themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Cyclist with 80cc engine on their mountain bike failed to stop for police then fell into a bush

A cyclist who installed an 80cc engine onto their mountain bike failed to stop for police then fell into a bush .
Traffic officers pursued the rider in Leigh on Tuesday evening ( September 8 ) .
They had fitted their standard mountain bike with an 80cc engine - which can power vehicles to reach speeds of up to around 40 miles per hour .
Officers said the rider had 'changed the use of the bike to become a motor vehicle ' and should therefore have been insured .
The cyclist led police on 40mph chase before hitting a pothole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bramble bush , police said .
They were then summoned under the Road Traffic Act .
Alongside a picture of the mountain bike , GMP Traffic tweeted : `` When you stick an 80cc engine onto a mountain bike you have changed it 's use to become a motor vehicle requiring insurance and a valid driver licence .
`` When you fail to stop for # traffic it 's only going to end one way !
Sec165rta and a summons # RPUwest . ''
In a second tweet , an officer added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've ever had and it even managed to get up to 40mph before the rider hit the big pot holes down Orchard Lane , Leigh and fell into a bramble Bush . ''
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A cyclist who installed an 80cc engine onto their mountain bike failed to stop for police then fell into a bush.
Traffic officers pursued the rider in Leigh on Tuesday evening (September 8).
They had fitted their standard mountain bike with an 80cc engine - which can power vehicles to reach speeds of up to around 40 miles per hour.
Officers said the rider had 'changed the use of the bike to become a motor vehicle' and should therefore have been insured.
(Image: GMP Traffic)
The cyclist led police on 40mph chase before hitting a pothole on Orchard Lane and falling into a bramble bush, police said.
They were then summoned under the Road Traffic Act.
Alongside a picture of the mountain bike, GMP Traffic tweeted: "When you stick an 80cc engine onto a mountain bike you have changed it's use to become a motor vehicle requiring insurance and a valid driver licence.
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"When you fail to stop for #traffic it's only going to end one way! Sec165rta and a summons #RPUwest."
In a second tweet, an officer added: "This is the strangest pursuit I've ever had and it even managed to get up to 40mph before the rider hit the big pot holes down Orchard Lane, Leigh and fell into a bramble Bush."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--'I could end up homeless' - Bolton pubs and restaurants react to restrictions

Just over a week ago , pubs and bars in Bolton were gearing up to welcome back live music and entertainment with restrictions set to be lifted .
Today , a dark cloud of uncertainty has been cast over the same establishments as the government ordered them to close with immediate effect .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that Bolton pubs and restaurants will only be able to offer a takeaway service until further notice .
A curfew has also been put in place meaning venues can not operate at all between 10pm and 5am .
Last week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour blow as the government U-turned on plans to take Bolton out of 'local lockdown ' , as cases started to soar in a alarming fashion .
The bar , in St Andrew 's Court , was set to host a weekend of live music , with a number of acts booked in to play over the course of Friday , Saturday and Sunday .
Paul Gallagher , who owns the bar with his brother Mark , could not have fathomed at that point , just how drastically the situation would change over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I feel pig sick , '' he said .
`` We 're fuming with all aspects of it . ''
`` Live music is a big thing for us .
We were already restricted and told we could n't have music outside because of our licence so we were looking forward to getting it back inside .
`` It 's a massive kick in the teeth because we did n't even know whether to open on July 4 but we decided to give it a crack .
`` We were sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the bar after the weekend because in March when they shut us down , we had full stock and it went to waste .
It 's worrying for the town 's economy though . ''
Walking down Bradshawgate and Churchgate shortly after the announcement was made , you 'd have been forgiven for thinking you had been transported back to March .
Pub doors were closed , with signs on some of the doors directing people on how to go about getting alcohol delivered to their doors .
In the few pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinkers nursed their pints , savouring every drop with no time frame on when pubs in the borough will be allowed to properly reopen .
For Sonya Couperthwaite , the manager of Bolton 's oldest pub , Ye Olde Man and Scythe , it was how sudden the announcement was made that was perhaps the biggest source of frustration .
She said : `` I do n't think you 'll be able to publish what my first reaction to the news was .
We 're all stunned and it 's the not knowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Why could n't they have just told us to close at 10pm tonight ?
There 's been no warning or anything .
We could have reduced stock .
We 're going to be wasting gallons again .
`` Also there 's nothing in place to stop people going drinking in Manchester or Bury or Wigan or Chorley . ''
One man , who did not wish to be named , was enjoying his final pint inside the pub before having to leave .
He said : `` I live in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that my pub will shut .
That means I could end up homeless and unemployed because of this lockdown . ''
His friend , Andrew Warman added : `` It 'll be the final nail in the coffin of a lot of businesses .
The biggest thing is the total lack of time they 've had to prepare . ''
Along with pubs and bars , restaurants and cafes have also been told that they can not have customers eating in .
It is a far cry from just eight days ago when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to help out ' by the government .
Tapaz , in Bradshawgate , was one restaurant to offer the government-backed half price food and drink scheme .
Owner Tiago Silva has said the restaurant will be trying to adapt , to allow for a takeaway service while the restrictions are in place .
`` I 'm shocked because we 've followed all the rules that the government have asked us to '' , he said .
`` When lockdown first hit , we were in a good place and now this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not many restaurants in the town centre anymore .
Bradshawgate used to be full of restaurants .
`` We have to do takeaways .
It is n't ideal for tapas but fingers crossed we can still get some business during the lockdown . ''
A lot of the confusion was not just inside the restaurants and pubs themselves , but on the streets .
Jason Simpson , who spoke to MyBolton and Manchester Evening News as he walked past Barristers bar , added : `` I live in the town centre , these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocked to be honest and I think everything opened back up too early .
It 's sad though .
It 's like a backwards step .
`` Around two or three Saturdays ago , I was walking through the town centre and there were queues outside with no social distancing at all so it does n't surprise me too much .
`` The messaging from the government is extremely confusing as well .
One minute they say to go out and then not go out so you ca n't really blame people .
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Just over a week ago, pubs and bars in Bolton were gearing up to welcome back live music and entertainment with restrictions set to be lifted. Today, a dark cloud of uncertainty has been cast over the same establishments as the government ordered them to close with immediate effect.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that Bolton pubs and restaurants will only be able to offer a takeaway service until further notice. A curfew has also been put in place meaning venues cannot operate at all between 10pm and 5am.
Last week, Definitely Maybe Bar was dealt an 11th hour blow as the government U-turned on plans to take Bolton out of 'local lockdown', as cases started to soar in a alarming fashion.
The bar, in St Andrew's Court, was set to host a weekend of live music, with a number of acts booked in to play over the course of Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Paul Gallagher, who owns the bar with his brother Mark, could not have fathomed at that point, just how drastically the situation would change over the course of the past week.
"I feel pig sick," he said. "We're fuming with all aspects of it."
"Live music is a big thing for us. We were already restricted and told we couldn't have music outside because of our licence so we were looking forward to getting it back inside.
"It's a massive kick in the teeth because we didn't even know whether to open on July 4 but we decided to give it a crack.
"We were sort of expecting it and we haven't stocked up the bar after the weekend because in March when they shut us down, we had full stock and it went to waste. It's worrying for the town's economy though."
Walking down Bradshawgate and Churchgate shortly after the announcement was made, you'd have been forgiven for thinking you had been transported back to March.
Pub doors were closed, with signs on some of the doors directing people on how to go about getting alcohol delivered to their doors.
In the few pubs that did still have customers in, drinkers nursed their pints, savouring every drop with no time frame on when pubs in the borough will be allowed to properly reopen.
For Sonya Couperthwaite, the manager of Bolton's oldest pub, Ye Olde Man and Scythe, it was how sudden the announcement was made that was perhaps the biggest source of frustration.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
She said: "I don't think you'll be able to publish what my first reaction to the news was. We're all stunned and it's the not knowing of when it's going to reopen.
"Why couldn't they have just told us to close at 10pm tonight? There's been no warning or anything. We could have reduced stock. We're going to be wasting gallons again.
"Also there's nothing in place to stop people going drinking in Manchester or Bury or Wigan or Chorley."
One man, who did not wish to be named, was enjoying his final pint inside the pub before having to leave.
He said: "I live in a pub and there's a good chance that my pub will shut. That means I could end up homeless and unemployed because of this lockdown."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
His friend, Andrew Warman added: "It'll be the final nail in the coffin of a lot of businesses. The biggest thing is the total lack of time they've had to prepare."
Along with pubs and bars, restaurants and cafes have also been told that they cannot have customers eating in.
It is a far cry from just eight days ago when people were still being encouraged to 'eat out to help out' by the government.
Tapaz, in Bradshawgate, was one restaurant to offer the government-backed half price food and drink scheme.
Owner Tiago Silva has said the restaurant will be trying to adapt, to allow for a takeaway service while the restrictions are in place.
"I'm shocked because we've followed all the rules that the government have asked us to", he said.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"When lockdown first hit, we were in a good place and now this is another set back.
"There's not many restaurants in the town centre anymore. Bradshawgate used to be full of restaurants.
"We have to do takeaways. It isn't ideal for tapas but fingers crossed we can still get some business during the lockdown."
A lot of the confusion was not just inside the restaurants and pubs themselves, but on the streets.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Jason Simpson, who spoke to MyBolton and Manchester Evening News as he walked past Barristers bar, added: "I live in the town centre, these are my locals. I wasn't shocked to be honest and I think everything opened back up too early. It's sad though. It's like a backwards step.
"Around two or three Saturdays ago, I was walking through the town centre and there were queues outside with no social distancing at all so it doesn't surprise me too much.
"The messaging from the government is extremely confusing as well. One minute they say to go out and then not go out so you can't really blame people."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Crewe Alexandra

