themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Man City advertise for 'houseparents' to look after young academy players

Manchester City are on the hunt for 'houseparents ' to help look after their stars of the future .
The Blues are advertising four roles involving the care and mentioning of some of the club 's dozens of young academy hopefuls .
A part-time role , it involves sleeping over at the state-of-the-art City Football Academy ( CFA ) opposite the Eithad Stadium , where the first time also train and where many of the young players stay as boarders .
Bosses say they want successful applicants , who they would like to be multi-lingual , to take the youngsters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical and emotional welfare by creating `` a safe , secure , family style environment '' at the training ground .
The guardians will `` support the creation of a lifestyle and home environment conducive to developing world class football players '' the club says .
As well as ensuring strict compliance with safeguarding rules and liaising with the kids ' parents over their welfare the role also involves taking them on trips to support their development .
An advert for the job , titled houseparent , on the City Football Group website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team of two , you will be responsible for the welfare and safety of up to 38 elite Academy boy football players who currently live onsite at the accommodation at Manchester City Football Club ’ s Academy .
`` You will be required to set high standards of behaviour whilst supporting every player you are responsible for in their personal and professional development .
`` You will play an influential role in supporting these players to develop key life skills and take them on trips to enhance their all-round development by providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The job spec says previous experience of looking after three or more children and young adults and a `` good understanding of boarding or residential childcare operations '' are essential .
It also says successful applicants will `` have empathy with , and understanding of , the needs of young players living away from home and in boarding accommodation '' whilst possessing `` excellent leadership skills and the ability to ensure the rules and regulations of the boarding accommodation are adhered to . ''
Conversational competence in French , Spanish , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stated as desireable .
No salary is mentioned and it says hours will be agreed in advance of start date they warn it primarily consists of weekend working .
The closing date for applications is June 18 .
The sprawling CFA , which cost around £200 million to build , opened in 2014 and includes accommodation for first team players as well as academy stars amongst its array of state of the art facilities .

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Manchester City are on the hunt for 'houseparents' to help look after their stars of the future.
The Blues are advertising four roles involving the care and mentioning of some of the club's dozens of young academy hopefuls.
A part-time role, it involves sleeping over at the state-of-the-art City Football Academy (CFA) opposite the Eithad Stadium, where the first time also train and where many of the young players stay as boarders.
Bosses say they want successful applicants, who they would like to be multi-lingual, to take the youngsters under their wing and look after their physical and emotional welfare by creating "a safe, secure, family style environment" at the training ground.
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The guardians will "support the creation of a lifestyle and home environment conducive to developing world class football players" the club says.
As well as ensuring strict compliance with safeguarding rules and liaising with the kids' parents over their welfare the role also involves taking them on trips to support their development.
An advert for the job, titled houseparent, on the City Football Group website says: "Working individually or as a team of two, you will be responsible for the welfare and safety of up to 38 elite Academy boy football players who currently live onsite at the accommodation at Manchester City Football Club’s Academy.
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"You will be required to set high standards of behaviour whilst supporting every player you are responsible for in their personal and professional development.
"You will play an influential role in supporting these players to develop key life skills and take them on trips to enhance their all-round development by providing a high quality away from home experience."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The job spec says previous experience of looking after three or more children and young adults and a "good understanding of boarding or residential childcare operations" are essential.
It also says successful applicants will "have empathy with, and understanding of, the needs of young players living away from home and in boarding accommodation" whilst possessing "excellent leadership skills and the ability to ensure the rules and regulations of the boarding accommodation are adhered to."
Conversational competence in French, Spanish, Portuguese or another European language is also stated as desireable.
No salary is mentioned and it says hours will be agreed in advance of start date they warn it primarily consists of weekend working.
The closing date for applications is June 18.
The sprawling CFA, which cost around £200 million to build, opened in 2014 and includes accommodation for first team players as well as academy stars amongst its array of state of the art facilities.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Crowds gather in Heaton Park to say emotional goodbye to teenage girl

Crowds of friends and family gathered tonight to say their final goodbyes to teenager Cali Smith .
The 19-year-old 's body was found in an area off the Kirklees Trail , near to Brandle Avenue , Bury , in the early hours of Wednesday morning .
Her death triggered a wave of emotional responses from far and wide as people left messages of love on social media and recounted their favourite memories of her .
This afternoon , a large group of tearful relatives and friends met in Heaton Park to release balloons in her memory .
The organisers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who wanted to come along and say their goodbyes , which the Manchester Evening News were given permission to attend .
Paying tribute to Cali , her sister Ashleigh Smith , said : `` She was such a lovely bubbly person , full of energy .
`` Had such swagger in everything she wore .
She was a groovy chick .
`` She had the kindest heart , so caring .
And loved her family ever so much .
`` I loved her so so much and still do .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had the most perfect childhood together . ''
Police have said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding Cali 's death but it has generated an outpouring of support , especially on Twitter .
Hundreds of people have tweeted messages of love including the phrase RIP Cali , in honour of the former Parrenthorn High School pupil .
One Twitter user , Eve Strickland , said : `` I never knew you personally but scrolling through my timeline I can see , and I hope you knew , how much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world is such a cruel place everyone please check on your friends regularly , a simple text or phone call can go a long way .
RIP Cali . ''
Another , Logan Hornby , added : `` The timeline tonight speaks volume of the type of person the world has lost , RIP Cali . ''
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Crowds of friends and family gathered tonight to say their final goodbyes to teenager Cali Smith.
The 19-year-old's body was found in an area off the Kirklees Trail, near to Brandle Avenue, Bury, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Her death triggered a wave of emotional responses from far and wide as people left messages of love on social media and recounted their favourite memories of her.
This afternoon, a large group of tearful relatives and friends met in Heaton Park to release balloons in her memory.
The organisers of the event left an open invitation for anyone who wanted to come along and say their goodbyes, which the Manchester Evening News were given permission to attend.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Paying tribute to Cali, her sister Ashleigh Smith, said: "She was such a lovely bubbly person, full of energy.
"Had such swagger in everything she wore. She was a groovy chick.
"She had the kindest heart, so caring. And loved her family ever so much.
"I loved her so so much and still do. She was the bestest sister ever. And we had the most perfect childhood together."
Police have said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding Cali's death but it has generated an outpouring of support, especially on Twitter.
Hundreds of people have tweeted messages of love including the phrase RIP Cali, in honour of the former Parrenthorn High School pupil.
(Image: Family handout)
One Twitter user, Eve Strickland, said: "I never knew you personally but scrolling through my timeline I can see, and I hope you knew, how much you meant to everyone.
"This world is such a cruel place everyone please check on your friends regularly, a simple text or phone call can go a long way. RIP Cali."
Another, Logan Hornby, added: "The timeline tonight speaks volume of the type of person the world has lost, RIP Cali."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--National Trust removes Dunham Massey statue of black man 'that caused distress'

