themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Van Gaal was only half right about why Di Maria failed at Man Utd

`` Di Maria had a problem with the English football culture and the climate .
You can not buy players and know , for sure , that they can deliver .
You can not know because football is a team sport . ''
Angel Di Maria was the statement signing of the Louis van Gaal era .
Van Gaal recruited 14 players during his two years in charge of United , with the Dutchman responsible for bringing Anthony Martial and Luke Shaw to the club , although much of the groundwork to sign the latter was done by Van Gaal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Shaw , obviously , have proved themselves to be better investments than Di Maria .
Radamel Falcao and Memphis Depay also arrived on Van Gaal 's watch , the latter on loan from AS Monaco.. At the time of Falcao 's arrival , it was not known how he would bounce back from the serious knee injury that had ruled him out of the 2014 World Cup .
There was hope at the club and among fans that he would reestablish himself as the best striker in the world with game time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was regarded as the Netherlands ' best young talent when United snared him from PSV Eindhoven .
Yet the Van Gaal signing that excited fans most was Di Maria .
The Argentina international was the man of the match in the previous season 's Champions League final but James Rodriguez 's arrival at Real Madrid spelled the end for Di Maria in Spain and United splurged a then club-record £60million on him .
Di Maria 's technical quality was evident from the off but a hamstring injury sustained against Hull in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Old Trafford demise .
The former Benfica man would complete 90 minutes on only six more occasions before the season ended six months later .
Di Maria 's last United appearance came against Hull on the final day of the 2014-15 campaign and he limped down the tunnel with another injury before the half-hour mark as Van Gaal stared him down from his seat in the dug-out .
United sold Di Maria to PSG three months after that 0-0 draw on Humberside at an approximate £15million loss , as the Argentine signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played him left winger , as the 10 , second striker and on the right , '' Van Gaal said of the Di Maria conundrum last year .
`` Then the critics say he is having to play in too many positions .
I gave him all the chances that there were to perform well . ''
Van Gaal was right about the player having a problem with English football culture but Di Maria left Manchester for Paris , so the climate ca n't have come into his thinking too much .
Di @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was n't up for the fight .

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"Di Maria had a problem with the English football culture and the climate. You cannot buy players and know, for sure, that they can deliver. You cannot know because football is a team sport."
Angel Di Maria was the statement signing of the Louis van Gaal era.
Van Gaal recruited 14 players during his two years in charge of United, with the Dutchman responsible for bringing Anthony Martial and Luke Shaw to the club, although much of the groundwork to sign the latter was done by Van Gaal's predecessor, David Moyes. Martial and Shaw, obviously, have proved themselves to be better investments than Di Maria.
Radamel Falcao and Memphis Depay also arrived on Van Gaal's watch, the latter on loan from AS Monaco.. At the time of Falcao's arrival, it was not known how he would bounce back from the serious knee injury that had ruled him out of the 2014 World Cup. There was hope at the club and among fans that he would reestablish himself as the best striker in the world with game time under his belt.
Depay, meanwhile, was regarded as the Netherlands' best young talent when United snared him from PSV Eindhoven.
Yet the Van Gaal signing that excited fans most was Di Maria.
The Argentina international was the man of the match in the previous season's Champions League final but James Rodriguez's arrival at Real Madrid spelled the end for Di Maria in Spain and United splurged a then club-record £60million on him.
Di Maria's technical quality was evident from the off but a hamstring injury sustained against Hull in November 2014 signalled the beginning of Di Maria's Old Trafford demise.
The former Benfica man would complete 90 minutes on only six more occasions before the season ended six months later.
Di Maria's last United appearance came against Hull on the final day of the 2014-15 campaign and he limped down the tunnel with another injury before the half-hour mark as Van Gaal stared him down from his seat in the dug-out.
United sold Di Maria to PSG three months after that 0-0 draw on Humberside at an approximate £15million loss, as the Argentine signed for Paris Saint-Germain.
"I have played him left winger, as the 10, second striker and on the right," Van Gaal said of the Di Maria conundrum last year. "Then the critics say he is having to play in too many positions. I gave him all the chances that there were to perform well."
Van Gaal was right about the player having a problem with English football culture but Di Maria left Manchester for Paris, so the climate can't have come into his thinking too much.
Di Maria had chances aplenty - he simply wasn't up for the fight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Food parcel group asks for cash as demand doubles in lockdown

A group dedicated to feeding struggling families needs cash to maintain its vital service - with demand DOUBLING during the coronavirus lockdown .
Volunteers at the Horwich and District Hub , based in Horwich , Bolton , provide meals , clothes and other supplies for people in need .
The number of families needing help has rocketed in recent weeks .
Organisers have very few options when it comes to raising cash as the outfit is n't a registered charity .
`` Until three or four weeks ago we would have 25 or so people a week who were depending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that number has virtually doubled - it 's in the 40s now , '' he said .
`` Everything 's got to be delivered now , so we have to take things to people 's doorsteps which we were n't having to do before and we 're also cooking food for people .
`` We will help anybody who comes but we 're having to put out much more food than before . ''
Graham says the number of people struggling has increased recently because many self-employed workers are no longer being given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trapped at home .
This increase in demand means the Hub has needed more food and most of this has been provided in their usual donations from local supermarkets .
However , this has also meant the need for more space in order to store food and any other items that people might need , which has created an issue .
`` The main problem we have is actually storage , '' Graham added .
`` We have a storage unit but it 's just not big enough now and so we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rent another storage unit just for food , so we can store enough to feed everyone .
`` In the end , we decided to try out a crowdfunding page and see if we could raise money there . ''
While the coronavirus lockdown has created added pressure on support groups like the Hub , Graham says there has also been an increase in the number of people willing to help out .
And , more volunteers has meant that the group can expand the work it is doing and offer more services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The big thing that we have found is that we have quite a number of extra volunteers who are picking things up , making deliveries and doing some cooking for us .
So that has been a big help . ''
Graham is hoping to generate around £200 extra each month to pay for rent on a new storage unit and the Hub has its own page on campaign website Just Giving in the hope of raising the extra cash .
But , he also concerned that the increased pressure brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the lockdown is lifted .
`` Who knows what will happen after this is finished , '' he said .
`` The problems will not just go away .
There will still be issues with Universal Credit and employment .
These will still cause problems for people . ''
To make a donation to the Horwich and District Hub , click here .

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A group dedicated to feeding struggling families needs cash to maintain its vital service - with demand DOUBLING during the coronavirus lockdown.
Volunteers at the Horwich and District Hub, based in Horwich, Bolton, provide meals, clothes and other supplies for people in need.
The number of families needing help has rocketed in recent weeks.
Organisers have very few options when it comes to raising cash as the outfit isn't a registered charity.
Graham Scull helps coordinate the hub's work, alongside Emma Gregson and Victoria Fidler.
"Until three or four weeks ago we would have 25 or so people a week who were depending on us, but since the lockdown that number has virtually doubled - it's in the 40s now," he said.
(Image: Horwich and District Hub)
"Everything's got to be delivered now, so we have to take things to people's doorsteps which we weren't having to do before and we're also cooking food for people.
"We will help anybody who comes but we're having to put out much more food than before."
Graham says the number of people struggling has increased recently because many self-employed workers are no longer being given the same wages and vulnerable people are trapped at home.
This increase in demand means the Hub has needed more food and most of this has been provided in their usual donations from local supermarkets.
However, this has also meant the need for more space in order to store food and any other items that people might need, which has created an issue.
"The main problem we have is actually storage," Graham added.
"We have a storage unit but it's just not big enough now and so we need more space.
"We want to rent another storage unit just for food, so we can store enough to feed everyone.
"In the end, we decided to try out a crowdfunding page and see if we could raise money there."
While the coronavirus lockdown has created added pressure on support groups like the Hub, Graham says there has also been an increase in the number of people willing to help out.
And, more volunteers has meant that the group can expand the work it is doing and offer more services to those in need.
He added: "The big thing that we have found is that we have quite a number of extra volunteers who are picking things up, making deliveries and doing some cooking for us. So that has been a big help."
Graham is hoping to generate around £200 extra each month to pay for rent on a new storage unit and the Hub has its own page on campaign website Just Giving in the hope of raising the extra cash.
But, he also concerned that the increased pressure brought on by the pandemic will not subside when the lockdown is lifted.
"Who knows what will happen after this is finished," he said.
"The problems will not just go away. There will still be issues with Universal Credit and employment. These will still cause problems for people."
To make a donation to the Horwich and District Hub, click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--The little boy doing something for the NHS after it saved his life

