themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Nurse says 'I have cried every day not being able to hold my children'

A nurse has shared the sacrifice she and colleagues are making as she pleads with people to stick with the lockdown .
Single mum Rachel Sutcliffe says that at the end of March she 'made the heart-wrenching decision ' to send her four children to live with their grandparents .
The move meant she could help in the fight against covid-19 from the frontline , while making sure she would n't pass it on to her children .
She was n't going to share anything about her own experience , fearing she would be accused of attention seeking .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people breaking lockdown rules - and succumbing to the disease herself - she decided to speak out .
And with a Facebook post that 's amassed almost 5,000 shares , it seems her comments have truly struck a chord with the public .
In it , Rachel , who works at Blackpool Victoria Hospital , speaks of how difficult it 's been for her to not see her children over the last month .
`` 27 days ago I made the heart wrenching decision that I would send my girls to my parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do u know how hard that was ?
?
! ''
she says .
`` It has killed me .
I have cried every day not being able to hold them .
But I knew that by working at the hospital I posed a great risk to them ... .and yes they are young and fit and healthy ... .but what if they pass this deadly virus on to my parents as well .
How would I live with myself if that happened .
The outcome is too unbearable to think about and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' She speaks of how difficult it 's been on the ward - where she 's been working extra shifts to help the fight against the disease and to stop her feeling guilty being home alone .
`` Work became emotional .
Suddenly we have patients who were meant to go home but they got struck down with this virus , '' she said .
`` We went from making plans for them going home , to me ringing their loved ones saying they had deteriorated suddenly and then they had died .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling helpless .
And then one by one we have seen our colleagues fall .
Succumbing to the dire effects this virus can have .
`` I can ’ t describe to you how heart wrenching this feels not only as a nurse who wants to do the very best for her patients ... .but to see your fellow colleagues cry and be upset ... ..and suffer ... ..the same strongest people who deal with the most difficult and tragic of circumstances on a daily basis .
Suddenly your heart begins to break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a human being . ''
And she tells of how her heart sank when she herself - aged 36 and with no underlying conditions - tested positive for the disease , adding to the guilt she feels for leaving her children and promising them she would be safe .
`` Boy I 've suffered the last ten days , '' said Rachel .
`` I 've had to be taken to A & E when my condition worsened and I 've been given antibiotics for a secondary chest infection that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t the pain I endure ... ..it ’ s having to facetime my girls pretending I ’ m OK so they don ’ t know I ’ m unwell .
They cry with worry about me catching coronavirus so how the hell do I tell them that mummy has actually caught it when I promised I ’ d be OK .
I feel like a fraud not being honest with them ... ..even more so when they say when it ’ s [ is it ] over Mummy coz we need u .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that maybe it would make people think twice about their actions and hopefully start taking this situation seriously ' , Rachel says the main point she wants to make is that 'lockdown is in place for a reason ' .
`` It is working .
Don ’ t give up folk , '' she says .
`` Don ’ t think you won ’ t succumb to it .
Don ’ t think nipping to the shop is ‘ OK ’ .
I was shocked I have caught this virus but I guess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I can ’ t tell you enough how shocking I feel .
`` I ’ m still not recovered .
But I ’ m so so fortunate I ’ m fighting it ... .
albeit slowly .
Don ’ t let something tragic happen before you take it seriously .
We have to make sacrifices .
Big sacrifices at the time but small in the grand scheme of things .
Stay at home and tell everyone else to do the same .
We have to fight this together .
`` I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... .I 've given up seeing my children and I ’ m working as many hours as I can .
Yes , I ’ m now ill but as soon as I ’ m better I 'll be back on the frontline doing it all again , not knowing if I 'll catch it again .
But please please please do your bit too .
If I can do this you can too .
I beg you . ''
Are you a parent living away from their family while you work during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments or share with us on our Manchester Family Facebook page .

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A nurse has shared the sacrifice she and colleagues are making as she pleads with people to stick with the lockdown.
Single mum Rachel Sutcliffe says that at the end of March she 'made the heart-wrenching decision' to send her four children to live with their grandparents.
The move meant she could help in the fight against covid-19 from the frontline, while making sure she wouldn't pass it on to her children.
She wasn't going to share anything about her own experience, fearing she would be accused of attention seeking.
However, after hearing of the number of people breaking lockdown rules - and succumbing to the disease herself - she decided to speak out.
(Image: Rachel Sutcliffe Facebook)
And with a Facebook post that's amassed almost 5,000 shares, it seems her comments have truly struck a chord with the public.
In it, Rachel, who works at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, speaks of how difficult it's been for her to not see her children over the last month.
"27 days ago I made the heart wrenching decision that I would send my girls to my parents and stop having contact with them. Do u know how hard that was??!" she says.
"It has killed me. I have cried every day not being able to hold them. But I knew that by working at the hospital I posed a great risk to them....and yes they are young and fit and healthy....but what if they pass this deadly virus on to my parents as well. How would I live with myself if that happened. The outcome is too unbearable to think about and really it was a no brainer."
She speaks of how difficult it's been on the ward - where she's been working extra shifts to help the fight against the disease and to stop her feeling guilty being home alone.
"Work became emotional. Suddenly we have patients who were meant to go home but they got struck down with this virus," she said.
"We went from making plans for them going home, to me ringing their loved ones saying they had deteriorated suddenly and then they had died.
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"We went from saving lives to feeling helpless. And then one by one we have seen our colleagues fall. Succumbing to the dire effects this virus can have.
"I can’t describe to you how heart wrenching this feels not only as a nurse who wants to do the very best for her patients....but to see your fellow colleagues cry and be upset.....and suffer.....the same strongest people who deal with the most difficult and tragic of circumstances on a daily basis. Suddenly your heart begins to break and you begin to feel your vulnerability as a human being."
(Image: MSM)
And she tells of how her heart sank when she herself - aged 36 and with no underlying conditions - tested positive for the disease, adding to the guilt she feels for leaving her children and promising them she would be safe.
"Boy I've suffered the last ten days," said Rachel. "I've had to be taken to A&E when my condition worsened and I've been given antibiotics for a secondary chest infection that’s developed.
"Hardest thing isn’t the pain I endure.....it’s having to facetime my girls pretending I’m OK so they don’t know I’m unwell. They cry with worry about me catching coronavirus so how the hell do I tell them that mummy has actually caught it when I promised I’d be OK. I feel like a fraud not being honest with them.....even more so when they say when it’s [is it] over Mummy coz we need u."
Sharing her story 'in the hope that maybe it would make people think twice about their actions and hopefully start taking this situation seriously', Rachel says the main point she wants to make is that 'lockdown is in place for a reason'.
"It is working. Don’t give up folk," she says. "Don’t think you won’t succumb to it. Don’t think nipping to the shop is ‘OK’. I was shocked I have caught this virus but I guess it was inevitable with my job. But I can’t tell you enough how shocking I feel.
"I’m still not recovered. But I’m so so fortunate I’m fighting it.... albeit slowly. Don’t let something tragic happen before you take it seriously. We have to make sacrifices. Big sacrifices at the time but small in the grand scheme of things. Stay at home and tell everyone else to do the same. We have to fight this together.
"I do feel I’m doing my bit....I've given up seeing my children and I’m working as many hours as I can. Yes, I’m now ill but as soon as I’m better I'll be back on the frontline doing it all again, not knowing if I'll catch it again. But please please please do your bit too. If I can do this you can too. I beg you."
Are you a parent living away from their family while you work during the pandemic? Let us know in the comments or share with us on our Manchester Family Facebook page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--More than 150 people have now died from coronavirus in Bolton

More than 150 people have now died from coronavirus in Bolton .
New figures released today show that four more @ @ @ @ @ Bolton Hospital after testing positive for the virus , bringing the total to 153 .
@ @ @ @ @ on Sunday and another three patients died on Saturday , but these figures may go @ @ @ @ @ posted later this week .
The first coronavirus death at Royal Bolton was reported on @ @ @ @ @ then rose to a peak on April 5th , when 11 people died in one @ @ @ @ @ does appear that the hospital has since passed the peak levels , with fewer than @ @ @ @ @ day over the last 10 days .
Across Greater Manchester hospitals , a further 17 @ @ @ @ @ positive for Covid-19 .
It is the lowest 24-hour rise in deaths for the region @ @ @ @ @ .
Today 's figure brings the total number of coronavirus deaths in our region to @ @ @

