking them for the scientific basis behind the new rules .
`` There is currently no tangible scientific evidence to merit a full closure of the hospitality and entertainment sectors '' he said in a statement .
`` Our discussions and ongoing calls for evidence have been ignored and we have therefore been left with little choice but to escalate the matter further . ''
Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The industry has been left with no other option but to legally challenge the so called 'common sense ' approach narrative from Government , on the implementation of further restrictions across the North of England .
`` These new measures will have a catastrophic impact on late night businesses , and are exacerbated further by an insufficient financial support package presented by the Chancellor in an attempt to sustain businesses through this period .
`` This next round of restrictions are hugely disproportionate and unjust , with no scientific rationale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when compared to other key environments . ''
`` Systematic closure of businesses across the UK must be challenged when there is no clear evidence or reason . ''
Last week the owners of Manchester nigthclub G-A-Y launched a judicial review of the 10pm curfew - introduced on September 24 - saying it made `` absolutely no sense . ''
Jeremy Joseph , CEO of the firm which runs four prominent LGBTQ+ bars across the UK including the Canal Street venue , accused the government of `` treating the nighttime economy as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Manchester City Council Sir Richard Leese told Times Radio there was a `` large gulf '' between the city and Government in ongoing discussions about further restrictions .
`` We seem to have an almost impossible task of penetrating the Westminster bubble '' he said .
Sir Richard said the council 's own data showed there was `` no evidence closing pubs works '' .
He also said the Government had talked about a four-week `` sunset '' clause to review any future restrictions , but there was `` not clarity '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already announced a new furlough scheme which would see the government pay two thirds of the wages of employees at businesses legally ordered to close but this has been criticised for not going far enough with Mr Burnham saying `` to accept it would be to treat hospitality workers as second-class citizens . ''

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Senior figures from Greater Manchester's hospitality industry are preparing a legal challenge to new lockdown restrictions.
The Prime Minister is set to make an announcement on a so-called tiered local lockdown system tomorrow.
It has been reported Manchester will be placed in the tier 3 category for 'very high risk' areas and that the city could be told to shut pubs, bars and restaurants.
Negotiations between local leaders and the government over how a new lockdown will look are said to be ongoing.
Pubs in the Liverpool city region are set to be ordered to close as part of new restrictions there it has been reported tonight but restaurants could be allowed to stay open.
Merseyside Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram tonight tweeted no deal had yet been reached, and suggested measures could still vary from those which are expected.
(Image: Darren Robinson Photography)
Today Manchester's five MPs signed a letter to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak saying they would oppose closures as the data "would not seem to support a rationale for your proposed measures."
Now Sacha Lord, the region's night-time economy adviser, has confirmed he has instructed lawyers "to begin a Judicial Review into the legality of the emergency restrictions due to be imposed on the hospitality and entertainment sectors."
The move is being supported by The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), The British Beer and Pub Association, Middleton brewery JW Lees, Manchester's Joseph Holts Brewery, Stockport's Robinsons Brewery, the New River Pub Company, Hawthorn Leisure, and operators across Greater Manchester including Alberts Schloss, 20 Stories, San Carlo, Wood Restaurant, Gusto, Living Ventures, Evuna, The Alchemist, O’Sheas and Atlas Bar.
Mr Lord is said to have instructed lawyers to draft a submission to the government, set to be handed to Downing Street tomorrow, asking them for the scientific basis behind the new rules.
"There is currently no tangible scientific evidence to merit a full closure of the hospitality and entertainment sectors" he said in a statement.
"Our discussions and ongoing calls for evidence have been ignored and we have therefore been left with little choice but to escalate the matter further."
Michael Kill, chief executive of the NTIA said: "The industry has been left with no other option but to legally challenge the so called 'common sense' approach narrative from Government, on the implementation of further restrictions across the North of England.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"These new measures will have a catastrophic impact on late night businesses, and are exacerbated further by an insufficient financial support package presented by the Chancellor in an attempt to sustain businesses through this period.
"This next round of restrictions are hugely disproportionate and unjust, with no scientific rationale or correlation to PHE transmission rates, when compared to other key environments."
"Systematic closure of businesses across the UK must be challenged when there is no clear evidence or reason."
Last week the owners of Manchester nigthclub G-A-Y launched a judicial review of the 10pm curfew - introduced on September 24 - saying it made "absolutely no sense."
Jeremy Joseph, CEO of the firm which runs four prominent LGBTQ+ bars across the UK including the Canal Street venue, accused the government of "treating the nighttime economy as a scapegoat."
Earlier today the leader of Manchester City Council Sir Richard Leese told Times Radio there was a "large gulf" between the city and Government in ongoing discussions about further restrictions.
"We seem to have an almost impossible task of penetrating the Westminster bubble" he said.
Sir Richard said the council's own data showed there was "no evidence closing pubs works".
He also said the Government had talked about a four-week "sunset" clause to review any future restrictions, but there was "not clarity" on the issue.
The chancellor has already announced a new furlough scheme which would see the government pay two thirds of the wages of employees at businesses legally ordered to close but this has been criticised for not going far enough with Mr Burnham saying "to accept it would be to treat hospitality workers as second-class citizens."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Crews spend several hours tackling large fire at commercial building in Tameside

Dozens of firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at a building in Tameside overnight .
Six engines raced to the fire on the third floor of a commercial building on Turner Street , in Ashton-under-Lyne , just before 11.30pm on Saturday night ( October 10 ) .
Firefighters spent almost five hours fighting the flames , damping down and making the area safe .
Fire investigators were still at the scene on Sunday afternoon ( October 11 ) .
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service ( GMFRS ) spokesperson said : “ At 23:24 hours on the 10th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a fire at a property in Ashton Under Lyne .
“ Six fire engines from Stalybridge , Ashton Under Lyne , Hollins , Hyde , Mosley , Chadderton were quickly on scene of a fire involving the third floor of a commercial building on turner lane , Ashton Under Lyne .
“ Firefighters used four breathing apparatus , two hose reels , Milwaukee saws , short extension ladders and a thermal imaging camera to bring the fire under control .
“ Crews were in attendance for just under four and a half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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Dozens of firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at a building in Tameside overnight.
Six engines raced to the fire on the third floor of a commercial building on Turner Street, in Ashton-under-Lyne, just before 11.30pm on Saturday night (October 10).
Firefighters spent almost five hours fighting the flames, damping down and making the area safe.
Units from Stalybridge, Ashton Under Lyne, Hollins, Hyde, Mosley, Chadderton attended.
Fire investigators were still at the scene on Sunday afternoon (October 11).
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) spokesperson said: “At 23:24 hours on the 10th October 2020 we were called to reports of a fire at a property in Ashton Under Lyne.
“Six fire engines from Stalybridge, Ashton Under Lyne, Hollins, Hyde, Mosley, Chadderton were quickly on scene of a fire involving the third floor of a commercial building on turner lane, Ashton Under Lyne.
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“Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two hose reels, Milwaukee saws, short extension ladders and a thermal imaging camera to bring the fire under control.
“Crews were in attendance for just under four and a half hours.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Kate Ferdinand opens up about her mental health struggle

Pregnant Kate Ferdinand reached out on World Mental Health Day as she shared her struggle with mental health .
The wife of Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand posted words of comfort on her Instagram as she opened up to her followers saying she 's struggled with her mental health 'for as far back as I can remember . '
Kate , 29 , was applauded for speaking out to observe World Mental Health Day on Saturday , along with a sweet drawing of her family .
`` Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It can be a rocky journey , and one that we have to take with care , being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do . ''
She told her followers : `` I just really wanted to say to everyone who is struggling you are not alone .
`` Although we often feel alone and like no one understands , there are many avenues of help available , talking to someone can really lessen the pressure on your shoulders .
`` Peoples lives may look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything can look perfect but this doesn ’ t mean they don ’ t have internal struggles . ''
And , telling her followers 'you are enough ' she added : `` It ’ s ok to feel overwhelmed and unstable even when everything looks perfect from the outside .
`` Sending you all lots of love and strength today and always # youarenough . ''
`` Thank you for helping me , '' said one follower .
The drawing alongside doting stepmum Kate 's post shows herself and Rio in a loving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tate , 12 , and Tia , nine with the words 'Love Surrounds Us . '
Last month Kate opened up on her struggle with anxiety .
Speaking on Women 's Health Going For Goal podcast she said : Speaking about the past six month , the 29-year-old said : `` Lockdown has been an experience .
`` Obviously I was pregnant and the children didn ’ t know , and something I 've struggled with is being pregnant with my first biological child and still being a mum .
`` So I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I was still a stepmother or mother figure to three kids .
`` I struggle with my mental health .
Being active helps day-to-day with my anxiety , so when I can ’ t do things , I struggle with it . ''
Kate says being active helps her to control the condition .
`` It can start over the simplest thing , and it 's just my mind playing tricks on me and can get out of control , '' she explained .
`` But I do find that when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I seem to feel better for the day . ''
She added that former footballer Rio , 41 , often tells her `` to sit down and relax '' but she feels `` guilty '' when she does .
In June the doting stepmum shared the exciting news that she was expecting her first child with Rio by posting a video of the moment she told Rio 's children with his late wife Rebecca Ellison .
The couple , who are having a baby boy , were sitting around the table chatting with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rio started dating in 2017 and the couple married in September 2019 .