A five-year-old boy who doctors feared would never be able to walk , talk or even smile will complete a walking challenge to thank the NHS for saving his life .
Christian Kilduff , from Heywood , is visually impaired and has cerebral palsy , caused by a brain injury .
He was stillborn and it took doctors 23 minutes of resuscitation to start his heart and save his life .
As a result of the damage caused to Christian 's brain , his family was told he 'd never hold his head up , control his limbs , sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then , Christian has amazed everybody .
Christian has learned how to use Makaton sign language to communicate with his loved ones - and now walks with a frame .
He performed on Britain 's Got Talent this year alongside his 18-year-old sister Jade .
The siblings performed as part of an act called Sing Along With Us .
As part of a choir , they sang along to 'This Is Me ' while signing .
In the next two weeks , he has been set a new challenge - to walk three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His family said that during the coronavirus lockdown , he become ' a little scared ' of walking on his frame .
They are going on daily walks near home to rebuild his confidence and get his strength back up .
The walks have developed into the challenge .
Christian wants to raise as much money as he can for the NHS Charities Together fund .
So far , he has raised over £6,000 .

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A five-year-old boy who doctors feared would never be able to walk, talk or even smile will complete a walking challenge to thank the NHS for saving his life.
Christian Kilduff, from Heywood, is visually impaired and has cerebral palsy, caused by a brain injury.
He was stillborn and it took doctors 23 minutes of resuscitation to start his heart and save his life.
As a result of the damage caused to Christian's brain, his family was told he'd never hold his head up, control his limbs, sit up - and never walk.
Since then, Christian has amazed everybody.
(Image: Pride of Britain)
Christian has learned how to use Makaton sign language to communicate with his loved ones - and now walks with a frame.
He performed on Britain's Got Talent this year alongside his 18-year-old sister Jade.
The siblings performed as part of an act called Sing Along With Us. As part of a choir, they sang along to 'This Is Me' while signing.
(Image: Neil Kilduff - Just Giving)
Christian's amazing efforts won't stop there.
In the next two weeks, he has been set a new challenge - to walk three miles to raise money for the NHS.
His family said that during the coronavirus lockdown, he become 'a little scared' of walking on his frame.
(Image: Diana Kilduff)
They are going on daily walks near home to rebuild his confidence and get his strength back up.
The walks have developed into the challenge. Christian wants to raise as much money as he can for the NHS Charities Together fund.
So far, he has raised over £6,000.
To donate click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United continue to be linked with a whole host of players as we approach the summer transfer window .
@ @ @ @ @ to strengthen his side with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho a top target .
However @ @ @ @ @ Kalidou Koulibaly as an essential target amid frenzied speculation over the Napoli defender 's future @ @ @ @ @ to Napoli until 2023 but continues to be linked with a move away from the @ @ @ @ @ goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel admits he is worried about the weight of expectation on James Maddison @ @ @ @ @ `` Sometimes I worry for him – being English , playing for England , '' @ @ @ @ @ brings a different level of expectation and scrutiny .
His ability is ridiculous .
He @ @ @ @ @ his locker – the sky ’ s the limit for him . ''
Stick with @ @ @ @ @ all the latest United news and gossip .

Manchester United continue to be linked with a whole host of players as we approach the summer transfer window. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to strengthen his side with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho a top target.
However, United do not regard Kalidou Koulibaly as an essential target amid frenzied speculation over the Napoli defender's future. The 28-year-old is contracted to Napoli until 2023 but continues to be linked with a move away from the club.
Elsewere and Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel admits he is worried about the weight of expectation on James Maddison amid interest from United. "Sometimes I worry for him – being English, playing for England," he said.
"It brings a different level of expectation and scrutiny. His ability is ridiculous. He’s got everything in his locker – the sky’s the limit for him."
A recap of today's United news and gossip.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--The Salford kindhearts sewing scrubs for our NHS heroes

A group of Salford kindhearts has dedicated hundreds of hours to helping our NHS heroes .
The Salford Scrubees have stitched 1,000 sets of scrubs for Salford Royal Hospital staff .
Members have been asked to help out workers at care homes , GPs and pharmacies .
The group , made up of more than 80 volunteers and 20 professionals , makes caps and scrubs from recycled matieral .
It needs cash for equipment , deliveries and admin support - to help more frontline workers .
Veterinary nurse Bethany Scott volunteers for the group .
She organised the srubs deliverty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ ve been contacted by GP surgeries , care homes and pharmacies also looking for additional PPE and I ’ ve had to turn them down .
“ With more funding , sewers , delivery drivers and admin support , we could support more of those asking to help.
” It is something that has touched all our lives .
From cradle to grave , the National Health Service is a part of British life .
Today , more than ever , we should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic .
So let ’ s show them some love , and create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain .
Click HERE to drop a heart on the map , and show you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS .
Rachelle Cleary , resident artist at the Hamilton Davies Trust , is working with the Salford Scrubees with her network of trusted volunteers .
Many of her contacts are elderly , so are self-isolating for long periods , able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
She has been working with 20 of the volunteers - all incredibly fast sewers .
Rachelle said : “ It ’ s making everyone involved feel purposeful , and , in some cases , helping them through emotionally .
`` Some of my ladies are isolated from family , grandchildren and friends - this is giving them something to do . ''
Rachelle has been isolating with her son and his girlfriend while looking after a vulnerable family member .
She found out about the group when a post by Bethany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her feed .
She said : `` I haven ’ t worked for a month while I ’ m doing this .
`` I keep saying I need to go back to work - I ’ ll have to earn some money soon , but it ’ s hard to stop when you know there ’ s a need . ''
The group has received some funding from the Hamilton Davies Trust and been supported with fabric cutting , pattern printing and sewing by local businesses and charities such as the Irlam Rotary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deansgate and NOV Process and Flow Tech .
You can donate to the group via their fundraising page .
Or follow them on their Facebook page here .
Residents outside of Salford looking to help can join the Manchester and East Lancs Scrub Hub Facebook group .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .

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A group of Salford kindhearts has dedicated hundreds of hours to helping our NHS heroes.
The Salford Scrubees have stitched 1,000 sets of scrubs for Salford Royal Hospital staff.
Now they're calling for extra support.
Members have been asked to help out workers at care homes, GPs and pharmacies.
The group, made up of more than 80 volunteers and 20 professionals, makes caps and scrubs from recycled matieral.
It needs cash for equipment, deliveries and admin support - to help more frontline workers.
Veterinary nurse Bethany Scott volunteers for the group. She organised the srubs deliverty to Salford Royal.
She said: “I’ve been contacted by GP surgeries, care homes and pharmacies also looking for additional PPE and I’ve had to turn them down.
“With more funding, sewers, delivery drivers and admin support, we could support more of those asking to help.”
Send a heart to our #NHSheroes and donate to our NHS frontline fundraiser It is something that has touched all our lives. From cradle to grave, the National Health Service is a part of British life. Today, more than ever, we should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care as they work tirelessly to care for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Click HERE to drop a heart on the map and you can also donate to our frontline fundraiser for the chance to win weekly prizes.
Rachelle Cleary, resident artist at the Hamilton Davies Trust, is working with the Salford Scrubees with her network of trusted volunteers. Many of her contacts are elderly, so are self-isolating for long periods, able to get stuck into the mountain of work.
She has been working with 20 of the volunteers - all incredibly fast sewers.
Rachelle said: “It’s making everyone involved feel purposeful, and, in some cases, helping them through emotionally.
"Some of my ladies are isolated from family, grandchildren and friends - this is giving them something to do."
Rachelle has been isolating with her son and his girlfriend while looking after a vulnerable family member. She found out about the group when a post by Bethany calling for fabric donations popped up on her feed.
She said: "I haven’t worked for a month while I’m doing this.
"I keep saying I need to go back to work - I’ll have to earn some money soon, but it’s hard to stop when you know there’s a need."
The group has received some funding from the Hamilton Davies Trust and been supported with fabric cutting, pattern printing and sewing by local businesses and charities such as the Irlam Rotary Club, Rachel Robinson Interiors, Nettl Deansgate and NOV Process and Flow Tech.
You can donate to the group via their fundraising page.
Or follow them on their Facebook page here.
Residents outside of Salford looking to help can join the Manchester and East Lancs Scrub Hub Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--UK lockdown 'could be relaxed' to allow small gatherings

The government are considering allowing people to meet up small groups of friends and family as part of plans to relax the lockdown it has been reported .
However a former Manchester police chief has said he believes the proposal would be difficult for officers to enforce .
And he said officers will be `` very nervous '' about any changes to the current rules .
The lockdown remains in place with the next official review due in a fortnight 's time .
But reports today say ministers are considering whether to allow people to get together with their closest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial relaxing of social distancing measures .
People would have to nominate a small list of those they want to be able to see , drawn from no more than one or two households it is said .
The plans would allow close family members to meet for meals , enable friends to share childcare and allow couples who do not live together to see each other it is claimed .
The Daily Mail quoted a Whitehall source as saying : `` If we can find a way to allow a bit more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running higher then we will do it . ''
However the former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy said today he believed that could create big problems for forces .
He said he had `` heard suggestions '' gatherings of up to 10 from two households could be allowed but said : `` The police do not want to get into the game of having to count how many people are in a house and where they have come from .
`` If there ’ s things like ‘ do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s fine , but police don ’ t want to be called to have to deal with disputes in the queues or anything like that .
“ I think it ’ s really important as more activities open up , which is really important , that those businesses and organisations in effect police it themselves.
” He added : `` Policing will be very nervous about this phase .
`` About things like more and more shops opening.
” “ A lot of forces have seen a big increase in complaints from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaining about what they see as breaches of the regulations .
“ Police have struggled real to deal with that .
`` They want to concentrate on the bigger gatherings and making sure that rules are observed in the park , so they remain open for people to exercise . ''
Currently the lockdown measures introduced on March 23 remain in place .
And ministers have today again warned people not to be tempted to flout the rules during what is expected to be a warm and sunny weekend .
Transport Secretary Grant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraging signs '' the peak of the pandemic `` is n't over '' and that when restrictions are lifted is `` in the public 's own hands . ''
Speaking at the daily Downing Street briefing he said : `` The country has done incredibly well in adhering to social distancing and there is a danger as we go into yet another warm sunny weekend that people think that perhaps these graphs are showing that the peak is over .
`` It is n't over , we 're riding perhaps , we hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by no means , no means established yet .
`` When people ask me when will the measures , the social distancing , the stay at home measures , be altered , my answer in some ways is that some of this lies in your own hands . ''

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The government are considering allowing people to meet up small groups of friends and family as part of plans to relax the lockdown it has been reported.
But a former Greater Manchester police chief said he believes the proposal would be difficult for officers to enforce.
And he said officers will be "very nervous" about any changes to the current rules.
The lockdown remains in place with the next official review due in a fortnight's time.
But reports today say ministers are considering whether to allow people to get together with their closest friends and family as part of an initial relaxing of social distancing measures.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
People would have to nominate a small list of those they want to be able to see, drawn from no more than one or two households it is said.
The plans would allow close family members to meet for meals, enable friends to share childcare and allow couples who do not live together to see each other it is claimed.
The Daily Mail quoted a Whitehall source as saying: "If we can find a way to allow a bit more flexibility without risking transmission of the disease running higher then we will do it."
However the former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy said today he believed that could create big problems for forces.
He said he had "heard suggestions" gatherings of up to 10 from two households could be allowed but said: "The police do not want to get into the game of having to count how many people are in a house and where they have come from.
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"If there’s things like ‘do it yourself’ warehouses opening, that’s fine, but police don’t want to be called to have to deal with disputes in the queues or anything like that.
“I think it’s really important as more activities open up, which is really important, that those businesses and organisations in effect police it themselves.”
He added: "Policing will be very nervous about this phase.
"About things like more and more shops opening.”
“A lot of forces have seen a big increase in complaints from the public, complaining about neighbours, complaining about what they see as breaches of the regulations.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
“Police have struggled real to deal with that.
"They want to concentrate on the bigger gatherings and making sure that rules are observed in the park, so they remain open for people to exercise."
Currently the lockdown measures introduced on March 23 remain in place.
And ministers have today again warned people not to be tempted to flout the rules during what is expected to be a warm and sunny weekend.
Transport Secretary Grant Schapps yesterday said although there were "encouraging signs" the peak of the pandemic "isn't over" and that when restrictions are lifted is "in the public's own hands."
Speaking at the daily Downing Street briefing he said: "The country has done incredibly well in adhering to social distancing and there is a danger as we go into yet another warm sunny weekend that people think that perhaps these graphs are showing that the peak is over.
"It isn't over, we're riding perhaps, we hope, a downward trend but it is by no means, no means established yet.
"When people ask me when will the measures, the social distancing, the stay at home measures, be altered, my answer in some ways is that some of this lies in your own hands."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Adam Thomas just organised the cutest surprise for his wife's 30th birthday

Adam Thomas showed he was a man of many talents as he tugged on heartstrings with a birthday surprise for his wife Caroline .
Caroline walked out into their garden to find the former Emmerdale star serenading her at a white piano with a rendition of Happy Birthday accompanied by their adorable children Teddy and Elsie-Rose .
The garden was decorated with pink and white balloons and a giant '30 . '
`` She cried ... smashed it !
!
wrote the proud husband and doting dad .
`` Haha happy birthday to my beautiful wife ...
I was there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30th ... u may be getting older but your more beautiful now than ever before !
`` Hope you have the best day because , if anyone deserves it it ’ s you !
!
@ carolinethomas23 . ''
`` The cutest , '' said one follower .
And former Emmerdale co-star Isabel Hodgins said : `` You are a very good husband and a terrific singer . ''
Caroline told her followers that it will be a lockdown birthday to remember .
`` Literally couldn ’ t have asked for a better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my 30th wake up so special !
Love you more then you will ever know , '' she told her hubby .
`` We met just before my 18th and now we ’ re at my 30th nearly half my life I 've spent with you , here ’ s to the rest of it , together with our beautiful children .
Adam , 31 , who played Adam Barton in the ITV soap Emmerdale until 2018 , will soon be back on our screens with his brothers Ryan and Scott and dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mumbai which will trace his family 's roots in India .
The show will be screened on Wednesday April 29 .