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More than 150 people have now died from coronavirus in Bolton.
New figures released today show that four more patients have died at Royal Bolton Hospital after testing positive for the virus, bringing the total to 153.
One person lost their life on Sunday and another three patients died on Saturday, but these figures may go up when further updates are posted later this week.
The first coronavirus death at Royal Bolton was reported on 20th March and the numbers then rose to a peak on April 5th, when 11 people died in one day.
However, it does appear that the hospital has since passed the peak levels, with fewer than five deaths being reported per day over the last 10 days.
Across Greater Manchester hospitals, a further 17 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19.
It is the lowest 24-hour rise in deaths for the region in just over three weeks.
Today's figure brings the total number of coronavirus deaths in our region to above 1,208.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Virgin Media down as users complain Wifi and internet not working

Virgin Media customers have complained that internet and TV services have stopped working properly .
The outage came on Monday afternoon .
Staff at the company apologised to customers on Twitter and said they were working to get the problem fixed 'ASAP ' .
Writing on Twitter , one disgruntled customer said : `` Having a huge outage and @ virginmedia dropping broadband nationwide .
Bad day to be working in a datacentre , thoughts are with all the engineers battling this right now . ''
While another wrote : `` The entire UK is down . ''
One social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Media , your crash has corrupted the files of the game I was playing .
Let 's hope it can be fixed .
You numpties . ''
In one reply , a spokesman for the media company wrote : `` I 'm sorry that you experienced this issue , we are aware that there was a fault , and we are working hard to get this fixed ASAP . ''
By 7pm , the service was back up and running .
A spokesman for Virgin Media said : “ We ’ re currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a very short period of time earlier this evening .
While services are currently back up and running , our teams are looking into the problem and will work flat out to fix it .
We apologise for any inconvenience caused .
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Virgin Media customers have complained that internet and TV services have stopped working properly.
The outage came on Monday afternoon.
Staff at the company apologised to customers on Twitter and said they were working to get the problem fixed 'ASAP'.
Writing on Twitter, one disgruntled customer said: "Having a huge outage and @virginmedia dropping broadband nationwide. Bad day to be working in a datacentre, thoughts are with all the engineers battling this right now."
While another wrote: "The entire UK is down."
One social media user wrote: "Thanks Virgin Media, your crash has corrupted the files of the game I was playing. Let's hope it can be fixed. You numpties."
In one reply, a spokesman for the media company wrote: "I'm sorry that you experienced this issue, we are aware that there was a fault, and we are working hard to get this fixed ASAP."
On Tuesday, a spokesman for Virgin Media said: “An intermittent broadband issue that started yesterday evening was fixed in the early hours of this morning. This was not caused by increased usage or a lack of capacity. We know how frustrating this was for customers and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Man punched NHS worker to the face and called nurse a 'slag' during A&E attack

A man who punched an NHS worker to the face and called a nurse a 'slag ' after turning up at A & E following a drug overdose has been jailed .
Daniel Shelvin , 27 , has also been banned from five of Greater Manchester 's hospitals for five years , unless he needs life saving treatment or has an urgent appointment .
Shelvin was locked up for two years following the incident at Salford Royal Hospital on Sunday , March 29 , at about 1.45pm .
He had been to A & E five times in the previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Manchester Crown Court heard .
On the day of the incident he said he had taken an overdose of prescription medication .
Shelvin had been booked in and was in the waiting room , when he asked a nurse for some orange juice .
She pointed him to a water cooler , prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe said .
But Shelvin then suddenly punched a NHS worker , an advanced nurse practitioner in his 50s , to the face .
He fell to the floor , and colleagues rushed over to help him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior nurse , he told her 'shut the f*** up , you little slag , and threatened to 'shave your f****** head ' .
The man suffered a fractured cheekbone and painful swelling to his face , and had to take a week off work .
The court heard that the incident had a 'profound negative impact on staff morale ' at the hospital .
Defending , Hayley Bennett said Shelvin has displayed a 'significant degree of remorse ' , and says he has nothing against NHS staff as his mother and aunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Shelvin has mental health problems , and has been prescribed medication after being diagnosed with disorders .
But Ms Bennett admitted Shelvin was 'not entirely blameless ' as he has also used drugs including cocaine , which the court heard he first tried aged 13 .
At the time , Ms Bennett said Shelvin 'thought aliens were chasing him ' , and that 'men he met were the embodiment of the devil ' .
Sentencing , Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told Shelvin : `` Your behaviour on the day in question was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a time when the NHS is under increasing pressure because of the Covid-19 outbreak .
`` NHS staff have enough to deal with at the moment , without having to put up with this sort of behaviour and be assaulted . ''
A restraining order was imposed for five years , which means that Shelvin , of no fixed address , is banned from visiting Salford Royal Hospital , North Manchester General Hospital , the Royal Oldham Hospital , Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield Hospital .
The judge said the order applies unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes threatens your life ' , or if he has an urgent appointment .
After the hearing , Detective Inspector Thomas Willis , of GMP ’ s Salford district , said : “ This was an abhorrent and shocking assault that has absolutely no place in our society – especially at a time when we have a collective duty to protect our essential NHS workers .
`` While today ’ s verdict makes it abundantly clear that an assault on any person is unacceptable , I hope that the scant minority who think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack those on the frontline of our emergency services recognise justice will be served .
`` As Shelvin spends his time behind bars reflecting on his actions , the victim has already returned to the frontline to help save lives which is testament to the incredible work that is being done by our emergency workers at this difficult time .
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A man who punched an NHS worker to the face and called a nurse a 'slag' after turning up at A&E following a drug overdose has been jailed.
Daniel Shelvin, 27, has also been banned from five of Greater Manchester's hospitals for five years, unless he needs life saving treatment or has an urgent appointment.
Shelvin was locked up for two years following the incident at Salford Royal Hospital on Sunday, March 29, at about 1.45pm.
He had been to A&E five times in the previous two weeks and was asking for help, Manchester Crown Court heard.
On the day of the incident he said he had taken an overdose of prescription medication.
Shelvin had been booked in and was in the waiting room, when he asked a nurse for some orange juice.
She pointed him to a water cooler, prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe said.
But Shelvin then suddenly punched a NHS worker, an advanced nurse practitioner in his 50s, to the face.
He fell to the floor, and colleagues rushed over to help him.
When Shelvin was spoken to by a senior nurse, he told her 'shut the f*** up, you little slag, and threatened to 'shave your f****** head'.
The man suffered a fractured cheekbone and painful swelling to his face, and had to take a week off work.
The court heard that the incident had a 'profound negative impact on staff morale' at the hospital.
(Image: Daily Mirror)
Defending, Hayley Bennett said Shelvin has displayed a 'significant degree of remorse', and says he has nothing against NHS staff as his mother and aunt are both health workers.
She said that Shelvin has mental health problems, and has been prescribed medication after being diagnosed with disorders.
But Ms Bennett admitted Shelvin was 'not entirely blameless' as he has also used drugs including cocaine, which the court heard he first tried aged 13.
At the time, Ms Bennett said Shelvin 'thought aliens were chasing him', and that 'men he met were the embodiment of the devil'.
Sentencing, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told Shelvin: "Your behaviour on the day in question was absolutely disgraceful.
"All of this at a time when the NHS is under increasing pressure because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
"NHS staff have enough to deal with at the moment, without having to put up with this sort of behaviour and be assaulted."
A restraining order was imposed for five years, which means that Shelvin, of no fixed address, is banned from visiting Salford Royal Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital, the Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield Hospital.
The judge said the order applies unless there is a situation which Shelvin 'reasonably believes threatens your life', or if he has an urgent appointment.
After the hearing, Detective Inspector Thomas Willis, of GMP’s Salford district, said: “This was an abhorrent and shocking assault that has absolutely no place in our society – especially at a time when we have a collective duty to protect our essential NHS workers.
"While today’s verdict makes it abundantly clear that an assault on any person is unacceptable, I hope that the scant minority who think they can show such gross disrespect and attack those on the frontline of our emergency services recognise justice will be served.
"As Shelvin spends his time behind bars reflecting on his actions, the victim has already returned to the frontline to help save lives which is testament to the incredible work that is being done by our emergency workers at this difficult time.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Kevin De Bruyne influence at Man City has a new dimension