Denied Josh Lundstram early on with a solid stop but was let down by defence for opening goal , before later stopping a second before half-time from Dale .
Not afraid to get forward but question marks over the first goal along with rest of the defence as Mandron was allowed to head home too easily .
Brought down Dale for the late penalty .
Struggled along with rest of the defence in the first hald .
Shown a yellow card early in the second half for a rash challenge on Lundstram , but scored the equaliser and made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mandron .
Aggressive and tenacious when he needed to be and denied Mandron with a key first-half challenge , but part of a defence which had a difficult evening that struggled to cope when Crewe were on song .
Wing-back was a positive influence down the right and one of Bolton 's most potent attacking influences .
Had a penalty shout turned down in the first half .
Tidy in possession from the Blackburn Rovers loanee and found his team mates in promising positions to help build attacks .
Was replaced after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Wanderers skipper in central midfield who struggled to find any rhythm on the ball .
Not as potent an attacking threat as Hickman on the other side , but arguably had the better evening defensively .
Grew into the game offensively in the second half .
Linked up well with others at times in the number 10 role and looked one of the most creative players on the night for Wanderers .
A decent cross to find Doyle which lead to equaliser .
Some flashes of pace from the former Blackpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common with Bolton , but was replaced by Miller .
Dropped deep too much at times in first half but better after the break .
Set up Delaney 's equaliser and headed just wide not long after .
Should have scored when put through by Miller .
Teed up Doyle beautifully which the Irishman should have put away .
A lovely turn and finish to draw Bolton level for the second time in the game .
Replaced White in the middle of the park .
Was fairly solid after coming into the action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Produced a dangerous cross which nearly set up Doyle .

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Billy Crellin - 6
Denied Josh Lundstram early on with a solid stop but was let down by defence for opening goal, before later stopping a second before half-time from Dale.
George Taft - 5
Not afraid to get forward but question marks over the first goal along with rest of the defence as Mandron was allowed to head home too easily. Brought down Dale for the late penalty.
Ryan Delaney - 6
Struggled along with rest of the defence in the first hald. Shown a yellow card early in the second half for a rash challenge on Lundstram, but scored the equaliser and made a key block on the line to deny Mandron.
Harry Brockbank - 5
Aggressive and tenacious when he needed to be and denied Mandron with a key first-half challenge, but part of a defence which had a difficult evening that struggled to cope when Crewe were on song.
Jak Hickman - 8
Wing-back was a positive influence down the right and one of Bolton's most potent attacking influences. Had a penalty shout turned down in the first half.
Tom White - 7
Tidy in possession from the Blackburn Rovers loanee and found his team mates in promising positions to help build attacks. Was replaced after the break.
Antoni Sarcevic - 5
A quiet if unspectacular evening from the Wanderers skipper in central midfield who struggled to find any rhythm on the ball.
Liam Gordon - 6
Not as potent an attacking threat as Hickman on the other side, but arguably had the better evening defensively. Grew into the game offensively in the second half.
Ali Crawford - 8
Linked up well with others at times in the number 10 role and looked one of the most creative players on the night for Wanderers. A decent cross to find Doyle which lead to equaliser.
Nathan Delfouneso - 5
Some flashes of pace from the former Blackpool striker and improved after the break in common with Bolton, but was replaced by Miller.
Eoin Doyle - 6
Dropped deep too much at times in first half but better after the break. Set up Delaney's equaliser and headed just wide not long after. Should have scored when put through by Miller.
Substitutes
Shaun Miller - 7
Teed up Doyle beautifully which the Irishman should have put away. A lovely turn and finish to draw Bolton level for the second time in the game.
Brandon Comley - 6
Replaced White in the middle of the park. Was fairly solid after coming into the action.
Gethin Jones - 6
Came on for the excellent Hickman. Produced a dangerous cross which nearly set up Doyle.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Man Utd evening headlines as Greenwood releases England statement

Good evening , Manchester United fans .
Here are your evening headlines for Tuesday , September 8 .
Manchester United and England forward Mason Greenwood found himself in hot water for breaking COVID-19 protocol while on England duty in Iceland on Sunday .
The teenager , along with Manchester City ’ s Phil Foden , was found to have broken strict rules which forbade England squad members from having guests at their hotel rooms in Reykjavik , the country ’ s capital .
Greenwood , 18 , has today issued an apologetic statement , describing himself as “ irresponsible ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embarrassment I have caused.
” The pair were cut from England ’ s travelling squad ahead of this evening ’ s UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark by manager Gareth Southgate .
Greenwood specifically apologised to Southgate in his statement released on the United club website : “ I want to apologise to Gareth Southgate , for letting him down , when he had shown great trust in me.
” The United forward made his England senior debut as a late substitute in the Three Lions ' 1-0 win against Iceland on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handful of clubs tracking Bournemouth ’ s this summer .
Leicester City are also the race to sign the 23-year-old , who missed a large portion of the Cherries ’ 2019/20 campaign due to injury .
Brooks is contracted to the south coast club for another two seasons and it is believed that Bournemouth will demand £35 million to release him from that early .
The Wales man is a back-up option for Manchester United should their pursuit of Jadon Sancho fall by the wayside .
However , MEN Sport understand Leicester are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming weeks .
Brooks is originally from Warrington and spent ten years with Manchester City as a schoolboy .
Manchester United academy graduate is to be sent on loan for the first time in his career in the coming weeks , along with a handful of the club 's other youth products .
Garner , 19 , has been with United since the age of eight but has attracted interest from a number of Championship clubs and has held talks with Huddersfield Town , MEN Sport understands .
Coventry City , Blackburn Rovers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an interest in the midfielder .
In order to gain regular game time this season , it appears Garner will get the benefit of a second-tier loan rather than making up the numbers at Old Trafford .
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The addition of Donny van de Beek has squeezed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first-team picture .
MEN Sport also understands right-back Ethan Laird , recent Wales debutant Dylan Levitt , and Spaniard Arnau Puigmal could be among others loaned out for valuable first-team experience away from Old Trafford .
Garner and company would join the likes of Tahith Chong on loan for the coming season ; the Dutchman is spending the campaign in Germany with Werder Bremen .