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Adam Thomas showed he was a man of many talents as he tugged on heartstrings with a birthday surprise for his wife Caroline.
Caroline walked out into their garden to find the former Emmerdale star serenading her at a white piano with a rendition of Happy Birthday accompanied by their adorable children Teddy and Elsie-Rose.
The garden was decorated with pink and white balloons and a giant '30.'
"She cried...smashed it!! wrote the proud husband and doting dad.
"Haha happy birthday to my beautiful wife ... I was there on your 18th birthday and now your 30th...u may be getting older but your more beautiful now than ever before!
"Hope you have the best day because, if anyone deserves it it’s you !! @carolinethomas23."
"The cutest," said one follower.
And former Emmerdale co-star Isabel Hodgins said: "You are a very good husband and a terrific singer."
Caroline told her followers that it will be a lockdown birthday to remember.
"Literally couldn’t have asked for a better morning, thankyou so much for making my 30th wake up so special! Love you more then you will ever know," she told her hubby.
"We met just before my 18th and now we’re at my 30th nearly half my life I've spent with you, here’s to the rest of it, together with our beautiful children.
"Lockdown birthday to remember forever."
Adam, 31, who played Adam Barton in the ITV soap Emmerdale until 2018, will soon be back on our screens with his brothers Ryan and Scott and dad Dougie for the ITV show Mancs in Mumbai which will trace his family's roots in India.
The show will be screened on Wednesday April 29.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Disgust after human faeces, needles and drugs discovered at Bolton park

Concerns have been raised over discarded medication , drugs and human faeces found at a Bolton park .
The discovery was made in Leverhulme Park by volunteers from Bolton North East Wildlife Trail on Friday ( April 25 ) / A spokesman for the group said needles for medication , painkillers and an assortment of drugs were among the items found near Hollycroft Avenue .
Councillor Sean Hornby , for the Little Lever and Darcy Lever wards , confirmed the council is aware of the problem and a cleanup operation will soon be underway .
He said : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look at it .
Because of the lockdown , we can ’ t respond to things straight away as it stands .
`` It 's in the system to be looked at , hopefully if it ’ s not already been looked at today it will be on Monday.
” In a post , Bolton North East Wildlife Trail said : “ Drugs , needles and human faeces have been left in the cutting next to Leverhulme Park .
All behind Hollycroft .
“ Some of these drugs are worse than morphine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but upon discovering needles and the fact they are everywhere , I ’ m having to leave for my own safety .
“ This is being addressed now by Bolton Council and action is being taken to ensure there are no other areas in which drugs like these are being left out in public for people to find by the individual who has been prescribed them .
“ Councillor Hornby for Darcy Lever is currently addressing the matter .
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Concerns have been raised over discarded medication, drugs and human faeces found at a Bolton park.
The discovery was made in Leverhulme Park by volunteers from Bolton North East Wildlife Trail on Friday (April 25)/
A spokesman for the group said needles for medication, painkillers and an assortment of drugs were among the items found near Hollycroft Avenue.
Councillor Sean Hornby, for the Little Lever and Darcy Lever wards, confirmed the council is aware of the problem and a cleanup operation will soon be underway.
He said: “We’re going to get someone out to look at it. Because of the lockdown, we can’t respond to things straight away as it stands.
(Image: Bolton North East Wildlife Trail)
"It's in the system to be looked at, hopefully if it’s not already been looked at today it will be on Monday.”
In a post, Bolton North East Wildlife Trail said: “Drugs, needles and human faeces have been left in the cutting next to Leverhulme Park. All behind Hollycroft.
“Some of these drugs are worse than morphine, I started to remove the drugs but upon discovering needles and the fact they are everywhere, I’m having to leave for my own safety.
“This is being addressed now by Bolton Council and action is being taken to ensure there are no other areas in which drugs like these are being left out in public for people to find by the individual who has been prescribed them.
“Councillor Hornby for Darcy Lever is currently addressing the matter. Please make sure not to allow your children into the cutting located next to Leverhulme Park.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Raheem Sterling sends warning to Liverpool FC player Trent Alexander-Arnold

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has warned Liverpool favourite Trent Alexander-Arnold that he will not beat him when the two players lock horns in the last four of a FIFA 20 competition on Saturday afternoon .
Their meeting will be the first of two semi-finals in the tournament on Saturday with the top two teams in the Premier League meeting virtually .
While the two players may be rivals in club football , they are England teammates as well as friends off the pitch and have played each other a number of times on FIFA 20 while away on international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out on top , Sterling believes there is not chance that the 21-year-old will win this time .
`` I kind of know how Trent plays so I 'm looking forward to it , '' Sterling said , after beating Everton star Andre Gomes in the quarter-final .
`` We 've played before with the national team during camps in his room .
`` I ca n't play FIFA on the TV so he wins every time !
But when I 've got this little set-up here , he 's not beating me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m excited to make it to the finals .
`` Seeing the quality of the other players who have been playing , I 'll need to bring my A-game .
“ If you win the tournament you get the title of being the best Premier League player on FIFA – and I 'd take that ! ''

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Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has warned Liverpool favourite Trent Alexander-Arnold that he will not beat him when the two players lock horns in the last four of a FIFA 20 competition on Saturday afternoon.
Their meeting will be the first of two semi-finals in the tournament on Saturday with the top two teams in the Premier League meeting virtually.
While the two players may be rivals in club football, they are England teammates as well as friends off the pitch and have played each other a number of times on FIFA 20 while away on international duty.
And despite Alexander-Arnold often coming out on top, Sterling believes there is not chance that the 21-year-old will win this time.
"I kind of know how Trent plays so I'm looking forward to it," Sterling said, after beating Everton star Andre Gomes in the quarter-final.
"We've played before with the national team during camps in his room.
"I can't play FIFA on the TV so he wins every time! But when I've got this little set-up here, he's not beating me."
Alexander-Arnold said: “I’m excited to make it to the finals.
"Seeing the quality of the other players who have been playing, I'll need to bring my A-game.
“If you win the tournament you get the title of being the best Premier League player on FIFA – and I'd take that!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Mike Phelan explains Manchester United formation changes

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has revealed he is a fan of the 3-4-3 formation but believes that 4-3-3 is best suited to the current squad .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has used a wide variety of formations over the course of the season - using a 3-5-2 system at times with Luke Shaw filling in at centre-back but mainly operating in a 4-3-3 .
Following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes , United shifted to a diamond in midfield , with the Portuguese in an attacking role supported by Fred , Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic .
Phelan was asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was able to build his ideal squad and opted for the three-defender system favoured by coaches such as Antonio Conte .
`` I like the 3-4-3 , which is unusual in the game at the moment , '' he said on Twitter .
`` But the 4-3-3 we 're using at the moment suits us quite well , given the players we have at the club .
`` Coaches always have to be flexible to understand a system - and knowing when to change it . ''
Phelan believes United have been flexible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , especially during the win against Chelsea in February .
He added : `` The games where we 've switched to a 3-5-2 has shown our flexibility .
`` I think for the game at Chelsea - we wanted two forwards , and without playing a 4-4-2 .
`` We got the most out of the players , and they seemed to enjoy it . ''

