themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--Everything pregnant women need to know about coronavirus self-isolation

The government has changed its guidance for pregnant women to help protect them from the coronavirus .
While previously only pregnant with symptoms of the disease were told to self-isolate , now they 're all being told to avoid 'all unnecessary social contact ' .
Today Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that expectant mums were one of the vulnerable groups needing the most protection .
He says 'this period of shielding , this period of maximum protection ' coincides with the peak of the disease .
Mr Johnson said : `` This advice about avoiding all social contact is particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pregnant women and for those with some health conditions . ''
The move could mean avoiding social contact for 12 weeks , with entire households now being asked to self-isolate for 14 days if just one member has symptoms .
Women at any stage of pregnancy will need to stay at home , whether they are currently working or not .
The PM said : `` If possible you should not go out , even to buy food or essentials , other than for exercise and , in that case , at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England chief medical officer Chris Whitty described the new guidance for those more at risk - which also includes over 70s and those with health conditions - as 'absolutely critical ' .
He said : `` The group of people who we would want to take this advice particularly seriously are older people above 70 , people who in adult life would normally be advised to have the flu vaccination .
`` So these are people with chronic diseases such as chronic heart disease or chronic kidney disease , and also - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early in our understanding and we want to be sure - women who are pregnant . ''
Last week the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists confirmed pregnant women do not appear to be more susceptible to the consequences of coronavirus than the general population and said that a fetus was 'unlikely to be exposed ' to it during pregnancy after a series of swabs and samples taken from COVID-19 infected mothers tested negative .
However a baby did test positive for it at the weekend after being born to a mother who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prof Whitty said the new stance was now being made 'as a precautionary measure ' as there is still little evidence as to what the impact of the disease could be on pregnant women and babies .
He said : `` We are early in our understanding of this virus and want to be sure .
We want to take particular care to minimise the social contact which would have significant risks for them . ''
He added : `` For many infectious diseases there is a small but appreciable additional risk and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot more women have had children - we do not know for sure we can say reliably it 's safe or there 's some additional risk . ''
He said because the virus is relatively new , the information they have is relevant to those in the third trimester , rather than those in earlier stages .
`` There is no evidence from other corona viruses that makes us feel that this is particularly dangerous in the way that for example the zika virus was particularly dangerous to pregnant women , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not a good combination in general and that 's why we have taken this very precautionary measure while we try and find out more . ''

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The government has changed its guidance for pregnant women to help protect them from the coronavirus.
While previously only pregnant with symptoms of the disease were told to self-isolate, now they're all being told to avoid 'all unnecessary social contact'.
Today Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that expectant mums were one of the vulnerable groups needing the most protection.
He says 'this period of shielding, this period of maximum protection' coincides with the peak of the disease.
Mr Johnson said: "This advice about avoiding all social contact is particularly important for people over 70, for pregnant women and for those with some health conditions."
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The move could mean avoiding social contact for 12 weeks, with entire households now being asked to self-isolate for 14 days if just one member has symptoms.
Women at any stage of pregnancy will need to stay at home, whether they are currently working or not.
The PM said: "If possible you should not go out, even to buy food or essentials, other than for exercise and, in that case, at a safe distance from others."
Public Health England chief medical officer Chris Whitty described the new guidance for those more at risk - which also includes over 70s and those with health conditions - as 'absolutely critical'.
(Image: PA)
He said: "The group of people who we would want to take this advice particularly seriously are older people above 70, people who in adult life would normally be advised to have the flu vaccination.
"So these are people with chronic diseases such as chronic heart disease or chronic kidney disease, and also - as a precautionary measure because we are early in our understanding and we want to be sure - women who are pregnant."
Last week the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists confirmed pregnant women do not appear to be more susceptible to the consequences of coronavirus than the general population and said that a fetus was 'unlikely to be exposed' to it during pregnancy after a series of swabs and samples taken from COVID-19 infected mothers tested negative.
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However a baby did test positive for it at the weekend after being born to a mother who was also infected with the virus.
Prof Whitty said the new stance was now being made 'as a precautionary measure' as there is still little evidence as to what the impact of the disease could be on pregnant women and babies.
He said: "We are early in our understanding of this virus and want to be sure. We want to take particular care to minimise the social contact which would have significant risks for them."
He added: "For many infectious diseases there is a small but appreciable additional risk and we will not know that until a lot more women have had children - we do not know for sure we can say reliably it's safe or there's some additional risk."
He said because the virus is relatively new, the information they have is relevant to those in the third trimester, rather than those in earlier stages.
"There is no evidence from other corona viruses that makes us feel that this is particularly dangerous in the way that for example the zika virus was particularly dangerous to pregnant women," he said.
"But infections and pregnancy are not a good combination in general and that's why we have taken this very precautionary measure while we try and find out more."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--Manchester theatres begin announcing closures as people urged to avoid them