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Good evening, Manchester United fans. Here are your evening headlines for Tuesday, September 8.
Greenwood apologises for breaking COVID-19 protocol
Manchester United and England forward Mason Greenwood found himself in hot water for breaking COVID-19 protocol while on England duty in Iceland on Sunday.
The teenager, along with Manchester City’s Phil Foden, was found to have broken strict rules which forbade England squad members from having guests at their hotel rooms in Reykjavik, the country’s capital.
Greenwood, 18, has today issued an apologetic statement, describing himself as “irresponsible”, while expressing remorse for the “embarrassment I have caused.”
The pair were cut from England’s travelling squad ahead of this evening’s UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark by manager Gareth Southgate.
Greenwood specifically apologised to Southgate in his statement released on the United club website: “I want to apologise to Gareth Southgate, for letting him down, when he had shown great trust in me.”
The United forward made his England senior debut as a late substitute in the Three Lions' 1-0 win against Iceland on Saturday.
Competition for Brooks signing emerges
Manchester United are one of a handful of clubs tracking Bournemouth’s David Brooks this summer.
Leicester City are also the race to sign the 23-year-old, who missed a large portion of the Cherries’ 2019/20 campaign due to injury.
Brooks is contracted to the south coast club for another two seasons and it is believed that Bournemouth will demand £35 million to release him from that early.
The Wales man is a back-up option for Manchester United should their pursuit of Jadon Sancho fall by the wayside. However, MEN Sport understand Leicester are set to make a bid in the coming weeks.
Brooks is originally from Warrington and spent ten years with Manchester City as a schoolboy.
United youngsters trailed by Championship clubs
Manchester United academy graduate James Garner is to be sent on loan for the first time in his career in the coming weeks, along with a handful of the club's other youth products.
Garner, 19, has been with United since the age of eight but has attracted interest from a number of Championship clubs and has held talks with Huddersfield Town, MEN Sport understands .
Coventry City, Blackburn Rovers, and Millwall have also been credited with an interest in the midfielder.
In order to gain regular game time this season, it appears Garner will get the benefit of a second-tier loan rather than making up the numbers at Old Trafford.
The addition of Donny van de Beek has squeezed the youth prospect further out of the first-team picture.
MEN Sport also understands right-back Ethan Laird, recent Wales debutant Dylan Levitt, and Spaniard Arnau Puigmal could be among others loaned out for valuable first-team experience away from Old Trafford.
Garner and company would join the likes of Tahith Chong on loan for the coming season; the Dutchman is spending the campaign in Germany with Werder Bremen.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Man City evening headlines as club start season without Maresca

Good evening , Manchester City fans .
Here are your evening headlines for Tuesday , September 8 .
Manchester City ’ s new Under-23s head coach will miss his side 's start to the campaign due to quarantine restrictions .
Having only recently arrived in the country , Maresca is required to remain home for 14 days before starting his new post in person at the club .
As a result , City Under-23s ' clash against Mansfield Town in the EFL Trophy tonight will be overseen by caretaker boss and assistant to Maresca , Danny Walker .
Walker said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was to play without fear and show the League Two outfit what they are about .
“ I know Enzo wants us to go there and to be brave and to try to show our personality , ” Walker told MEN Sport .
Manchester City Women have confirmed the return of England ’ s , who has signed on a two-year deal from dominant European force Olympique Lyonnais .
Bronze described it as “ the perfect time and opportunity ” to return to the FA Women ’ s Super League after a spell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League titles .
The 28-year-old feels as though she is returning not only as a better player but as a “ better leader and person ” and will look to impart that on the younger members of the City squad .
Manchester City were FAWSL winners in 2016 but have failed to repeat their success in recent years , finishing runners-up for the past three seasons in a row .
Pep Guardiola will be sweating over the fitness of and Riyad Mahrez ahead of Manchester City 's Premier League season opener with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Laporte and Mahrez both tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently self-isolating , unable to train with the rest of the group .
The pair will be absent for much of Guardiola ’ s pre-match preparation , both on the training pitch and for the tactical video sessions the Spaniard leads .
Guardiola himself is currently at home , unable to attend his business at the club ’ s training ground after the UK Government made it compulsory that any individuals returning from Spain were required to quarantine .
The disruption to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ramifications on their opening performance against Wolves .
However , any concerns over players not being afforded enough time to recuperate after last term will be allayed by the fact Wolves also ended their European campaign in August .

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Good evening, Manchester City fans. Here are your evening headlines for Tuesday, September 8.
Maresca will miss Under-23s' season opener
Manchester City’s new Under-23s head coach Enzo Maresca will miss his side's start to the campaign due to quarantine restrictions.
Having only recently arrived in the country, Maresca is required to remain home for 14 days before starting his new post in person at the club.
As a result, City Under-23s' clash against Mansfield Town in the EFL Trophy tonight will be overseen by caretaker boss and assistant to Maresca, Danny Walker.
Walker said Maresca’s desire for the players was to play without fear and show the League Two outfit what they are about.
“I know Enzo wants us to go there and to be brave and to try to show our personality,” Walker told MEN Sport.
Bronze “delighted” to make City return
Manchester City Women have confirmed the return of England’s Lucy Bronze , who has signed on a two-year deal from dominant European force Olympique Lyonnais.
Bronze described it as “the perfect time and opportunity” to return to the FA Women’s Super League after a spell in France which saw her win three Champions League titles.
The 28-year-old feels as though she is returning not only as a better player but as a “better leader and person” and will look to impart that on the younger members of the City squad.
Manchester City were FAWSL winners in 2016 but have failed to repeat their success in recent years, finishing runners-up for the past three seasons in a row.
City sweat over Mahrez and Laporte fitness
Pep Guardiola will be sweating over the fitness of Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez ahead of Manchester City's Premier League season opener with Wolverhampton Wanderers in two weeks’ time.
Laporte and Mahrez both tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently self-isolating, unable to train with the rest of the group.
The pair will be absent for much of Guardiola’s pre-match preparation, both on the training pitch and for the tactical video sessions the Spaniard leads.
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Guardiola himself is currently at home, unable to attend his business at the club’s training ground after the UK Government made it compulsory that any individuals returning from Spain were required to quarantine.
The disruption to City’s pre-season calendar could have ramifications on their opening performance against Wolves.
However, any concerns over players not being afforded enough time to recuperate after last term will be allayed by the fact Wolves also ended their European campaign in August.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Parents urged to keep children off TikTok after graphic suicide video goes viral

Parents are being warned to keep their children off TikTok after a video of a man committing suicide went viral .
The video sharing app said it is working to remove graphic clips of the man shooting himself in the head during a Facebook live stream .
Facebook said it removed the video on the day it was broadcast but clips have been widely shared on other apps since .
Some schools are now urging parents to keep their children off TikTok , an app popular among teenagers , until all of the videos are removed .
One primary school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents warning that the clip had been seen on TikTok , Twitter , Facebook and Instagram and was `` extremely graphic '' .
`` I strongly recommend keeping your children off social media until this content is removed , '' the email said .
It added that some videos showing the suicide reportedly open with images of animals to encourage children to start watching it .
A spokesperson for TikTok said : “ On Sunday night , clips of a suicide that had originally been live-streamed on Facebook circulated on other platforms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together with our moderation teams , have been detecting and blocking these clips for violating our policies against content that displays , praises , glorifies , or promotes suicide .
“ We are banning accounts that repeatedly try to upload clips , and we appreciate our community members who ’ ve reported content and warned others against watching , engaging , or sharing such videos on any platform out of respect for the person and their family .
“ If anyone in our community is struggling with thoughts of suicide or concerned about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seek support , and we provide access to hotlines directly from our app and in our Safety Centre.
” Some social media users have been warning others not to watch the clip , which reportedly shows a bearded man with glasses sat at a desk .
On Twitter , one person said : `` Avoid tik tok today .
A very graphic video was shared of someone committing suicide on a live stream .
It ’ s everywhere .
Hidden under cat videos , on people ’ s profiles .
Save yourself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page until it ’ s addressed . ''
Another wrote : `` Please be careful on tik tok right now , there ’ s a very graphic video of a man killing himself and I really wish i didn ’ t just see it .
If you see a bearded man sitting at a desk please please please report the account and scroll past it . ''
A spokesperon for Facebook said : “ We removed the original video from Facebook last month on the day it was streamed and have used automation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that time . ''
For emotional support , you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123 , email jo @ samaritans.org , visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website .