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Pregnant Kate Ferdinand reached out on World Mental Health Day as she shared her struggle with mental health.
The wife of Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand posted words of comfort on her Instagram as she opened up to her followers saying she's struggled with her mental health 'for as far back as I can remember.'
Kate, 29, was applauded for speaking out to observe World Mental Health Day on Saturday, along with a sweet drawing of her family.
"Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as I can remember," she wrote.
"It can be a rocky journey, and one that we have to take with care, being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do."
She told her followers: "I just really wanted to say to everyone who is struggling you are not alone.
"Although we often feel alone and like no one understands, there are many avenues of help available, talking to someone can really lessen the pressure on your shoulders.
"Peoples lives may look a certain way from social media and everything can look perfect but this doesn’t mean they don’t have internal struggles."
And, telling her followers 'you are enough' she added: "It’s ok to feel overwhelmed and unstable even when everything looks perfect from the outside.
"Sending you all lots of love and strength today and always #youarenough."
"Thank you for helping me," said one follower.
"So beautiful," praised another
The drawing alongside doting stepmum Kate's post shows herself and Rio in a loving embrace with children Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and Tia, nine with the words 'Love Surrounds Us.'
Last month Kate opened up on her struggle with anxiety.
(Image: Kate Ferdinand Instagram)
Speaking on Women's Health Going For Goal podcast she said: Speaking about the past six month, the 29-year-old said: "Lockdown has been an experience.
"Obviously I was pregnant and the children didn’t know, and something I've struggled with is being pregnant with my first biological child and still being a mum.
"So I felt I had all these new experiences… but I was still a stepmother or mother figure to three kids.
"I struggle with my mental health. Being active helps day-to-day with my anxiety, so when I can’t do things, I struggle with it."
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Kate says being active helps her to control the condition. "It can start over the simplest thing, and it's just my mind playing tricks on me and can get out of control," she explained.
"But I do find that when I exercise or go for a walk, I seem to feel better for the day."
She added that former footballer Rio, 41, often tells her "to sit down and relax" but she feels "guilty" when she does.
In June the doting stepmum shared the exciting news that she was expecting her first child with Rio by posting a video of the moment she told Rio's children with his late wife Rebecca Ellison.
The couple, who are having a baby boy, were sitting around the table chatting with when Kate told them.
Kate and Rio started dating in 2017 and the couple married in September 2019.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Man Utd prepare move for Madrid star Raphael Varane and more rumours

Manchester United are planning a move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane next summer - according to reports in Spain .
United were linked with a host of defenders during the summer transfer window but did not sign a central defender .
The Reds recruited Alex Telles from Porto to provide competition for Luke Shaw but failed to offload the likes of Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones .
MEN Sport understand United 's failure to trim their defensive options resulted in them being unable to strengthen that department in the recently closed window .
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo ( via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn to Madrid star Varane in order to solve their recent defensive issues as a result of his contract situation at the Bernabeu .
The France international is tied to Madrid until 2022 but there have been no talks over a renewal .
The report suggests United will target a cut-price deal next summer .
MEN Sport understand the club retain an interest in the 27-year-old who came close to joining United back in 2011 .
Elsewhere , Juan Mata has reportedly been offered the chance to leave United to join an unnamed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Transfer Window Podcast who claim the Spaniard has received a lucrative offer to depart Old Trafford .
Ian McGarry said : `` We will start at Old Trafford with a shock move for fan favourite Juan Mata , who has been offered a very , very lucrative deal to move from Manchester to Saudi Arabia .
“ Mata has an offer worth around $ 15million net per year to go and play in the Saudi Arabian league .
“ It ’ s not at this moment in time that Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t disclose the name of the club at this moment in time .
“ But we are certain that the offer is there .
His father , who is his agent , is confident that Manchester United would release Mata on freedom of contract after he had his contract extended by the optional year in his current deal over the summer .
“ Mata himself is yet to commit ; however , at those kind of numbers you would have to think he would be tempted . ''

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Manchester United are planning a move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane next summer - according to reports in Spain.
United were linked with a host of defenders during the summer transfer window but did not sign a central defender. The Reds recruited Alex Telles from Porto to provide competition for Luke Shaw but failed to offload the likes of Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones.
MEN Sport understand United's failure to trim their defensive options resulted in them being unable to strengthen that department in the recently closed window.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo (via The Daily Star) suggest United will turn to Madrid star Varane in order to solve their recent defensive issues as a result of his contract situation at the Bernabeu.
The France international is tied to Madrid until 2022 but there have been no talks over a renewal. The report suggests United will target a cut-price deal next summer.
MEN Sport understand the club retain an interest in the 27-year-old who came close to joining United back in 2011.
Elsewhere, Juan Mata has reportedly been offered the chance to leave United to join an unnamed Saudi Arabian side.
The report comes from the Transfer Window Podcast who claim the Spaniard has received a lucrative offer to depart Old Trafford.
Ian McGarry said: "We will start at Old Trafford with a shock move for fan favourite Juan Mata, who has been offered a very, very lucrative deal to move from Manchester to Saudi Arabia.
“Mata has an offer worth around $15million net per year to go and play in the Saudi Arabian league.
“It’s not at this moment in time that Manchester United have entered negotiations, we can’t disclose the name of the club at this moment in time.
“But we are certain that the offer is there. His father, who is his agent, is confident that Manchester United would release Mata on freedom of contract after he had his contract extended by the optional year in his current deal over the summer.
“Mata himself is yet to commit; however, at those kind of numbers you would have to think he would be tempted."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Love Island star Molly-Mae complains about the 'shocking' food in Italy

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has taken a swipe at the food in Italy during an idyllic trip to Venice .
The reality star said the food in Italy is 'actually shocking ' and slammed the 'disappointing ' restaurants .
The social media influencer said even her ice cream was 'grim ' in a post shared on her Instagram Stories .
Admitting her words were 'controversial ' Molly-Mae , 21 , posted a snap of her gelato as she let rip .
`` I absolutely loved Venice but one thing I will say about Italy in general ... the food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know but I 've been a lot of times now to different parts and I 've tried a lot of different restaurants and I 'm always so disappointed .
`` It 's meant to be the home of pizza and pasta and I really ca n't see how .
Strange .
`` Even this ice cream was grim . ''
However Molly-Mae , from Manchester , did say the stunning scenery made up for her dislike of the food .
`` The views made up for it though , '' she wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described Venice as the 'most beautiful place I 've ever seen . '
And she told her followers : `` I never expected to love Venice the way I do . ''
As she prepared to fly home she posted a photo of the city with the words 'until next time ' next to a heart emoji .
Back home Molly-Mae was reunited with her boxer boyfriend Tommy Fury , who she met on the ITV2 dating show , and he showered her with sweets , chocolates and flowers .
And she made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Italy with a meal in Ancoats at the Counter House and a Tango Ice Blast at the cinema .
`` Wow , '' she wrote , sharing a photo of her roast dinner on Instagram .