Manchester theatres have begun announcing temporary closures after people were advised to avoid going out .
The Ambassador Theatre Group , which owns Manchester Opera House and The Palace , said it was suspending all shows with immediate effect .
The Lowry theatre in Salford has also announced it will close from tomorrow , although tonight 's scheduled performance of The Tina Turner Experience will go ahead as planned .
Arts centre HOME , at First Street , will also close from tomorrow .
The news comes in the wake of the government 's advice for people to not attend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theatres to help curb the spread of coronavirus .
Mark Cornell , CEO of the Ambassador Theatre Group , said : `` We understand that this decision comes as a disappointment , and a massive inconvenience for those of you already on the way to a venue this evening , but ultimately we all want the same thing : the health and safety of our communities , and we believe this is the correct decision to make .
`` Given the current ambiguity and lack of clarity as to how long our theatres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide you with an update within the next 48 hours regarding the exchange of tickets .
We will be consulting with industry bodies including the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre and the government over the immediate future .
`` For now , we would like to thank you for your understanding and patience , and to recognise the incredible efforts and support of our producers , partners and customers over this difficult period . ''
The Lowry said it would be closed between Tuesday March 17 until Tuesday March 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to contact them and to wait for the box office to get in touch .
Other performances that will be affected by The Lowry 's closure include The Tiger Who Came to Tea ; Milton Jones : Milton Impossible ; and Clinton Baptiste .
Dave Moutry , director and CEO of HOME , said its closure would be at least until the end of March .
`` The health and safety of our staff , visitors , artists and volunteers is of the utmost importance to us , and we believe given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viable to remain open to the public at this time . ''
He added : `` During this period , it is critical that we continue to support our staff , artists and creative partners .
We will be working closely with our peers across the city and indeed the country and we are determined that Manchester 's incredible culture will emerge from this challenge stronger and more vibrant than ever . ''
Ticket holders will be contacted over the next few days to organise refunds , he added .
The closures follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postponed appearances , including Louis Tomlinson , The Manchester Duck Race , and Planet Earth II .
Restaurants have also begun to close their doors and switch to delivery services - The Creameries and Siop Shop have both shared the news today .

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Manchester theatres have begun announcing temporary closures after people were advised to avoid going out.
The Ambassador Theatre Group, which owns Manchester Opera House and The Palace, said it was suspending all shows with immediate effect.
The Lowry theatre in Salford has also announced it will close from tomorrow, although tonight's scheduled performance of The Tina Turner Experience will go ahead as planned.
Arts centre HOME, at First Street, will also close from tomorrow.
The small independent theatre Hope Mill in Ancoats is the latest to close to the public for the time being.
The news comes in the wake of the government's advice for people to not attend pubs, restaurants, gig venues and theatres to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
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Mark Cornell, CEO of the Ambassador Theatre Group, said: "We understand that this decision comes as a disappointment, and a massive inconvenience for those of you already on the way to a venue this evening, but ultimately we all want the same thing: the health and safety of our communities, and we believe this is the correct decision to make.
"Given the current ambiguity and lack of clarity as to how long our theatres may be closed for, we hope to provide you with an update within the next 48 hours regarding the exchange of tickets. We will be consulting with industry bodies including the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre and the government over the immediate future.
"For now, we would like to thank you for your understanding and patience, and to recognise the incredible efforts and support of our producers, partners and customers over this difficult period."
The Lowry said it would be closed between Tuesday March 17 until at least Tuesday March 31.
The theatre, which is a registered charity, today issued a plea for people to consider donating the cost of their ticket for cancelled events.
In a statement issued online today, The Lowry wrote: "The theatre industry is facing unprecedented hardship due to coronavirus restrictions on social interaction.
"Patrons WILL be entitled to a refund - but we are asking you to consider 'donating' the cost of your ticket to support us through this difficult time by not asking for that refund."
Other performances that will be affected by The Lowry's closure include The Tiger Who Came to Tea; Milton Jones: Milton Impossible; and Clinton Baptiste.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
Dave Moutry, director and CEO of HOME, said its closure would be at least until the end of March.
"The health and safety of our staff, visitors, artists and volunteers is of the utmost importance to us, and we believe given the current national landscape it is not viable to remain open to the public at this time."
He added: "During this period, it is critical that we continue to support our staff, artists and creative partners. We will be working closely with our peers across the city and indeed the country and we are determined that Manchester's incredible culture will emerge from this challenge stronger and more vibrant than ever."
Ticket holders will be contacted over the next few days to organise refunds, he added.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Hope Mill Theatre, the tiny cultural hub on the New Islington and Ancoats border, has taken the 'difficult decision' to close to the public with immediate effect, cancelling its current run of Zorro.
The theatre's statement said: "Hope Mill Theatre has only been in operation just over four years, and through the ups and downs of operating a small, independent venue we have faced many challenges but none so unsettling and dangerous as this.
"The venue recently became a charity but receives no government or arts funding to allow us to operate.
"We rely solely on ticket sales and bar income to continue our work.
"At this time our employees have to be our main priority and continuing to support them through this period of financial unrest.
"We are constantly moved by the support of our loyal and supportive audiences and what is clear is that now more than ever we ask you to continue to support, not only our beloved venue, but our beloved arts community as we move into unknown territory."
The Royal Exchange theatre has yet to release a statement about whether it will remain open, but last night's performance of Rockets and Blue Lights was cancelled.
The closures follows a huge spate of event cancellations and postponed appearances, including Louis Tomlinson, The Manchester Duck Race, and Planet Earth II.
Restaurants have also begun to close their doors and switch to delivery services - The Creameries and Siop Shop have both shared the news today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--People urged not to visit care homes amid measures to slow coronavirus spread