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Parents are being warned to keep their children off TikTok after a video of a man committing suicide went viral.
The video sharing app said it is working to remove graphic clips of the man shooting himself in the head during a Facebook live stream.
Facebook said it removed the video on the day it was broadcast but clips have been widely shared on other apps since.
Some schools are now urging parents to keep their children off TikTok, an app popular among teenagers, until all of the videos are removed.
One primary school in Stockport sent an email out to parents warning that the clip had been seen on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and was "extremely graphic".
"I strongly recommend keeping your children off social media until this content is removed," the email said.
It added that some videos showing the suicide reportedly open with images of animals to encourage children to start watching it.
A spokesperson for TikTok said: “On Sunday night, clips of a suicide that had originally been live-streamed on Facebook circulated on other platforms, including TikTok.
“Our systems, together with our moderation teams, have been detecting and blocking these clips for violating our policies against content that displays, praises, glorifies, or promotes suicide.
“We are banning accounts that repeatedly try to upload clips, and we appreciate our community members who’ve reported content and warned others against watching, engaging, or sharing such videos on any platform out of respect for the person and their family.
“If anyone in our community is struggling with thoughts of suicide or concerned about someone who is, we encourage them to seek support, and we provide access to hotlines directly from our app and in our Safety Centre.”
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Some social media users have been warning others not to watch the clip, which reportedly shows a bearded man with glasses sat at a desk.
On Twitter, one person said: "Avoid tik tok today. A very graphic video was shared of someone committing suicide on a live stream. It’s everywhere. Hidden under cat videos, on people’s profiles. Save yourself the trauma and stick to your following page until it’s addressed."
Another wrote: "Please be careful on tik tok right now, there’s a very graphic video of a man killing himself and I really wish i didn’t just see it. If you see a bearded man sitting at a desk please please please report the account and scroll past it."
A spokesperon for Facebook said: “We removed the original video from Facebook last month on the day it was streamed and have used automation technology to remove copies and uploads since that time."
For emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Neville delivers verdict on Foden and Greenwood England situation

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has said that people shouldn ’ t be too harsh on Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after they were sent home from England duty .
The duo were caught breaking social distancing rules after making their international debuts against Iceland on Saturday .
Both players were sent back to England , and were available for selection in the Nations League fixture against Denmark on Tuesday .
They now face criticism from fans and the media , with many calling for them to be left out of the next squad in October .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match in Copenhagen , Neville has said the incident won ’ t define the players ’ careers .
“ I ’ m sure at this moment in time they ’ ll be feeling pretty awful because we ’ ve both seen their apologies , obviously .
They ’ ve been removed from the squad which is never something you want during any part of your career , ” he said .
“ But I ’ ve always , whether it be any situation that we ; ve seen over the last seven eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve always got to go back into your player mode when you were in that dressing room , mistakes that you made yourself in life , mistakes you ’ ve seen your teammates make , and they need love right now .
“ They ’ re young lads , they ’ re not robots .
Anybody at home who ’ s been 18 , 19 , 20 will have either themselves or seen a friend of theirs do something like that at some point in their life , rech the discipline , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The former England man has also called for a bit more understanding for the duo .
“ I get it , it ’ s not ideal , they ’ ve made a mistake , a big mistake and they ’ ll regret it and they ’ ll pay for it , ” he added .
“ But they ’ re two talented individuals , they live on the edge , they live off adrenalin , they live off us and their lives are fast and ultimately we can look at it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can slate them , slag them off say it ’ s not good enough - all those things they know are true , but there ’ s also got to be a level of tolerance around the fact of what they are , and yes they ’ re representing their country and they ’ ll feel really bad and they ’ ll feel even more gutted in an hours to 45 minutes time when their teammates are running out onto the pitch and they can ’ t be there with them .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment in time like the whole world is coming down around them .
It ’ s not .
Me and you have seen situations like this 100 times , in six months time it probably won ’ t get mentioned that much in six years time nobody will even remember it happened .
They ’ ve got to remember that tonight .
“ The clubs will support them I ’ m absolutely sure , they ’ ll still be loved by their teammates in the dressing room , they ’ ll laugh with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obviously know they ’ ve done wrong .
The managers will discipline them , they ’ re parents won ’ t be happy with them , but the reality of it is they ’ re young kids and we all make mistakes , and they ’ ve got to live with them mistakes , but I can guarantee you , the football is what will be remembered in 20 years .
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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has said that people shouldn’t be too harsh on Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after they were sent home from England duty.
The duo were caught breaking social distancing rules after making their international debuts against Iceland on Saturday.
Both players were sent back to England, and were available for selection in the Nations League fixture against Denmark on Tuesday.
They now face criticism from fans and the media, with many calling for them to be left out of the next squad in October.
However, speaking on Sky Sports ahead of the match in Copenhagen, Neville has said the incident won’t define the players’ careers.
“I’m sure at this moment in time they’ll be feeling pretty awful because we’ve both seen their apologies, obviously. They’ve been removed from the squad which is never something you want during any part of your career,” he said.
“But I’ve always, whether it be any situation that we;ve seen over the last seven eight or 10 years on television, you’ve always got to go back into your player mode when you were in that dressing room, mistakes that you made yourself in life, mistakes you’ve seen your teammates make, and they need love right now.
“They’re young lads, they’re not robots. Anybody at home who’s been 18, 19, 20 will have either themselves or seen a friend of theirs do something like that at some point in their life, rech the discipline, let themselves down, have a fight.”
The former England man has also called for a bit more understanding for the duo.
“I get it, it’s not ideal, they’ve made a mistake, a big mistake and they’ll regret it and they’ll pay for it,” he added.
“But they’re two talented individuals, they live on the edge, they live off adrenalin, they live off us and their lives are fast and ultimately we can look at it in a number of ways.
“We can slate them, slag them off say it’s not good enough - all those things they know are true, but there’s also got to be a level of tolerance around the fact of what they are, and yes they’re representing their country and they’ll feel really bad and they’ll feel even more gutted in an hours to 45 minutes time when their teammates are running out onto the pitch and they can’t be there with them.
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“And they’ll feel at this moment in time like the whole world is coming down around them. It’s not. Me and you have seen situations like this 100 times, in six months time it probably won’t get mentioned that much in six years time nobody will even remember it happened. They’ve got to remember that tonight.
“The clubs will support them I’m absolutely sure, they’ll still be loved by their teammates in the dressing room, they’ll laugh with them about it, they’ll obviously know they’ve done wrong. The managers will discipline them, they’re parents won’t be happy with them, but the reality of it is they’re young kids and we all make mistakes, and they’ve got to live with them mistakes, but I can guarantee you, the football is what will be remembered in 20 years.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Man, 80, missing for three days turns up as family prepare to make TV appeal

An 80-year-old hiker who went missing for nearly three days has finally showed up - just as his family prepared to make a desperate TV appeal .
Harry Harvey was declared missing after he headed out on a walking trip to the Yorkshire Dales .
He was reported missing on Sunday after he disappeared while out with a organised walking trip in Upper Swaledale on Saturday .
Police officers , mountain rescue volunteers and an RAF search and rescue team spent two days looking for Mr Harvey in the area around the famous Tan Hill Inn , known to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was n't actually found until Tuesday , when he was spotted by a wildlife photographer who had seen appeals and noticed Mr Harvey waving at her from the direction of Keld , police said .
He was then reunited with his family who had gathered at the pub to make an emotional appeal for help .
Mr Harvey told them how he had camped out after getting separated from the group .
North Yorkshire Police said he was safe and well despite turning up with a bandage on his head .
Inspector Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic news that Harry has been found safe and well .
`` I want to thank all the search volunteers for their time , as well as gamekeepers , estate owners , farmers and local residents for their help and understanding .
`` Thanks also to the Tan Hill , who looked after the volunteers and Mr Harvey ’ s family '' .

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An 80-year-old hiker who went missing for nearly three days has finally showed up - just as his family prepared to make a desperate TV appeal.
Harry Harvey was declared missing after he headed out on a walking trip to the Yorkshire Dales.
He was reported missing on Sunday after he disappeared while out with a organised walking trip in Upper Swaledale on Saturday.
Police officers, mountain rescue volunteers and an RAF search and rescue team spent two days looking for Mr Harvey in the area around the famous Tan Hill Inn, known to be Britain's highest pub.
Mr Harvey wasn't actually found until Tuesday, when he was spotted by a wildlife photographer who had seen appeals and noticed Mr Harvey waving at her from the direction of Keld, police said.
He was then reunited with his family who had gathered at the pub to make an emotional appeal for help.
Mr Harvey told them how he had camped out after getting separated from the group.
North Yorkshire Police said he was safe and well despite turning up with a bandage on his head.
Inspector Mark Gee, said: "This is fantastic news that Harry has been found safe and well.
"I want to thank all the search volunteers for their time, as well as gamekeepers, estate owners, farmers and local residents for their help and understanding.
"Thanks also to the Tan Hill, who looked after the volunteers and Mr Harvey’s family".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Thousands of schoolchildren now self-isolating after positive Covid cases

Thousands of pupils are now having to self-isolate across Greater Manchester following more confirmed cases in schools .
We revealed yesterday how 15 schools had sent children home - including four high schools and 11 primaries .
Now a further 17 have alerted parents to positive cases , with the exact number expected to be even higher .
The sizes of school bubbles that pupils have been put into dictates how many children are needing to self-isolate .
While at some schools it is restricted to one class , at others there are entire high school year groups and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One of those is Wilbraham Primary School in Fallowfield , where headteacher Steve Wheeldon has been speaking openly about the impact that confirmed cases is having on families , leaving some parents in tears .
Elsewhere Harrop Fold School in Little Hulton has become the third Salford secondary school to send pupils home - with all Year 11s asked to self-isolate .
It comes after Buile Hill Academy in Pendleton and Co-Op Academy Swinton also sent year groups home .
In some schools , pupils have escaped isolation after confirmed cases were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of transmission .
These include Holly Mount RC Primary in Bury where a member of staff tested positive and is now isolating and Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham , where there 's been one positive case , but is again the only person asked to isolate .
There 's also been a confirmed case at Bury Church of England High School and a letter to parents says the school is working 'to identify any school member who may have been a possible contact ' .
The list of schools where pupils are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the children who are asked to self-isolate then begin to suffer symptoms should other members of their household face the same restrictions , meaning siblings can attend school as usual .
While some parents are understandably frustrated with children having more time off when they 've only just returned , schools say they are simply following the guidance set out by Public Health England and the Department for Education .
The schools previously listed where pupils are self-isolating after confirmed cases : Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ email the details to emma.gill @ trinitymirror.com .