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Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has taken a swipe at the food in Italy during an idyllic trip to Venice.
The reality star said the food in Italy is 'actually shocking' and slammed the 'disappointing' restaurants.
The social media influencer said even her ice cream was 'grim' in a post shared on her Instagram Stories.
Admitting her words were 'controversial' Molly-Mae, 21, posted a snap of her gelato as she let rip.
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
"I absolutely loved Venice but one thing I will say about Italy in general ... the food is actually shocking?
"So controversial I know but I've been a lot of times now to different parts and I've tried a lot of different restaurants and I'm always so disappointed.
"It's meant to be the home of pizza and pasta and I really can't see how. Strange.
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
"Even this ice cream was grim."
However Molly-Mae, from Manchester, did say the stunning scenery made up for her dislike of the food.
"The views made up for it though," she wrote.
Last summer's Love Island finalist described Venice as the 'most beautiful place I've ever seen.'
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And she told her followers: "I never expected to love Venice the way I do."
As she prepared to fly home she posted a photo of the city with the words 'until next time' next to a heart emoji.
Back home Molly-Mae was reunited with her boxer boyfriend Tommy Fury, who she met on the ITV2 dating show, and he showered her with sweets, chocolates and flowers.
And she made up for her disappointment over the food in Italy with a meal in Ancoats at the Counter House and a Tango Ice Blast at the cinema.
"Wow," she wrote, sharing a photo of her roast dinner on Instagram.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

New Manchester United signing Facundo Pellistri has confirmed he rejected the chance to join Lyon in order to seal a @ @ @ @ @ summer .
Pellistri , 18 , joined the club on deadline day , penning a @ @ @ @ @ to extend it for a further season .
United scouted the young forward for a @ @ @ @ @ their plans to sign the Uruguayan after missing out on priority transfer target Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ a dream come true to sign for United and revealed he rejected the advances of @ @ @ @ @ order to move to the Premier League .
`` There was a lot of talk @ @ @ @ @ luckily they tried to leave me out as much as possible so as not to @ @ @ @ @ Lyon and then Manchester and I am very happy with the opportunity . ''

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New Manchester United signing Facundo Pellistri has confirmed he rejected the chance to join Lyon in order to seal a move to Old Trafford this summer.
Pellistri, 18, joined the club on deadline day, penning a five-year contract with the option to extend it for a further season.
United scouted the young forward for a number of years before accelerating their plans to sign the Uruguayan after missing out on priority transfer target Jadon Sancho.
Pellistri says it is a dream come true to sign for United and revealed he rejected the advances of Ligue 1 side Lyon in order to move to the Premier League.
"There was a lot of talk about the two offers and luckily they tried to leave me out as much as possible so as not to go crazy. First came Lyon and then Manchester and I am very happy with the opportunity."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Diego Forlan issues message to Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellestri

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has issued a message to Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellestri following their transfer deadline day moves to Old Trafford .
The pair sealed a move to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side on a busy final day of the international window , where Alex Telles was also signed from Porto and an agreement with Atalanta was reached for the transfer of Amad Traore in January .
Cavani arrives on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and will provide an immediate boost to the attack .
Pellestri , meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future but could earn a rise into the first-team picture over the course of the coming months depending on his development .
Forlan has now issued a message of support to his two compatriots , welcoming them to the club and stating that he misses the United supporters .
`` Hi United fans , hope you 're doing well .
I 'm missing you a lot .
I just want to welcome Facundo Pellestri and Edinson Cavani , two great guys and two professional players , '' he said .
`` Wishing both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see you soon .
Take care guys . ''

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Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has issued a message to Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellestri following their transfer deadline day moves to Old Trafford.
The pair sealed a move to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on a busy final day of the international window, where Alex Telles was also signed from Porto and an agreement with Atalanta was reached for the transfer of Amad Traore in January.
Cavani arrives on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and will provide an immediate boost to the attack.
Pellestri, meanwhile, is seen as one for the future but could earn a rise into the first-team picture over the course of the coming months depending on his development.
Forlan has now issued a message of support to his two compatriots, welcoming them to the club and stating that he misses the United supporters.
"Hi United fans, hope you're doing well. I'm missing you a lot. I just want to welcome Facundo Pellestri and Edinson Cavani, two great guys and two professional players," he said.
"Wishing both of them the best and I hope to see you soon. Take care guys."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--The senseless violent incidents that spilled out onto the streets

They were serious incidents that arose quickly - out of almost nothing .
These cases show just how quickly minor arguments or disagreements can end up causing catastrophic injuries , with violence spilling out onto the streets .
Recent examples include the father and son who were stabbed after the boy allegedly looked at a man 'the wrong way ' on a tram .
And there was the man left wheelchair-bound following a 'pointless ' argument at a petrol station .
Jail sentences were handed out to most of those who found themselves in the dock following the incidents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard by Manchester 's courts ...
The stabbing of a father and son after the teenager 'looked at man the wrong way on tram' The shocking incident unfolded in the middle of Piccadilly Gardens in broad daylight .
A father and son were out in the city centre when the 17-year-old was spotted by Declan Connolly , 19 .
An associate of Connolly , who was also present , claimed the teenager had 'stared ' at him more than once while on the same tram .
A confrontation unfolded outside Morrison 's supermarket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the father and son .
At a Manchester Crown Court hearing in August , it was said that Connolly , from Collyhurst , was carrying a knife 'as a matter of routine ' for protection - because he 'd been issued with a 'threat to life ' notice by police .
`` These offences were committed in broad daylight in one of the most public places in Manchester city centre , right in the middle of the day and in front of eyewitnesses , including a bus driver who rang 999 , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The judge said Connolly 's 'threat to life ' warning was no excuse for him carrying a knife .
Connolly , of Robert Malcolm Close , Collyhurst , pleaded guilty to two counts of wounding with intent ; and one count of possessing a knife .
The 'terrifying incident of public violence ' outside a nightclub Revellers were on Deansgate enjoying a night out .
But the night was punctured by a serious incident of 'widespread public disorder ' outside a nightclub .
Nathan Mackintosh , 35 , who was part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get into the Chinawhite venue , tried to 'rush ' bouncers after his group were denied entry because of the club 's policy on groups .
He tried to force his way into the club , and threats were issued to door staff , Manchester Crown Court was told .
Members of the group , including Mackintosh , threw metal barriers which were part of the entrance to the club towards them .
Some said they would ' f*** up ' the bouncers , the court was told during a hearing in June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bouncer , and Mackintosh and another man chased one away from the scene .
The judge jailed Mackintosh for 19 months and described the offence as a 'terrifying incident of public violence ' .
Mackintosh , from Birmingham , admitted affray ; and possessing an offensive weapon following the incident in October last year .
The innocent man stabbed in an apparent case of mistaken identity The victim had been to buy some beer from the Spar shop on Piccadilly .
He left and found a gang of about 10 people , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 23 ; and Jake Anderson , 18 .
The gang turned their attentions to the man , with one of them claiming he had 'rushed ' him in 'his prison cell ' .
He denied any knowledge and backed off as the group started to become aggressive .
He was then chased through the city centre , at about 1.30am on Easter Monday last year , April 22 .
They eventually caught up with him , and he was attacked and brought to the floor .
Iqbal stabbed the man while Prady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Iqbal told the victim ' I 'm going to kill you ' before stabbing him .
The victim had his car keys , his iPhone and a bag containing £150 stolen .
In January at Manchester Crown Court , Iqbal , of Schoolside Close , Cheetham Hill , pleaded guilty to section 18 assault ; possession of a bladed article ; violent disorder ; and handling stolen goods .
He was jailed for eight-and-a-half years .
Prady , of no fixed address , pleaded guilty to section 20 assault ; and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 months .
Anderson , of Welwyn Drive , Swinton , pleaded guilty to section 20 assault ; violent disorder ; and theft .
He was jailed for 27 months .
The shocking attack which started after a man blocked a driver 's parking space It was a shocking attack that started when Kevin Whelan was blocking a motorist from parking up outside his house .
He eventually moved - after the man flashed his lights and beeped his horn at him .
Asking Whelan why he was 'loitering ' , Whelan said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he could do what he liked .
Whelan then told the man he could 'fly at him like a rocket ' , and that he would 'hit him before he knew anything about it ' .
A neighbour who was putting out his bins tried to help diffuse the situation , but he also bore the brunt of Whelan 's abuse .
He began to racially abuse them both , saying they were 'brothers ' , before he began 'accusing them of always sticking together ' .
Whelan called them 'pa*** ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not tell you what to do in your country ' .
Matters escalated when Whelan took out a chain from a chainsaw which he had in his pocket .
He started swinging it , only missing one man 's face by a few inches .
He continued to swing it , narrowly missing them , and it hit one man 's hand as he tried to protect himself .
It sliced his finger and thumb , and he needed 17 stitches to his hand .
Whelan , from Moston , was found guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aggravated harm or distress ; threatening to damage property ; and wounding with intent .
In June , he was jailed for six-and-a-half years .
It was a 'pointless ' argument which ended in a man being left wheelchair-bound .
Connor Cartwright , 22 , ran over the man after an incident at a petrol station in Rochdale .
The victim had been left unconscious for a time after being subjected to a 'savage ' beating .
Left prone in the road as his friends tended to him , they were able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the man .
Strangers prior to the incident , they had met by chance before 2am in the early hours of New Year 's Day on the forecourt of a petrol station in Slattocks .
Two women had been let into the shop at the petrol station , and Minshull Street Crown Court heard the eventual victim made a comment about them being let in .
Cartwright 's group followed the victim 's group , before they stopped and he was attacked and then ran over .
He suffered paralysis to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of his life in a wheelchair .
In August , Cartwright , of Kensington Street , Rochdale , was jailed for 11 years .
He pleaded guilty to violent disorder , causing grievous bodily harm with intent , causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while disqualified .
Qasim Hafeez and Zeeshan Ali , both 23 , who were involved in the earlier incident , were also locked up .
Hafeez , of Peakdale Avenue , Crumpsall , was jailed for two and a half years .
Ali , of King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to two years and nine months .
They both pleaded guilty to one count of violent disorder .
The dad who suffered life changing injuries after defending his son on a stag do They were out on a stag do , a happy occasion which turned tragic .
Gary Haysom and other members of his family had travelled from Somerset to Manchester for the event , to mark his future son-in-law 's wedding to his daughter Amie .
At about 2am on a Saturday night in February 2018 , the group were near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them started fighting on Dantzic Street .
The stag party acted as peacemakers and tried to diffuse the situation .
It led to punches being thrown and pushing and shoving .
Gary 's son Shaun then became involved and tried to separate the two men .
He ended up on the floor and was punched and kicked , leaving him unconscious for a time .
Gary went to his son 's aid and he was punched to the head with 'considerable force ' by a man called Nicholas Loftus .
He landed flat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road and hit his head , and suffered a 'severe , traumatic brain injury ' .
Gary 's life has never been the same again , and he spent 11 months in hospital and rehabilitation .
Now 61 , he lives in semi-supported accommodation and has difficulty completing tasks like shopping , cooking and washing .
Amie 's wedding was postponed and Gary was later able to walk his daughter down the aisle using a walking aid .
At a hearing in June , Loftus , 29 , of Floyd Avenue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm and affray .
Sofian Bouskouchi , 28 , and Deniro Collins , 29 , who were with Loftus , were also involved in the incident on Dantzic Street .
Bouskouchi , of Clarendon Road West , Chorlton , was jailed for 12 months after admitting affray ; and possessing an offensive weapon .
Collins , of Russell Avenue , Whalley Range , received a 12-month sentence , suspended for 18 months , after admitting affray .