People are being asked to avoid visiting relatives in care homes in a bid to slow down the spread of coronavirus .
Speaking at a press conference after an emergency Cobra meeting this afternoon , prime minister Boris Johnson said “ unnecessary ” visits to friends and relatives in care homes should cease .
Mr Johnson urged people to avoid non-essential social contact by working from home and staying away from pubs and restaurants - and said the advice was particularly important for vulnerable groups including the elderly .
Chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty told reporters : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would want to take this advice particularly seriously are older people above 70 , people who in adult life would normally be advised to have the flu vaccination , so these are people with chronic diseases such as chronic heart disease or chronic kidney disease , and also – as a precautionary measure because we are early in our understanding and we want to be sure – women who are pregnant .
“ Those are the groups we want to take particular care to minimise their social contact which of course will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about whether people should avoid care homes , Mr Johnson added : “ You can take it from what we have just said about avoiding all unnecessary contact for those particular groups – the really strong advice that we are giving to people to avoid unnecessary contact with the over-70s , those with particular health conditions – absolutely , we don ’ t want to see people unnecessarily visiting care homes.
” Prof Whitty said that protecting care home residents will be one of “ the most challenging things ” to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Let me be clear , that the ‘ how to protect people in care homes and nursing homes ?
’ is going to be one of the most challenging things for every nation on this question .
“ Because of course they are vulnerable and they do have to move in and out of health services from time to time.
” For the latest on the outbreak , follow our coronavirus live updates here .
Earlier today , the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) announced it has temporarily paused inspections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care homes , so health and care workers can concentrate efforts on battling coronavirus .
The government is now urging anyone who lives with someone with coronavirus symptoms to self-isolate for a period of two weeks .
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK has increased by 171 in the last 24 hours - to 1,543 .
Testing is being prioritised for those who are at most at risk - for example those in who are in hospital care for pneumonia or acute respiratory illness , health officials say .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are in the community with a fever or cough will likely not be tested - despite the World Health Organisation saying that countries should test 'every suspected case ' of coronavirus .
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People are being asked to avoid visiting relatives in care homes in a bid to slow down the spread of coronavirus.
Speaking at a press conference after an emergency Cobra meeting this afternoon, prime minister Boris Johnson said “unnecessary” visits to friends and relatives in care homes should cease.
Mr Johnson urged people to avoid non-essential social contact by working from home and staying away from pubs and restaurants - and said the advice was particularly important for vulnerable groups including the elderly.
Chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty told reporters: “The group of people who we would want to take this advice particularly seriously are older people above 70, people who in adult life would normally be advised to have the flu vaccination, so these are people with chronic diseases such as chronic heart disease or chronic kidney disease, and also – as a precautionary measure because we are early in our understanding and we want to be sure – women who are pregnant.
“Those are the groups we want to take particular care to minimise their social contact which of course will have very significant risks for them.”
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Asked about whether people should avoid care homes, Mr Johnson added: “You can take it from what we have just said about avoiding all unnecessary contact for those particular groups – the really strong advice that we are giving to people to avoid unnecessary contact with the over-70s, those with particular health conditions – absolutely, we don’t want to see people unnecessarily visiting care homes.”
Prof Whitty said that protecting care home residents will be one of “the most challenging things” to deal with during the Covid-19 outbreak.
He said: “Let me be clear, that the ‘how to protect people in care homes and nursing homes?’ is going to be one of the most challenging things for every nation on this question.
“Because of course they are vulnerable and they do have to move in and out of health services from time to time.”
For the latest on the outbreak, follow our coronavirus live updates here.
Earlier today, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) announced it has temporarily paused inspections of health and care organisations, including care homes, so health and care workers can concentrate efforts on battling coronavirus.
The government is now urging anyone who lives with someone with coronavirus symptoms to self-isolate for a period of two weeks.
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK has increased by 171 in the last 24 hours - to 1,543.
Testing is being prioritised for those who are at most at risk - for example those in who are in hospital care for pneumonia or acute respiratory illness, health officials say.
The Department of Health says that people who are in the community with a fever or cough will likely not be tested - despite the World Health Organisation saying that countries should test 'every suspected case' of coronavirus.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--Manchester Airport to impose 'temporary' lay-offs and pay cuts over coronavirus