National Trust bosses are removing a statue of a black man from the front of one of Greater Manchester ’ s most famous stately homes .
Bosses have decided to move a figure depicting a black man holding a sundial from the grounds outside Dunham Massey Hall , in Altrincham , Trafford .
The decision came after the Trust shared that it was reviewing the statue as it works to “ tackle the often painful and challenging histories attached to our places and collections ” .
In a statement , the National Trust has now told the M.E.N that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way colonial histories are woven into the fabric of its buildings ' .
It says it is now making plans about how to address this history in a way that 'fully acknowledges the appalling histories of slavery and the slave trade ' .
It comes after Black Lives Matter demonstrators in Bristol pulled down the controversial statue of a 17th century slave trader , Edward Colston , which has been in the city centre since 1895 .
The life-size lead statue at Dunham Massey was devised to the National Trust by Roger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Trust 's website .
It was created by 18th century sculptor Andrew Carpenter as part of a series “ representing the continents ” .
The National Trust said : `` The statue has caused upset and distress because of the way it depicts a black person and because of its prominence at the front of the house .
`` We do n't want to censor or deny the way colonial histories are woven into the fabric of our buildings .
`` For these reasons , we have decided to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we make plans to address it in a way that fully acknowledges the appalling histories of slavery and the slave trade . ''
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National Trust bosses are removing a statue of a black man from the front of one of Greater Manchester’s most famous stately homes.
Bosses have decided to move a figure depicting a black man holding a sundial from the grounds outside Dunham Massey Hall, in Altrincham, Trafford.
The decision came after the Trust shared that it was reviewing the statue as it works to “tackle the often painful and challenging histories attached to our places and collections”.
In a statement, the National Trust has now told the M.E.N that it doesn't want to 'censor or deny the way colonial histories are woven into the fabric of its buildings'.
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It says it is now making plans about how to address this history in a way that 'fully acknowledges the appalling histories of slavery and the slave trade'.
It comes after Black Lives Matter demonstrators in Bristol pulled down the controversial statue of a 17th century slave trader, Edward Colston, which has been in the city centre since 1895.
The life-size lead statue at Dunham Massey was devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford, according to the Trust's website.
(Image: PA)
It was created by 18th century sculptor Andrew Carpenter as part of a series “representing the continents”.
The National Trust said: "The statue has caused upset and distress because of the way it depicts a black person and because of its prominence at the front of the house.
"We don't want to censor or deny the way colonial histories are woven into the fabric of our buildings.
"For these reasons, we have decided to move it safely from its previous location while we make plans to address it in a way that fully acknowledges the appalling histories of slavery and the slave trade."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Royal Mail issue update on its delivery days

Royal Mail has issued an update on its delivery days after it had to make changes due to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ has announced that it is reintroducing its Saturday post deliveries next week after it was @ @ @ @ @ No letters or other post have been delivered over the weekend since last month after @ @ @ @ @ in place due to various factors including `` high levels of coronavirus-related absences and necessary @ @ @ @ @ But the Royal Mail has now said : `` We will resume the six-day-a-week delivery @ @ @ @ @ June 13 . ''
In April the postal service made a number of changes in @ @ @ @ @ the health and safety of our people and the general public '' .
It announced @ @ @ @ @ as well as temporarily extending the period of time given to its customers to collect @ @ @ @ @ to protect workers and customers as much as possible , the Royal Mail is minimising @ @ @ @

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Royal Mail has issued an update on its delivery days after it had to make changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The courier company has announced that it is reintroducing its Saturday post deliveries next week after it was suspended five weeks ago.
No letters or other post have been delivered over the weekend since last month after the temporary measure was put in place due to various factors including "high levels of coronavirus-related absences and necessary social distancing measures."
But the Royal Mail has now said: "We will resume the six-day-a-week delivery of letters and parcels from June 13."
In April the postal service made a number of changes in a bid "to protect the health and safety of our people and the general public".
It announced changes to its opening times as well as temporarily extending the period of time given to its customers to collect parcels.
It also said to protect workers and customers as much as possible, the Royal Mail is minimising contact during delivery.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Councils have the power to impose local lockdowns, says Health Secretary

Councils have the power to 'take action ' and impose local lockdowns if coronavirus breakouts happen , the Health Secretary said .
Matt Hancock said local authorities are able to implement lockdowns locally if they feel they need to and should contact him if they feel they do not have the 'appropriate powers ' .
He went on to say that the national and local link is 'critical ' in getting local lockdowns right .
As infection rates go down , there may be flare ups in different parts of the country , meaning health bosses will take a targeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health Secretary said the ' R ' rate - the rate at which COVID-19 is transmitted - is below 1 in all regions and that the government will continue to release details on the value from SAGE .
In response to a question on whether councils have the power to impose local lockdowns at the daily Downing Street press briefing , Mr Hancock said : `` We do have powers to do things locally if we need to take local action to control the outbreaks .
`` Those powers reside with me as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a system in place so that local leaders , if they have an outbreak locally , can raise concerns if they need more action than they have in their own powers locally .
`` This link between the local and national is absolutely critical in getting this right . ''
Baroness Dido Harding , the boss of England 's Test and Trace service , added that local authorities are already imposing these measures .
`` People are working really hard on the ground to support businesses and organisations who have local outbreaks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` One part of NHS Test and Trace is supporting these local teams , build scale , build resources , and really codifying how they can escalate if they help and how we make sure everyone has the resources that they need .
Mr Hancock said the government 's analysis is that the ' R ' rate is below one in all regions , but that was using just one model and that the overall assessment was different .
Last Friday ( June 5 ) , it was revealed that Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rate at which COVID-19 is transmitted - had risen above 1 .
On Sunday , an emergency conference was held by the mayors of Manchester and Liverpool in response to the news .
Both mayors were quizzed about local lockdowns and how they could feasibly work - and both had major reservations .
Mr Burnham said he did n't support the idea of local lockdowns but said if the government is 'determined ' to press ahead with them , there will need to be a local furlough scheme for people in affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risked 'stigmatising ' areas , and could put them at an economic disadvantage .
He also criticised what he described as a 'back of a fag packet ' approach by the Government .
`` If government do want to do this in Liverpool or Manchester , please do n't announce it and then two hours later try to phone up to explain what the announcement is about , '' he said .
Speaking at a press conference on Monday ( June 8 ) , Mr Hancock said health bosses could take 'action ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases were prevalent .
`` If we see outbreaks in a particular area , we will take local action '' , he said .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' In the first instance , local action will be in hospitals or care homes where there is an individual outbreak '' , Mr Hancock said .
`` We will try to be as localised as possible .
Further measures are available so we could take further measures in terms of local action .
`` But we hope to be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ localised spots where there is an outbreak to take very local action and then be able to test the community nearby to find out if there 's been further spread .
`` So that 's the approach that we are taking , much more about targeted local action . ''
David Pearson , chair of the National Covid-19 Social Care Support Taskforce also outlined what might happen if there was an individual outbreak in a care home .
At a local level , directors of public health and directors of adult social care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is happening in care homes , he said .

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Councils have the power to 'take action' and impose local lockdowns if coronavirus breakouts happen, the Health Secretary said.
Matt Hancock said local authorities are able to implement lockdowns locally if they feel they need to and should contact him if they feel they do not have the 'appropriate powers'.
He went on to say that the national and local link is 'critical' in getting local lockdowns right.
As infection rates go down, there may be flare ups in different parts of the country, meaning health bosses will take a targeted approach to isolate hot spots.
The Health Secretary said the 'R' rate - the rate at which COVID-19 is transmitted - is below 1 in all regions and that the government will continue to release details on the value from SAGE.
In response to a question on whether councils have the power to impose local lockdowns at the daily Downing Street press briefing, Mr Hancock said: "We do have powers to do things locally if we need to take local action to control the outbreaks.
"Those powers reside with me as secretary of state and we've got a system in place so that local leaders, if they have an outbreak locally, can raise concerns if they need more action than they have in their own powers locally.
"This link between the local and national is absolutely critical in getting this right."
Baroness Dido Harding, the boss of England's Test and Trace service, added that local authorities are already imposing these measures.
(Image: PA)
"People are working really hard on the ground to support businesses and organisations who have local outbreaks and help them contain them", she said.
"One part of NHS Test and Trace is supporting these local teams, build scale, build resources, and really codifying how they can escalate if they help and how we make sure everyone has the resources that they need.
Mr Hancock said the government's analysis is that the 'R' rate is below one in all regions, but that was using just one model and that the overall assessment was different.
Last Friday (June 5), it was revealed that Greater Manchester's 'R' value - the rate at which COVID-19 is transmitted - had risen above 1.
On Sunday, an emergency conference was held by the mayors of Manchester and Liverpool in response to the news.
Both mayors were quizzed about local lockdowns and how they could feasibly work - and both had major reservations.
Mr Burnham said he didn't support the idea of local lockdowns but said if the government is 'determined' to press ahead with them, there will need to be a local furlough scheme for people in affected areas .
Mr Rotheram said local lockdowns risked 'stigmatising' areas, and could put them at an economic disadvantage.
He also criticised what he described as a 'back of a fag packet' approach by the Government.
"If government do want to do this in Liverpool or Manchester, please don't announce it and then two hours later try to phone up to explain what the announcement is about," he said.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday (June 8), Mr Hancock said health bosses could take 'action' in particular hospitals or care home where cases were prevalent.
"If we see outbreaks in a particular area, we will take local action", he said.
"In the first instance, local action will be in hospitals or care homes where there is an individual outbreak", Mr Hancock said.
"We will try to be as localised as possible. Further measures are available so we could take further measures in terms of local action.
"But we hope to be able to avoid that by finding much more localised spots where there is an outbreak to take very local action and then be able to test the community nearby to find out if there's been further spread.
"So that's the approach that we are taking, much more about targeted local action."
David Pearson, chair of the National Covid-19 Social Care Support Taskforce also outlined what might happen if there was an individual outbreak in a care home.
At a local level, directors of public health and directors of adult social care are keeping a close watch on what is happening in care homes, he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--The case for and against Angelino making it third time lucky at Man City