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They were serious incidents that arose quickly - out of almost nothing.
These cases show just how quickly minor arguments or disagreements can end up causing catastrophic injuries, with violence spilling out onto the streets.
Recent examples include the father and son who were stabbed after the boy allegedly looked at a man 'the wrong way' on a tram.
And there was the man left wheelchair-bound following a 'pointless' argument at a petrol station.
Jail sentences were handed out to most of those who found themselves in the dock following the incidents.
Here are some of the recent cases heard by Manchester's courts...
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The stabbing of a father and son after the teenager 'looked at man the wrong way on tram'
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The shocking incident unfolded in the middle of Piccadilly Gardens in broad daylight.
A father and son were out in the city centre when the 17-year-old was spotted by Declan Connolly, 19.
An associate of Connolly, who was also present, claimed the teenager had 'stared' at him more than once while on the same tram.
A confrontation unfolded outside Morrison's supermarket, and shortly after Connolly stabbed both the father and son.
Both suffered 'potentially fatal' injuries, including a punctured lung.
At a Manchester Crown Court hearing in August, it was said that Connolly, from Collyhurst, was carrying a knife 'as a matter of routine' for protection - because he'd been issued with a 'threat to life' notice by police.
"These offences were committed in broad daylight in one of the most public places in Manchester city centre, right in the middle of the day and in front of eyewitnesses, including a bus driver who rang 999," Judge Richard Mansell QC told Connolly.
The judge said Connolly's 'threat to life' warning was no excuse for him carrying a knife.
Connolly, of Robert Malcolm Close, Collyhurst, pleaded guilty to two counts of wounding with intent; and one count of possessing a knife.
The 'terrifying incident of public violence' outside a nightclub
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Revellers were on Deansgate enjoying a night out.
But the night was punctured by a serious incident of 'widespread public disorder' outside a nightclub.
Nathan Mackintosh, 35, who was part of a 'large group of males' trying to get into the Chinawhite venue, tried to 'rush' bouncers after his group were denied entry because of the club's policy on groups.
He tried to force his way into the club, and threats were issued to door staff, Manchester Crown Court was told.
Members of the group, including Mackintosh, threw metal barriers which were part of the entrance to the club towards them.
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Some said they would 'f*** up' the bouncers, the court was told during a hearing in June.
A punch was thrown at one bouncer, and Mackintosh and another man chased one away from the scene.
The judge jailed Mackintosh for 19 months and described the offence as a 'terrifying incident of public violence'.
Mackintosh, from Birmingham, admitted affray; and possessing an offensive weapon following the incident in October last year.
The innocent man stabbed in an apparent case of mistaken identity
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The victim had been to buy some beer from the Spar shop on Piccadilly.
He left and found a gang of about 10 people, including Mehmood Iqbal, 21; Jordan Prady, 23; and Jake Anderson, 18.
The gang turned their attentions to the man, with one of them claiming he had 'rushed' him in 'his prison cell'.
He denied any knowledge and backed off as the group started to become aggressive.
He was then chased through the city centre, at about 1.30am on Easter Monday last year, April 22.
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They eventually caught up with him, and he was attacked and brought to the floor.
Iqbal stabbed the man while Prady and Anderson both kicked and stamped on him.
Iqbal told the victim 'I'm going to kill you' before stabbing him.
The victim had his car keys, his iPhone and a bag containing £150 stolen.
In January at Manchester Crown Court, Iqbal, of Schoolside Close, Cheetham Hill, pleaded guilty to section 18 assault; possession of a bladed article; violent disorder; and handling stolen goods.
He was jailed for eight-and-a-half years.
Prady, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to section 20 assault; and violent disorder.
He was jailed for 30 months.
Anderson, of Welwyn Drive, Swinton, pleaded guilty to section 20 assault; violent disorder; and theft.
He was jailed for 27 months.
The shocking attack which started after a man blocked a driver's parking space
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It was a shocking attack that started when Kevin Whelan was blocking a motorist from parking up outside his house.
He eventually moved - after the man flashed his lights and beeped his horn at him.
Asking Whelan why he was 'loitering', Whelan said it's a 'free country' and that he could do what he liked.
Whelan then told the man he could 'fly at him like a rocket', and that he would 'hit him before he knew anything about it'.
A neighbour who was putting out his bins tried to help diffuse the situation, but he also bore the brunt of Whelan's abuse.
He began to racially abuse them both, saying they were 'brothers', before he began 'accusing them of always sticking together'.
Whelan called them 'pa***' and 'and told them that they 'could not tell you what to do in your country'.
Matters escalated when Whelan took out a chain from a chainsaw which he had in his pocket.
He started swinging it, only missing one man's face by a few inches.
He continued to swing it, narrowly missing them, and it hit one man's hand as he tried to protect himself.
It sliced his finger and thumb, and he needed 17 stitches to his hand.
Whelan, from Moston, was found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon; racially aggravated harm or distress; threatening to damage property; and wounding with intent.
In June, he was jailed for six-and-a-half years.
The man left permanently wheelchair bound after a 'pointless' argument
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It was a 'pointless' argument which ended in a man being left wheelchair-bound.
Connor Cartwright, 22, ran over the man after an incident at a petrol station in Rochdale.
The victim had been left unconscious for a time after being subjected to a 'savage' beating.
Left prone in the road as his friends tended to him, they were able to get out of the way before Cartwright hit the man.
Strangers prior to the incident, they had met by chance before 2am in the early hours of New Year's Day on the forecourt of a petrol station in Slattocks.
Two women had been let into the shop at the petrol station, and Minshull Street Crown Court heard the eventual victim made a comment about them being let in.
Judge Patrick Field QC said a 'petty and pointless argument' ensued.
Cartwright's group followed the victim's group, before they stopped and he was attacked and then ran over.
He suffered paralysis to his lower limbs, and will spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
In August, Cartwright, of Kensington Street, Rochdale, was jailed for 11 years.
He pleaded guilty to violent disorder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.
Qasim Hafeez and Zeeshan Ali, both 23, who were involved in the earlier incident, were also locked up.
Hafeez, of Peakdale Avenue, Crumpsall, was jailed for two and a half years.
Ali, of King Street South, Rochdale, was sentenced to two years and nine months.
They both pleaded guilty to one count of violent disorder.
The dad who suffered life changing injuries after defending his son on a stag do
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They were out on a stag do, a happy occasion which turned tragic.
Gary Haysom and other members of his family had travelled from Somerset to Manchester for the event, to mark his future son-in-law's wedding to his daughter Amie.
At about 2am on a Saturday night in February 2018, the group were near the Printworks when two men unrelated to them started fighting on Dantzic Street.
The stag party acted as peacemakers and tried to diffuse the situation.
It led to punches being thrown and pushing and shoving.
Gary's son Shaun then became involved and tried to separate the two men. He ended up on the floor and was punched and kicked, leaving him unconscious for a time.
Gary went to his son's aid and he was punched to the head with 'considerable force' by a man called Nicholas Loftus.
He landed flat on his back in the middle of the road and hit his head, and suffered a 'severe, traumatic brain injury'.
Gary's life has never been the same again, and he spent 11 months in hospital and rehabilitation.
Now 61, he lives in semi-supported accommodation and has difficulty completing tasks like shopping, cooking and washing.
Amie's wedding was postponed and Gary was later able to walk his daughter down the aisle using a walking aid.
At a hearing in June, Loftus, 29, of Floyd Avenue, Chorlton, was jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm and affray.
Sofian Bouskouchi, 28, and Deniro Collins, 29, who were with Loftus, were also involved in the incident on Dantzic Street.
Bouskouchi, of Clarendon Road West, Chorlton, was jailed for 12 months after admitting affray; and possessing an offensive weapon.
Collins, of Russell Avenue, Whalley Range, received a 12-month sentence, suspended for 18 months, after admitting affray.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Criminals locked up in Greater Manchester since the start of the month