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Thousands of pupils are now having to self-isolate across Greater Manchester following more confirmed cases in schools.
We revealed yesterday how 15 schools had sent children home - including four high schools and 11 primaries.
Now a further 17 have alerted parents to positive cases, with the exact number expected to be even higher.
The sizes of school bubbles that pupils have been put into dictates how many children are needing to self-isolate. While at some schools it is restricted to one class, at others there are entire high school year groups and in some primaries, two full year groups.
One of those is Wilbraham Primary School in Fallowfield, where headteacher Steve Wheeldon has been speaking openly about the impact that confirmed cases is having on families, leaving some parents in tears.
Elsewhere Harrop Fold School in Little Hulton has become the third Salford secondary school to send pupils home - with all Year 11s asked to self-isolate.
It comes after Buile Hill Academy in Pendleton and Co-Op Academy Swinton also sent year groups home.
In some schools, pupils have escaped isolation after confirmed cases were deemed not to have created any risk of transmission.
These include Holly Mount RC Primary in Bury where a member of staff tested positive and is now isolating and Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham, where there's been one positive case, but is again the only person asked to isolate.
There's also been a confirmed case at Bury Church of England High School and a letter to parents says the school is working 'to identify any school member who may have been a possible contact'.
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The list of schools where pupils are self-isolating after confirmed cases:
Harrop Fold, Salford - (Year 11)
Ellenbrook Primary School, Walkden, Salford - (One class from Year 3)
Wilbraham Primary School, Fallowfield - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Park View Community School, Miles Platting
Heaton Park Primary School, Bury - (Class 2W)
Lowercroft Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
Prestolee Primary School, Radcliffe
Great Academy Ashton, Tameside - (part of Y10)
St Martin's CE Primary, Oldham - (One class)
Sandbrook Community Primary School, Rochdale - (One bubble)
Broadfield Primary School, Rochdale - (Three bubbles)
Marland Hill Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles)
St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale - (Year 11)
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton - (One bubble)
St John Vianney RC School, Stretford - (Small number self-isolating)
St Mary's Catholic High School, Astley, Wigan
St Michael's CE Primary, Atherton, Wigan
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Only if the children who are asked to self-isolate then begin to suffer symptoms should other members of their household face the same restrictions, meaning siblings can attend school as usual.
While some parents are understandably frustrated with children having more time off when they've only just returned, schools say they are simply following the guidance set out by Public Health England and the Department for Education.
The schools previously listed where pupils are self-isolating after confirmed cases:
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Year 7)
Co-op Academy Swinton - (Year 7 and Year 10)
Dean Trust Wigan - (Year 8)
Manchester High School for Girls - (Year 5 Prep)
Newall Green Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One class in Year 1)
Yew Tree Community School, Chadderton - (Class 4 Red)
Middleton Parish Church School
Bowlee Park Community School, Middleton - (Year 1 Class 3 and Year 1 Class 4)
St Stephen's RC Primary School, Droylsden - (Confirmed case in Key Stage 2)
St Anne's Primary School, Denton - (One class in Year 5)
Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton - (Year 6)
Old Moat Primary School, Withington - (Year 6)
Gorse Hill Primary School, Stretford - (Year 1)
Brooklands Primary School, Sale
Seymour Park Community Primary, Old Trafford
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@trinitymirror.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Arsenal CB lined up as 'Koulibaly replacement' and more rumours

Napoli are targeting Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos as their replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly , amid Manchester City 's interest in the player , the latest transfer reports claim Despite already bringing in versatile defender Nathan Ake from Bournemouth , City are looking to strengthen their defence further this summer with the signing of another top quality centre-back .
It 's of little surprise as the Blues ' struggles at the back last season played a major factor in them losing their Premier League title to Liverpool and winning just a single piece of silverware .
Senegal international Koulibaly is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been rumbling on all summer , with City in no rush to make their move as they wait for Napoli to lower their valuation .
However , according to TuttoSport , via Gonfialarete , the Serie A side are preparing for life without the 29-year-old and have lined up Arsenal 's Greek defender Sokratis as their replacement .
It 's reported that Sokratis is close to agreeing a three-year deal with the Naples club but his departure from the Gunners still needs to be negotiated .
It was thought that Napoli would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door for Koulibaly 's exit , but they lost out on him to Arsenal .
However , as a result , they may now be able to get Sokratis on the cheap .

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Napoli are targeting Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos as their replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly, amid Manchester City's interest in the player, the latest transfer reports claim
Despite already bringing in versatile defender Nathan Ake from Bournemouth, City are looking to strengthen their defence further this summer with the signing of another top quality centre-back.
It's of little surprise as the Blues' struggles at the back last season played a major factor in them losing their Premier League title to Liverpool and winning just a single piece of silverware.
Senegal international Koulibaly is the club's top target but the saga has been rumbling on all summer, with City in no rush to make their move as they wait for Napoli to lower their valuation.
However, according to TuttoSport, via Gonfialarete, the Serie A side are preparing for life without the 29-year-old and have lined up Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis as their replacement.
It's reported that Sokratis is close to agreeing a three-year deal with the Naples club but his departure from the Gunners still needs to be negotiated.
It was thought that Napoli would sign Brazilian Gabriel Magalhaes to open the door for Koulibaly's exit, but they lost out on him to Arsenal. However, as a result, they may now be able to get Sokratis on the cheap.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Man United face potential stumbling block in Reguilon move and more rumours

Manchester United do n't want a buy-back clause inserted in any deal for Sergio Reguilon and it 's proving to be a problem in negotiations - that 's according to the latest transfer report from Spain .
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Sport understands that United are working on up to three more signings for the rest of the window following the arrival of Donny van de Beek from Ajax last week .
While Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains the top target as United prioritise attacking positions , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also has n't ruled out strengthening his defence .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the club 's recruitment department after an impressive season on loan at Sevilla .
United experienced first hand just how good he is after he played a key role in the La Liga side defeating them in the Europa League semi-finals on their way to lifting the trophy for a record sixth time .
Despite his talent , the 23-year-old remains behind Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in the pecking order at the Bernabeu and is likely to leave the Spanish capital again this summer .
According to COPE , United are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Reguilon , even though Sevilla have made it clear they would like to bring him back for another loan spell .
However , it 's reported that there is a problem as United do n't want a buy-back clause inserted in the deall which would give Madrid the option to bring the player back whenever they wanted .
It 's a tactic Los Blancos have utilised a lot in recent years , most notably with Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Moratta .
Sign up to our free MUFC email newsletter for Donny van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United made waves with the high-profile signing of Dutch wonder Donny van de Beek - and a lot is expected of him at Old Trafford .
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Sport understands that United are also impressed by Dynamo Kiev 's 21-year-old left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko .
Elsewhere , Roma will look to sign Arsenal defender Sokratis as an alternative to Chris Smalling this summer , according to reports in Italy .
The Serie A side are keen to bring the United centre-half back to the Stadio Olympico after his successful year on loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of yet .
Gazzetta dello Sport , via InsideFutbol , suggest Roma are looking at alternatives as they grow tired by the prolonged transfer talks with United .