When Angelino left Manchester City in the summer of 2018 , he did so having made just three appearances for the club .
There had been a series of loans , none of which were overly successful , yet City never lost faith in his potential .
Which is why when the club agreed to sell Angelino to PSV Eindhoven , they included a buyback clause in the deal .
It was a safety net for the Premier League side .
If Angelino started to realise his potential in Holland , he could be brought back to the Etihad for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after , that ’ s exactly what happened .
The full-back returned to Manchester for the modest price of £5.3m .
`` I am thrilled to have rejoined City , a side playing incredible football under Pep Guardiola , '' said Angelino .
`` Watching them while playing in Holland has been a pleasure .
`` City 's performances over the last two seasons have been incredible and I am very excited about returning and contributing to the club 's bid for more success.
” Left-back had been something of a problem position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mendy ’ s injury issues restricted his game time and while Oleksandr Zinchenko had impressed in the role , he only ever appeared to be a stop-gap .
So would Angelino be given an opportunity to impress ?
Not exactly .
The Spaniard played just 62 minutes of the club ’ s opening 10 Premier League games .
He was then thrust into the starting 11 against Southampton and retained his spot when City faced Liverpool at Anfield - a game which ended in a 3-1 defeat for the Premier League champions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappeared from the matchday squad entirely from the start of January .
It came as little surprise that he joined RB Leipzig on loan at the end of the winter transfer window .
The Bundesliga side negotiated an option to make the full-back ’ s move permanent at the end of the campaign for £25.2m .
His performances would be the deciding factor .
Deployed as a wing-back , Angelino quickly impressed in Germany .
The Spaniard ’ s tireless running enabled him to patrol the left flank single-handedly ; he often would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Timo Werner to cut infield and fire towards goal .
`` Intuitively he does a lot of things right , ” Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann told Kicker in February .
“ He obviously thinks a lot before the games and thinks about what he needs to do to satisfy the coach.
” Football ’ s suspension halted Angelino ’ s momentum but he has started three of Leipzig ’ s five Bundesliga games since the campaign ’ s resumption last month .
However , the financial fallout of the coronavirus pandemic may rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bull Arena .
“ I think we 'll manage to get into the top four this season and gain Champions League qualification , ” Nagelsmann told Bild this week .
“ Even if that does happen , I don ’ t think we purchase [ Patrik ] Schick and Angelino .
We can ’ t waste resources , even if we do qualify for the Champions League.
” So it appears Angelino will return to City once again this summer .
Could it be a case of third time lucky for the 23-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s game is undoubtedly stronger than the defensive .
Since arriving at Leipzig only Christopher Nkunku ( 2.51 ) has assisted more shots per 90 than the City loanee ( 1.51 ) and his expected goals assisted of 0.17 per 90 is fourth highest among the squad .
A consistent outlet on the left of Nagelsmann ’ s side , no Leipzig player has completed more crosses per 90 than Angelino ’ s 1.28 since the start of February .
This ability to fashion goalscoring opportunities would suit City .
The problem is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his game remains raw .
And when used in a back four , Angelino ’ s weaknesses are exposed .
“ He still has to develop in the back four , ” Nagelsmann admitted to reporters after Leipzig ’ s 4-2 win over Koln .
“ The position in a back five is much easier because he defends further forward .
But if we only have four defenders , he is a bit vulnerable in the back .
The space behind him is even more important .
He still has to learn.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angelino in terms of making it at City .
Guardiola 's side is not a finishing school , the stakes are often too high for players to be learning on the job .
Angelino has an abundance of talent and the potential to become one of Europe ’ s finest full-backs .
The problem is City can ’ t wait and hope for that to happen , they need the final product if they ’ re to reclaim the title from Liverpool next season .

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When Angelino left Manchester City in the summer of 2018, he did so having made just three appearances for the club.
There had been a series of loans, none of which were overly successful, yet City never lost faith in his potential. Which is why when the club agreed to sell Angelino to PSV Eindhoven, they included a buyback clause in the deal.
It was a safety net for the Premier League side. If Angelino started to realise his potential in Holland, he could be brought back to the Etihad for a cut-price fee.
And last summer after reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain , that’s exactly what happened. The full-back returned to Manchester for the modest price of £5.3m.
"I am thrilled to have rejoined City, a side playing incredible football under Pep Guardiola," said Angelino. "Watching them while playing in Holland has been a pleasure.
"City's performances over the last two seasons have been incredible and I am very excited about returning and contributing to the club's bid for more success.”
Left-back had been something of a problem position for City the previous season. Benjamin Mendy’s injury issues restricted his game time and while Oleksandr Zinchenko had impressed in the role, he only ever appeared to be a stop-gap.
So would Angelino be given an opportunity to impress? Not exactly. The Spaniard played just 62 minutes of the club’s opening 10 Premier League games.
He was then thrust into the starting 11 against Southampton and retained his spot when City faced Liverpool at Anfield - a game which ended in a 3-1 defeat for the Premier League champions.
Angelino would feature only twice more and disappeared from the matchday squad entirely from the start of January. It came as little surprise that he joined RB Leipzig on loan at the end of the winter transfer window.
The Bundesliga side negotiated an option to make the full-back’s move permanent at the end of the campaign for £25.2m. His performances would be the deciding factor.
Deployed as a wing-back, Angelino quickly impressed in Germany. The Spaniard’s tireless running enabled him to patrol the left flank single-handedly; he often would offer a decoy overlap which would enable Timo Werner to cut infield and fire towards goal.
"Intuitively he does a lot of things right,” Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann told Kicker in February. “He obviously thinks a lot before the games and thinks about what he needs to do to satisfy the coach.”
Football’s suspension halted Angelino’s momentum but he has started three of Leipzig’s five Bundesliga games since the campaign’s resumption last month.
However, the financial fallout of the coronavirus pandemic may rule out a permanent switch to the Red Bull Arena.
“I think we'll manage to get into the top four this season and gain Champions League qualification,” Nagelsmann told Bild this week.
“Even if that does happen, I don’t think we purchase [Patrik] Schick and Angelino. We can’t waste resources, even if we do qualify for the Champions League.”
So it appears Angelino will return to City once again this summer. Could it be a case of third time lucky for the 23-year-old?
The attacking side of Angelino’s game is undoubtedly stronger than the defensive.
Since arriving at Leipzig only Christopher Nkunku (2.51) has assisted more shots per 90 than the City loanee (1.51) and his expected goals assisted of 0.17 per 90 is fourth highest among the squad.
A consistent outlet on the left of Nagelsmann’s side, no Leipzig player has completed more crosses per 90 than Angelino’s 1.28 since the start of February.
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This ability to fashion goalscoring opportunities would suit City. The problem is, however, the defensive side of his game remains raw. And when used in a back four, Angelino’s weaknesses are exposed.
“He still has to develop in the back four,” Nagelsmann admitted to reporters after Leipzig’s 4-2 win over Koln.
“The position in a back five is much easier because he defends further forward. But if we only have four defenders, he is a bit vulnerable in the back. The space behind him is even more important. He still has to learn.”
That last sentence is the killer for Angelino in terms of making it at City. Guardiola's side is not a finishing school, the stakes are often too high for players to be learning on the job.
Angelino has an abundance of talent and the potential to become one of Europe’s finest full-backs. The problem is City can’t wait and hope for that to happen, they need the final product if they’re to reclaim the title from Liverpool next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Coronavirus testing - how to book a test, where to get tested and how it works