Manchester Airport has announced it will be imposing temporary pay cuts and temporary lay-offs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
The decision was announced in a statement from Charlie Cornish , chief executive officer at Manchester Airports Group ( MAG ) .
Mr Cornish said the decision was 'difficult ' and had 'not been taken lightly ' .
Airport bosses will consult with colleagues and unions over the next few days and introduce measures to cut costs , the statement said .
The Executive team is also taking an immediate pay cut and recruitment has been frozen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The COVID-19 outbreak has led to a rapid and unprecedented reduction in demand for air travel in and out of the UK , and MAG airports are seeing much lower passenger numbers as a result .
“ We expect demand to return as the COVID-19 peak passes , but this temporary and dramatic downturn requires us to act now to protect our position at this critical time .
“ Over the next few days we will be consulting with our colleagues and unions and introducing measures to reduce our costs and preserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical time .
`` These will include enforced annual leave , reduced working hours , temporary pay cuts and temporary lay-offs .
`` Our Executive team is taking a pay cut with immediate effect and we have frozen recruitment and paused capital expenditure .
“ These are difficult decisions for MAG and they have not been taken lightly .
`` We recognise the impact they will have on our people and we will be consulting with our colleagues .
Our aim will always be to protect jobs wherever possible , and we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company ’ s future .
“ It is too early to predict with any accuracy the long-term effects of this crisis .
Follow the latest updates over coronavirus here '' We are seeing many of our airlines and supply chain partners make similar announcements and we are doing what we need to do in the face of an unpredictable and fast-moving situation .
“ Over the past decades , the aviation industry has been one of this country ’ s success stories .
We provide vital services to the economy and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aviation is also essential to some of our most important industries and in forging trading relationships .
“ I am in no doubt that this outbreak is the greatest threat the UK ’ s travel sector has ever faced .
`` Government needs to take decisive action now to make clear its total and unwavering support for airports , airlines and other travel companies .
The UK depends on air travel to supports its economy .
`` The Government must stand behind the aviation industry to make sure it is still there and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is all over .
“ We will continue to monitor the situation and make further announcements on MAG ’ s operations as the COVID-19 situation develops.
” On Monday , the Prime Minister gave the first of now-daily updates set to take place during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak .
Boris Johnson told a press conference that it was 'now time for everyone to stop non-essential contact and to stop all non-essential travel ' .
The European Union ’ s executive has proposed a 30-day ban on incoming travel for foreigners to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) has issued travel advice warning people against visiting 40 countries .
There have been a total of 1,543 positive tests for coronavirus in the UK as of 9am on Monday , up from 1,372 at the same time on Sunday , the Department of Health said .
Officials said 44,105 people have been tested in the UK , of which 42,562 were confirmed negative and 1,543 were confirmed as positive .
The current Government advice is that anyone with a high temperature or a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same household with them , should stay at home for 14 days .