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Manchester United don't want a buy-back clause inserted in any deal for Sergio Reguilon and it's proving to be a problem in negotiations - that's according to the latest transfer report from Spain.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United are working on up to three more signings for the rest of the window following the arrival of Donny van de Beek from Ajax last week.
While Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains the top target as United prioritise attacking positions, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also hasn't ruled out strengthening his defence.
It's understood that left-back Reguilon is being monitored by the club's recruitment department after an impressive season on loan at Sevilla.
United experienced first hand just how good he is after he played a key role in the La Liga side defeating them in the Europa League semi-finals on their way to lifting the trophy for a record sixth time.
Despite his talent, the 23-year-old remains behind Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in the pecking order at the Bernabeu and is likely to leave the Spanish capital again this summer.
According to COPE, United are the 'best placed' team in the race for Reguilon, even though Sevilla have made it clear they would like to bring him back for another loan spell.
However, it's reported that there is a problem as United don't want a buy-back clause inserted in the deall which would give Madrid the option to bring the player back whenever they wanted. It's a tactic Los Blancos have utilised a lot in recent years, most notably with Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Moratta.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United are also impressed by Dynamo Kiev's 21-year-old left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Elsewhere, Roma will look to sign Arsenal defender Sokratis as an alternative to Chris Smalling this summer, according to reports in Italy.
The Serie A side are keen to bring the United centre-half back to the Stadio Olympico after his successful year on loan but no deal has gone through as of yet.
Gazzetta dello Sport, via InsideFutbol, suggest Roma are looking at alternatives as they grow tired by the prolonged transfer talks with United.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Man City youngsters lay down marker with dominant EFL Trophy win

Everything has changed and yet nothing has changed .
The Manchester City Under-21 side that started at Mansfield in the EFL Trophy to kick off their season was full of fresh faces , with an average age of 17 and a new assistant leading the team from the dugout with the new head coach currently quarantining .
But from goalkeeper James Trafford flying out of his goal and pinging passes across his box to the full-backs moving inside with the team in possession to the wide forwards finding space in behind the defence and crossing in along the floor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If that is promising as Danny Walker and ( belatedly ) Enzo Maresca get to grips with the new group , they also picked up an encouraging victory with a thoroughly confident performance .
City have performed very well in this competition in the last two years - with their playing style geared up for Pep Guardiola more than making up for the advantages in experience and physicality that their opponents have - and so it proved again at Field Mill .
Mansfield were ready for City 's intricate passing game but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Before half-time , two of their back three were on yellow cards and their goalkeeper had turned the air as blue as the visiting shirts asking his teammates if they were taking the **** , so ragged had City made them .
The away side had the lead by then , scoring in the 24th minute as Liam Delap played in Adrian Bernabe to finish well across the goalkeeper .
Those two are already on Guardiola 's radar and Felix Nmecha , another to have made a first-team debut , was excellent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City side enabled him to be a calming presence on his teammates and more of a physical match for the opponents .
Mansfield were more spirited in the second half and should have levelled when the ball popped free in the six-yard box but a dreadful touch allowed the defence to clear .
City needed some calming words from the touchline to remind them not to let control of the game get away from them , but they also kept creating chances and Delap twice could have finished when able to get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have scored when he took too long to pull the trigger .
Nerves returned in the final 15 minutes as Mansfield pushed for a goal that would take the teams to penalties , with more frustration from the home dugout as appeals for a penalty were turned away .
A combination of fearless tackling and sage game-management helped keep the ball away from Trafford 's goal and then Delap finally got his goal with an emphatic finish into the bottom corner from the edge of the box .
Not content with that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he lobbed the ball over the keeper and tucked it in to belatedly get the goals his performance had deserved .
The future , once again , looks bright .
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Everything has changed and yet nothing has changed.
The Manchester City Under-21 side that started at Mansfield in the EFL Trophy to kick off their season was full of fresh faces, with an average age of 17 and a new assistant leading the team from the dugout with the new head coach currently quarantining.
But from goalkeeper James Trafford flying out of his goal and pinging passes across his box to the full-backs moving inside with the team in possession to the wide forwards finding space in behind the defence and crossing in along the floor, this was unmistakably a Manchester City team.
If that is promising as Danny Walker and (belatedly) Enzo Maresca get to grips with the new group, they also picked up an encouraging victory with a thoroughly confident performance.
City have performed very well in this competition in the last two years - with their playing style geared up for Pep Guardiola more than making up for the advantages in experience and physicality that their opponents have - and so it proved again at Field Mill.
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Mansfield were ready for City's intricate passing game but simply couldn't live with it. Before half-time, two of their back three were on yellow cards and their goalkeeper had turned the air as blue as the visiting shirts asking his teammates if they were taking the ****, so ragged had City made them.
The away side had the lead by then, scoring in the 24th minute as Liam Delap played in Adrian Bernabe to finish well across the goalkeeper. Those two are already on Guardiola's radar and Felix Nmecha, another to have made a first-team debut, was excellent in midfield. His relative experience in the City side enabled him to be a calming presence on his teammates and more of a physical match for the opponents.
Mansfield were more spirited in the second half and should have levelled when the ball popped free in the six-yard box but a dreadful touch allowed the defence to clear.
City needed some calming words from the touchline to remind them not to let control of the game get away from them, but they also kept creating chances and Delap twice could have finished when able to get a shot away in the box and then should have scored when he took too long to pull the trigger.
Nerves returned in the final 15 minutes as Mansfield pushed for a goal that would take the teams to penalties, with more frustration from the home dugout as appeals for a penalty were turned away.
A combination of fearless tackling and sage game-management helped keep the ball away from Trafford's goal and then Delap finally got his goal with an emphatic finish into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. Not content with that, the next time City went forward he lobbed the ball over the keeper and tucked it in to belatedly get the goals his performance had deserved.
The future, once again, looks bright.
CITY: Trafford, Robinson, Burns, Mbete, Wilson-Esbrand, Egan-Riley, Nmecha (c), Bernabe, Knight, Delap, Edozie (McAtee 69) Not used: Slicker, Gbadebo, Bobb, Ogbeta, Wright-Phillips, Sobowale


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--All the new lockdown restrictions introduced in Bolton

The government has put strict new measures in place in Bolton , as the number of coronavirus cases being reported continues to rise at an alarming rate .
The move comes as the local infection rate reached 120 cases per 100,000 , meaning Bolton has a higher rate than anywhere in the country .
People aged between 18 and 49-years-old account for the majority of the cases and council leader David Greenhalgh claimed that the increase is `` due to the irresponsible actions of a few '' .
New measures have now been brought in , mostly affecting the hospitality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drastically altar the way they are run .
Here is a list of all the new restrictions affecting Bolton - in effect from now : • All hospitality for food and drink ( restaurants , cafes , bars and pubs ) will be restricted to takeaway only • Late night restriction of operating hours meaning all venues , including takeaways , will be required to close between from 10pm to 5am • Ban on mixing outside households in public outdoor settings will be enforceable by law • Additional restrictions on visitors at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the new measures being introduced , Coun David Greenhalgh , said : “ This is not something we want to do , but it is clear the virus is currently moving round the borough uncontrolled and so we need to halt the transmission rate .
“ The rate has gone from 15 cases per 100,000 to over 120 in the space of 2 weeks , and if we do not get control of the virus now , we will continue to put our most vulnerable residents at risk and delay any return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the council with the government and our partners to bring down the number of cases of this deadly virus , and to continue to press government for extra support for the hospitality sector as they are once again asked to close their doors .
“ The best way to do that is to limit the number of contacts people have .
Be under no illusion , we are in this position due to the irresponsible actions of a few which has led to a position where our rates are at a level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take action .
“ Nobody wanted this , but we must now prove what our borough is made of , follow the guidance in order to have these restrictions lifted .
Together we can beat the virus , we can reduce these rates if we all play our part .
Dr Helen Lowey , the Director of Public Health for Bolton Council , added : “ I appreciate that this news will be disappointing and concerning , but this is not a decision we have taken lightly .
“ We can assure you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into consideration and we are left with no alternative .
“ As well as these additional measures , please remember the importance of washing hands regularly , maintaining distance and getting a test if you have symptoms.
” The restrictions will be under constant review with the government and testing capacity in Bolton will also be significantly increased .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs : “ We ’ re also putting in place extra measures including visitor restrictions to restrict the spread of virus into care homes and hospitals in Bolton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton Council who are doing an outstanding job in very difficult circumstances .
“ And I want to say this to everybody directly living in Bolton – I know how anxious this can be , and I know the impact that these measures will have .
“ We ’ re asking you to take a step back at a time when we all just want to get on with our lives and what we love and back to normal .
But we need to take this crucial step to keep the virus at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve seen elsewhere , if we act early and control the virus then we can save lives .
“ Now I know social distancing can be hard , and how it can be extra-tough for students who will be starting university – but please , stick with it and play your part in getting this virus under control.
” If you have any symptoms of coronavirus , call 119 or book a test online .
Symptoms include , a high temperature , new continuous cough or a loss or change in your sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop symptoms , everyone in your household will also be required to self-isolate .
If you have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case , you will also need to complete your 14-day isolation period , even if you test negative .