Thousands of people a day are being tested for coronavirus in the UK .
The government has launched its contact tracing programme , which aims to track down people who are potentially infected with the virus .
That means anyone could be contacted by NHS clinicians and advised to get themselves tested .
Meanwhile , the government is still urging anyone who suffers symptoms of coronavirus to get tested too .
But how does testing work and what will you need to do ?
Here 's everything you need to know .
What type of test do I need ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for coronavirus - antigen tests and antibody tests .
The most common test is the antigen test and this is the one being used as part of the government 's test and trace programme .
The antigen test will tell you whether you have coronavirus if you are suffering the symptoms .
The antibody test tells you whether you have already had the virus , and these tests are not yet widely available .
When should I get tested ?
You should get a test as soon as you start to experience coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to by an NHS contract tracer .
The NHS advises that the test needs to be done in the first five days of having symptoms .
What are the symptoms to look out for ?
There are three common coronavirus symptoms you need to look out for .
If you experience one or more of them , you should get tested .
• A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste You can register for a test on the NHS website HERE You can either register for an appointment at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a home testing kit .
If you require testing at a drive-through centre you will receive an email or a text message with your appointment details on .
Can I book a test for someone else ?
You can ask for a test for yourself , if you have coronavirus symptoms now .
You can also ask for a test for someone you live with , if they have coronavirus symptoms .
In England and Wales , you can ask for a test for a child who lives with you , whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland , you can only get a test for your child if they are aged five or over .
If you 're asking for a test for someone else , and the person is aged 13 or over , you need to check they 're happy for you to ask for a test for them .
Where can I get tested ?
There are now 65 regional drive-through testing centres set up by the Department of Health that you can get tested at .
They are located at car parks , airports , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
You can find a full list of every site below .
What does the test involve ?
The test involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat , using a long cotton bud .
You can do the swab yourself or someone can do it for you .
Children aged 11 or under should have their parent of guardian help them .
How long does it take to get results ?
The government is aiming to get all coronavirus tests turned around within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait longer while demand for tests is high .
While you wait for your results , you and anyone you live with must self-isolate .
What do the results mean ?
There are three types of result you can get : A negative result means you did not have coronavirus when the test was done .
You can stop self-isolating if you test negative , as long as everyone you live with who has coronavirus symptoms also tests negative .
A positive result means you had coronavirus when the test was done .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you and anyone you live with must keep self-isolating .
If you have symptoms , self-isolate for at least seven days from when your symptoms started .
Anyone you live with who does not have symptoms must self-isolate for 14 days .
In England , you 'll be contacted by the NHS if you test positive so you can provide details of your close contacts .
An unclear , void , borderline or inconclusive result means it 's not possible to say for certain if you had coronavirus when the test was done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be told to ask for another coronavirus test , which you should book as soon as possible while you still have symptoms .

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Thousands of people a day are being tested for coronavirus in the UK.
The government has launched its contact tracing programme, which aims to track down people who are potentially infected with the virus.
That means anyone could be contacted by NHS clinicians and advised to get themselves tested.
Meanwhile, the government is still urging anyone who suffers symptoms of coronavirus to get tested too.
But how does testing work and what will you need to do?
Here's everything you need to know.
What type of test do I need?
There are now two types of tests for coronavirus - antigen tests and antibody tests.
The most common test is the antigen test and this is the one being used as part of the government's test and trace programme.
The antigen test will tell you whether you have coronavirus if you are suffering the symptoms.
The antibody test tells you whether you have already had the virus, and these tests are not yet widely available.
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When should I get tested?
You should get a test as soon as you start to experience coronavirus symptoms, or if you are told to by an NHS contract tracer.
The NHS advises that the test needs to be done in the first five days of having symptoms.
What are the symptoms to look out for?
There are three common coronavirus symptoms you need to look out for.
If you experience one or more of them, you should get tested.
They are:
A high temperature
A new, continuous cough
A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
How do I book a test?
You can register for a test on the NHS website HERE
You can either register for an appointment at a drive-through testing centre, or apply for a home testing kit.
If you require testing at a drive-through centre you will receive an email or a text message with your appointment details on.
Can I book a test for someone else?
You can ask for a test for yourself, if you have coronavirus symptoms now.
You can also ask for a test for someone you live with, if they have coronavirus symptoms.
In England and Wales, you can ask for a test for a child who lives with you, whatever their age.
In Scotland and Northern Ireland, you can only get a test for your child if they are aged five or over.
If you're asking for a test for someone else, and the person is aged 13 or over, you need to check they're happy for you to ask for a test for them.
Where can I get tested?
There are now 65 regional drive-through testing centres set up by the Department of Health that you can get tested at.
They are located at car parks, airports, sports grounds and other sites across the country.
You can find a full list of every site below.
What does the test involve?
The test involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat, using a long cotton bud.
You can do the swab yourself or someone can do it for you.
Children aged 11 or under should have their parent of guardian help them.
How long does it take to get results?
The government is aiming to get all coronavirus tests turned around within 24 hours but you may need to wait longer while demand for tests is high.
While you wait for your results, you and anyone you live with must self-isolate.
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What do the results mean?
There are three types of result you can get:
Negative
Positive
Unclear, void, borderline or inconclusive
A negative result means you did not have coronavirus when the test was done.
You can stop self-isolating if you test negative, as long as everyone you live with who has coronavirus symptoms also tests negative.
A positive result means you had coronavirus when the test was done.
If you get a positive result, you and anyone you live with must keep self-isolating.
If you have symptoms, self-isolate for at least seven days from when your symptoms started.
Anyone you live with who does not have symptoms must self-isolate for 14 days.
In England, you'll be contacted by the NHS if you test positive so you can provide details of your close contacts.
An unclear, void, borderline or inconclusive result means it's not possible to say for certain if you had coronavirus when the test was done.
If this happens, you may be told to ask for another coronavirus test, which you should book as soon as possible while you still have symptoms.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--FIFA announce transfer window changes ahead of Premier League return

FIFA have announced a change to their rules that will allow the Football Association to open the summer transfer window before the 2019/20 season finishes .
The Premier League will return in under a week on June 17 , with the Championship set to follow suit on June 20 .
With England 's top two domestic leagues not set to finish their seasons until late July or early August , the start and end dates of the transfer window are uncertain .
However , FIFA announced two important regulations changes on Thursday afternoon .
The first of which will allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs within the same season .
The second will allow any club that operates their season in a dual year , which includes all of England 's leagues , to open the transfer window before the end of the current season .
It could mean a change in transfer strategy for Manchester United and Man City .
A statement from FIFA said : `` The new temporary regulatory amendments approved by the Bureau of the Council are as follows : '' In order to avoid any concerns regarding unemployed players , players are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of three clubs and are eligible to play in official matches for three clubs during the same season .
`` In order to give priority to clubs to complete their ( 2019/20 ) season with their original squad , provide flexibility , and allow MAs to properly plan their football calendar , those associations following a dual-year calendar are permitted to commence the “ first registration period ” for the 2020/21 season prior to the completion of the 2019/20 season , subject to certain conditions . ''
For the likes of Chelsea new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already completed transfer to English clubs for next season , this rule change does not mean they can play in the final matches of the season .
It 's understood that reopening the Premier League 's registration process ahead of the season restart was discussed at Thursday 's meeting , but the proposal was rejected .