It 's been a busy start to the month in Manchester 's courts .
The wheels of justice have kept turning despite the coronavirus outbreak .
Every day , the charge sheets at the city 's courts are packed with defendants .
Manchester Evening News journalists have been there to cover all manner of cases .
Here are some of the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester since the start of the month ...
The mum who stabbed a young dad to death A dispute over damage to a van escalated into a fist fight - and ended with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kelly Gray , 32 , has been jailed for 10 years after she knifed 23-year-old David Gavin in Rochdale .
A court was told Gray believed her family was in 'grave danger ' .
It followed a disagreement over a kitchen fitter 's van which descended into a fight , with weapons being held by both sides .
The kitchen fitter had been working at Mr Gavin 's house .
Mr Gavin believed members of the Gray family were responsible for the damage , and after he and others confronted them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived at the scene shortly after , running towards the brawl armed with a knife and stabbing Mr Gavin once in the neck .
He was pronounced dead in hospital about 90 minutes later , on May 17 last year .
Kelly Gray then fled to Ireland , and was only caught three months later after a European Arrest Warrant had been issued .
Gray was originally accused of murder , but prosecutors accepted her plea to manslaughter on the grounds of a loss of control .
A mum spoke out after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perform sexual activity was locked up .
Barry Graham , 74 , was found guilty - and jailed for four years - following a trial at Minshull Street Crown Court .
He 's been made to sign the sex offender register indefinitely .
His traumatised victim gave evidence in court , which helped send him down .
Her schooling has been affected and she 's having therapy following the ordeal .
Graham , who was found guilty of inciting a child to perform sexual activity , was made the subject of an indefinite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife robber in flip flops who terrified Betfred staff - days after setting fire to his own flat A crack-fuelled robbery at knife-point by a man in flip flops left two bookie workers traumatised - just days after residents were forced to evacuate from their homes because the knife-man set fire to his own flat .
Daniel Kirkman has been jailed for aggravated arson , robbery and possession of a bladed article after the spate of incidents within a matter of days in January 2020 .
On January 16 , the 30-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he was treated for mental health concerns , brought on by abuse of crack cocaine .
But a week of chaos began the very next day , when he set his own flat on fire in the early hours of January 17 .
He torched his sofa , mattress and bed frame , sending smoke ripping through the Bolton at Home apartment in Sefton Court , Halliwell .
Kirkman later marched into a Betfred shop and hid in the disabled bathroom before emerging and pointing a '30 cm-long kitchen knife ' at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over cash .
The man who carried blade for 'protection ' - after witnessing two friends die in knife incidents A man who pulled out a blade during a scrap said he was carrying it for protection - after witnessing two pals die in knife incidents .
Clinton Chitanga , 22 , has been jailed after a judge learned of 'worrying ' comments the defendant made about carrying a weapon .
Chitanga was involved in 'fisticuffs ' near the entrance to an apartment block in Michigan Avenue , Salford Quays .
He produced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which happened just before midnight on May 20 .
CCTV footage showed a woman trying to stop Chitanga from becoming further involved in the confrontation , but he managed to break free .
Chitanga , of Holyrood Drive , Houghton Regis , Dunstable , pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a knife in a public place .
He was jailed for 13 months .
The burglar who attacked victim with a plank of wood after he was caught A would-be burglar attacked his victim with a piece of wood after he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was discovered when a resident on Radcliffe Road in The Haulgh , Bolton , returned home at around 7.30pm on Monday , August 24 .
The man found that the door of his shed had been taken off its hinges and when he went out to see what had happened he spotted Steele stood inside .
The pair got into an altercation and Steele , 34 , started hitting the man with the plank he was holding .
He appeared via video link from HMP Forest Bank to plead guilty to assault ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At Bolton Crown Court , Steele , of no fixed address , was jailed for 16 months .
The pregnant teen mum jailed after 'foolish ' effort to smuggle drugs into prison A pregnant mum has been jailed after trying to smuggle drugs into a prison .
Leonie Gerrard , 19 , from Salford , took a package containing cannabis , tobacco , a mobile phone and two sim cards with her while visiting a prisoner .
She was visiting an inmate at a young offender institution at Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an 'exchange ' was made , with the package handed over during a visit on December 22 , 2018 .
The prisoner was removed , with a cling film package containing the banned items recovered .
Now , almost 22 months after the incident , Gerrard has been jailed for 15 months .
Gerrard , of Eldon Road , Irlam , pleaded guilty to three counts of taking a prohibited item into a prison .
A thief has been jailed over three 'abhorrent ' burglaries .
George Price , 29 , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , police said .
Price , from Newton Heath , Manchester , struck with others at homes in West Derby , Liverpool , and Widnes , Cheshire , in broad daylight .
Detectives said the break-ins last year caused ' a great deal of distress ' to victims and their families .
Price , of Ainsley Street , Newton Heath , was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison this week at Liverpool Crown Court .
Merseyside Police said he pleaded not guilty to three counts of conspiracy to commit burglary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial .
Woman who feared she 'd die during 'cowardly ' attack by her boyfriend was 'begging to be finished off' A woman said she was thought she was going to die and was 'begging to be finished ' off during a 'cowardly ' attack by her boyfriend .
Hamzah Butt , 31 , had met the woman as an escort weeks earlier - before they started a relationship .
He was 'jealous ' and would not accept her line of work , Manchester Crown Court heard .
At first he 'constantly ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then began saying he wanted to marry her .
But he became jealous and started accusing her of being with other men .
She was at Butt 's flat on Slade Lane in Levenshulme , on April 7 , when she told him she was leaving to go for a job interview .
Butt did n't accept what she was saying and became 'abusive ' , prosecutor Adam Lodge said .
She tried to reassure him , but Butt blocked her from leaving .
At one point he grabbed her and threw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , twice grabbed her again and threw her against a bathroom wall .