For such a long period , the ability to measure the output of a player 's influence for his side had been largely restricted to counting things like his or her 's goals and assists .
However , as football has advanced over the course of the past few years , there has been a greater focus on analytical tools to help us measure the influence and abilities of players .
We now have metrics that capture a whole host of on-pitch actions .
These are things from pass success rates , defensive duels won , Expected Goals ( xG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers and so on .
One of the more interesting metrics produced in recent years though has been ‘ progressive passes ’ .
A progressive pass - as per Wyscout - is a pass that is 30m long when the pass starts in the team ’ s own half or at least 10m in length in the opponent ’ s half .
The same usually illustrates those players attempting more penetrative line-breaking balls from deep positions , or more creative players producing chances whilst operating inside the opposition 's half .
Below is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have attempted the highest number of progressive passes this season ( 800+ league minutes minimum ) .
Notably , there are four Manchester City players inside the top 20 .
On the whole though , the list is dominated by players who play in deep positions on the pitch and play for the teams who tend command high ball-possession averages , like City and league rivals Liverpool .
This is because they are simply presented with a higher amount of passing opportunities .
With this in mind , it may be interesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players also rank highly in terms of success rate in those progressive passes .
In order to filter out those players who could have a high success rate as a result of low quantities of these passes attempted , the below list of players have all had a minimum attempt rate of nine or more progressive passes per 90 this season .
João Cancelo shows up well here .
He ranked inside the top five for progressive passes attempted and ranks top for success in those passes too .
He ’ s still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola and just about made the above list having played just 846 league minutes , but there is evidence to suggest that he could eventually become an important player for City going forward .
However , it ’ s the rise of Kevin De Bruyne that really stands out .
The Belgium international 's average of 10.2 attempted progressive passes per 90 ranked 21st and just outside the top 20 for attempts - although he ranks fifth when we remove defenders and deep-lying midfielders .
But impressively , when we focus on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jumped up to third on the list .
This tells us that not only is De Bruyne arguably City ’ s most creative threat , but he is also both their most imposing and accurate passer of the ball .
In the coming days , we will take a look at those passes in more detail to get a better all-round picture of just how those impressive progressive passing numbers translate into on-the-pitch actions for Pep Guardiola ’ s side .

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For such a long period, the ability to measure the output of a player's influence for his side had been largely restricted to counting things like his or her's goals and assists. However, as football has advanced over the course of the past few years, there has been a greater focus on analytical tools to help us measure the influence and abilities of players.
We now have metrics that capture a whole host of on-pitch actions. These are things from pass success rates, defensive duels won, Expected Goals (xG), average shooting distances, pressing numbers and so on.
One of the more interesting metrics produced in recent years though has been ‘progressive passes’. A progressive pass - as per Wyscout - is a pass that is 30m long when the pass starts in the team’s own half or at least 10m in length in the opponent’s half. The same usually illustrates those players attempting more penetrative line-breaking balls from deep positions, or more creative players producing chances whilst operating inside the opposition's half.
Below is a breakdown of the top 20 players who have attempted the highest number of progressive passes this season (800+ league minutes minimum).
(Image: @dahughes_)
Notably, there are four Manchester City players inside the top 20. On the whole though, the list is dominated by players who play in deep positions on the pitch and play for the teams who tend command high ball-possession averages, like City and league rivals Liverpool. This is because they are simply presented with a higher amount of passing opportunities.
With this in mind, it may be interesting to see how many of the above players also rank highly in terms of success rate in those progressive passes.
In order to filter out those players who could have a high success rate as a result of low quantities of these passes attempted, the below list of players have all had a minimum attempt rate of nine or more progressive passes per 90 this season.
(Image: @DAHughes_)
João Cancelo shows up well here. He ranked inside the top five for progressive passes attempted and ranks top for success in those passes too. He’s still yet to settle into life under Pep Guardiola and just about made the above list having played just 846 league minutes, but there is evidence to suggest that he could eventually become an important player for City going forward.
However, it’s the rise of Kevin De Bruyne that really stands out. The Belgium international's average of 10.2 attempted progressive passes per 90 ranked 21st and just outside the top 20 for attempts - although he ranks fifth when we remove defenders and deep-lying midfielders. But impressively, when we focus on the success rate in these passes, he jumped up to third on the list.
This tells us that not only is De Bruyne arguably City’s most creative threat, but he is also both their most imposing and accurate passer of the ball.
In the coming days, we will take a look at those passes in more detail to get a better all-round picture of just how those impressive progressive passing numbers translate into on-the-pitch actions for Pep Guardiola’s side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Gary Neville identifies Pep Guardiola impact on Liverpool FC

Gary Neville thinks a key change in Liverpool 's game under Jurgen Klopp can be attributed to the influence of Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola .
At Barcelona , Guardiola took world football by storm as he won the Champions League in his first year as a coach and added a second two years later as well as winning three La Liga crowns in four seasons .
The importance of that Barcelona team and the way they changed football has only grown over time , and former United defender Neville saw them as introducing something new to the sport that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s changed completely in terms of perception .
I have to say Pep Guardiola , everyone described it as the greatest team of all-time and I think rightly so , with [ Gerard ] Pique , [ Carles ] Puyol , Xavi , [ Andres ] Iniesta , [ Sergio ] Busquets , [ Lionel ] Messi .
That team I think redefined football , '' he said .
`` You rarely see new things in football but the way in which they pressed when they lost the ball , the possession @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of this world over a three or four year period .
No one could get near them .
`` And I think it ’ s just transformed everyone ’ s mind to how they see football and even clubs that don ’ t maybe adopt the tactics of pure possession like Pep does . ''
The champions-elect of the Premier League are not built like the Blues side that has claimed the last two titles but the increasing level of calm and control that has developed in the Liverpool team over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Skysports pundit .
`` Liverpool in the last few years , when Jurgen Klopp came to Liverpool I thought they were a brilliant team , but they pressed a lot , they were very frantic , '' Neville added .
`` You look at the control in their game now , its adapted , they ’ re a more rounded team , so I think the influence of Pep Guardiola is enormous and obviously the coaches that he was inspired by are enormous on our game .
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Gary Neville thinks a key change in Liverpool's game under Jurgen Klopp can be attributed to the influence of Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola.
At Barcelona, Guardiola took world football by storm as he won the Champions League in his first year as a coach and added a second two years later as well as winning three La Liga crowns in four seasons.
The importance of that Barcelona team and the way they changed football has only grown over time, and former United defender Neville saw them as introducing something new to the sport that has filtered through.
"The game’s changed completely in terms of perception. I have to say Pep Guardiola, everyone described it as the greatest team of all-time and I think rightly so, with [Gerard] Pique, [Carles] Puyol, Xavi, [Andres] Iniesta, [Sergio] Busquets, [Lionel] Messi. That team I think redefined football," he said.
"You rarely see new things in football but the way in which they pressed when they lost the ball, the possession, the skill, everything was just out of this world over a three or four year period. No one could get near them.
"And I think it’s just transformed everyone’s mind to how they see football and even clubs that don’t maybe adopt the tactics of pure possession like Pep does."
For Neville, that includes Klopp's Liverpool.
The champions-elect of the Premier League are not built like the Blues side that has claimed the last two titles but the increasing level of calm and control that has developed in the Liverpool team over the last few seasons has been noted by the Skysports pundit.
"Liverpool in the last few years, when Jurgen Klopp came to Liverpool I thought they were a brilliant team, but they pressed a lot, they were very frantic," Neville added.
"You look at the control in their game now, its adapted, they’re a more rounded team, so I think the influence of Pep Guardiola is enormous and obviously the coaches that he was inspired by are enormous on our game.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Aguero agrees with Man City fans' theory over constant awards snub

Sergio Aguero says the fact he plays for Manchester City is one reason behind his lack of individual awards throughout his brilliant career .
Aguero is City 's all-time record goalscorer , winning 16 trophies for Atletico Madrid and City .
In the Premier League , he has scored at least 20 goals in six of his eight seasons in England .
This season , before the campaign was suspended , Aguero was on 16 goals from 22 appearances .
However , despite Aguero 's influence in front of goal that has helped City to domestic dominance , the 31-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honours handed out to players .
Incredibly , Aguero has only been named in two PFA teams of the year - something fans are adamant is because he plays for City and his consistent output is taken for granted .
Now , Aguero has commented on the debate , saying that playing for City has counted against him when it comes to the big awards from the PFA trophy to the Ballon d'Or .
Aguero also pointed to his failure to win the Champions League as a contributing factor as he told TyC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ballon d'Or , but the Champions League has a lot to do with it .
`` My best year , last year , we won four titles but we had no luck there .
`` I was not nominated even in the first ten and that 's because you need more there .
I think I am there , but not because I say so but because of the years I had in City and the numbers .
`` As much as you play 85 minutes well , if you do a @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Sergio Aguero says the fact he plays for Manchester City is one reason behind his lack of individual awards throughout his brilliant career.
Aguero is City's all-time record goalscorer, winning 16 trophies for Atletico Madrid and City. In the Premier League, he has scored at least 20 goals in six of his eight seasons in England. This season, before the campaign was suspended, Aguero was on 16 goals from 22 appearances.
However, despite Aguero's influence in front of goal that has helped City to domestic dominance, the 31-year-old is always overlooked for the end-of-season individual honours handed out to players.
Incredibly, Aguero has only been named in two PFA teams of the year - something fans are adamant is because he plays for City and his consistent output is taken for granted.
Now, Aguero has commented on the debate, saying that playing for City has counted against him when it comes to the big awards from the PFA trophy to the Ballon d'Or.
Aguero also pointed to his failure to win the Champions League as a contributing factor as he told TyC: "Every player wants to win the Ballon d'Or, but the Champions League has a lot to do with it.
"My best year, last year, we won four titles but we had no luck there.
"I was not nominated even in the first ten and that's because you need more there. I think I am there, but not because I say so but because of the years I had in City and the numbers.
"As much as you play 85 minutes well, if you do a bad one you stay out."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Rio Ferdinand lifts lid on Ravel Morrison at Manchester United