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Manchester Airport has announced it will be imposing temporary pay cuts and temporary lay-offs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision was announced in a statement from Charlie Cornish, chief executive officer at Manchester Airports Group (MAG).
Mr Cornish said the decision was 'difficult' and had 'not been taken lightly'.
Airport bosses will consult with colleagues and unions over the next few days and introduce measures to cut costs, the statement said.
These include enforced annual leave, reduced working hours, temporary pay cuts and temporary lay-offs.
The Executive team is also taking an immediate pay cut and recruitment has been frozen.
(Image: Sam Evans)
In full, the statement reads: “The COVID-19 outbreak has led to a rapid and unprecedented reduction in demand for air travel in and out of the UK, and MAG airports are seeing much lower passenger numbers as a result.
“We expect demand to return as the COVID-19 peak passes, but this temporary and dramatic downturn requires us to act now to protect our position at this critical time.
“Over the next few days we will be consulting with our colleagues and unions and introducing measures to reduce our costs and preserve the Group’s resources at this critical time.
"These will include enforced annual leave, reduced working hours, temporary pay cuts and temporary lay-offs.
"Our Executive team is taking a pay cut with immediate effect and we have frozen recruitment and paused capital expenditure.
(Image: Ollie Thorpe)
“These are difficult decisions for MAG and they have not been taken lightly.
"We recognise the impact they will have on our people and we will be consulting with our colleagues. Our aim will always be to protect jobs wherever possible, and we need to take these steps now to ensure the company’s future.
“It is too early to predict with any accuracy the long-term effects of this crisis.
"We are seeing many of our airlines and supply chain partners make similar announcements and we are doing what we need to do in the face of an unpredictable and fast-moving situation.
“Over the past decades, the aviation industry has been one of this country’s success stories. We provide vital services to the economy and to regions dependent on air connectivity.
"Aviation is also essential to some of our most important industries and in forging trading relationships.
“I am in no doubt that this outbreak is the greatest threat the UK’s travel sector has ever faced.
"Government needs to take decisive action now to make clear its total and unwavering support for airports, airlines and other travel companies. The UK depends on air travel to supports its economy.
"The Government must stand behind the aviation industry to make sure it is still there and ready to help the economy recover once this is all over.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and make further announcements on MAG’s operations as the COVID-19 situation develops.”
Symptoms and how to protect against coronavirus The novel coronavirus - which is also known as COVID-19 - is a flu-like virus which has now spread to every continent but Antarctica. The most common symptoms include: a fever
fatigue
cough or chest tightness
difficulty breathing Generally, the coronavirus is more likely to cause severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease. The latest advice is to wash your hands more often, particularly when: you get to work or arrive home
after you blow your nose, cough or sneeze
before you eat or handle food You should wash your hands for 20 seconds - the length of singing 'Happy Birthday' to yourself twice - with soap and water or hand sanitiser. For the most up-to-date information on coronavirus, including when to call 111 and advice for returning travellers, see the Government's guidelines.
On Monday, the Prime Minister gave the first of now-daily updates set to take place during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Boris Johnson told a press conference that it was 'now time for everyone to stop non-essential contact and to stop all non-essential travel'.
The European Union’s executive has proposed a 30-day ban on incoming travel for foreigners to the bloc to battle the spread of coronavirus.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued travel advice warning people against visiting 40 countries.
There have been a total of 1,543 positive tests for coronavirus in the UK as of 9am on Monday, up from 1,372 at the same time on Sunday, the Department of Health said.
Officials said 44,105 people have been tested in the UK, of which 42,562 were confirmed negative and 1,543 were confirmed as positive.
The current Government advice is that anyone with a high temperature or a persistent cough, or anyone in the same household with them, should stay at home for 14 days.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--Diogo Dalot explains his Manchester United goal celebration

Diogo Dalot says his celebration for his first Manchester United goal was one of sheer passion following an injury-stricken start to his life at the club .
The Portuguese defender joined United back in the summer of 2018 but has yet to have a prolonged spell in the first-team under either Jose Mourinho or Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Dalot netted his first goal for the club during their 6-0 thrashing of Tranmere in the FA Cup back in January , and has revealed why his celebration meant so much to him .
“ It was unbelievable .
It was like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well , ” Dalot told the United podcast .
“ It 's been a tough one-and-a-half years here , because of the injuries , and it was a big fight for me since I came .
“ That moment was a moment to be proud , as well , because scoring goals is always unbelievable and I did n't score for one or two years , so it was a very good moment.
” The goal marked Dalot 's first strike in a game since he netted for Porto B back in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned and punched the air with such joy despite scoring against League One opposition .
He added : “ Oh , it was genuine .
It was something I did n't think about .
“ When you 're showering before the game you imagine scoring goals and you imagine how you 're going to celebrate but that moment you just do n't think .
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Diogo Dalot says his celebration for his first Manchester United goal was one of sheer passion following an injury-stricken start to his life at the club.
The Portuguese defender joined United back in the summer of 2018 but has yet to have a prolonged spell in the first-team under either Jose Mourinho or Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Dalot netted his first goal for the club during their 6-0 thrashing of Tranmere in the FA Cup back in January, and has revealed why his celebration meant so much to him.
“It was unbelievable. It was like a release of some frustration, as well,” Dalot told the United podcast.
“It's been a tough one-and-a-half years here, because of the injuries, and it was a big fight for me since I came.
“That moment was a moment to be proud, as well, because scoring goals is always unbelievable and I didn't score for one or two years, so it was a very good moment.”
The goal marked Dalot's first strike in a game since he netted for Porto B back in 2018, and he has explained why he turned and punched the air with such joy despite scoring against League One opposition.
He added: “Oh, it was genuine. It was something I didn't think about.
“When you're showering before the game you imagine scoring goals and you imagine how you're going to celebrate but that moment you just don't think.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--Number of coronavirus patients who have died in UK rises to 55