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It's been a busy start to the month in Manchester's courts.
The wheels of justice have kept turning despite the coronavirus outbreak.
Every day, the charge sheets at the city's courts are packed with defendants.
Manchester Evening News journalists have been there to cover all manner of cases.
Here are some of the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester since the start of the month...
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The mum who stabbed a young dad to death
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A dispute over damage to a van escalated into a fist fight - and ended with a mum stabbing a young dad to death.
Kelly Gray, 32, has been jailed for 10 years after she knifed 23-year-old David Gavin in Rochdale.
A court was told Gray believed her family was in 'grave danger'.
It followed a disagreement over a kitchen fitter's van which descended into a fight, with weapons being held by both sides.
The kitchen fitter had been working at Mr Gavin's house.
Mr Gavin believed members of the Gray family were responsible for the damage, and after he and others confronted them, a fight broke out.
Kelly Gray arrived at the scene shortly after, running towards the brawl armed with a knife and stabbing Mr Gavin once in the neck.
He was pronounced dead in hospital about 90 minutes later, on May 17 last year.
Kelly Gray then fled to Ireland, and was only caught three months later after a European Arrest Warrant had been issued.
Gray was originally accused of murder, but prosecutors accepted her plea to manslaughter on the grounds of a loss of control.
The 'monster' who targeted a young girl
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A mum spoke out after the 'monster' who incited her child to perform sexual activity was locked up.
Barry Graham, 74, was found guilty - and jailed for four years - following a trial at Minshull Street Crown Court. He's been made to sign the sex offender register indefinitely.
His traumatised victim gave evidence in court, which helped send him down.
Her schooling has been affected and she's having therapy following the ordeal.
Graham, who was found guilty of inciting a child to perform sexual activity, was made the subject of an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.
The crack-fuelled knife robber in flip flops who terrified Betfred staff - days after setting fire to his own flat
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A crack-fuelled robbery at knife-point by a man in flip flops left two bookie workers traumatised - just days after residents were forced to evacuate from their homes because the knife-man set fire to his own flat.
Daniel Kirkman has been jailed for aggravated arson, robbery and possession of a bladed article after the spate of incidents within a matter of days in January 2020.
On January 16, the 30-year-old man was discharged after admitting himself to hospital where he was treated for mental health concerns, brought on by abuse of crack cocaine.
But a week of chaos began the very next day, when he set his own flat on fire in the early hours of January 17.
He torched his sofa, mattress and bed frame, sending smoke ripping through the Bolton at Home apartment in Sefton Court, Halliwell.
Kirkman later marched into a Betfred shop and hid in the disabled bathroom before emerging and pointing a '30 cm-long kitchen knife' at the ceiling, demanding the workers hand over cash.
The man who carried blade for 'protection' - after witnessing two friends die in knife incidents
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A man who pulled out a blade during a scrap said he was carrying it for protection - after witnessing two pals die in knife incidents.
Clinton Chitanga, 22, has been jailed after a judge learned of 'worrying' comments the defendant made about carrying a weapon.
Chitanga was involved in 'fisticuffs' near the entrance to an apartment block in Michigan Avenue, Salford Quays.
He produced a kitchen knife during the incident, which happened just before midnight on May 20.
CCTV footage showed a woman trying to stop Chitanga from becoming further involved in the confrontation, but he managed to break free.
Chitanga, of Holyrood Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a knife in a public place.
He was jailed for 13 months.
The burglar who attacked victim with a plank of wood after he was caught
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A would-be burglar attacked his victim with a piece of wood after he was found inside their shed.
William Steele was discovered when a resident on Radcliffe Road in The Haulgh, Bolton, returned home at around 7.30pm on Monday, August 24.
The man found that the door of his shed had been taken off its hinges and when he went out to see what had happened he spotted Steele stood inside.
The pair got into an altercation and Steele, 34, started hitting the man with the plank he was holding.
He appeared via video link from HMP Forest Bank to plead guilty to assault; occasioning actual bodily harm; and burglary.
At Bolton Crown Court, Steele, of no fixed address, was jailed for 16 months.
The pregnant teen mum jailed after 'foolish' effort to smuggle drugs into prison
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A pregnant mum has been jailed after trying to smuggle drugs into a prison.
Leonie Gerrard, 19, from Salford, took a package containing cannabis, tobacco, a mobile phone and two sim cards with her while visiting a prisoner.
She was visiting an inmate at a young offender institution at Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire.
The pair 'embraced' during the visit and an 'exchange' was made, with the package handed over during a visit on December 22, 2018.
The prisoner was removed, with a cling film package containing the banned items recovered.
Now, almost 22 months after the incident, Gerrard has been jailed for 15 months.
Gerrard, of Eldon Road, Irlam, pleaded guilty to three counts of taking a prohibited item into a prison.
The gold thief jailed over 'abhorrent' daylight burglaries
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A thief has been jailed over three 'abhorrent' burglaries.
George Price, 29, was convicted after 'family gold burglary offences', police said.
Price, from Newton Heath, Manchester, struck with others at homes in West Derby, Liverpool, and Widnes, Cheshire, in broad daylight.
Detectives said the break-ins last year caused 'a great deal of distress' to victims and their families.
Price, of Ainsley Street, Newton Heath, was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison this week at Liverpool Crown Court.
Merseyside Police said he pleaded not guilty to three counts of conspiracy to commit burglary, but was found guilty after a trial.
Woman who feared she'd die during 'cowardly' attack by her boyfriend was 'begging to be finished off'
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A woman said she was thought she was going to die and was 'begging to be finished' off during a 'cowardly' attack by her boyfriend.
Hamzah Butt, 31, had met the woman as an escort weeks earlier - before they started a relationship.
He was 'jealous' and would not accept her line of work, Manchester Crown Court heard.
At first he 'constantly' messaged her asking to meet up, and then began saying he wanted to marry her.
But he became jealous and started accusing her of being with other men.
She was at Butt's flat on Slade Lane in Levenshulme, on April 7, when she told him she was leaving to go for a job interview.
Butt didn't accept what she was saying and became 'abusive', prosecutor Adam Lodge said.
She tried to reassure him, but Butt blocked her from leaving.
At one point he grabbed her and threw her against the stairs.
Shortly after, twice grabbed her again and threw her against a bathroom wall.
Butt was sentenced to 14 months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Is this all the life of a heroic firefighter is worth?