Rio Ferdinand has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson instructed him to stop training one-to-one with Ravel Morrison at Manchester United during the period that saw the youngster cut ties with the club .
Morrison , now 27 , was once regarded as one of the brightest talents to emerge through the United academy .
He spearheaded the United Under-18s side which , along with Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard , won the 2011 FA Youth Cup .
Yet he was often criticised for a perceived lack of focus and Ferguson agreed to let him leave Old Trafford in 2012 .
Ferdinand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time Morrison began to train with the United senior squad - and worked briefly with the youngster behind the scenes - opened up on his impressions of the midfielder .
`` Fergie told me to step away from doing stuff with Ravel , '' Ferdinand told the Beautiful Game podcast .
`` He told me the club would deal with the situation .
He could have become a £100million player .
`` Ravel was chatting to someone sent to look after him , just chatting nonsense with this guy then would go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's a tricky situation because some of these kids ' home lives are more difficult than we know about .
You have to steer him .
His talent , I have n't seen a kid of that age at 14 , 15 like that in my life .
The game comes so easy to him .
It 's effortless .
But ability will only get you so far , mentality and attitude will take you to the top and help you stay there . ''
Morrison moved to Sheffield United last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ QPR , Lazio and in the Mexican and Swedish leagues .
He 's most recently been on loan at Middlesbrough .
And Ferdinand believes Morrison has n't been helped by the media coverage of him , a contributing factor to the player 's demise at Old Trafford and struggles since .
`` Ravel , it has n't gone the way his ability suggested it should have done , '' added the former United centre-back .
`` The press did n't help this kid .
They tarnished his name more than it should have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being vilified .
`` He got a bad name at times .
People that meet him say 'oh , he 's pleasant is n't he , he 's a nice kid ?
That 's the media .
They had given him a perception . ''

Rio Ferdinand has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson instructed him to stop training one-to-one with Ravel Morrison at Manchester United during the period that saw the youngster cut ties with the club.
Morrison, now 27, was once regarded as one of the brightest talents to emerge through the United academy. He spearheaded the United Under-18s side which, along with Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard, won the 2011 FA Youth Cup.
Yet he was often criticised for a perceived lack of focus and Ferguson agreed to let him leave Old Trafford in 2012.
Ferdinand, who was an experienced player by the time Morrison began to train with the United senior squad - and worked briefly with the youngster behind the scenes - opened up on his impressions of the midfielder.
"Fergie told me to step away from doing stuff with Ravel," Ferdinand told the Beautiful Game podcast. "He told me the club would deal with the situation. He could have become a £100million player.
"Ravel was chatting to someone sent to look after him, just chatting nonsense with this guy then would go do what he wanted to do.
"It's a tricky situation because some of these kids' home lives are more difficult than we know about. You have to steer him. His talent, I haven't seen a kid of that age at 14, 15 like that in my life. The game comes so easy to him. It's effortless. But ability will only get you so far, mentality and attitude will take you to the top and help you stay there."
Morrison moved to Sheffield United last summer after spells with West Ham, QPR, Lazio and in the Mexican and Swedish leagues. He's most recently been on loan at Middlesbrough.
And Ferdinand believes Morrison hasn't been helped by the media coverage of him, a contributing factor to the player's demise at Old Trafford and struggles since.
"Ravel, it hasn't gone the way his ability suggested it should have done," added the former United centre-back.
"The press didn't help this kid. They tarnished his name more than it should have been. He needed help, not being vilified.
"He got a bad name at times. People that meet him say 'oh, he's pleasant isn't he, he's a nice kid? That's the media. They had given him a perception."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Virgin Media had the best response to one man's broadband breaking

Yesterday , thousands of Virgin Media customers across the UK were left furious as their broadband stopped working .
Without a good internet connection , many were unable to use Netflix , or play games on their Xboxes and Playstations .
Given we 're currently in lockdown and have naff-all to do , it 's unsurprising to hear that this angered customers , and many took to Twitter to vent at Virgin Media .
One exchange in particular has entertained social media users , as Virgin Media ( or at least whoever 's behind its Twitter account ) , proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The whole thing started when Twitter user @ LiamSomerville_ messaged the company , asking : `` @ virginmedia wan na explain why the WiFi is down ? ''
Virgin Media responded : `` I 'm sorry that you experienced this issue , we are aware there was a fault .
We are working hard to get this issue fixed asap .
^RA . ''
Liam , making a very good point , replied : `` Just good job I weren ’ t playing pro clubs , could of cost us the title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the # banter scale , Virgin Media clapped back with a brilliant response .
The account tweeted back : `` You could use that excuse to mask not being very good I suppose .
^RA . ''
Liam was having none of it , and then challenged Virgin Media to a game , writing : `` 1v1 in your spare time then we will see . ''
OOF .
This is when things started to heat up , and Virgin Media owned Liam , saying : `` Do n't want to let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
^RA . ''
Liam was n't taking this lying down , and chimed back in : `` Virgin with the banter , shame your WiFi ain ’ t as good as your jokes . ''
Anyone else think this 1v1 between Liam and the mysterious 'RA ' needs to happen now ?

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Yesterday, millions of Virgin Media customers across the UK were left furious as their broadband stopped working.
Without a good internet connection, many were unable to use Netflix, or play games on their Xboxes and Playstations.
Given we're currently in lockdown and have naff-all to do, it's unsurprising to hear that this angered customers, and many took to Twitter to vent at Virgin Media.
One exchange in particular has entertained social media users, as Virgin Media (or at least whoever's behind its Twitter account), proved it has a brilliant sense of humour.
The whole thing started when Twitter user @LiamSomerville_ messaged the company, asking: " @virginmedia wanna explain why the WiFi is down?"
Virgin Media responded: "I'm sorry that you experienced this issue, we are aware there was a fault. We are working hard to get this issue fixed asap. ^RA."
Liam, making a very good point, replied: "Just good job I weren’t playing pro clubs, could of cost us the title."
Not wanting to be beaten on the #banter scale, Virgin Media clapped back with a brilliant response.
The account tweeted back: "You could use that excuse to mask not being very good I suppose. ^RA."
Liam was having none of it, and then challenged Virgin Media to a game, writing: "1v1 in your spare time then we will see." OOF.
This is when things started to heat up, and Virgin Media owned Liam, saying: "Don't want to let you down twice in 1 day mate. ^RA."
Liam wasn't taking this lying down, and chimed back in: "Virgin with the banter, shame your WiFi ain’t as good as your jokes."
YES LIAM.
Anyone else think this 1v1 between Liam and the mysterious 'RA' needs to happen now?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Why Alphonso Davies didn't join Manchester United

Alphonso Davies says he had 'no hesitation ' about joining Bayern Munich last year , despite being highly recommended to sign for Manchester United .
The Canadian teenager penned a new long-term deal at Bayern last week after a breakthrough season which has seen him establish himself as one of the hottest youngsters in Europe .
Davies , 19 , was offered a trial at United two years ago but instead stayed in his homeland to attend a training camp with the Canada Olympic team .
Last month United 's former international scout Jorge Alvial told MEN Sport he sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davies , who at the time was valued at just $ 2million by Vancouver Whitecaps .
Alvial even gave the teenager a special “ signed status report ” to recommend him as a future superstar who should be signed at any cost .
However , he eventually moved to the German champions in January of last year .
Speaking about his new long-term contract Davies reflected on the interest from English clubs but insisted his heart was set on Bayern after they made an initial approach .
`` I know there were rumours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Mail .
`` I know different teams had approached my agents .
My full focus at the time was Vancouver and trying to get into the play-offs .
`` Behind the scenes , my people were dealing with it so I did n't need to think about it a whole lot . '
'' Teams approached my people and they relayed the messages to me .
We sat down with Bayern Munich and as soon as I heard them , there was no hesitation that I wanted to join this team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Being so young and coming here so early is even more of a motivation . ''

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Alphonso Davies says he had 'no hesitation' about joining Bayern Munich last year, despite being highly recommended to sign for Manchester United.
The Canadian teenager penned a new long-term deal at Bayern last week after a breakthrough season which has seen him establish himself as one of the hottest youngsters in Europe.
Davies, 19, was offered a trial at United two years ago but instead stayed in his homeland to attend a training camp with the Canada Olympic team.
Last month United's former international scout Jorge Alvial told MEN Sport he sent at least 40 reports to United regarding Davies, who at the time was valued at just $2million by Vancouver Whitecaps.
Alvial even gave the teenager a special “signed status report” to recommend him as a future superstar who should be signed at any cost. However, he eventually moved to the German champions in January of last year.
Speaking about his new long-term contract Davies reflected on the interest from English clubs but insisted his heart was set on Bayern after they made an initial approach.
"I know there were rumours about England," Davies told the Daily Mail. "I know different teams had approached my agents. My full focus at the time was Vancouver and trying to get into the play-offs.
"Behind the scenes, my people were dealing with it so I didn't need to think about it a whole lot.
'"Teams approached my people and they relayed the messages to me. We sat down with Bayern Munich and as soon as I heard them, there was no hesitation that I wanted to join this team.
"I love playing for this club. Being so young and coming here so early is even more of a motivation."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--What is phase two of the UK lockdown?