FIFA have announced a change to their rules that will allow the Football Association to open the summer transfer window before the 2019/20 season finishes.
The Premier League will return in under a week on June 17, with the Championship set to follow suit on June 20.
With England's top two domestic leagues not set to finish their seasons until late July or early August, the start and end dates of the transfer window are uncertain.
However, FIFA announced two important regulations changes on Thursday afternoon. The first of which will allow players to now play for three different clubs within the same season.
The second will allow any club that operates their season in a dual year, which includes all of England's leagues, to open the transfer window before the end of the current season.
It could mean a change in transfer strategy for Manchester United and Man City.
A statement from FIFA said: "The new temporary regulatory amendments approved by the Bureau of the Council are as follows:
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"In order to avoid any concerns regarding unemployed players, players are permitted to be registered with a maximum of three clubs and are eligible to play in official matches for three clubs during the same season.
"In order to give priority to clubs to complete their (2019/20) season with their original squad, provide flexibility, and allow MAs to properly plan their football calendar, those associations following a dual-year calendar are permitted to commence the “ first registration period ” for the 2020/21 season prior to the completion of the 2019/20 season, subject to certain conditions."
For the likes of Chelsea new signing Hakim Ziyech and other players that have already completed transfer to English clubs for next season, this rule change does not mean they can play in the final matches of the season.
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It's understood that reopening the Premier League's registration process ahead of the season restart was discussed at Thursday's meeting, but the proposal was rejected.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--'We need to get better at hunting coronavirus', admits test and trace boss

The boss of England 's Test and Trace service says we need 'to get better at hunting the virus ' .
She explained that this would be accomplished by anyone who shows symptoms getting a test , using the Test and Trace system and through that system improving .
The briefing was told that the scheme had 'got off to a good start ' after its first week in operation .
The system requires anyone who shows symptoms to self isolate and be tested .
Should they test positive for coronavirus , anyone they have been in prolonged contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self isolate and take a test .
Baroness Harding said : `` Given that it is still early days this is really encouraging , it means that the vast majority of people are responding positively and willingly , sharing information and self-isolating when needed .
“ Our first week of data shows this partnership ( between the public and the NHS ) has got off to a good start but together we know there are further improvements we can make to the system.
” Health secretary Matt Hancock meanwhile said the system was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a third of positive cases could not be reached .
He said : “ I think that the system has worked well and to get two-thirds in the first week of operation , it beat my expectations .
“ Then to have the vast majority – 85 per cent – of the contacts that were given self-isolating , that beat my expectations too.
” Baroness Harding also told the briefing that there was still work to be done to establish whether or not having Covid-19 antibodies helped fight off the illness .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I know we all want it to be true that if we have antibodies it will then mean we are free to do things others are not , but at the moment… if we have an antibody test what it tells you is you have antibodies .
“ Over time we would expect that we would build up the evidence to demonstrate what proportion or level of antibodies you need to actually have immunity and for how long you would have immunity .
“ But at the moment , the science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I totally understand everyone ’ s desire to know if that cough or temperature they had in February or March was in fact coronavirus but at the moment it won ’ t tell you anything other than if you did or didn ’ t have it .
“ It will come in time , and the testing we are doing , the antibody testing in health and care at the moment , is enabling us to build that scientific evidence base to the point at which then we will start to see the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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The boss of England's Test and Trace service says we need 'to get better at hunting the virus'.
Baroness Dido Harding made the comments during Thursday's Downing Street briefing.
She explained that this would be accomplished by anyone who shows symptoms getting a test, using the Test and Trace system and through that system improving.
The briefing was told that the scheme had 'got off to a good start' after its first week in operation.
The system requires anyone who shows symptoms to self isolate and be tested. Should they test positive for coronavirus, anyone they have been in prolonged contact with will be contacted and also asked to self isolate and take a test.
Baroness Harding said: "Given that it is still early days this is really encouraging, it means that the vast majority of people are responding positively and willingly, sharing information and self-isolating when needed.
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“Our first week of data shows this partnership (between the public and the NHS) has got off to a good start but together we know there are further improvements we can make to the system.”
Health secretary Matt Hancock meanwhile said the system was performing beyond his expectations despite figures showing a third of positive cases could not be reached.
He said: “I think that the system has worked well and to get two-thirds in the first week of operation, it beat my expectations.
“Then to have the vast majority – 85 per cent – of the contacts that were given self-isolating, that beat my expectations too.”
Baroness Harding also told the briefing that there was still work to be done to establish whether or not having Covid-19 antibodies helped fight off the illness.
She said: “One of the challenges, and I know we all want it to be true that if we have antibodies it will then mean we are free to do things others are not, but at the moment… if we have an antibody test what it tells you is you have antibodies.
“Over time we would expect that we would build up the evidence to demonstrate what proportion or level of antibodies you need to actually have immunity and for how long you would have immunity.
“But at the moment, the science isn’t there.
“So I totally understand everyone’s desire to know if that cough or temperature they had in February or March was in fact coronavirus but at the moment it won’t tell you anything other than if you did or didn’t have it.
“It will come in time, and the testing we are doing, the antibody testing in health and care at the moment, is enabling us to build that scientific evidence base to the point at which then we will start to see the real benefit for all of us.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--How to measure your child's feet and order shoes in lockdown

If there 's one thing you can be sure of at the moment , it 's that your children will probably be growing .
Even the country 's lockdown is n't going to stop that , which means you might soon find that they 're in need of some new shoes - or even their first shoes if they 've suddenly decided to get on the move .
But with many shoe shops closed and supermarket trips limited to essentials , it 's trickier than ever to get their feet measured .
That 's why online retailers are finding that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The likes of Wynsors , Matalan , Start-Rite and Treads all have their own guides to download and print out before ordering from them .
If you do n't trust that method then Clarks sells its own measuring gauge but you might struggle to find them in stock .
Wynsors says its template is designed 'to give you a guide to your child ’ s correct foot size only ' and stresses that 'some manufacturers ’ sizes do differ and the feet swell during the day , so your child ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the morning ' .
Salford podiatrist Lindsay Hill , of Axis Podiatry , has shared her own tips for parents measuring their children 's feet at home .
`` I would say measure in the afternoon as feet swell a little as the day goes on , so about 2-3pm is supposed to be a good time to get measured , '' she said .
`` And it 's usually advised to measure with the child in standing , but follow the instructions on the guide you are using .
Also it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are different and the width is also important . ''
Lindsay , who shared a video of how to fit shoes on her Facebook page , said : `` The ideal shoe is the same shape when you look at it as your child ’ s feet - so my children have long slim feet so I always look for shoes that look long and slim , rather than wide and square shaped . ''
She recommends ordering a few pairs to find the best fit - and many retailers are currently offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
And she stressed that paying more does n't always mean you 'll get the best shoes for your child .
`` The best shoe isn ’ t necessarily the most expensive , '' she said .
`` Once you 've got the shoes to try on , then heels shouldn ’ t be coming out the back , they should feel secure so you can ’ t pull it off when it ’ s fastened , get good fasteners like Velcro .
`` Ask your child to squat by bending their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much space .
Then check for support and stability by testing them balancing on one foot at a time . ''
She added : `` Also there should be a gap at the end and make sure you go off the longest toe , which can often be the second toe , rather than the big toe which people automatically feel for .
`` If someone is worried I ’ d probably advise getting the same shoe as previously , but just the next size up , then at least you don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between manufacturers . ''

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It's that time of year again when we need to kit out the kids for their new year at school.
But with many people still limiting their shopping trips amid the pandemic, parents are turning to online shopping for their back to school products.
And one thing you can guarantee children will need is a new pair of school shoes.
That's why online retailers are finding that their printable measuring guides are proving so popular.
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The likes of Kickers, Treads, Wynsors, Matalan and Start-Rite all have their own guides to download and print out before ordering from them. If you don't trust that method then Clarks sells its own measuring gauge but you might struggle to find them in stock.
Wynsors says its template is designed 'to give you a guide to your child’s correct foot size only' and stresses that 'some manufacturers’ sizes do differ and the feet swell during the day, so your child’s feet may be bigger in the evening than the morning'.
Salford podiatrist Lindsay Hill, of Axis Podiatry, has shared her own tips for parents measuring their children's feet at home.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I would say measure in the afternoon as feet swell a little as the day goes on, so about 2-3pm is supposed to be a good time to get measured," she said.
"And it's usually advised to measure with the child in standing, but follow the instructions on the guide you are using. Also it is just a guide as all shoes are different and the width is also important."
Lindsay, who shared a video of how to fit shoes on her Facebook page, said: "The ideal shoe is the same shape when you look at it as your child’s feet - so my children have long slim feet so I always look for shoes that look long and slim, rather than wide and square shaped."
She recommends ordering a few pairs to find the best fit. And she stressed that paying more doesn't always mean you'll get the best shoes for your child.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"The best shoe isn’t necessarily the most expensive," she said. "Once you've got the shoes to try on, then heels shouldn’t be coming out the back, they should feel secure so you can’t pull it off when it’s fastened, get good fasteners like Velcro.
"Ask your child to squat by bending their knees and check the heels for too much space. Then check for support and stability by testing them balancing on one foot at a time."
She added: "Also there should be a gap at the end and make sure you go off the longest toe, which can often be the second toe, rather than the big toe which people automatically feel for.
"If someone is worried I’d probably advise getting the same shoe as previously, but just the next size up, then at least you don’t need to worry about different sizing between manufacturers."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Legal challenge by Arena bomb survivors over public inquiry ruling

Survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing are taking legal action after they were refused 'core participant ' status at the upcoming inquiry into the atrocity .
The families of those who lost their lives , the police , the security services , other emergency services and the Arena have been granted the status , among other organisations .
A chairman of any public inquiry may designate a person or body as a core participant .
Core participants may receive advance disclosure of evidence , make statements at certain hearings or apply through their legal representatives to ask questions of certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on behalf of a group of survivors was made to Sir John Saunders , the chairman of the inquiry .
A hearing was told 44 families and individuals - a total of 56 people - applied to be granted the status , with their legal counsel describing them as 'the living witnesses ' .
Mr Justice Saunders refused the application , but said they would still have a voice and encouraged them to contribute .
He said he would call survivors to give evidence as witnesses .
Law firm Irwin Mitchell said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who were seriously injured in the 2017 bombing and has now issued an application on their behalf to the High Court for a judicial review of the chairman 's decision .
The firm said survivors argue fairness demands they should be granted the formal status to allow them to participate and help ensure lessons can be learnt .
Some of the survivors represented have life-long serious injuries and disabilities , Irwin Mitchell said .
Saoirse de Bont , public law and human rights lawyer at Irwin Mitchell , said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of families can never be underestimated .
`` Many of our clients who were bombing victims and caught up in the devastation that night are still trying to come to terms with the life-changing physical and psychological injuries they suffered .
`` While it 's vital that the families who lost loved ones remain at the heart of the inquiry , our clients believed their first-hand accounts of the security measures that were in place on the night and the response to the attack , would be key to the most thorough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim families we represent were very disappointed with the decision not to allow them to formally participate in the inquiry .
As it stands they will not have the same rights and access to the inquiry as other core participants such as the police and government .
`` They will not be able to play a core participant role in the inquiry and they believe that the investigation to learn lessons will be limited as a result .
`` We are bringing this judicial review in the hope that we can reverse the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participate . ''
The inquiry confirmed Mr Justice Saunders has provided a response to the application for a judicial review .
A spokesman for the Manchester Arena Inquiry said : `` We are aware of the application to judicially review the recent decision by the chairman not to grant core participant status to survivors of the Manchester Arena attack and a response has been provided to that application on behalf of the chairman .
`` When he made the decision on April 21 , 2020 , the chairman to the inquiry made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of anxious thought , I have decided to refuse this application .
`` That does not mean that the survivors will not have a voice in this inquiry ; they will .
The issue for me to decide has been whether in order to have such a voice and effectively participate in this inquiry , the survivors require core participant status .
`` After careful consideration , I have concluded that they will be able to contribute to the Inquiry without core participant status and I strongly encourage them to do so ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision of the court on the application and , in the circumstances , it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time . ''
The inquiry is due to start on September 7 .
It 's not known whether the application will lead to any delay .
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi , 22 , detonated a rucksack bomb in the foyer of the Arena , known as the City Rooms , at the end of an Ariana Grande concert , killing 22 bystanders and injuring hundreds more .
His younger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 counts of murder last month after a trial at the Old Bailey .
He is yet to be sentenced .

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Survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing are taking legal action after they were refused 'core participant' status at the upcoming inquiry into the atrocity.
The families of those who lost their lives, the police, the security services, other emergency services and the Arena have been granted the status, among other organisations.
A chairman of any public inquiry may designate a person or body as a core participant.
Core participants may receive advance disclosure of evidence, make statements at certain hearings or apply through their legal representatives to ask questions of certain witnesses.
In April, an application on behalf of a group of survivors was made to Sir John Saunders, the chairman of the inquiry.
(Image: Getty Images)
A hearing was told 44 families and individuals - a total of 56 people - applied to be granted the status, with their legal counsel describing them as 'the living witnesses'.
Mr Justice Saunders refused the application, but said they would still have a voice and encouraged them to contribute.
He said he would call survivors to give evidence as witnesses.
Law firm Irwin Mitchell said it has been instructed by more than 40 people who were seriously injured in the 2017 bombing and has now issued an application on their behalf to the High Court for a judicial review of the chairman's decision.
The firm said survivors argue fairness demands they should be granted the formal status to allow them to participate and help ensure lessons can be learnt.
Some of the survivors represented have life-long serious injuries and disabilities, Irwin Mitchell said.
Saoirse de Bont, public law and human rights lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, said: "The effect this terrible crime has had on hundreds of families can never be underestimated.
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"Many of our clients who were bombing victims and caught up in the devastation that night are still trying to come to terms with the life-changing physical and psychological injuries they suffered.
"While it's vital that the families who lost loved ones remain at the heart of the inquiry, our clients believed their first-hand accounts of the security measures that were in place on the night and the response to the attack, would be key to the most thorough inquiry being held.
"The survivor victim families we represent were very disappointed with the decision not to allow them to formally participate in the inquiry. As it stands they will not have the same rights and access to the inquiry as other core participants such as the police and government.
"They will not be able to play a core participant role in the inquiry and they believe that the investigation to learn lessons will be limited as a result.
(Image: PA)
"We are bringing this judicial review in the hope that we can reverse the decision and allow the families to formally participate."
The inquiry confirmed Mr Justice Saunders has provided a response to the application for a judicial review.
A spokesman for the Manchester Arena Inquiry said: "We are aware of the application to judicially review the recent decision by the chairman not to grant core participant status to survivors of the Manchester Arena attack and a response has been provided to that application on behalf of the chairman.
"When he made the decision on April 21, 2020, the chairman to the inquiry made the following statement: 'After a great deal of anxious thought, I have decided to refuse this application.
"That does not mean that the survivors will not have a voice in this inquiry; they will. The issue for me to decide has been whether in order to have such a voice and effectively participate in this inquiry, the survivors require core participant status.
"After careful consideration, I have concluded that they will be able to contribute to the Inquiry without core participant status and I strongly encourage them to do so'.
"It is important to await the decision of the court on the application and, in the circumstances, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time."
The inquiry is due to start on September 7.
It's not known whether the application will lead to any delay.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, detonated a rucksack bomb in the foyer of the Arena, known as the City Rooms, at the end of an Ariana Grande concert, killing 22 bystanders and injuring hundreds more.
His younger brother, Hashem, was convicted of 22 counts of murder last month after a trial at the Old Bailey.
He is yet to be sentenced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-11--Havertz has been on Man City's radar for over a year and more rumours

Manchester City are reportedly eyeing Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz as a replacement for Leroy Sane .
Despite drawing City 's ire with their public charm offensive of Sane last summer , Bayern have continued with their pursuit of the winger in recent weeks with high-ranking club officials once again discussing a potential transfer .
While the Blues would like Sane to stay at the Etihad and have a contract offer on the table , the fact that it has n't been signed with a year remaining on his current deal makes it seem increasingly likely that a departure could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ German does leave then Pep Guardiola may look to reinforce his attacking ranks and , according to Bleacher Report , Havertz could be who he turns to .
The versatile midfielder has only turned 21 today but has already been smashing records in the Bundesliga and has impressed again this season , bagging 15 goals .
Havertz is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder , centre forward or on either flank , which would make him an excellent option for Guardiola , who likes his players to be able to adapt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the report that City have been watching Havertz for over a year and that he is seen by some at the club as an ideal signing should Sane depart .
However , securing his signature would mean they would have to break their transfer record for a third successive season and it 's reported that club insiders have downplayed the prospect of signing a new attacker this summer .
The report states that Chelsea , Manchester United , Liverpool , Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are all also interested .
Meanwhile , Inter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Skriniar for any price this summer , according to reports .
City have struggled at the back this season after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and suffering multiple injuries to Aymeric Laporte , John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi , which has seen the club be linked with several quality centre-backs as a result .
Skriniar is one of those but , according to Gazzetta dello Sport , via SemperInter , Inter will not sell this summer as they feel they won ’ t be able to sign a good replacement in a post-coronavirus @ @ @