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The government has put strict new measures in place in Bolton, as the number of coronavirus cases being reported continues to rise at an alarming rate.
The move comes as the local infection rate reached 120 cases per 100,000, meaning Bolton has a higher rate than anywhere in the country.
People aged between 18 and 49-years-old account for the majority of the cases and council leader David Greenhalgh claimed that the increase is "due to the irresponsible actions of a few".
New measures have now been brought in, mostly affecting the hospitality sector, with restaurants and pubs having to drastically altar the way they are run.
Here is a list of all the new restrictions affecting Bolton - in effect from now:
All hospitality for food and drink (restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs) will be restricted to takeaway only
Late night restriction of operating hours meaning all venues, including takeaways, will be required to close between from 10pm to 5am
Ban on mixing outside households in public outdoor settings will be enforceable by law
Additional restrictions on visitors at care homes in the borough
In response to the new measures being introduced, Coun David Greenhalgh, said: “This is not something we want to do, but it is clear the virus is currently moving round the borough uncontrolled and so we need to halt the transmission rate.
“The rate has gone from 15 cases per 100,000 to over 120 in the space of 2 weeks, and if we do not get control of the virus now, we will continue to put our most vulnerable residents at risk and delay any return to normality.
“We are working across the council with the government and our partners to bring down the number of cases of this deadly virus, and to continue to press government for extra support for the hospitality sector as they are once again asked to close their doors.
“The best way to do that is to limit the number of contacts people have. Be under no illusion, we are in this position due to the irresponsible actions of a few which has led to a position where our rates are at a level where government had no choice but to take action.
“Nobody wanted this, but we must now prove what our borough is made of, follow the guidance in order to have these restrictions lifted. Together we can beat the virus, we can reduce these rates if we all play our part.
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Dr Helen Lowey, the Director of Public Health for Bolton Council, added: “I appreciate that this news will be disappointing and concerning, but this is not a decision we have taken lightly.
“We can assure you that we have taken all the data into consideration and we are left with no alternative.
“As well as these additional measures, please remember the importance of washing hands regularly, maintaining distance and getting a test if you have symptoms.”
The restrictions will be under constant review with the government and testing capacity in Bolton will also be significantly increased.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs: “We’re also putting in place extra measures including visitor restrictions to restrict the spread of virus into care homes and hospitals in Bolton and I want to thank the leadership of Bolton Council who are doing an outstanding job in very difficult circumstances.
“And I want to say this to everybody directly living in Bolton – I know how anxious this can be, and I know the impact that these measures will have.
“We’re asking you to take a step back at a time when we all just want to get on with our lives and what we love and back to normal. But we need to take this crucial step to keep the virus at bay.
“Because as we’ve seen elsewhere, if we act early and control the virus then we can save lives.
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“Now I know social distancing can be hard, and how it can be extra-tough for students who will be starting university – but please, stick with it and play your part in getting this virus under control.”
If you have any symptoms of coronavirus, call 119 or book a test online. Symptoms include, a high temperature, new continuous cough or a loss or change in your sense of taste and smell.
If you develop symptoms, everyone in your household will also be required to self-isolate. If you have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case, you will also need to complete your 14-day isolation period, even if you test negative.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Latest updates from Manchester Airport after travel corridor changes

Manchester Airport has issued new updates and advice as the government updates its quarantine rules for international arrivals .
The hub , which last week closed a terminal due to fall in demand and capacity , has welcomed the move to introduce a regional policy for returning passengers .
However as several tour operators have suspended more holidays and flights , customers are urged to check with their airline or holiday company before they travel .
And while there has been more changes to travel rules , the airport will also this week welcome back a popular route to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Airport , said : “ It ’ s pleasing to see the long overdue introduction of an island-by-island approach to travel corridors .
While this will initially mean restrictions to travel to some Greek islands , it should enable key markets like the Balearics and Canaries to be opened up more quickly .
“ However , now we need to refine the wider travel corridor system to enable a targeted approach to low-risk regions within mainlands .
In addition , Government must prioritise the development of a testing regime to cut passengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .
“ In what would normally still be our busiest time of the year , it is great to see carriers like Stobart launching services from Manchester , offering vital domestic connectivity and access to our wider route network .
“ I ’ d like to thank all our passengers for continuing to abide by the measures in place during these uncertain times , and also thank all our staff who have gone above and beyond to ensure safe travel for all.
” In the ever-changing circumstances , airport bosses continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice from the Foreign Office before flying out .
Here ’ s everything you need to know about the changes at the airport this week ...
This week sees the return of Aer Lingus flights to Belfast , which will be operated by Stobard .
The airport is also reminding passengers they will now need to quarantine on return to the UK if travelling to destinations removed from the travel corridors list .
They are urged to check the latest Government guidance on travel corridors and requirements upon returning to the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel corridor announcement regarding islands .
These allow the Government to regionalise data and include or exclude certain islands from the list .
And while some carriers might cancel services to destinations that are removed from the list , passengers should check with their airline if they have any specific flight enquiries .
The airport has now closed Terminal Two following an ongoing drop in passenger capacity and demand .
Flights from Terminal Two were moved across to Terminal One on September 2 .
Anyone who would normally have flown from Terminal Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Terminal One .
Passengers are advised to check which terminal they ’ re flying from before arriving at the airport , as some airlines are operating from a different terminal than usual .
In addition to passengers being able to purchase food and drink , they can also take advantage of the free water fountains across the site to fill up empty bottles .
The Escape Lounge in Terminals 1 is open but with restricted opening hours .
Traders opening in the next week : The following services are now also available : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order before you travel and collect in store .
Travelex VAT Refund service now available at all Bureau desks ( open 5am-7pm ) .
T1 Check In ( opposite Emirates desks ) , T1 Airside ( after security ) , T3 Landside .
For the last two months the airport has introduced a range of measures to keep all passengers and staff safe .
These include wearing face coverings , enhanced cleaning , Perspex screens , bookable security slots and temperature checks .
Details on all of the measures can be found here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch this video before coming to the airport , to ensure they are as prepared as possible .
With the government ’ s relaxation of quarantine and introduction of travel corridors , all passengers arriving into Manchester Airport need to be ready for UK Border control by completing a Passenger Locator Form .
Upon arrival they will need to show either a print out of the form or have it on their phone .
A link to access the government ’ s form is here .

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Manchester Airport has issued new updates and advice as the government updates its quarantine rules for international arrivals.
The hub, which last week closed a terminal due to fall in demand and capacity, has welcomed the move to introduce a regional policy for returning passengers.
However as several tour operators have suspended more holidays and flights, customers are urged to check with their airline or holiday company before they travel.
And while there has been more changes to travel rules, the airport will also this week welcome back a popular route to its terminals.
Karen Smart, MD at Manchester Airport, said: “It’s pleasing to see the long overdue introduction of an island-by-island approach to travel corridors. While this will initially mean restrictions to travel to some Greek islands, it should enable key markets like the Balearics and Canaries to be opened up more quickly.
“However, now we need to refine the wider travel corridor system to enable a targeted approach to low-risk regions within mainlands. In addition, Government must prioritise the development of a testing regime to cut passengers’ quarantine time on return to the UK.
“In what would normally still be our busiest time of the year, it is great to see carriers like Stobart launching services from Manchester, offering vital domestic connectivity and access to our wider route network.
“I’d like to thank all our passengers for continuing to abide by the measures in place during these uncertain times, and also thank all our staff who have gone above and beyond to ensure safe travel for all.”
In the ever-changing circumstances, airport bosses continue to advise travellers to check for the latest advice from the Foreign Office before flying out.
Here’s everything you need to know about the changes at the airport this week...
Flights
This week sees the return of Aer Lingus flights to Belfast, which will be operated by Stobard.
The airport is also reminding passengers they will now need to quarantine on return to the UK if travelling to destinations removed from the travel corridors list. They are urged to check the latest Government guidance on travel corridors and requirements upon returning to the UK.
Travellers should pay particular notice to the travel corridor announcement regarding islands. These allow the Government to regionalise data and include or exclude certain islands from the list.
And while some carriers might cancel services to destinations that are removed from the list, passengers should check with their airline if they have any specific flight enquiries.
Terminals
The airport has now closed Terminal Two following an ongoing drop in passenger capacity and demand.
Flights from Terminal Two were moved across to Terminal One on September 2. Anyone who would normally have flown from Terminal Two will now be departing and arriving from Terminal One.
Passengers are advised to check which terminal they’re flying from before arriving at the airport, as some airlines are operating from a different terminal than usual.
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Retailers reopening this week
In addition to passengers being able to purchase food and drink, they can also take advantage of the free water fountains across the site to fill up empty bottles.
The Escape Lounge in Terminals 1 is open but with restricted opening hours.
Traders opening in the next week:
Terminal One – Zoodle – airside – from September 10
The following services are now also available:
Travelex Click & Collect now available, order before you travel and collect in store.
Travelex VAT Refund service now available at all Bureau desks (open 5am-7pm). T1 Check In (opposite Emirates desks), T1 Airside (after security), T3 Landside.
Safety measures
For the last two months the airport has introduced a range of measures to keep all passengers and staff safe. These include wearing face coverings, enhanced cleaning, Perspex screens, bookable security slots and temperature checks.
Details on all of the measures can be found here.
The airport also encourages passengers to watch this video before coming to the airport, to ensure they are as prepared as possible.
UK government Passenger Locator Form
With the government’s relaxation of quarantine and introduction of travel corridors, all passengers arriving into Manchester Airport need to be ready for UK Border control by completing a Passenger Locator Form.
Upon arrival they will need to show either a print out of the form or have it on their phone.
A link to access the government’s form is here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford awarded PFA Merit Award