What is phase two of the UK lockdown?

The UK could soon be moving to the next phase of lockdown according to the Prime Minister - who is back in charge after recovering from coronavirus .
Boris Johnson has said that lifting lockdown restrictions will be a gradual process .
But with the current phase nearing an end , what will phase two of the UK lockdown entail ?
Mr Johnson told reporters outside Downing Street yesterday ( Monday ) Britain would move into phase two of the lockdown once the government was certain its five key targets had been met .
Phase two would then involve a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a 'firing up ' of the economy .
He said : “ When we are sure that this first phase is over and that we are meeting our five tests – deaths falling , NHS protected , rate of infection down , really sorting out the challenges of testing and PPE , avoiding a second peak – then that will be the time to move on to the second phase in which we continue to suppress the disease and keep the reproduction rate – the R rate – down , but begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions and one by one to fire up the engines of this vast UK economy .
“ And in that process difficult judgments will be made and we simply can not spell out now how fast or slow or even when those changes will be made , though clearly the Government will be saying much more about this in the coming days.
” The current lockdown measures are in place until at least May 7 , when a review is expected to take place .
Mr Johnson promised the “ maximum possible transparency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said efforts would be made to engage across party lines .
He again urged the public to continue to follow the social distancing guidelines and lockdown restrictions until any changes are made .
Mr Johnson has been away from work for three weeks after he was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 .
At least 24,000 people in the UK have now died after suffering confirmed or suspected Covid-19 , new figures show .

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The UK could soon be moving to the next phase of lockdown according to the Prime Minister - who is back in charge after recovering from coronavirus.
Boris Johnson has said that lifting lockdown restrictions will be a gradual process.
But with the current phase nearing an end, what will phase two of the UK lockdown entail?
Mr Johnson told reporters outside Downing Street yesterday (Monday) Britain would move into phase two of the lockdown once the government was certain its five key targets had been met.
Phase two would then involve a gradual easing of measures currently in place and a 'firing up' of the economy.
He said: “When we are sure that this first phase is over and that we are meeting our five tests – deaths falling, NHS protected, rate of infection down, really sorting out the challenges of testing and PPE, avoiding a second peak – then that will be the time to move on to the second phase in which we continue to suppress the disease and keep the reproduction rate – the R rate – down, but begin gradually to refine the economic and social restrictions and one by one to fire up the engines of this vast UK economy.
“And in that process difficult judgments will be made and we simply cannot spell out now how fast or slow or even when those changes will be made, though clearly the Government will be saying much more about this in the coming days.”
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The current lockdown measures are in place until at least May 7, when a review is expected to take place.
Mr Johnson promised the “maximum possible transparency” in taking the next steps and said efforts would be made to engage across party lines.
He again urged the public to continue to follow the social distancing guidelines and lockdown restrictions until any changes are made.
Mr Johnson has been away from work for three weeks after he was admitted to hospital with Covid-19.
At least 24,000 people in the UK have now died after suffering confirmed or suspected Covid-19, new figures show.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Aguero asked about Man City plans amid interest from Independiente

Sergio Aguero refused to speculate on his Manchester City future when asked where he will play after his current contract expires in 2021 .
Aguero , City 's all time record goalscorer , is out of contract at the end of next season and is yet to commit his future to the Etihad club .
The Argentine striker , 31 , has not made no secret of his desire to play in Argentina again before he retires , with former club Independiente publicly targeting Aguero for a return in recent weeks .
City have worked to tie down their key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to expire , with Raheem Sterling , Aymeric Laporte , Bernardo Silva , Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne all signing extensions in the last two years .
Aguero , however , will enter the last year of his contract this summer .
Now , in an interview with Argenine broadcaster TyC , Aguero was asked about his future at the Etihad , but gave little away as he referred to the current uncertainty around the completion of the playing season .
`` At the moment I am not thinking about what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clubs are having problems , '' he said .
However , Aguero did expand on his hopes to continue playing at a high level until the end of 2022 so he can represent Argentina at the Qatar World Cup .
Aguero , who will be 33 when the winter tournament is held , said he can 'arrive without pain ' to both the rescheduled 2021 Copa America and the Qatar 2022 World Cup .
`` The first thing is to end this season , give everything to the next one that comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup will be nothing , '' he said .

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Sergio Aguero refused to speculate on his Manchester City future when asked where he will play after his current contract expires in 2021.
Aguero, City's all time record goalscorer, is out of contract at the end of next season and is yet to commit his future to the Etihad club.
The Argentine striker, 31, has not made no secret of his desire to play in Argentina again before he retires, with former club Independiente publicly targeting Aguero for a return in recent weeks.
City have worked to tie down their key players long before their current deals are set to expire, with Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne all signing extensions in the last two years. Aguero, however, will enter the last year of his contract this summer.
Now, in an interview with Argenine broadcaster TyC, Aguero was asked about his future at the Etihad, but gave little away as he referred to the current uncertainty around the completion of the playing season.
"At the moment I am not thinking about what to do. With this, all the clubs are having problems," he said.
However, Aguero did expand on his hopes to continue playing at a high level until the end of 2022 so he can represent Argentina at the Qatar World Cup.
Aguero, who will be 33 when the winter tournament is held, said he can 'arrive without pain' to both the rescheduled 2021 Copa America and the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
"The first thing is to end this season, give everything to the next one that comes, the Copa America and the World Cup will be nothing," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--The waste food enterprise that has delivered thousands of meals across the city

A waste food catering service has delivered more than 10,000 meals to vulnerable people over the past week .
Open Kitchen MCR has been working closely with Manchester City Council ’ s Food Response team to ensure the city ’ s most-vulnerable are well fed .
They are currently delivering around 1,700 meals a day and show no signs of slowing down .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News.
, Corin Bell , director of the service said : `` Last week we were able to deliver 10,200 meals a week - our target for this week is 11,000 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council in supporting the vulnerable , whether it 's the elderly , people with dementia , and the street homeless currently living in hotels.
” Currently based at the Onward Homes offices in Didsbury , Open Kitchen has the space they need to run their seven-day service and deliver to so many people across the city .
“ Their conference room is now our dry store , ” Corin laughs .
“ And their car park has turned into our kitchen space.
” Chefs from eateries including Hispi Bistro and Hawksmoor Steakhouse are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ volunteers will help labelling the meals for drivers to then deliver .
“ We have about ten volunteers on the packing floor , ” Corin adds .
“ Then we have around 13 drivers who will make around 150 drops a day .
“ We never thought we would become a meal on wheels service , but we were asked and we said yes .
“ We ’ ve run a restaurant , we ’ ve had a pop-up service , we ’ ve changed our model enough times to be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top stories here Corin said one of the reasons that the service has been able to thrive is due to how Manchester ’ s hospitality industry has been able to adapt to the pandemic .
“ Manchester ’ s food and drink industry is like nothing I ’ ve seen anywhere else .
“ We are all helping each other by working together - it ’ s wonderful to see.
” Open Kitchen , who delivered an already-impressive 6,000 meals a week earlier , are able to increase the number of meals served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributions from food companies across the country .
Last week , they were sent 1.1 million airline meals by Thomas Cook Airlines and Lineage Logistics .
The frozen meals would have otherwise gone to waste due to grounded flights .
Danish Crown , a leading catering butcher in the UK , donated enough meat to help Open Kitchen make a 'conference table-sized ' Shepherd 's Pie .
“ We try to offer as much of a variety as we can , ” Corin said .
“ But we let our chefs play their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cook by trying to come up with meals using the ingredients we have .
“ One day it might be Spaghetti Bolognese , the next it could be Sausage and Mash - it ’ s all comfort food that has nutritious value.
” While Open Kitchen is already used to delivering food to a large number of people , they are still in uncharted territory .
“ We ’ re having to cook , label and deliver 1,700 meals a day , and then sanitise and clean 300 trays and equipment as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve made some mistakes along the way but we ’ ve learnt from them and as long as people still get fed then that ’ s all that really matters.
” Corin said she has no idea how long things would be able to run for , but said there will always be a need for such services .
“ Even after lockdown , there will still be vulnerable people needing food .
“ We ’ re just going to keep cooking and see what happens.
” Food businesses wishing to donate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touch with the team at info @ openkitchenmcr.co.uk .
Anyone wishing to donate to Open Kitchen MCR can do so here .