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Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has revealed he is a fan of the 3-4-3 formation but believes that 4-3-3 is best suited to the current squad.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has used a wide variety of formations over the course of the season - using a 3-5-2 system at times with Luke Shaw filling in at centre-back but mainly operating in a 4-3-3.
Following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes, United shifted to a diamond in midfield, with the Portuguese in an attacking role supported by Fred, Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic.
Phelan was asked which formation he would choose if he was able to build his ideal squad and opted for the three-defender system favoured by coaches such as Antonio Conte.
"I like the 3-4-3, which is unusual in the game at the moment," he said on Twitter.
"But the 4-3-3 we're using at the moment suits us quite well, given the players we have at the club.
"Coaches always have to be flexible to understand a system - and knowing when to change it."
Phelan believes United have been flexible when they've needed to be this year, especially during the win against Chelsea in February.
He added: "The games where we've switched to a 3-5-2 has shown our flexibility.
"I think for the game at Chelsea - we wanted two forwards, and without playing a 4-4-2.
"We got the most out of the players, and they seemed to enjoy it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Coronavirus LIVE as people urged to follow lockdown this weekend during heat

People are being urged to respect lockdown rules of staying indoors and maintaining social distancing for a fifth weekend as warm weather bathes the UK .
A government website for key workers to get coronavirus tests re-opened after all the slots were taken within minutes on Friday , but within 15 minutes it was booked up .
More than 10 million key workers and their households are now eligible for Covid-19 tests as officials race to hit their 100,000-a-day testing target by the end of the month .
People who have symptoms of the virus - such as a high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to register for testing .
NHS and social care staff , police officers , teachers , social workers , undertakers , journalists and those who work in supermarkets and food production and essential utilities are among those now eligible along with those working in childcare .
Forecasters predicted warm conditions for most of the country this weekend , leading to concerns of the “ danger ” that people may defy the restrictions on movement which began on March 23 .
During Friday ’ s Downing Street press conference , Transport Secretary Grant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite apparent improvements in the crisis .
Mr Shapps said : “ The country has done incredibly well in adhering to social distancing and there is a danger as we go into yet another warm sunny weekend that people think that perhaps these graphs are showing that the peak is over .
“ It isn ’ t over , we ’ re riding perhaps , we hope , a downward trend but it is by no means , no means established yet.
” It seems more likely that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , after recovering from coronavirus .
But he will be on reduced hours , it is anticipated .
The PM spent several nights in intensive care in St Thomas 's Hospital , London , as he became seriously ill after developing complications after testing positive with the virus in late March .
In the United States , Donald Trump walked out of a White House press conference on Friday without taking questions .
He had been roundly ridiculed after suggesting that 'disinfectant injections ' could help fight coronavirus during a bizarre White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The US President also pondered whether it was possible to shine ultraviolet rays 'inside the body ' .
It prompted the manufacturers of bleach and detergent to issue urgent warnings to not ingest its products into the body .
Scroll down for live updates throughout the day ...

Home secretary Priti Patel is expected to lead today's daily press conference on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The briefing is due to start at 4pm and you'll find live updates as it happens below.
People have been urged to respect lockdown rules of staying indoors and maintaining social distancing for a fifth weekend as warm weather bathes the UK.
A government website for key workers to get coronavirus tests re-opened after all the slots were taken within minutes on Friday, but within 15 minutes it was booked up.
More than 10 million key workers and their households are now eligible for Covid-19 tests as officials race to hit their 100,000-a-day testing target by the end of the month.
People who have symptoms of the virus - such as a high temperature or a continuous cough - are able to register for testing.
NHS and social care staff, police officers, teachers, social workers, undertakers, journalists and those who work in supermarkets and food production and essential utilities are among those now eligible along with those working in childcare.
Forecasters predicted warm conditions for most of the country this weekend, leading to concerns of the “danger” that people may defy the restrictions on movement which began on March 23.
It seems more likely that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will return to work leading the country next week, after recovering from coronavirus. But he will be on reduced hours, it is anticipated.
The PM spent several nights in intensive care in St Thomas's Hospital, London, as he became seriously ill after developing complications after testing positive with the virus in late March.
Scroll down for live updates throughout the day...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Man suffers nasty face injuries after unprovoked attack in woodland

Police are stepping patrols after a man had to be taken to hospital following an unprovoked attack in broad daylight in Oldham .
The 45 year-old was set upon in a wooded area behind Cairo Mill on Greenacres Road in Waterhead just after 1pm on Thursday afternoon .
He suffered a nasty facial injury and for which he was rushed to hospital , however he has now been discharged Greater Manchester Police say .
Detectives have described it as an unprovoked attack on an innocent man .
but said they believe it was an `` isolated incident . ''
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An investigation into the incident is ongoing and as yet no arrests have been made .
However police have released a description of the attacker and asked anyone who may have any information to come forward .
They say the culprit was Asian , in his late teens , approximately 6ft 2ins tall and of a slim build with a goatee beard .
Detective Inspector Thomas Howard , of GMP ’ s Oldham district , said : “ This was an unprovoked attack which left an innocent man with a nasty face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support whilst our enquiries continue .
“ Whilst we believe this was an isolated incident , we have increased patrols across the area to provide further support and engagement for the community .
“ The man responsible fled the scene on foot and may have run on to Beckett Street , Constantine Street , Turner Street or Wellyhole Street and I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information , regardless of the significance , to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
” Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8915 or 3639 quoting 1173 of 23/04/20 .
Information can also be passed to the independent charity , Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Police are stepping patrols after a man had to be taken to hospital following an unprovoked attack in broad daylight in Oldham.
The 45 year-old was set upon in a wooded area behind Cairo Mill on Greenacres Road in Waterhead just after 1pm on Thursday afternoon.
He suffered a nasty facial injury and for which he was rushed to hospital, however he has now been discharged Greater Manchester Police say.
Detectives have described it as an unprovoked attack on an innocent man. but said they believe it was an "isolated incident."
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They have however increased patrols in the area.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing and as yet no arrests have been made.
However police have released a description of the attacker and asked anyone who may have any information to come forward.
They say the culprit was Asian, in his late teens, approximately 6ft 2ins tall and of a slim build with a goatee beard.
He was wearing a black tracksuit.
Detective Inspector Thomas Howard, of GMP’s Oldham district, said: “This was an unprovoked attack which left an innocent man with a nasty face injury and we are providing him with support whilst our enquiries continue.
“Whilst we believe this was an isolated incident, we have increased patrols across the area to provide further support and engagement for the community.
“The man responsible fled the scene on foot and may have run on to Beckett Street, Constantine Street, Turner Street or Wellyhole Street and I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information, regardless of the significance, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 8915 or 3639 quoting 1173 of 23/04/20.
Information can also be passed to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Man Utd morning headlines as Ed Woodward gives reality check on transfers