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been awarded the PFA Merit Award following his work to combat child poverty in the United Kingdom .
The award is presented to someone who has given great service to the game over a lengthy period of time and Rashford has been recognised for his efforts , which took centre stage during the coronavirus pandemic .
Rashford successfully campaigned for the government 's free school meals programme to be extended into the summer holidays , which provided children with a six-week voucher .
The Department for Education had previously said the government would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for change and continues to battle leading MP 's on the subject .
`` It 's a huge honour and I hope it encourages and promotes other players to do things to help .
It 's been a long journey but I think the first phase was probably the hardest part , which was learning and self-teaching , who were the right people to get in contact with to help these children , '' he said after receiving the award .
`` We had the idea but we did n't know how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to .
That was probably the most difficult phase .
What we 've done so far is only the short term , me and my team are trying to find plans on how we can help these children for the rest of their childhood .
`` Long-term , we want to find answers to the problem .
At the moment , we do n't have those answers but we will do our best to try and find them . ''

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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been awarded the PFA Merit Award following his work to combat child poverty in the United Kingdom.
The award is presented to someone who has given great service to the game over a lengthy period of time and Rashford has been recognised for his efforts, which took centre stage during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rashford successfully campaigned for the government's free school meals programme to be extended into the summer holidays, which provided children with a six-week voucher.
The Department for Education had previously said the government would not change its decision but Rashford successfully pushed for change and continues to battle leading MP's on the subject.
"It's a huge honour and I hope it encourages and promotes other players to do things to help. It's been a long journey but I think the first phase was probably the hardest part, which was learning and self-teaching, who were the right people to get in contact with to help these children," he said after receiving the award.
"We had the idea but we didn't know how to pitch them or who to pitch them to. That was probably the most difficult phase. What we've done so far is only the short term, me and my team are trying to find plans on how we can help these children for the rest of their childhood.
"Long-term, we want to find answers to the problem. At the moment, we don't have those answers but we will do our best to try and find them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Pep Guardiola verdict on Kevin De Bruyne making Man City history

Pep Guardiola paid tribute to the Manchester City players that have gone before Kevin De Bruyne after the playmaker became the first person at the club to win the PFA Player of the Year award .
De Bruyne 's quality is obvious to anyone that has worked with him , and his latest accolade serves as recognition from those that have played against him .
It was a fiercely competitive shortlist with four Liverpool title-winners as well as Raheem Sterling , but it was De Bruyne that won out after his record-equalling 20 assists and all-round contributions to the runners-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only embed De Bruyne further into the fabric of the club and wished him well .
“ To win this award is an outstanding achievement , and Kevin is so deserving of it , '' the manager said .
“ To be recognised by other players is the most that any footballer can ask for , because they understand not only what it is to compete against you , but also the level of commitment it takes to play at the very top .
“ There have been many great players in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last decade working with Roberto , Manuel and myself .
We have won many titles , but Kevin is the first to receive this prestigious award .
This recognition is also a tribute to all the fantastic players who have come before him .
“ We are so proud of Kevin and this will only strengthen what he means to this club and our fans .
From all the players , coaches and staff at Manchester City , I would like to congratulate him .
”

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Pep Guardiola paid tribute to the Manchester City players that have gone before Kevin De Bruyne after the playmaker became the first person at the club to win the PFA Player of the Year award.
De Bruyne's quality is obvious to anyone that has worked with him, and his latest accolade serves as recognition from those that have played against him. It was a fiercely competitive shortlist with four Liverpool title-winners as well as Raheem Sterling, but it was De Bruyne that won out after his record-equalling 20 assists and all-round contributions to the runners-up.
Guardiola believes that the award can only embed De Bruyne further into the fabric of the club and wished him well.
“To win this award is an outstanding achievement, and Kevin is so deserving of it," the manager said.
“To be recognised by other players is the most that any footballer can ask for, because they understand not only what it is to compete against you, but also the level of commitment it takes to play at the very top.
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“There have been many great players in this club’s history, especially over the last decade working with Roberto, Manuel and myself. We have won many titles, but Kevin is the first to receive this prestigious award. This recognition is also a tribute to all the fantastic players who have come before him.
“We are so proud of Kevin and this will only strengthen what he means to this club and our fans. From all the players, coaches and staff at Manchester City, I would like to congratulate him.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Manchester United midfielder Dylan Levitt joins Charlton on loan

Levitt , 19 , made his United debut against Astana last November and was poised to head out on loan in the January transfer window but fell ill. Charlton were relegated to League One from the Championship last season and are still managed by former Leeds United midfielder Lee Bowyer .
United academy graduate Levitt attained his first Wales cap against Finland last week , having been selected in previous squads by Ryan Giggs , and could cement a squad berth for next year 's European Championship .
United are braced for more departures from their Under-23 squad as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performances .
James Garner met with the Huddersfield coach Carlos Corberan prior to the Under-23s ' 3-3 draw at the John Smith 's Stadium just over a week ago but Blackburn and Milwall are also interested .
Newly-promoted Championship side Coventry also considered taking Garner on loan .
Ethan Laird , Dishon Bernard , Max Taylor and Arnau Puigmal could leave on loan before the transfer window closes on October 5 , but Teden Mengi and Ethan Galbraith are expected to stay .
Taylor had an unsuccessful trial with MK Dons and Puigmal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both are out of contract at United next year .
United have already signed off loans for Tahith Chong as well as goalkeepers Matej Kovar and Joel Pereira .
Chong , 20 , has joined Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen , Kovar , also 20 , moved to League One Swindon and the 24-year-old Pereira is at Huddersfield after a much-criticised season on loan with relegated Hearts .

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Manchester United midfielder Dylan Levitt has joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan.
Levitt, 19, made his United debut against Astana last November and was poised to head out on loan in the January transfer window but fell ill.
Charlton were relegated to League One from the Championship last season and are still managed by former Leeds United midfielder Lee Bowyer.
United academy graduate Levitt attained his first Wales cap against Finland last week, having been selected in previous squads by Ryan Giggs, and could cement a squad berth for next year's European Championship.
United are braced for more departures from their Under-23 squad as they prioritise the development of youngsters over team performances.
James Garner met with the Huddersfield coach Carlos Corberan prior to the Under-23s' 3-3 draw at the John Smith's Stadium just over a week ago but Blackburn and Milwall are also interested. Newly-promoted Championship side Coventry also considered taking Garner on loan.
Ethan Laird, Dishon Bernard, Max Taylor and Arnau Puigmal could leave on loan before the transfer window closes on October 5, but Teden Mengi and Ethan Galbraith are expected to stay.
Taylor had an unsuccessful trial with MK Dons and Puigmal could return to his native Spain. Both are out of contract at United next year.
United have already signed off loans for Tahith Chong as well as goalkeepers Matej Kovar and Joel Pereira. Chong, 20, has joined Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen, Kovar, also 20, moved to League One Swindon and the 24-year-old Pereira is at Huddersfield after a much-criticised season on loan with relegated Hearts.