The family of a firefighter who died after mistakes in the management of a blaze was offered just £25,000 in damages by Greater Fire and Rescue Service ( GMFRS ) , the M.E.N can reveal .
Stephen Hunt died on July 13 , 2013 , while tackling a fire at Paul 's Hair World in Manchester 's Northern Quarter .
At his inquest jurors found a catalogue of errors in the management of the fire contributed to his death .
They found that a lack of communication and information at handovers contributed to his death , as well as misinterpretation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communication ; the internal layout of the building ; inadequate fire risk assessment , and acts of vandalism and criminal damage .
The blaze in Oldham Street that killed him had been deliberately started by two 15-year-old girls , and the inquest jury returned a verdict that the father-of-two had been ‘ unlawfully killed ’ by the teenagers .
Now it can be revealed that GMFRS eventually paid out £80,000 in damages .
The figure is revealed in a published court judgement after solicitors acting on behalf of the Fire Brigades Union sought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The M.E.N has established that just £25,000 was offered initially to the family .
This was increased after direct intervention by Greater Manchester Mayor , Andy Burnham .
Stephen , 38 , from Whitefield , left two children , Sam and Charlotte .
His mother , Susan Veevers , said : `` They first offered £12,500 each to his children .
My husband , Wilf , sent an email to the County Fire Officer , saying how disgusted we were at what they were offering . ''
Through a family liaison officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter , a meeting was set up with the Greater Manchester Mayor .
`` We told Andy Burnham how appalled we were with the offer .
That is how we got £40,000 for each of his children .
The service had wanted to give just the legal minimum as his children were about to leave education and become independent .
If they had been babies they would have received a lot more .
`` At the time when they made the first offer it left me heartbroken - this was his children , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support .
Asked who she blames for her son ’ s death , Susan said : “ The fire brigade because of all the failings .
If the communications had been better , and the briefings had been better , I would still have my son .
`` It was individuals who did n't do their job properly that day .
“ He was inside the building for beyond the 20 minutes he was meant to be in .
If the fire safety officer had been at the door where he went in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” She added that the family had requested £100,000 from the brigade in damages .
`` As well as my grandchildren , I have another son , and a daughter who were badly damaged by what happened .
`` We had asked for £10,000 each for them but they did n't get a penny .
`` We are all now , not the same people we used to be .
I am very brittle and angry . ''
Susan and the family were also dismayed by the Crown Prosecution Service decision not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fire .
`` I did n't want anything bad to happen to the girls .
I am not a vindictive person .
I just wanted them to go to court to face what they had done , '' Susan said .
A County Court judgement , last month , seven years after Stephen 's death , dismissed an appeal by GMFRS against a previous order that the service should pay solicitors acting on behalf of the Fire Brigades Union £141,0000 in costs for preparing for and attending the inquest .
The judgement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and heat exhaustion ' .
It adds : `` The pleaded case against the Appellant ( Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service ) was that it failed to take reasonable care to ensure that Mr Hunt 's use of breathing apparatus and full personal protective equipment did not exceed a maximum of 20 minutes and/or that a proper watch was kept on him whilst using such equipment . ''
It adds that the fire service served a defence admitting its liability 'to compensate the estate and dependents of the deceased for damages and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claim 'settled in the agreed sum of £80,000 . '
In 2015 a teenager charged with starting the fatal blaze had the case against her dropped , days before she was due to stand trial .
A judge said she was 'blameless ' as far as criminal law went but 'guilty only of being careless ' after a court was told the fire was possibly started by a discarded cigarette .
The then 15-year-old had been due to stand trial , accused of arson being reckless as to whether life endangered .
Initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only one had been charged .
But , at the inquest in April and May 2016 , jurors were told a discarded cigarette was 'unlikely ' to have sparked the blaze .
Fire investigating officer , Michael Kirby said the most likely cause was that a lit leaflet had been pushed under a doorway , igniting a pile of cardboard in a recycling area .
During the inquest jurors were shown a selfie video of the girls appearing to confess to starting the fire .
One of the girls can be seen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy because we started a fire .
We actually did n't mean to , seriously . ''
Despite jurors returning an unlawful killing verdict at the inquest the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to bring a fresh prosecution .
Asked to comment on the County Court case last month and the first offer of just £25,0000 to Stephen 's family , a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` We are pleased that this process has reached its end .
It is important to be clear that liability in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Ultimately , all parties reached a mutually agreed settlement some time ago .
Last month , the County Court ruled on the final outstanding issue - a technical dispute involving legal costs .
`` Importantly , any costs now payable by GMFRS will be covered by our insurers , not the Fire and Rescue Service 's budget . ''
At the inquest a barrister for the brigade suggested that Stephen may have got into difficulties because he did not adhere to his instructions after entering the building .
Stephen and his colleague @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given TWO briefs .
The jurors concluded the pair did nothing wrong .
Susan said : “ Because I know Stephen , I know exactly what he would have done .
He would have done was he was told to do to the book -that was because of his training in the army . ''
Before joining the fire service and paying the ultimate price as a frontline firefighter , Stephen had completed two tours of duty with the Army in Bosnia .
A new road in Miles Platting was named after Stephen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The family of a firefighter who died after mistakes in the management of a blaze was offered just £25,000 in damages by Greater Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), the M.E.N can reveal.
Stephen Hunt died on July 13, 2013, while tackling a fire at Paul's Hair World in Manchester's Northern Quarter.
At his inquest jurors found a catalogue of errors in the management of the fire contributed to his death.
They found that a lack of communication and information at handovers contributed to his death, as well as misinterpretation of instructions; a break-down in radio communication; the internal layout of the building; inadequate fire risk assessment, and acts of vandalism and criminal damage.
The blaze in Oldham Street that killed him had been deliberately started by two 15-year-old girls, and the inquest jury returned a verdict that the father-of-two had been ‘unlawfully killed’ by the teenagers.
Now it can be revealed that GMFRS eventually paid out £80,000 in damages.
The figure is revealed in a published court judgement after solicitors acting on behalf of the Fire Brigades Union sought to recover legal costs from the brigade.
The M.E.N has established that just £25,000 was offered initially to the family. This was increased after direct intervention by Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham.
Stephen, 38, from Whitefield, left two children, Sam and Charlotte.
His mother, Susan Veevers, said: "They first offered £12,500 each to his children. My husband, Wilf, sent an email to the County Fire Officer, saying how disgusted we were at what they were offering."
Through a family liaison officer and a senior fire commander, Tony Hunter, a meeting was set up with the Greater Manchester Mayor.
"We told Andy Burnham how appalled we were with the offer. That is how we got £40,000 for each of his children. The service had wanted to give just the legal minimum as his children were about to leave education and become independent. If they had been babies they would have received a lot more.
"At the time when they made the first offer it left me heartbroken - this was his children, my grandchildren, we were trying to support.
Asked who she blames for her son’s death, Susan said: “The fire brigade because of all the failings. If the communications had been better, and the briefings had been better, I would still have my son.
"It was individuals who didn't do their job properly that day.
“He was inside the building for beyond the 20 minutes he was meant to be in. If the fire safety officer had been at the door where he went in I’d still have a son.”
She added that the family had requested £100,000 from the brigade in damages.
"As well as my grandchildren, I have another son, and a daughter who were badly damaged by what happened.
"We had asked for £10,000 each for them but they didn't get a penny.
"We are all now, not the same people we used to be. I am very brittle and angry."
Susan and the family were also dismayed by the Crown Prosecution Service decision not to prosecute the two girls responsible for starting the fire.
"I didn't want anything bad to happen to the girls. I am not a vindictive person. I just wanted them to go to court to face what they had done," Susan said.
(Image: Paul Heyes)
A County Court judgement, last month, seven years after Stephen's death, dismissed an appeal by GMFRS against a previous order that the service should pay solicitors acting on behalf of the Fire Brigades Union £141,0000 in costs for preparing for and attending the inquest.
The judgement describes how Mr Hunt 'died of hypoxia and heat exhaustion'.
It adds: "The pleaded case against the Appellant (Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service) was that it failed to take reasonable care to ensure that Mr Hunt's use of breathing apparatus and full personal protective equipment did not exceed a maximum of 20 minutes and/or that a proper watch was kept on him whilst using such equipment."
It adds that the fire service served a defence admitting its liability 'to compensate the estate and dependents of the deceased for damages and consequential losses', with the damages claim 'settled in the agreed sum of £80,000.'
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
In 2015 a teenager charged with starting the fatal blaze had the case against her dropped, days before she was due to stand trial.
A judge said she was 'blameless' as far as criminal law went but 'guilty only of being careless' after a court was told the fire was possibly started by a discarded cigarette.
The then 15-year-old had been due to stand trial, accused of arson being reckless as to whether life endangered. Initially two 15-year-old girls were arrested, but only one had been charged.
But, at the inquest in April and May 2016, jurors were told a discarded cigarette was 'unlikely' to have sparked the blaze.
Fire investigating officer, Michael Kirby said the most likely cause was that a lit leaflet had been pushed under a doorway, igniting a pile of cardboard in a recycling area.
During the inquest jurors were shown a selfie video of the girls appearing to confess to starting the fire.
One of the girls can be seen to say: "We're not very happy because we started a fire. We actually didn't mean to, seriously."
Despite jurors returning an unlawful killing verdict at the inquest the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to bring a fresh prosecution.
Asked to comment on the County Court case last month and the first offer of just £25,0000 to Stephen's family, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are pleased that this process has reached its end. It is important to be clear that liability in this case was never in dispute.
"Ultimately, all parties reached a mutually agreed settlement some time ago. Last month, the County Court ruled on the final outstanding issue - a technical dispute involving legal costs.
"Importantly, any costs now payable by GMFRS will be covered by our insurers, not the Fire and Rescue Service's budget."
At the inquest a barrister for the brigade suggested that Stephen may have got into difficulties because he did not adhere to his instructions after entering the building.
That was disproved.
Stephen and his colleague Jeremy Jones, had confusingly, been given TWO briefs.
The jurors concluded the pair did nothing wrong.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Susan said: “Because I know Stephen, I know exactly what he would have done. He would have done was he was told to do to the book -that was because of his training in the army."
Before joining the fire service and paying the ultimate price as a frontline firefighter, Stephen had completed two tours of duty with the Army in Bosnia.
A new road in Miles Platting was named after Stephen on the third anniversary of his death.
(Image: Andy Lambert)
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Man City evening headlines as De Bruyne expresses injury concern