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A waste food catering service has delivered more than 10,000 meals to vulnerable people over the past week.
Open Kitchen MCR has been working closely with Manchester City Council’s Food Response team to ensure the city’s most-vulnerable are well fed.
They are currently delivering around 1,700 meals a day and show no signs of slowing down.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News., Corin Bell, director of the service said: "Last week we were able to deliver 10,200 meals a week - our target for this week is 11,000.
“We work with referrals from the Council in supporting the vulnerable, whether it's the elderly, people with dementia, and the street homeless currently living in hotels.”
Currently based at the Onward Homes offices in Didsbury, Open Kitchen has the space they need to run their seven-day service and deliver to so many people across the city.
“Their conference room is now our dry store,” Corin laughs.
“And their car park has turned into our kitchen space.”
(Image: Alex Hibbert)
Chefs from eateries including Hispi Bistro and Hawksmoor Steakhouse are currently involved in the project, while volunteers will help labelling the meals for drivers to then deliver.
“We have about ten volunteers on the packing floor,” Corin adds.
“Then we have around 13 drivers who will make around 150 drops a day.
“We never thought we would become a meal on wheels service, but we were asked and we said yes.
“We’ve run a restaurant, we’ve had a pop-up service, we’ve changed our model enough times to be able to adapt.”
(Image: Open Kitchen MCR)
Corin said one of the reasons that the service has been able to thrive is due to how Manchester’s hospitality industry has been able to adapt to the pandemic.
“Manchester’s food and drink industry is like nothing I’ve seen anywhere else.
“We are all helping each other by working together - it’s wonderful to see.”
Open Kitchen, who delivered an already-impressive 6,000 meals a week earlier, are able to increase the number of meals served each week due to food and equipment contributions from food companies across the country.
Last week, they were sent 1.1 million airline meals by Thomas Cook Airlines and Lineage Logistics. The frozen meals would have otherwise gone to waste due to grounded flights.
Danish Crown, a leading catering butcher in the UK, donated enough meat to help Open Kitchen make a 'conference table-sized' Shepherd's Pie.
(Image: Open Kitchen MCR)
“We try to offer as much of a variety as we can,” Corin said.
“But we let our chefs play their own version of Ready, Steady, Cook by trying to come up with meals using the ingredients we have.
“One day it might be Spaghetti Bolognese, the next it could be Sausage and Mash - it’s all comfort food that has nutritious value.”
While Open Kitchen is already used to delivering food to a large number of people, they are still in uncharted territory.
“We’re having to cook, label and deliver 1,700 meals a day, and then sanitise and clean 300 trays and equipment as well,” Corin added.
(Image: Open Kitchen MCR)
“We’ve made some mistakes along the way but we’ve learnt from them and as long as people still get fed then that’s all that really matters.”
Corin said she has no idea how long things would be able to run for, but said there will always be a need for such services.
“Even after lockdown, there will still be vulnerable people needing food.
“We’re just going to keep cooking and see what happens.”
Food businesses wishing to donate food or cooking equipment can get in touch with the team at info@openkitchenmcr.co.uk.
Anyone wishing to donate to Open Kitchen MCR can do so here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Shoppers are in stitches over the latest 'middle of Lidl' offer

Since lockdown started , many of us have been exploring new hobbies and trying to perfect our skills for next year 's series of Britain 's Got Talent .
Supermarket Lidl is helping shoppers with this , as it has released a new 'middle of Lidl ' range dedicated to the gift of music .
Sounds lovely , does n't it .
However , one particular product has now gone viral , as shoppers ca n't quite believe it 's being sold in the current lockdown climate .
The trumpet first went viral after one bloke spotted it in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter .
He joked : `` Lidl not giving a f*ck about your neighbours or housemates during isolation . ''
The picture has since been retweeted and liked thousands of times , and people are loving it .
`` The fact that you can buy a flute , clarinet , or trumpet down the middle aisle at Lidl amazes me .
Grab yourself a bargain , '' joked one shopper .
`` Odd lockdown `` gift '' from Lidl .
Should I get the electronic drum kit or the trumpet ? ''
said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Lidl > aldi for me .
You can go in for something basic and come out with a f*cking trumpet .
Aldi wouldn ’ t have the nerve . ''
`` Just off to LIDL to buy my essential trumpet , '' said yet another amused shopper .
The bargains do n't stop there though , oh no .
Clearly , it would seem , Lidl is keen for us all to treat our neighbours to the full orchestral experience , so it 's selling a whole range of musical instruments .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ electronic drum kit , priced at €59.99 , which is sure to entertain the whole family for days on end .
For the less musically-able , there 's a harmonica , priced at €4.99 - an absolute steal I 'm sure we can all agree .
Then there 's a ukelele , a keyboard , and a guitar .
What a time to be alive .
Sadly it looks like the products are currently only available in Lidl Ireland , so you definitely wo n't be able to take a trip there from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But of course , joking aside , these are n't really essentials , so if you are in Ireland and planning on trying to get your hands on them , you should only do so as part of your essential shop .
And if you do decide to try and become a better trumpeter than Sonia Fowler , be mindful of your neighbours and housemates , and try not to annoy them too much .

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Since lockdown started, many of us have been exploring new hobbies and trying to perfect our skills for next year's series of Britain's Got Talent.
Supermarket Lidl is helping shoppers with this, as it has released a new 'middle of Lidl' range dedicated to the gift of music. Sounds lovely, doesn't it.
However, one particular product has now gone viral, as shoppers can't quite believe it's being sold in the current lockdown climate.
The product in question?
A €129.99 TRUMPET. Brilliant.
(Image: Lidl)
The trumpet first went viral after one bloke spotted it in a store, and posted a picture on Twitter.
He joked: "Lidl not giving a f*** about your neighbours or housemates during isolation."
The picture has since been retweeted and liked thousands of times, and people are loving it.
"The fact that you can buy a flute, clarinet, or trumpet down the middle aisle at Lidl amazes me. Grab yourself a bargain," joked one shopper.
(Image: Lidl)
"Odd lockdown "gift" from Lidl. Should I get the electronic drum kit or the trumpet?" said somebody else.
A third wrote: "Lidl>aldi for me. You can go in for something basic and come out with a f***ing trumpet. Aldi wouldn’t have the nerve."
"Just off to LIDL to buy my essential trumpet," said yet another amused shopper.
The bargains don't stop there though, oh no. Clearly, it would seem, Lidl is keen for us all to treat our neighbours to the full orchestral experience, so it's selling a whole range of musical instruments.
A personal favourite of mine is the electronic drum kit, priced at €59.99, which is sure to entertain the whole family for days on end.
For the less musically-able, there's a harmonica, priced at €4.99 - an absolute steal I'm sure we can all agree.
Then there's a ukelele, a keyboard, and a guitar. What a time to be alive.
It looks like the products are currently only available in Lidl Ireland, so UK customers won't be able to take a trip there to buy one at the moment.
But of course, joking aside, these aren't really essentials, so if you are in Ireland and planning on trying to get your hands on them, you should only do so as part of your essential shop.
And if you do decide to try and become a better trumpeter than Sonia Fowler, be mindful of your neighbours and housemates, and try not to annoy them too much.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Vauxhall led cops on chase - before smashing into 4x4 and flipping onto roof