Ed Woodward says it is unrealistic for Manchester United and other major clubs to consider marquee deals amid the coronavirus pandemic .
United had lined up deals for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish before the UK went into lockdown , and were recently linked with Harry Kane after he cast doubt on his future at Tottenham Hotspur .
The MEN revealed United were unmoved by Kane 's comments and Spurs dismissed the possibility of United signing the England international due to the length of his contract , which expires in 2024 .
Woodward spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a video conference call and stressed it is unlikely the next transfer window will be 'business as usual ' for United .
`` Nobody should be under any illusions about the scale of challenge facing everyone in football and it may not be 'business as usual ' for any clubs , including ourselves , in the transfer market this summer , '' Woodward said .
`` As ever , our priority is the success of the team but we need visibility of the impact across the whole industry , including timings of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture , before we can talk about a return to normality . ''
Read everything that Woodward had to say here .
Estudiantes manager Leandro Desabato says Marcos Rojo is committed to extending his stay from Manchester United .
The Argentine defender returned to his boyhood club in the January transfer window after agreeing a loan move until the end of the season .
The 30-year-old 's loan is likely to expire before the football season resumes but the Estudiantes manager says Rojo is keen to extend his deal .
`` The little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the stop is that he ’ d like to continue playing until January of next year .
But there are things that don ’ t depend on him .
It doesn ’ t end with him deciding . ''
Manchester United coach Mike Phelan suggested Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's mentality has changed and that the Norwegian is now more thoughtful than he was during his playing career .
Solskjaer restored Phelan to the role of United 's assistant manager when he returned to United as interim manager in December 2018 .
Phelan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff during Solskjaer 's playing days at United and became assistant manager for the first time in 2008 - a year after Solskjaer retired from playing .
Identifying the difference between Solskjaer the player and Solskjaer the manager in a Twitter Q & A on Friday night , Phelan said : `` Obviously , I think Ole is now more thoughtful as a team manager than when he was an individual player .
He ’ s now more sharing with the group .
`` He ’ s gone from being an individual to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wanting to win as a team . ''

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Woodward comments on transfer market
Ed Woodward says it is unrealistic for Manchester United and other major clubs to consider marquee deals amid the coronavirus pandemic.
United had lined up deals for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish before the UK went into lockdown, and were recently linked with Harry Kane after he cast doubt on his future at Tottenham Hotspur.
The MEN revealed United were unmoved by Kane's comments and Spurs dismissed the possibility of United signing the England international due to the length of his contract, which expires in 2024.
Woodward spoke on the quarterly fans' forum via a video conference call and stressed it is unlikely the next transfer window will be 'business as usual' for United.
"Nobody should be under any illusions about the scale of challenge facing everyone in football and it may not be 'business as usual' for any clubs, including ourselves, in the transfer market this summer," Woodward said.
"As ever, our priority is the success of the team but we need visibility of the impact across the whole industry, including timings of the transfer window, and the wider financial picture, before we can talk about a return to normality."
Read everything that Woodward had to say here.
Rojo transfer stance revealed
Estudiantes manager Leandro Desabato says Marcos Rojo is committed to extending his stay from Manchester United.
The Argentine defender returned to his boyhood club in the January transfer window after agreeing a loan move until the end of the season.
The 30-year-old's loan is likely to expire before the football season resumes but the Estudiantes manager says Rojo is keen to extend his deal.
“His desire is to stay," Desabato told La Nacion.
"The little I talked to him at this time about the stop is that he’d like to continue playing until January of next year. But there are things that don’t depend on him. It doesn’t end with him deciding."
Phelan on Solskjaer transformation
Manchester United coach Mike Phelan suggested Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's mentality has changed and that the Norwegian is now more thoughtful than he was during his playing career.
Solskjaer restored Phelan to the role of United's assistant manager when he returned to United as interim manager in December 2018.
Phelan was a coach on United's backroom staff during Solskjaer's playing days at United and became assistant manager for the first time in 2008 - a year after Solskjaer retired from playing.
Identifying the difference between Solskjaer the player and Solskjaer the manager in a Twitter Q&A on Friday night, Phelan said: "Obviously, I think Ole is now more thoughtful as a team manager than when he was an individual player. He’s now more sharing with the group.
"He’s gone from being an individual to someone who thrives of sharing with others and wanting to win as a team."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Man City morning headlines as Sterling sets himself personal target

Raheem Sterling says he set himself a target to score 35 goals for City this season .
The winger has become increasingly prolific in recent years , scoring 10 goals in 2016/17 , 23 in 2017/18 and 25 in 2018/19 .
He ’ s found the net 20 times in 39 matches this campaign and will have time to increase that tally if and when the season resumes .
“ I would say probably I ’ m about 15 goals off where I want to be , ” he said .
“ Those are the targets , to try and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time not just have numbers to have numbers .
`` At the end of the day you want to have trophies to back up that season because 10 years from now you can score a lot of goals , but if I can ’ t look back on those goals as being important for my team and having a great value then those goals were pointless .
`` It is one of those , to try and contribute as much as I can but at the end of the season have some medals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would rank in points-per-game table Manchester City would record their lowest points tally under Pep Guardiola if the Premier League season was decided on a points-per-game basis .
The commitment in the top tiers of English football and on the continent remains to complete the 2019/20 campaign when it is safe to do so .
However , with the disruption and damage caused by Covid-19 continuing UEFA this week raised the possibility that places for European competitions for next season could be decided on sporting merit .
That could involve play-off games , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the final league table was determined by using the average points each team has clocked up in the matches that have been completed .
City currently sit second in the league on 57 points after 28 games , an average of 2.035 points per game .
That would be enough to see them finish second overall , with a projected 77 points in total - but where would that rank in previous years for City ?
Read Simon Bajkowski 's piece here to find out .
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newcastle United in the coming weeks .
That would be a significant development not just for Newcastle but for the Premier League as a whole .
And if the deal does go through , City would no longer have the richest owners in English football .
Sheikh Mansour currently sits top of that list , and his investment has transformed City both on and off the pitch in the last 12 years .
There are still some obstacles that the PIF must clear before it can complete its purchase of an 80 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have lodged complaints about Saudi Arabia ’ s human rights record , while Qatar ’ s beIN Sports has asked the Premier League to block the deal because of a pirate network that illegally broadcasts live matches from England ’ s top flight .

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Sterling opens up on individual goals
Raheem Sterling says he set himself a target to score 35 goals for City this season.
The winger has become increasingly prolific in recent years, scoring 10 goals in 2016/17, 23 in 2017/18 and 25 in 2018/19.
He’s found the net 20 times in 39 matches this campaign and will have time to increase that tally if and when the season resumes.
“I would say probably I’m about 15 goals off where I want to be,” he said. “Those are the targets, to try and create good numbers but at the same time not just have numbers to have numbers.
"At the end of the day you want to have trophies to back up that season because 10 years from now you can score a lot of goals, but if I can’t look back on those goals as being important for my team and having a great value then those goals were pointless.
"It is one of those, to try and contribute as much as I can but at the end of the season have some medals to show for it.”
Where City would rank in points-per-game table
Manchester City would record their lowest points tally under Pep Guardiola if the Premier League season was decided on a points-per-game basis.
The commitment in the top tiers of English football and on the continent remains to complete the 2019/20 campaign when it is safe to do so. However, with the disruption and damage caused by Covid-19 continuing UEFA this week raised the possibility that places for European competitions for next season could be decided on sporting merit.
That could involve play-off games, for example, but could also mean that the final league table was determined by using the average points each team has clocked up in the matches that have been completed.
City currently sit second in the league on 57 points after 28 games, an average of 2.035 points per game. That would be enough to see them finish second overall, with a projected 77 points in total - but where would that rank in previous years for City?
Read Simon Bajkowski's piece here to find out.
Newcastle could overtake City in owners’ rich list
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia hopes to complete its takeover of Newcastle United in the coming weeks.
That would be a significant development not just for Newcastle but for the Premier League as a whole.
And if the deal does go through, City would no longer have the richest owners in English football.
Sheikh Mansour currently sits top of that list, and his investment has transformed City both on and off the pitch in the last 12 years.
There are still some obstacles that the PIF must clear before it can complete its purchase of an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle.
Various parties have lodged complaints about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, while Qatar’s beIN Sports has asked the Premier League to block the deal because of a pirate network that illegally broadcasts live matches from England’s top flight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--It's going to be a warm weekend but the message is still clear - stay at home