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday , October 11 .
After a hectic schedule following lockdown earlier in 2020 , Kevin de Bruyne has expressed his concern about potential injury issues .
“ I 've played flat out for two years - but nobody listens to the players .
It worries me sometimes , ” the Manchester City midfielder told Sky Sports .
“ Especially when I look at my own situation .
I have had eight or nine days off .
I could n't go on holiday because my wife was pregnant .
I have n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep going until the end of the season , I will have been playing for two years without a rest .
Your body is screaming out for a rest but nobody listens to the players .
“ Everyone says : ‘ they earn good money , they 've just got to manage ’ .
And that 's it , I can put up with those comments .
I can see a wave of injuries coming for a lot of players , though , trust me .
I always give 100 % , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Manchester United and Liverpool have been named as the primary clubs pushing for ‘ Project Big Picture ’ , which proposes some of the greatest changes to English football since the inception of the Premier League in 1992 .
A report claims the plans propose changing to the Premier League to 18 teams , scrapping the Community Shield and Carabao Cup , and introducing a new relegation system in which the bottom two would be relegated and the 16th-placed team joins in the Championship play-offs .
The plans also include greater voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a 14-vote minimum across all 20 Premier League clubs , if six of the big six , Everton , Southampton and West Ham vote in favour of regulation changes , the proposal will pass .
The Premier League will provide a £250million payment to the EFL and £100m payment to the FA to aid during the coronavirus crisis , and will also provide 25 % of its annual revenues with the EFL .
Despite the fact that Eric Garcia has refused a new contract and is free to leave the club at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rejected an £18m bid from Barcelona this summer .
And City ’ s football operations officer Omar Berrada revealed why the club chose to keep Garcia , despite the bid being just £2m below the club ’ s bottom-line valuation .
“ Eric has developed into an important player for us and played some important games , especially in the last few months – semi-finals of the FA Cup , quarter-finals of the Champions League , ” .
“ He 's become a top young centre back who Pep trusts , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth more than what we were offered for him .
“ We believe that he can add depth to the squad , and can be important in important games.
” He then added : “ I ca n't comment on other clubs ’ decisions and business .
We had a conversation with Barcelona about Eric Garcia .
We were very clear from the outset of what we felt his valuation was and they were n't able or willing to meet it so our decision was to keep him .
We think he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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De Bruyne makes injury prediction
After a hectic schedule following lockdown earlier in 2020, Kevin de Bruyne has expressed his concern about potential injury issues.
“I've played flat out for two years - but nobody listens to the players. It worries me sometimes,” the Manchester City midfielder told Sky Sports .
“Especially when I look at my own situation. I have had eight or nine days off. I couldn't go on holiday because my wife was pregnant. I haven't had a holiday.
“If I keep going until the end of the season, I will have been playing for two years without a rest. Your body is screaming out for a rest but nobody listens to the players.
“Everyone says: ‘they earn good money, they've just got to manage’. And that's it, I can put up with those comments. I can see a wave of injuries coming for a lot of players, though, trust me. I always give 100%, I can't play at 80%.”
‘Project Big Picture’ proposed
Manchester United and Liverpool have been named as the primary clubs pushing for ‘Project Big Picture’, which proposes some of the greatest changes to English football since the inception of the Premier League in 1992.
A Telegraph report claims the plans propose changing to the Premier League to 18 teams, scrapping the Community Shield and Carabao Cup, and introducing a new relegation system in which the bottom two would be relegated and the 16th-placed team joins in the Championship play-offs.
The plans also include greater voting power for the big teams. Instead of a 14-vote minimum across all 20 Premier League clubs, if six of the big six, Everton, Southampton and West Ham vote in favour of regulation changes, the proposal will pass.
The Premier League will provide a £250million payment to the EFL and £100m payment to the FA to aid during the coronavirus crisis, and will also provide 25% of its annual revenues with the EFL.
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Why Eric Garcia transfer fell through
Despite the fact that Eric Garcia has refused a new contract and is free to leave the club at the end of the season, City rejected an £18m bid from Barcelona this summer.
And City’s football operations officer Omar Berrada revealed why the club chose to keep Garcia, despite the bid being just £2m below the club’s bottom-line valuation.
“Eric has developed into an important player for us and played some important games, especially in the last few months – semi-finals of the FA Cup, quarter-finals of the Champions League,” he said .
“He's become a top young centre back who Pep trusts, and we feel that keeping him this season was worth more than what we were offered for him.
“We believe that he can add depth to the squad, and can be important in important games.”
He then added: “I can't comment on other clubs’ decisions and business. We had a conversation with Barcelona about Eric Garcia. We were very clear from the outset of what we felt his valuation was and they weren't able or willing to meet it so our decision was to keep him. We think he will be important for us this season.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Man United evening headlines as 'Project Big Picture' plans revealed

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday , October 11 .
United named as driving force behind Premier League changes A report from the has named Manchester United and Liverpool as the driving forces behind recent proposals to structurally change the Premier League and English Football League .
‘ Project Big Picture ’ , as it has been named , features several sweeping changes , including scrapping the League Cup and Community Shield , cutting the Premier League to 18 teams , and changing relegation , such that only two teams are guaranteed relegation while the 16th-placed team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes include a later start to the Premier League season , more summer friendlies , and even a summer Premier League tournament , and a change in the voting system .
Currently , all 20 Premier League teams get an equal vote on regulation changes .
There is a 14-vote minimum that every proposal must pass to be sanctioned .
Project Big Picture wants to hand the nine longest-standing teams -- the big six , Everton , Southampton and West Ham United -- more power by needing only six of the nine to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the reverse side , the plans include a £250million one-time payment to the EFL to aid during the coronavirus crisis , a £100m payment to the FA , and a 25 % share in annual Premier League revenues moving forwards .
Full-back Brandon Williams has been advised to leave Manchester United this summer by an agent .
Williams made 36 appearances in all competitions last season , but has been the understudy to Luke Shaw for much of the year and only saw further competition added in the shape of Alex Telles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right-back , though he would still be behind both Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Timothy Fosu-Mensah , who started the opening fixture when Wan-Bissaka was absent .
The lack of game time could force Williams to leave United , per an agent .
“ Younger lads that didn ’ t go on loan will force a move , ” the unnamed Premier League agent told .
“ The Carabao Cup is out of the window for the next two months as the rounds have already been played .
“ Brandon Williams doesn ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He would be absolutely mental to not go somewhere like Leeds or Southampton .
Or a top-half Championship club.
” New United centre-forward Edinson Cavani revealed that he is a huge fan of deadline-day acquisition Facundo Pellistri .
The 18-year-old signed with United shortly after Cavani arrived , penning a five-year deal in the process .
And Cavani believes that his fellow Uruguayan has all the tools to flourish at Old Trafford .
“ Pellistri is a young lad and I really love the way he plays the game , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ typical South American footballer who has that mischievous nature to his game , and the way he lives his football is a bit like , as we say in Uruguay , being on el campito , as we call it , a makeshift pitch where you have a kickabout for fun with your mates or whoever .
“ He ’ s a youngster who has a lot to learn but who has a lot to offer too .
He ’ s already shown what he can do at Peñarol , in the games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve liked him from the moment he made his first-team debut at Peñarol , I liked him a lot .
“ He ’ s coming here to the club , without a doubt determined to learn and mature as a player , but also to make a good contribution here himself .
Learning his trade here is also going to be a great experience for him .
So it ’ s going to be good meeting up with him and travelling together on this journey in this new chapter for us both @ @

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United named as driving force behind Premier League changes
A report from the Telegraph has named Manchester United and Liverpool as the driving forces behind recent proposals to structurally change the Premier League and English Football League.
‘Project Big Picture’, as it has been named, features several sweeping changes, including scrapping the League Cup and Community Shield, cutting the Premier League to 18 teams, and changing relegation, such that only two teams are guaranteed relegation while the 16th-placed team would enter the Championship play-offs.
Other changes include a later start to the Premier League season, more summer friendlies, and even a summer Premier League tournament, and a change in the voting system.
Currently, all 20 Premier League teams get an equal vote on regulation changes. There is a 14-vote minimum that every proposal must pass to be sanctioned. Project Big Picture wants to hand the nine longest-standing teams -- the big six, Everton, Southampton and West Ham United -- more power by needing only six of the nine to vote in favour of any alteration.
On the reverse side, the plans include a £250million one-time payment to the EFL to aid during the coronavirus crisis, a £100m payment to the FA, and a 25% share in annual Premier League revenues moving forwards.
Agent advises Williams to leave
Full-back Brandon Williams has been advised to leave Manchester United this summer by an agent. Williams made 36 appearances in all competitions last season, but has been the understudy to Luke Shaw for much of the year and only saw further competition added in the shape of Alex Telles.
Right-footed, Williams could switch to right-back, though he would still be behind both Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Timothy Fosu-Mensah, who started the opening fixture when Wan-Bissaka was absent.
The lack of game time could force Williams to leave United, per an agent.
“Younger lads that didn’t go on loan will force a move,” the unnamed Premier League agent told The Athletic . “The Carabao Cup is out of the window for the next two months as the rounds have already been played.
“Brandon Williams doesn’t want to be No 3 left-back at United. He would be absolutely mental to not go somewhere like Leeds or Southampton. Or a top-half Championship club.”
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Cavani on Pellistri
New United centre-forward Edinson Cavani revealed that he is a huge fan of deadline-day acquisition Facundo Pellistri.
The 18-year-old signed with United shortly after Cavani arrived, penning a five-year deal in the process. And Cavani believes that his fellow Uruguayan has all the tools to flourish at Old Trafford.
“Pellistri is a young lad and I really love the way he plays the game,” he told the club website .
“He’s the typical South American footballer who has that mischievous nature to his game, and the way he lives his football is a bit like, as we say in Uruguay, being on el campito, as we call it, a makeshift pitch where you have a kickabout for fun with your mates or whoever.
“He’s a youngster who has a lot to learn but who has a lot to offer too. He’s already shown what he can do at Peñarol, in the games where he’s featured. I’ve liked him from the moment he made his first-team debut at Peñarol, I liked him a lot.
“He’s coming here to the club, without a doubt determined to learn and mature as a player, but also to make a good contribution here himself. Learning his trade here is also going to be a great experience for him. So it’s going to be good meeting up with him and travelling together on this journey in this new chapter for us both.”