A car being 'driven erratically ' led police on a chase - before smashing into a 4x4 and flipping onto its roof .
The Vauxhall Astra was left a mangled wreck following the crash on Regent Road , Salford , on Sunday ( April 26 ) .
Officers on routine patrol in Manchester city centre spotted the car just before 10.30pm .
The driver did n't stop when police requested and led officers on a short chase .
The Vauxhall then smashed into a Toyota Rav 4 at the junction with Oldfield Avenue .
The driver of the vehicle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where he remains in a stable condition .
Police have launched an investigation .
No arrests have been made .
Images taken in the hours after the crash show the silver badly damaged in the middle of the road .
Witnesses said a police helicopter was scrambled in the wake of the incident .
Regent Road was sealed off for several hours on Sunday night .
The incident has been referred to GMP ’ s Professional Standards Branch , which will make the decision whether to refer the case to the Independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
PC Philip Shaw , of GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ This collision could have resulted in even more serious consequences .
Thankfully , the injured man is in a stable condition and no-one else was injured .
“ Our investigation is ongoing and I appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage from the surrounding area at the time of the collision or in the minutes before to get in touch with us.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A car being 'driven erratically' led police on a chase - before smashing into a 4x4 and flipping onto its roof.
The Vauxhall Astra was left a mangled wreck following the crash on Regent Road, Salford, on Sunday (April 26).
Officers on routine patrol in Manchester city centre spotted the car just before 10.30pm.
The driver didn't stop when police requested and led officers on a short chase.
The Vauxhall then smashed into a Toyota Rav 4 at the junction with Oldfield Avenue.
(Image: ASP)
The driver of the vehicle, a 27-year-old-man, was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
Police have launched an investigation. No arrests have been made.
Images taken in the hours after the crash show the silver badly damaged in the middle of the road.
(Image: ASP)
Witnesses said a police helicopter was scrambled in the wake of the incident.
Regent Road was sealed off for several hours on Sunday night.
The incident has been referred to GMP’s Professional Standards Branch, which will make the decision whether to refer the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
PC Philip Shaw, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This collision could have resulted in even more serious consequences. Thankfully, the injured man is in a stable condition and no-one else was injured.
“Our investigation is ongoing and I appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage from the surrounding area at the time of the collision or in the minutes before to get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 2893 of 26/04/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--UK falls silent to pay tribute to key workers who have died

People across the country fell silent this morning to remember key workers who have lost their lives during the coronavirus outbreak .
The minutes silence took place at 11am on Tuesday morning to honour those frontline workers who have died .
It took place following a campaign from Unison , the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal of College of Nursing .
More than 100 NHS and social care workers are reported to have died with suspected or confirmed coronavirus .
This includes doctors and nurses , carers , cleaners , porters and bus drivers .
Prime Minister Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lead the minute 's silence alongside Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Cabinet Secretary Mark Sedwill at No.10 .
Mr Johnson tweeted : `` This morning I took part in a minute 's silence to remember those workers who have tragically died in the coronavirus pandemic .
`` The nation will not forget you . ''
Mr Sunak also shared a post and said : `` To the workers who continue to help Britain battle coronavirus , thank you .
`` To those who have lost their lives , we wo n't forget you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribute to their colleagues at hospitals up and down the country .
Westminster Abbey also fell silent to `` honour the sacrifice of health and care workers who have lost their lives in the service of others '' .
It comes after new figures show that at least 24,000 people in the UK have died after suffering confirmed or suspected Covid-19 .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Office for National Statistics show that 22,351 deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales were registered up to April 25 .
The Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) also reported there had been more than 4,000 deaths in care homes in England .

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People across the country fell silent this morning to remember key workers who have lost their lives during the coronavirus outbreak.
The minutes silence took place at 11am on Tuesday morning to honour those frontline workers who have died.
It took place following a campaign from Unison, the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal of College of Nursing.
More than 100 NHS and social care workers are reported to have died with suspected or confirmed coronavirus.
This includes doctors and nurses, carers, cleaners, porters and bus drivers.
(Image: PA)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who returned to work yesterday, lead the minute's silence alongside Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Cabinet Secretary Mark Sedwill at No.10.
Mr Johnson tweeted: "This morning I took part in a minute's silence to remember those workers who have tragically died in the coronavirus pandemic.
"The nation will not forget you."
Mr Sunak also shared a post and said: "To the workers who continue to help Britain battle coronavirus, thank you.
"To those who have lost their lives, we won't forget you."
(Image: PA)
Fellow frontline workers also paid tribute to their colleagues at hospitals up and down the country.
Westminster Abbey also fell silent to "honour the sacrifice of health and care workers who have lost their lives in the service of others".
It comes after new figures show that at least 24,000 people in the UK have died after suffering confirmed or suspected Covid-19.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
Today's figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 22,351 deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales were registered up to April 25.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) also reported there had been more than 4,000 deaths in care homes in England.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Man United transfer decision on Declan Rice helps five players

When Manchester United set out plans to build a team of young , hungry and mostly British players under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , their transfer targets became fairly limited .
Having signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Harry Maguire and Daniel James last summer , United will move on to Jadon Sancho in 2020 .
All four players fit the profile for Solskjaer , who has also shown adaptability in signing Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo in January .
The other player who looked an obvious target for United last year was Declan Rice , who was playing well as a defensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the England side .
It was a position United needed to strengthen and Rice ticked plenty of boxes .
He did n't sign last summer and United 's interest has since cooled , although West Ham are now reportedly considering a fire sale this summer , which might alert clubs to the availability of Rice , including United and Chelsea .
But United 's need for a player in the the 21-year-old 's mould has decreased in recent months and while he ticks a couple of boxes as an ideal target , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season , which is being good enough to play for the club .
These might just be the development pains that almost every young player goes through , but Rice has n't looked the same player this season and has too often been exposed as a holding midfielder for the Hammers .
Rice 's 2018/19 was certainly impressive .
He was named players ' player of the year at West Ham and looked the kind of destructive , ball-playing holding midfielder that every top side required .
Yet his struggles this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the youngster .
Statistically , he is fairly similar to the players who have performed the more disciplined holding roles for United this season .
His 10.94 successful defensive actions per 90 minutes is above Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic but below Fred 's 12.2 , with the Brazilian leading almost every category in terms of defensive performance .
While Rice 's passing numbers are similar to McTominay 's , they fall well below Fred 's and Matic 's , with both averaging around 21 passes per game more , with seven more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Ham 's style has to be taken into consideration as well , but he 's not controlled games to the degree you would want from a holding midfielder at United .
Perhaps the biggest reason for United shelving any thoughts on bidding for Rice is the emergence of Fred , who a year ago looked to already be on borrowed time , but has now emerged as one of the first names on the team sheet , starting 22 consecutive Premier League games .
With Matic also back on form and McTominay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be little need to sign Rice , who has n't done enough to convince that he has what it takes to play for United .
In James Garner and Dylan Levitt , both 19 , United have their own highly rated midfielders coming through the system .
Rice 's star has shone brighter than those two at the moment , but his progress has stalled this season and if the only role he would play at Old Trafford is that of a back-up squad player , then Solskjaer would be better off trusting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A year ago spending £50million on Rice might have looked like good business , but fortunes can change quickly in football .
With Ed Woodward 's message about the likely frugality of this summer 's transfer window still fresh , a move for the Hammer looks like one United would be wise to steer well clear off now .

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When Manchester United set out plans to build a team of young, hungry and mostly British players under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, their transfer targets became fairly limited.
Having signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire and Daniel James last summer, United will move on to Jadon Sancho in 2020. All four players fit the profile for Solskjaer, who has also shown adaptability in signing Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo in January.
The other player who looked an obvious target for United last year was Declan Rice, who was playing well as a defensive midfielder for West Ham United and breaking into the England side. It was a position United needed to strengthen and Rice ticked plenty of boxes.
He didn't sign last summer and United's interest has since cooled, although West Ham are now reportedly considering a fire sale this summer, which might alert clubs to the availability of Rice, including United and Chelsea.
But United's need for a player in the the 21-year-old's mould has decreased in recent months and while he ticks a couple of boxes as an ideal target, he hasn't ticked the fundamental one this season, which is being good enough to play for the club.
These might just be the development pains that almost every young player goes through, but Rice hasn't looked the same player this season and has too often been exposed as a holding midfielder for the Hammers.
Rice's 2018/19 was certainly impressive. He was named players' player of the year at West Ham and looked the kind of destructive, ball-playing holding midfielder that every top side required. Yet his struggles this season mean the jury is still out on the youngster.
Statistically, he is fairly similar to the players who have performed the more disciplined holding roles for United this season. His 10.94 successful defensive actions per 90 minutes is above Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic but below Fred's 12.2, with the Brazilian leading almost every category in terms of defensive performance.
While Rice's passing numbers are similar to McTominay's, they fall well below Fred's and Matic's, with both averaging around 21 passes per game more, with seven more forward passes per game too. Obviously West Ham's style has to be taken into consideration as well, but he's not controlled games to the degree you would want from a holding midfielder at United.
Perhaps the biggest reason for United shelving any thoughts on bidding for Rice is the emergence of Fred, who a year ago looked to already be on borrowed time, but has now emerged as one of the first names on the team sheet, starting 22 consecutive Premier League games.
With Matic also back on form and McTominay continuing to thrive, there looks to be little need to sign Rice, who hasn't done enough to convince that he has what it takes to play for United.
In James Garner and Dylan Levitt, both 19, United have their own highly rated midfielders coming through the system. Rice's star has shone brighter than those two at the moment, but his progress has stalled this season and if the only role he would play at Old Trafford is that of a back-up squad player, then Solskjaer would be better off trusting his own youngsters to fulfil that vacancy.
A year ago spending £50million on Rice might have looked like good business, but fortunes can change quickly in football. With Ed Woodward's message about the likely frugality of this summer's transfer window still fresh, a move for the Hammer looks like one United would be wise to steer well clear off now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Gun and 'suspected' drugs found after 'undercover and armed police' swoop