The government are repeating their call for people to stay at home - with another warm and sunny weekend forecast .
Forecasters have predicted warm conditions for most of the country on Saturday and Sunday , the country 's fifth weekend in lockdown , with temperatures topping 20 degrees Celsius in places .
That has prompted concerns about the “ danger ” that people may be tempted defy the restrictions on movement which officially came into force on March 23 .
The concerns come amid reports the government is considering 'beefing up ' enforcement of the lockdown .
Priti Patel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powers to enforce the measures , with the Home Secretary on Saturday expected to condemn those ignoring the ban on travel the Daily Express report .
During Friday ’ s Downing Street press conference , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps urged people to stay at home despite apparent improvements in the crisis .
“ The country has done incredibly well in adhering to social distancing and there is a danger as we go into yet another warm sunny weekend that people think that perhaps these graphs are showing that the peak is over '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t over , we ’ re riding perhaps , we hope , a downward trend but it is by no means , no means established yet.
” According to the Met Office , most of the UK will have a sunny weekend , with some cloud and a risk of showers on Sunday .
Temperatures are expected to remain significantly higher than average over both days , before moving closer to average figures next week .
In Manchester on Saturday it is expected to stay warm and dry , getting gradually warmer throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the late afternoon and early evening .
Meteorologist Marco Petagna said : “ There ’ s a lot of sunshine around , a bit of a chilly start to the day with a potential touch of frost in one or two spots but then plenty of sunshine .
“ It won ’ t be as warm as it has been recently , temperatures have been in the 23C , 24C range in recent days but we ’ re still looking at highs of 20C and 21C towards the South East on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday ’ s highest recorded temperature was 23.2C , in Porthmadog , Wales , compared with an average of between 12C and 14C .
He added : “ We start then to see a change towards more unsettled weather as we go through Sunday and into next week , becoming a little bit cooler .
“ On Sunday there ’ s a greater risk of showers breaking out almost anywhere really .
It might be welcome rain for some , after it ’ s been so dry .
“ There ’ ll still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are unsettled.
” Despite the forecasted rain and a consistent breeze being on Sunday temperatures are still expected to reach around 16C and there will be sunny spells in between showers .
Questions have repeatedly been raised about when the country will move out of lockdown , as well as raising concerns about the method when the time comes .
Mr Shapps said : “ When people ask me when will the measures , the social distancing , the stay at home measures , be altered , my answer in some ways is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own hands .
“ The more we adhere to it and are strict about the social distancing that is required , the faster that decision will be able to be made .
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The government are repeating their call for people to stay at home - with another warm and sunny weekend forecast.
Forecasters have predicted warm conditions for most of the country on Saturday and Sunday, the country's fifth weekend in lockdown, with temperatures topping 20 degrees Celsius in places.
That has prompted concerns about the “danger” that people may be tempted defy the restrictions on movement which officially came into force on March 23.
The concerns come amid reports the government is considering 'beefing up' enforcement of the lockdown.
Priti Patel has not ruled out granting police additional powers to enforce the measures, with the Home Secretary on Saturday expected to condemn those ignoring the ban on travel the Daily Express report.
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During Friday’s Downing Street press conference, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps urged people to stay at home despite apparent improvements in the crisis.
“The country has done incredibly well in adhering to social distancing and there is a danger as we go into yet another warm sunny weekend that people think that perhaps these graphs are showing that the peak is over" he said.
“It isn’t over, we’re riding perhaps, we hope, a downward trend but it is by no means, no means established yet.”
According to the Met Office, most of the UK will have a sunny weekend, with some cloud and a risk of showers on Sunday.
Temperatures are expected to remain significantly higher than average over both days, before moving closer to average figures next week.
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In Manchester on Saturday it is expected to stay warm and dry, getting gradually warmer throughout the day with temperatures touching 20c in the late afternoon and early evening.
Meteorologist Marco Petagna said: “There’s a lot of sunshine around, a bit of a chilly start to the day with a potential touch of frost in one or two spots but then plenty of sunshine.
“It won’t be as warm as it has been recently, temperatures have been in the 23C, 24C range in recent days but we’re still looking at highs of 20C and 21C towards the South East on Saturday, and highs of 20C on Sunday.”
Friday’s highest recorded temperature was 23.2C, in Porthmadog, Wales, compared with an average of between 12C and 14C.
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He added: “We start then to see a change towards more unsettled weather as we go through Sunday and into next week, becoming a little bit cooler.
“On Sunday there’s a greater risk of showers breaking out almost anywhere really. It might be welcome rain for some, after it’s been so dry.
“There’ll still be some sunshine, even when things are unsettled.”
Despite the forecasted rain and a consistent breeze being on Sunday temperatures are still expected to reach around 16C and there will be sunny spells in between showers.
Questions have repeatedly been raised about when the country will move out of lockdown, as well as raising concerns about the method when the time comes.
Mr Shapps said: “When people ask me when will the measures, the social distancing, the stay at home measures, be altered, my answer in some ways is that some of this lies in your own hands.
“The more we adhere to it and are strict about the social distancing that is required, the faster that decision will be able to be made.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Identical twin nurses with coronavirus die within three days of each other

Identical twin sisters have sadly died within three days of each other after both testing positive for cornavirus .
Children 's nurse Katy Davis , 37 , died at Southampton General Hospital on Tuesday while her identical twin , Emma , a former surgery nurse , died early yesterday .
Emma and Katy , who both had an underlying health condition , have been praised for their excellent work in nursing by officials .
They are among almost 90 front line NHS workers who have been confirmed to have died during the pandemic .
Their sister , Zoe Davis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they had come into the world together and would go out together as well .
`` There are no words to describe how special they were . ''
Zoe said the `` amazing '' pair , who lived together , had other health conditions and had been unwell for some time .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
A spokesman for University Hospital Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked as risk and patient safety lead in child health but had been unwell for a period prior to her admittance to hospital when she tested positive for Covid-19 .
He added that Emma had also worked for UHS for nine years as a nurse in surgery in the colorectal unit until 2013 .
The spokesman said : `` She had the same underlying health condition as Katy and had been unwell prior to her admission when she tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` She sadly also passed away last night and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragic this is for the family and all who knew them .
`` Emma has been described as an excellent nurse who was calm and cheerful and a good leader .
Paula Head , chief executive at UHS , said : “ I want to pay tribute to Katy who sadly passed away on Tuesday .
“ Katy has been described by her colleagues where she worked in child health as a nurse people would aspire to be like and that nursing was more than just a job to her .
“ On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including our patients and the communities we serve , I would like to offer our sincere condolences to her family .
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Identical twin sisters have sadly died within three days of each other after both testing positive for cornavirus.
Children's nurse Katy Davis, 37, died at Southampton General Hospital on Tuesday while her identical twin, Emma, a former surgery nurse, died early yesterday.
Emma and Katy, who both had an underlying health condition, have been praised for their excellent work in nursing by officials.
They are among almost 90 front line NHS workers who have been confirmed to have died during the pandemic.
Their sister, Zoe Davis, told the BBC: "They always said they had come into the world together and would go out together as well.
"There are no words to describe how special they were."
Zoe said the "amazing" pair, who lived together, had other health conditions and had been unwell for some time.
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.
A spokesman for University Hospital Southampton (UHS) said that Katy had worked as risk and patient safety lead in child health but had been unwell for a period prior to her admittance to hospital when she tested positive for Covid-19.
He added that Emma had also worked for UHS for nine years as a nurse in surgery in the colorectal unit until 2013.
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The spokesman said: "She had the same underlying health condition as Katy and had been unwell prior to her admission when she tested positive for Covid-19.
"She sadly also passed away last night and it goes without saying just how devastating and tragic this is for the family and all who knew them.
"Emma has been described as an excellent nurse who was calm and cheerful and a good leader.
Paula Head, chief executive at UHS, said: “I want to pay tribute to Katy who sadly passed away on Tuesday.
“Katy has been described by her colleagues where she worked in child health as a nurse people would aspire to be like and that nursing was more than just a job to her.
“On behalf of everyone here at UHS, including our patients and the communities we serve, I would like to offer our sincere condolences to her family.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Man United fans cannot believe new Angel Di Maria transfer rumour