The number of coronavirus patients who have died in the UK has risen by 20 in the last 24 hours .
A total of 55 people have now died after testing positive for Covid-19 , health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed in a statement made in Parliament .
That number is up by 20 from 35 yesterday , and includes the first death in Wales .
Mr Hancock told MPs the pandemic is “ the most serious public health emergency that our nation has faced for a generation ” .
He said : “ Our goal is to protect life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus has been slowed in the UK and I want to pay tribute to the officials at Public Health England and the NHS for their exemplary approach to contact tracing and their work so far . ''
The latest testing figures show that the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK has increased by 171 since yesterday to 1,543 .
Testing is being prioritised for those who are at most at risk - for example those in who are in hospital care for pneumonia or acute respiratory illness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health says that people who are in the community with a fever or cough will likely not be tested - despite the World Health Organisation saying that countries should test 'every suspected case ' of coronavirus .
Following an emergency Cobra meeting this afternoon , the prime minister urged people in the UK to avoid pubs , clubs and theatres , stop all non-essential contact and travel , and work from home if they can .
For the latest on the outbreak , follow our coronavirus live updates here .
Anyone living in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a persistent cough or fever is now being told to self-isolate for 14 days .
He also said “ unnecessary ” visits to friends and relatives in care homes should cease .
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The number of coronavirus patients who have died in the UK has risen by 20 in the last 24 hours.
A total of 55 people have now died after testing positive for Covid-19, health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed in a statement made in Parliament.
That number is up by 20 from 35 yesterday, and includes the first death in Wales.
Mr Hancock told MPs the pandemic is “the most serious public health emergency that our nation has faced for a generation”.
He said: “Our goal is to protect life. Our actions have meant that the spread of the virus has been slowed in the UK and I want to pay tribute to the officials at Public Health England and the NHS for their exemplary approach to contact tracing and their work so far."
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The latest testing figures show that the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK has increased by 171 since yesterday to 1,543.
Testing is being prioritised for those who are at most at risk - for example those in who are in hospital care for pneumonia or acute respiratory illness, health officials say.
The Department of Health says that people who are in the community with a fever or cough will likely not be tested - despite the World Health Organisation saying that countries should test 'every suspected case' of coronavirus.
Following an emergency Cobra meeting this afternoon, the prime minister urged people in the UK to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres, stop all non-essential contact and travel, and work from home if they can.
For the latest on the outbreak, follow our coronavirus live updates here.
Anyone living in a household with somebody who has either a persistent cough or fever is now being told to self-isolate for 14 days.
He also said “unnecessary” visits to friends and relatives in care homes should cease.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--What Man City manager Pep Guardiola told Angelino before loan exit

Angelino has revealed Pep Guardiola told him that RB Leipzig would be the ‘ perfect setting ’ for him ahead of his loan exit .
The full back only returned to Manchester City after a year away in the summer when his impressive performances at PSV Eindhoven prompted the club to bring the Spaniard back to give competition and cover to fellow left-backs Benjamin Mendy and Aleks Zinchenko .
Though , after just five months and 12 appearances for the Blues , in January he was allowed to move to the Bundesliga on loan for the rest of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a side renowned for their young talent and intelligent manager , are putting up a fight with Bayern Munich to win the title and are going strong in the Champions League .
The 23-year-old has revealed that Guardiola was delighted to see him make the switch .
“ He said he was going to be delighted , that it was the perfect setting to see me again , ” Angelino told when asked if the City manager spoke to him before he left the Etihad .
Angelino has had a great start to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and two assists in eight appearances so far and playing an integral role in knocking Tottenham out of the Champions League .
Help shape our coverage over the coronavirus crisis by completing this survey : While he has revealed he is happy at Leipzig , he hasn ’ t given up on playing for City .
“ I went to Manchester when I was 16 , and I got the thorn in my head from not settling down .
But I ’ m still a Citizen and I don ’ t give up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
`` It was an option that was there and that eventually came to fruition .
It was the best option .
Spectacular .
Perfect for everything : the style , the team , the coach , the stadium , the fans… It took a while , but I ’ m very happy .
”

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Angelino has revealed Pep Guardiola told him that RB Leipzig would be the ‘perfect setting’ for him ahead of his loan exit.
The full back only returned to Manchester City after a year away in the summer when his impressive performances at PSV Eindhoven prompted the club to bring the Spaniard back to give competition and cover to fellow left-backs Benjamin Mendy and Aleks Zinchenko.
Though, after just five months and 12 appearances for the Blues, in January he was allowed to move to the Bundesliga on loan for the rest of the season.
In RB Leipzig Angelino has joined a side renowned for their young talent and intelligent manager, are putting up a fight with Bayern Munich to win the title and are going strong in the Champions League.
The 23-year-old has revealed that Guardiola was delighted to see him make the switch.
“He said he was going to be delighted, that it was the perfect setting to see me again,” Angelino told La Voz de Galicia when asked if the City manager spoke to him before he left the Etihad.
Angelino has had a great start to life in Germany, grabbing a goal and two assists in eight appearances so far and playing an integral role in knocking Tottenham out of the Champions League.
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While he has revealed he is happy at Leipzig, he hasn’t given up on playing for City.
“I went to Manchester when I was 16, and I got the thorn in my head from not settling down. But I’m still a Citizen and I don’t give up getting a place there,” he added.
"It was an option that was there and that eventually came to fruition. It was the best option. Spectacular. Perfect for everything: the style, the team, the coach, the stadium, the fans… It took a while, but I’m very happy.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--Everyone who must avoid 'unnecessary' social contact for the next 12 weeks