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A gun and 'suspected drugs' were found after police swooped on homes in Bury.
Officers executed warrants at two houses on Monday evening (April 27).
A 27-year-old manw as arrested on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs.
Officers confirmed 'a firearm and a quantity of suspected drugs' were seized.
The man remains in police custody for questioning.
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Witnesses said armed and undercover police were seen on Knowles Street and Robertson Street, in Radcliffe, at around 7.45pm.
Tactical aid unit vans were also spotted.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc says the club is 'totally relaxed ' about Jadon Sancho 's future amid intense interest from Manchester United .
United are long term admirers of Sancho , who has been a revelation in the Bundesliga since leaving Manchester City in 2017 , and the 20-year-old is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's priority target to improve his side 's flanks .
`` There is no new stance , '' Zorc told Sport1 .
`` At the moment , all clubs are running on sight - even in England !
I can not and do not want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window with forecasts because the situation is changing daily .
We will see what happens .
`` We have a long-term contract with Jadon Sancho .
This will not change now .
We are totally relaxed about it . ''
United midfielder Paul Pogba continues to be linked with a move away from the club , amid Solskjaer 's side displaying interest in Jack Grealish and James Maddison .
The Old Trafford club have been touted for transfers for Ben White , Declan Rice and Mohamed Salisu , among others , in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest United news throughout the day .

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc says the club is 'totally relaxed' about Jadon Sancho's future amid intense interest from Manchester United.
United are long term admirers of Sancho, who has been a revelation in the Bundesliga since leaving Manchester City in 2017, and the 20-year-old is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's priority target to improve his side's flanks.
"There is no new stance," Zorc told Sport1. "At the moment, all clubs are running on sight - even in England! I cannot and do not want to lean too far out of the window with forecasts because the situation is changing daily. We will see what happens.
"We have a long-term contract with Jadon Sancho. This will not change now. We are totally relaxed about it."
United midfielder Paul Pogba continues to be linked with a move away from the club, amid Solskjaer's side displaying interest in Jack Grealish and James Maddison. The Old Trafford club have been touted for transfers for Ben White, Declan Rice and Mohamed Salisu, among others, in recent days.
A recap of today's news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict house in Stockport

Crews were called to the house , attached to a former builders yard , on Gorton Road , in Reddish .
A large plume of smoke could be seen billowing the building across the area in the early hours of Tuesday morning .
The fire involved the first floor of the detached building .
Read more of today 's top stories here Large numbers of fire engines and police vehicles could be seen outside the property .
Firefighters arrived to the scene at around 6.15am and spent more than two hours tackling the flames .
Nobody was in the property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blaze is under investigation .
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` At 6.13am on April 28 , 2020 , three fire engines from Gorton and Whitehill fire stations , and the turntable ladder from Manchester Central , with a supporting fire engine from Stockport attended a domestic premises on Gorton Road , North Reddish .
`` On arrival the fire service dealt with a fire involving the first floor of the large detached property .
`` Six breathing apparatus , three hose reels , a thermal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lighting were used .
`` Crews remained in attendance for approximately two hours and 15 minutes . ''

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Firefighters battled a blaze at a derelict house in Stockport.
Crews were called to the house, attached to a former builders yard, on Gorton Road, in Reddish.
A large plume of smoke could be seen billowing the building across the area in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The fire involved the first floor of the detached building.
Large numbers of fire engines and police vehicles could be seen outside the property.
(Image: Stephen Lloyd)
Firefighters arrived to the scene at around 6.15am and spent more than two hours tackling the flames.
Nobody was in the property at the time.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 6.13am on April 28, 2020, three fire engines from Gorton and Whitehill fire stations, and the turntable ladder from Manchester Central, with a supporting fire engine from Stockport attended a domestic premises on Gorton Road, North Reddish.
"On arrival the fire service dealt with a fire involving the first floor of the large detached property.
"Six breathing apparatus, three hose reels, a thermal imaging camera, breaking in gear and lighting were used.
"Crews remained in attendance for approximately two hours and 15 minutes."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Man City transfer alternatives look more tempting in market uncertainty

The claim from Manchester City 's academy chief that the club are looking to bring through more Phil Fodens must have daunted as much as encouraged the youngsters .
In Foden , they have a player that can see has had a clear plan laid out for him that he has stuck to and is now beginning to enjoy the rewards in the first team .
If he does take David Silva 's place in the squad next season , he will finally feel like a fully fledged first-team member and the first example of a player successfully crossing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lane days .
However , Foden is also an exceptional talent - a player capable of convincing many he should go to the Euros ahead of Aston Villa 's Jack Grealish on the back of one performance out of position , and a person that has been willing to be patient and wait for his chance despite the frustration of waiting along the way .
City are not short of exciting prospects in their academy but it remains difficult to make it at one of the most ambitious clubs in world football , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standards of a manager in Pep Guardiola who readily admits that he can not concentrate on bringing young players through if he is expected to challenge for every trophy the Blues go for ( which he is , and does ) .
Jadon Sancho was part of the same England team as Foden that won the Under-17 World Cup but by that point had already decided that he would be better off moving elsewhere for regular football .
If he returns to the Premier League next season - Manchester United are leading the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be as an experienced talent that has already stepped up to the England national team .
But if Sancho shows the potential difficulty of making the City first team , the uncertainty around upcoming transfer markets could make it easier for the next batch of young Blues .
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward warned recently that even the clubs with the deepest pockets may not be splurging at such an uncertain time for football .
The knock-on effect of that would present more opportunities for young players trying to make their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an exciting 17-year-old winger , would have a clearer path if the club choose not to sign a replacement should Leroy Sane depart for Bayern Munich .
Taylor Harwood-Bellis , the 18-year-old centre-back who made his debut this season , can expect more minutes if City only sign one rather than two new defenders .
It remains extremely challenging for players to break through into the City first team , as Foden and Sancho have shown .
Yet as many difficulties as the current situation will cause for clubs trying to maintain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things easier for academy prospects .

The claim from Manchester City's academy chief that the club are looking to bring through more Phil Fodens must have daunted as much as encouraged the youngsters.
In Foden, they have a player that can see has had a clear plan laid out for him that he has stuck to and is now beginning to enjoy the rewards in the first team. If he does take David Silva's place in the squad next season, he will finally feel like a fully fledged first-team member and the first example of a player successfully crossing the road from the academy since the Platt Lane days.
However, Foden is also an exceptional talent - a player capable of convincing many he should go to the Euros ahead of Aston Villa's Jack Grealish on the back of one performance out of position, and a person that has been willing to be patient and wait for his chance despite the frustration of waiting along the way.
City are not short of exciting prospects in their academy but it remains difficult to make it at one of the most ambitious clubs in world football, especially with youth competitions not meeting the standards of a manager in Pep Guardiola who readily admits that he cannot concentrate on bringing young players through if he is expected to challenge for every trophy the Blues go for (which he is, and does).
Jadon Sancho was part of the same England team as Foden that won the Under-17 World Cup but by that point had already decided that he would be better off moving elsewhere for regular football. If he returns to the Premier League next season - Manchester United are leading the way to sign him from Dortmund - it will be as an experienced talent that has already stepped up to the England national team.
But if Sancho shows the potential difficulty of making the City first team, the uncertainty around upcoming transfer markets could make it easier for the next batch of young Blues. United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward warned recently that even the clubs with the deepest pockets may not be splurging at such an uncertain time for football.
The knock-on effect of that would present more opportunities for young players trying to make their mark.
Jayden Braaf, for example, an exciting 17-year-old winger, would have a clearer path if the club choose not to sign a replacement should Leroy Sane depart for Bayern Munich. Taylor Harwood-Bellis, the 18-year-old centre-back who made his debut this season, can expect more minutes if City only sign one rather than two new defenders.
It remains extremely challenging for players to break through into the City first team, as Foden and Sancho have shown. Yet as many difficulties as the current situation will cause for clubs trying to maintain business as usual, it could make things easier for academy prospects.