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Manchester City are reportedly eyeing Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz as a replacement for Leroy Sane.
Despite drawing City's ire with their public charm offensive of Sane last summer, Bayern have continued with their pursuit of the winger in recent weeks with high-ranking club officials once again discussing a potential transfer.
While the Blues would like Sane to stay at the Etihad and have a contract offer on the table, the fact that it hasn't been signed with a year remaining on his current deal makes it seem increasingly likely that a departure could be on the cards.
If the German does leave then Pep Guardiola may look to reinforce his attacking ranks and, according to Bleacher Report, Havertz could be who he turns to.
The versatile midfielder has only turned 21 today but has already been smashing records in the Bundesliga and has impressed again this season, bagging 15 goals.
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Havertz is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, centre forward or on either flank, which would make him an excellent option for Guardiola, who likes his players to be able to adapt to different positions.
It's claimed by the report that City have been watching Havertz for over a year and that he is seen by some at the club as an ideal signing should Sane depart. However, securing his signature would mean they would have to break their transfer record for a third successive season and it's reported that club insiders have downplayed the prospect of signing a new attacker this summer.
The report states that Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are all also interested.
Meanwhile, Inter have no intention of selling centre-back Milan Skriniar for any price this summer, according to reports.
City have struggled at the back this season after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and suffering multiple injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi, which has seen the club be linked with several quality centre-backs as a result.
Skriniar is one of those but, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, via SemperInter, Inter will not sell this summer as they feel they won’t be able to sign a good replacement in a post-coronavirus transfer market.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Pogba and Fernandes team up in Man Utd practice match vs West Brom

Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are set to play together in Manchester United 's first practice match against West Brom on Friday afternoon .
United are facing the Championsip side in two separate games at Old Trafford as they continue their preparations for the return of the Premier League next week .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the first group of players were pictured arriving at the club 's home ground just after midday on Friday for the first encounter , with just one week to go until United 's campaign resumes .
MEN Sport understands United organised two separate hour-long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the first-team squad split into two groups for the games .
Pogba and Fernandes were pictured arriving shortly after one another for the first match at Old Trafford , as Solskjaer continues to ponder his squad selection for the trip to Tottenham next Friday .
The midfield duo were on opposite sides in the intra-squad friendlies at Old Trafford and Carrington that took place on Saturday and Tuesday respectively .
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were also pictured arriving as part of the first squad as Solskjaer looks to utilise as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first match in over three months .
United youngster Teden Mengi was at Old Trafford just days after he was promoted to first-team training along with James Garner .
The youngster has shone at youth level this season but is yet to make his senior debut for the club having been on the bench for the away defeat to Astana in the Europa League in November .
United had no worries about pressing ahead with the organised friendly despite seeing their practice match against Stoke cancelled on Tuesday following a coronavirus scare for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the week was cancelled at short notice after Stoke manager Michael O'Neill learned he had tested positive for Covid-19 in a test done prior to travelling to Manchester , although players and staff from United and Stoke had n't mixed by the time the game was called off .
Players pictured in first group of arrivals

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Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are set to play together in Manchester United's first practice match against West Brom on Friday afternoon.
United are facing the Championship side in two separate games at Old Trafford as they continue their preparations for the return of the Premier League next week.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the first group of players were pictured arriving at the club's home ground just after midday on Friday for the first encounter, with just one week to go until United's campaign resumes.
MEN Sport understands United organised two separate hour-long matches against West Brom for Friday afternoon, with the first-team squad split into two groups for the games.
Pogba and Fernandes both arrived at a similar time for the first match at Old Trafford, as Solskjaer continues to ponder his squad selection for the trip to Tottenham next Friday.
The midfield duo were on opposite sides in the intra-squad friendlies at Old Trafford and Carrington that took place on Saturday and Tuesday respectively.
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Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were also pictured arriving as part of the first squad as Solskjaer looks to utilise as many players as possible ahead of their first match in over three months.
United youngster Teden Mengi was at Old Trafford just days after he was promoted to first-team training along with James Garner.
The youngster has shone at youth level this season but is yet to make his senior debut for the club having been on the bench for the away defeat to Astana in the Europa League in November.
United had no worries about pressing ahead with the organised friendly despite seeing their practice match against Stoke cancelled on Tuesday following a coronavirus scare for the visiting team.
The match earlier in the week was cancelled at short notice after Stoke manager Michael O'Neill learned he had tested positive for Covid-19 in a test done prior to travelling to Manchester, although players and staff from United and Stoke hadn't mixed by the time the game was called off.
Players pictured in first group of arrivals
Romero, Bishop; Bailly, Tuanzebe, Mengi, Williams, Dalot, Fosu-Mensah; Matic, Pogba, Fernandes, Gomes; Greenwood, Rashford, Martial, James


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Council leader orders Cenotaph to be boarded up for Black Lives Matter march

Bolton 's council leader has ordered a two-metre steel fence to be built around the town 's cenotaph as protesters are expected to gather in Bolton tomorrow in support of the Black Lives Matter movement .
Conservative councillor David Greenhalgh has also launched an outspoken attack on 'mob rule ' protests and said the council does not support the march taking place during the coronavirus pandemic .
Organisers of the event say they are arranging a 'socially distanced ' anti-racism protest which is planned to take place at 1pm tomorrow , Saturday June 13th , on Bolton town hall steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a series of Black Lives Matters protests around the UK following the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25 .
Mr Floyd 's death has sparked protests around the world under the banner of the Black Lives Matter movement , including many across Greater Manchester last weekend .
Peaceful demonstrations were staged in Manchester city centre on June 6 and 7 , and a number of smaller marches in the region have also observed social distancing , including protests in Salford and Bury .
But plans to hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strong reaction from Coun Greenhalgh , who is the leader of Bolton council .
He highlighted fears that the event close to Bolton 's Cenotaph in Victoria Square could turn to vandalism after anti-racist demonstrators pulled down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol , and statues around the UK have become the centre of a debate about how the country remembers its history of slavery .
Coun Greenhalgh has announced that the council will build a two-metre high steel fence around the cenotaph in anticipation of the protest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ My colleagues and I will simply not tolerate any vandalism or damage to our memorials to those who have given their lives for our country , as we have seen happen during other protests in other towns .
“ That is why we are taking this precaution of protecting our cenotaph .
We will not be governed by mob rule and a media with an agenda , and we call on the government and the police to stand firm against those who seek to infiltrate these protests with violent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are an administration opposed to any form of racism or discrimination , but we will not be dictated to on whether we should eradicate history , and we will not support the removal of any memorials or statues .
“ In my view , it is simply wrong to judge people who lived hundreds of years ago on 21st century values .
Society , it ’ s stances and morals evolve with time .
`` We learn from history , we educate and we should never be afraid to challenge and update , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The protest is being advertised as a socially distanced demonstrations , with attendees being asked to bring masks and gloves - but the councillor says any protest is 'irresponsible and reckless ' .
“ Lockdown rules are clear , they need to be enforced , '' he said .
`` We , as a council , have made it clear we do not support these large gatherings at a time when a virus is claiming the lives of thousands of people .
It is irresponsible and reckless , and threatens a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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Bolton's council leader has ordered a two-metre steel fence to be built around the town's cenotaph as protesters are expected to gather in Bolton tomorrow in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Conservative councillor David Greenhalgh has also launched an outspoken attack on 'mob rule' protests and said the council does not support the march taking place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Organisers of the event say they are arranging a 'socially distanced' anti-racism protest which is planned to take place at 1pm tomorrow, Saturday June 13th, on Bolton town hall steps.
It comes in the wake of a series of Black Lives Matters protests around the UK following the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25.
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Mr Floyd's death has sparked protests around the world under the banner of the Black Lives Matter movement, including many across Greater Manchester last weekend.
Peaceful demonstrations were staged in Manchester city centre on June 6 and 7, and a number of smaller marches in the region have also observed social distancing, including protests in Salford and Bury.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
But plans to hold a similar protest in Bolton have prompted a strong reaction from Coun Greenhalgh, who is the leader of Bolton council.
He highlighted fears that the event close to Bolton's Cenotaph in Victoria Square could turn to vandalism after anti-racist demonstrators pulled down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol, and statues around the UK have become the centre of a debate about how the country remembers its history of slavery.
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Coun Greenhalgh has announced that the council will build a two-metre high steel fence around the cenotaph in anticipation of the protest.
In a statement, Coun David Greenhalgh, said: “My colleagues and I will simply not tolerate any vandalism or damage to our memorials to those who have given their lives for our country, as we have seen happen during other protests in other towns.
“That is why we are taking this precaution of protecting our cenotaph. We will not be governed by mob rule and a media with an agenda, and we call on the government and the police to stand firm against those who seek to infiltrate these protests with violent and decisive objectives."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“We are an administration opposed to any form of racism or discrimination, but we will not be dictated to on whether we should eradicate history, and we will not support the removal of any memorials or statues.
“In my view, it is simply wrong to judge people who lived hundreds of years ago on 21st century values. Society, it’s stances and morals evolve with time.
"We learn from history, we educate and we should never be afraid to challenge and update, but eradicating it is not the answer.”
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The protest is being advertised as a socially distanced demonstrations, with attendees being asked to bring masks and gloves - but the councillor says any protest is 'irresponsible and reckless'.
“Lockdown rules are clear, they need to be enforced," he said.
"We, as a council, have made it clear we do not support these large gatherings at a time when a virus is claiming the lives of thousands of people. It is irresponsible and reckless, and threatens a second wave."
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You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Manchester Arndale confirms full list of stores reopening on Monday