People aged over 70 , pregnant women and those with certain health conditions are being advised to avoid all 'unnecessary ' social contact as part of the fight to prevent the spread of coronavirus , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said .
Mr Johnson said that by the weekend , groups particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 will be asked to stay at home for 12 weeks .
And Professor Chris Whitty , the chief medical officer for England , said measures to combat increasing cases would need to be in place for a 'prolonged period ' .
All people in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theatres , stop all 'non-essential contact and travel ' , and work from home if they can , the PM said at a press conference .
Prof Whitty added : `` The group of people who we would want to take this advice particularly seriously are older people above 70 , people who in adult life would normally be advised to have the flu vaccination , so these are people with chronic diseases such as chronic heart disease or chronic kidney disease , and also - as a precautionary measure because we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be sure - women who are pregnant .
`` Those are the groups we want to take particular care to minimise their social contact which of course will have very significant risks for them . ''
He said : `` In a few days time , by this coming weekend it will be necessary to go further and to ensure that those with the most serious health conditions are largely shielded from social contact for around 12-weeks .
`` Again , the reason for doing this in the next few days rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going to be very disruptive for people who have such conditions . ''
`` This advice about avoiding all social contact is particularly important for people over 70 , for pregnant women and for those with some health conditions . ''
The Prime Minister set out the need for 'drastic action ' to tackle the 'fast growth ' of coronavirus across the UK as increased social distancing measures were introduced for the population for the first time .
As part of the new measures announced , anyone living in a household with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or fever must now also isolate themselves for 14 days .
Follow the latest updates from coronavirus outbreak here The PM said 'unnecessary ' visits to friends and relatives in care homes should cease .
He said : `` You can take it from what we have just said about avoiding all unnecessary contact for those particular groups - the really strong advice that we are giving to people to avoid unnecessary contact with the over-70s , those with particular health conditions - absolutely , we do n't want to see people unnecessarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister said that according to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) 'it looks as though we are now approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve ' in the number of cases .
`` Without drastic action cases could double every five or six days , '' he said .
Mr Johnson said that from Tuesday mass gatherings are something 'we are now moving emphatically away from ' .
He said 'if you or anyone in your household ' had one of the two symptoms - a high temperature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay at home for 14 days .
`` That means that if possible you should not go out , even to buy food or essentials , other than for exercise and in that case at a safe distance from others . ''

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People aged over 70, pregnant women and those with certain health conditions are being advised to avoid all 'unnecessary' social contact as part of the fight to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.
Mr Johnson said that by the weekend, groups particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 will be asked to stay at home for 12 weeks.
And Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, said measures to combat increasing cases would need to be in place for a 'prolonged period'.
All people in the UK should avoid pubs, clubs and theatres, stop all 'non-essential contact and travel', and work from home if they can, the PM said at a press conference.
Prof Whitty added: "The group of people who we would want to take this advice particularly seriously are older people above 70, people who in adult life would normally be advised to have the flu vaccination, so these are people with chronic diseases such as chronic heart disease or chronic kidney disease, and also - as a precautionary measure because we are early in our understanding and we want to be sure - women who are pregnant.
"Those are the groups we want to take particular care to minimise their social contact which of course will have very significant risks for them."
He said: "In a few days time, by this coming weekend it will be necessary to go further and to ensure that those with the most serious health conditions are largely shielded from social contact for around 12-weeks.
"Again, the reason for doing this in the next few days rather than earlier or later is that this is going to be very disruptive for people who have such conditions."
"This advice about avoiding all social contact is particularly important for people over 70, for pregnant women and for those with some health conditions."
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The Prime Minister set out the need for 'drastic action' to tackle the 'fast growth' of coronavirus across the UK as increased social distancing measures were introduced for the population for the first time.
As part of the new measures announced, anyone living in a household with somebody who has either a persistent cough or fever must now also isolate themselves for 14 days.
The PM said 'unnecessary' visits to friends and relatives in care homes should cease.
He said: "You can take it from what we have just said about avoiding all unnecessary contact for those particular groups - the really strong advice that we are giving to people to avoid unnecessary contact with the over-70s, those with particular health conditions - absolutely, we don't want to see people unnecessarily visiting care homes."
The Prime Minister said that according to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) 'it looks as though we are now approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve' in the number of cases.
"Without drastic action cases could double every five or six days," he said.
Mr Johnson said that from Tuesday mass gatherings are something 'we are now moving emphatically away from'.
He said 'if you or anyone in your household' had one of the two symptoms - a high temperature or continuous cough - "you should stay at home for 14 days.
"That means that if possible you should not go out, even to buy food or essentials, other than for exercise and in that case at a safe distance from others."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--Former Spain star reveals he nearly sealed Man Utd transfer