Speculation over the future of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba refuses to die down .
The World Cup winner continues to be heavily linked with an exit , with Real Madrid , Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain believed to be interested in acquiring his services .
A new report in Italy says PSG have made an official offer in order to land the Frenchman .
Calciomercato claim the Ligue 1 champions have offered United cash plus two players in order to win the race for his signature .
Those two players are Julian Draxler and Angel di Maria .
Di Maria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismal spell in England and his former teammate Marcin Bulka recently revealed the Argentine has a hatred for United from his time at the club .
`` Di Maria hates Manchester United , '' Bulka told Foot Truck in February .
`` He has no good memory of the time he spent there .
In fact , when something related to Manchester United appears on television , the channel quickly changes . ''
The Argentine was given a frosty reception by United fans on his return to Manchester for the Champions League game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter were quick to dismiss the possibility of him rejoining the club .
Pogba 's contract with United is set to expire in the summer of 2021 , though the club retain the option to extend it for a further year .
MEN Sport understand United are yet to trigger that clause and are relaxed about Pogba 's long-term future at the club .
The midfielder has n't featured for United since the 4-1 win against Newcastle in December but was nearing a return to fitness prior to the postponement of the Premier @ @ @

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Speculation over the future of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba refuses to die down.
The World Cup winner continues to be heavily linked with an exit, with Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain believed to be interested in acquiring his services.
A new report in Italy says PSG have made an official offer in order to land the Frenchman.
Calciomercato claim the Ligue 1 champions have offered United cash plus two players in order to win the race for his signature. Those two players are Julian Draxler and Angel di Maria.
Yes, Angel Di Maria.
Di Maria left Old Trafford in 2015 following a dismal spell in England and his former teammate Marcin Bulka recently revealed the Argentine has a hatred for United from his time at the club.
"Di Maria hates Manchester United," Bulka told Foot Truck in February. "He has no good memory of the time he spent there. In fact, when something related to Manchester United appears on television, the channel quickly changes."
The Argentine was given a frosty reception by United fans on his return to Manchester for the Champions League game against PSG in 2019 and supporters on Twitter were quick to dismiss the possibility of him rejoining the club.
Pogba's contract with United is set to expire in the summer of 2021, though the club retain the option to extend it for a further year.
MEN Sport understand United are yet to trigger that clause and are relaxed about Pogba's long-term future at the club.
The midfielder hasn't featured for United since the 4-1 win against Newcastle in December but was nearing a return to fitness prior to the postponement of the Premier League season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--The £1.5m home for sale with indoor swimming pool and cinema room

A luxurious seven-bed house with its very own indoor pool and cinema room has gone up for sale in Bolton @ @ @ @ @ detached property on Chorley Road , Blackrod , currently holds a market value of £1.5m @ @ @ @ @ home , built in the 1920s on a 1.75-acre plot of land , boasts a @ @ @ @ @ , jacuzzi , gym , steam room and sauna .
The property also has six @ @ @ @ @ contemporary art deco style , seven double bedrooms and an orangery .
Set well back @ @ @ @ @ , Edgewood can be found hidden behind picturesque gardens , electronic gate entrances and a @ @ @ @ @ to the rear of the property is landscaped with well-maintained lawns and a wide range @ @ @ @ @ , shrubs and trees , as well as several seating areas and a large terrace @ @ @ @ @ .
There is also ample parking space with the extensive driveway leading to a four-car @ @ @ @ @ on this property , visit www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/ .

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A luxurious seven-bed house with its very own indoor pool and cinema room has gone up for sale in Bolton.
Edgewood, a stunning detached property on Chorley Road, Blackrod, currently holds a market value of £1.5m to £1.6m.
The impressive home, built in the 1920s on a 1.75-acre plot of land, boasts a games room, self-contained office, jacuzzi, gym, steam room and sauna.
The property also has six reception rooms presented in a contemporary art deco style, seven double bedrooms and an orangery.
Set well back away from the busy A6, Edgewood can be found hidden behind picturesque gardens, electronic gate entrances and a sweeping driveway.
The garden to the rear of the property is landscaped with well-maintained lawns and a wide range of plants, mature beds, shrubs and trees, as well as several seating areas and a large terrace for barbecues and outdoor dining.
There is also ample parking space with the extensive driveway leading to a four-car garage.
For more information on this property, visit www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-25--Patrick Roberts sent transfer message amid Celtic links

Manchester City ’ s forgotten winger Patrick Roberts has been told that a move back to Celtic would be a “ good move ” for both the player and the club .
Roberts joined City from Fulham as a youngster back in 2015 but has spent the majority of his career away from the Etihad Stadium on various loan deals .
The 23-year-old started the current campaign on loan at newly-promoted Norwich City but made just three league appearances for the Canaries in the first half of the season before returning to the club .
He was promptly sent back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only managed three Championship appearances since signing in January .
Roberts had a more successful time north of the border when he spent time on loan at Celtic between February 2016 and May 2018 , scoring 18 goals and providing 26 assists in 78 appearances for the Scottish Champions .
It is claimed that Celtic are interested in bringing the winger in on a permanent deal during the summer transfer window with TeamTalk reporting that the Hoops have made an offer of around £3million .
Former striker Noel Whelan has said that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Roberts .
“ Sometimes you need to go away to get better and if you do come back , you come back more of a mature player , you ’ ve progressed your career and maybe hit the heights that you expected beforehand , ” he told .
“ I think it would be a good move .
I think he ’ d be relishing the chance to show what he can do after being away .
I think that would be a good opportunity .
“ I ’ m sure Celtic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really thought that he was the player they expected .
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Manchester City’s forgotten winger Patrick Roberts has been told that a move back to Celtic would be a “good move” for both the player and the club.
Roberts joined City from Fulham as a youngster back in 2015 but has spent the majority of his career away from the Etihad Stadium on various loan deals.
The 23-year-old started the current campaign on loan at newly-promoted Norwich City but made just three league appearances for the Canaries in the first half of the season before returning to the club.
He was promptly sent back out on loan to Middlesbrough but has only managed three Championship appearances since signing in January.
Roberts had a more successful time north of the border when he spent time on loan at Celtic between February 2016 and May 2018, scoring 18 goals and providing 26 assists in 78 appearances for the Scottish Champions.
It is claimed that Celtic are interested in bringing the winger in on a permanent deal during the summer transfer window with TeamTalk reporting that the Hoops have made an offer of around £3million.
Former striker Noel Whelan has said that a move would be good for both Celtic and Roberts.
“Sometimes you need to go away to get better and if you do come back, you come back more of a mature player, you’ve progressed your career and maybe hit the heights that you expected beforehand,” he told Football Insider .
“I think it would be a good move. I think he’d be relishing the chance to show what he can do after being away. I think that would be a good opportunity.
“I’m sure Celtic wouldn’t be interested unless they really thought that he was the player they expected.”