With many non-essential shops planning to reopen to shoppers on Monday 15 June , so too , are some of @ @ @ @ @ most popular shopping centres .
One of those is the Arndale , which is getting @ @ @ @ @ up to shoppers as many of its most popular stores begin to operate again .
@ @ @ @ @ to us that it will be open from 9am-7pm , but the opening times for @ @ @ @ @ so you 're best checking ahead if you 're planning on visiting .
Currently , @ @ @ @ @ be closed until restaurants in this area begin to re-open .
There are , however @ @ @ @ @ retailers in the centre that will be open for takeaway .
At the moment none @ @ @ @ @ the food court .
Here is the current list of stores due to be open @ @ @ @ @ The New Cathedral Street stores reopening on Monday are :

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With many non-essential shops planning to reopen to shoppers on Monday 15 June, so too, are some of the country's biggest and most popular shopping centres.
One of those is the Arndale, which is getting ready to properly reopen back up to shoppers as many of its most popular stores begin to operate again.
The Arndale centre has confirmed to us that it will be open from 9am-7pm, but the opening times for individual stores will vary, so you're best checking ahead if you're planning on visiting.
Currently, The Food Court area will be closed until restaurants in this area begin to re-open. There are, however, a number of food retailers in the centre that will be open for takeaway. At the moment none of these are located in the food court.
Here is the current list of stores due to be open from Monday 15 June.
Aldi
Apple
Archie’s
Auntie Anne’s
Beaverbrooks
Body Shop
Boots – open now
Boost Juice
Burton
Card Factory
Chisholm Hunter
Deichmann
Dorothy Perkins
Dune
EE
Evans
Five Guys
Footasylum
Footlocker
Fuel Juice
G Star
Game
Gap
H&M
Holland & Barrett
HMV
Hollister
Hotel Chocolat
Imzi
iSmash
Jack & Jones
JD Sports
KFC
Lego
Lindt
Metrobank
Miss Selfridge
Natwest
Newspoint
Next
O2
Pandora
Paul’s Hair World
Pret a Manger
Rituals
Ryman
Scotts
Shoezone
Sock Shop
Subway (Winter Garden)
Superdrug
Specsavers
Swatch
Tablites
Tessuti
The Perfume Shop
Timberland
Timpsons
TK Maxx
Topshop/Topman
TSB
Vans
Vision Express
WH Smith
Wilko
Yankee Candle
Zamblya Wellness
The New Cathedral Street stores reopening on Monday are:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Hairdresser jailed for opening salon during lockdown has no regrets

An American hairdresser who was thrown into jail for opening her salon in the middle of lockdown has explained why she does not regret her actions .
As with the UK and the rest of the world , the US has been practicing social distancing measures in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Shelley Luther , from Texas , told Good Morning Britain that despite her getting a criminal record , she believes it was ‘ smarter ’ for her to open the salon so she could ‘ control ’ the environment .
She admitted she knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so , but did not realise to what extent .
For refusing to close her salon , she was given seven days in a cell - of which she has served two - and received a wave of criticism for her actions .
She defended her decision to hosts Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh , as well as hairdresser Nicky Clarke , by explaining that after being closed for a month , her stylists were unable to pay their mortgages and struggling to feed their families , and her customers threatened to ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shelley said : “ I was in the same position and people told me they were going to start going underground and go to people ’ s houses .
`` And I thought for sanitation reasons it would be smarter and more sensible for me to open the salon where I could control the environment.
” A visit from the police is something that Shelley expected , but a jail term was not .
She said : “ I knew I would get a visit from the police , but it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s considered an ordinance , not exactly a law .
`` So I knew I might get into some trouble but I didn ’ t know to what extent . ''
When Ben asked her what jail was like , she said it was “ just exactly what you think it would be like ” .
She said : “ I have definitely never been to prison before or to jail .
It ’ s definitely not a fun thing.
” She added : “ I actually can serve the five days remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supreme Court still right now.
” Ranvir asked her if it was worth it , and Shelley was adamant it was .
Despite now having a record and spending time in jail , Shelley says her hair salon never closed its doors after all and her staff were able to continue working .
She added : “ Yes there is a virus going around but we are all responsible adults , who take the proper precautions , and if people don ’ t want to come in then that ’ s absolutely their @ @ @ @

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An American hairdresser who was thrown into jail for opening her salon in the middle of lockdown has explained why she does not regret her actions.
As with the UK and the rest of the world, the US has been practicing social distancing measures in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Shelley Luther, from Texas, told Good Morning Britain that despite her getting a criminal record, she believes it was ‘smarter’ for her to open the salon so she could ‘control’ the environment.
She admitted she knew she would be in trouble for doing so, but did not realise to what extent.
(Image: ITV)
For refusing to close her salon, she was given seven days in a cell - of which she has served two - and received a wave of criticism for her actions.
She defended her decision to hosts Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh, as well as hairdresser Nicky Clarke, by explaining that after being closed for a month, her stylists were unable to pay their mortgages and struggling to feed their families, and her customers threatened to ‘go underground’ for their hair needs.
Shelley said: “I was in the same position and people told me they were going to start going underground and go to people’s houses.
"And I thought for sanitation reasons it would be smarter and more sensible for me to open the salon where I could control the environment.”
A visit from the police is something that Shelley expected, but a jail term was not.
She said: “I knew I would get a visit from the police, but it's a tricky thing here - it’s considered an ordinance, not exactly a law.
(Image: ITV)
"So I knew I might get into some trouble but I didn’t know to what extent."
When Ben asked her what jail was like, she said it was “just exactly what you think it would be like”.
She said: “I have definitely never been to prison before or to jail. It’s definitely not a fun thing.”
She added: “I actually can serve the five days remaining - my case is in the Texas Supreme Court still right now.”
Ranvir asked her if it was worth it, and Shelley was adamant it was.
“Oh absolutely,” she replied.
Despite now having a record and spending time in jail, Shelley says her hair salon never closed its doors after all and her staff were able to continue working.
She added: “Yes there is a virus going around but we are all responsible adults, who take the proper precautions, and if people don’t want to come in then that’s absolutely their right too.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.