Spain 's EURO 2008-winning midfielder Marcos Senna has revealed how he nearly joined Manchester United in the summer of 2006 .
The Brazil-born former Villarreal man was regarded as one of the world 's best holding midfielders at one stage and attracted interest from Sir Alex Ferguson as the legendary Scot was rebuilding his United midfield .
Senna told Goal how doubts about moving his young family to Manchester , when he was settled in Spain , prompted him to snub the move and stay with Villarreal .
He ended up staying with the Spanish club until 2013 , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cosmos .
“ I did not talk to [ Ferguson ] , but my agent and Villarreal did , and I was very close to signing for Manchester United , ” Senna revealed .
“ At that stage I was full of doubts , my wife was pregnant with our first son and our adaptation here was excellent .
“ Manchester United had asked me for [ a response in ] a few weeks , but we were creating a great team here : the club bought Robert Pires , Nihat Kahveci and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great team .
“ Personally , I would have loved to play for Manchester United at that time , but I also had desires to stay here .
Villarreal had just played a Champions League semi-final and were buying big players .
Tell us what kind of stories you want to cover over the coming weeks in our survey : “ To be honest , I was 50/50 until I spoke to [ former boss Manuel ] Pellegrini and finally I signed for three more years with Villarreal and at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Spain.
” United signed Michael Carrick from Tottenham in 2006 while Ferguson also entrusted Darren Fletcher with more first-team football as he rebuild the core of his side following the departures of Roy Keane and Nicky Butt in 2005 and 2004 respectively .
United also signed Brazilian Anderson in 2007 .

Spain's EURO 2008-winning midfielder Marcos Senna has revealed how he nearly joined Manchester United in the summer of 2006.
The Brazil-born former Villarreal man was regarded as one of the world's best holding midfielders at one stage and attracted interest from Sir Alex Ferguson as the legendary Scot was rebuilding his United midfield.
Senna told Goal how doubts about moving his young family to Manchester, when he was settled in Spain, prompted him to snub the move and stay with Villarreal.
He ended up staying with the Spanish club until 2013, before a two-year stint with the New York Cosmos.
“I did not talk to [Ferguson], but my agent and Villarreal did, and I was very close to signing for Manchester United,” Senna revealed.
“At that stage I was full of doubts, my wife was pregnant with our first son and our adaptation here was excellent.
“Manchester United had asked me for [a response in] a few weeks, but we were creating a great team here: the club bought Robert Pires, Nihat Kahveci and Giuseppe Rossi was here, we had a great team.
“Personally, I would have loved to play for Manchester United at that time, but I also had desires to stay here. Villarreal had just played a Champions League semi-final and were buying big players.
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“To be honest, I was 50/50 until I spoke to [former boss Manuel] Pellegrini and finally I signed for three more years with Villarreal and at the end I spent all my European career here in Spain.”
United signed Michael Carrick from Tottenham in 2006 while Ferguson also entrusted Darren Fletcher with more first-team football as he rebuild the core of his side following the departures of Roy Keane and Nicky Butt in 2005 and 2004 respectively. United also signed Brazilian Anderson in 2007.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-16--Government on why schools are still being kept open amid coronavirus pandemic

School closures are still not being advised in the UK amid the coronavirus outbreak .
The Prime Minister chaired an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday ( March 16 ) followed by a press conference alongside the Government 's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance .
During the conference , Boris Johnson introduced four new measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 .
This including stopping non-essential contact by working from home and avoiding pubs , clubs and theatres .
In more extreme measures , groups particularly vulnerable to coronavirus will be asked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weekend .
However , many questions have continued to lead back to why schools are remaining open .
Sir Patrick said other measures may be necessary – including school closures – at some point but added `` those things need to be done at the right time . ''
This means that the possibility of school closures has n't been ruled out .
Follow the latest updates over coronavirus here The PM was then pressed again as to why the UK are not following other countries approach to tackling coronavirus .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinking about school closures they think 'on balance ' it 's better to keep schools open for all sorts of reasons .
Though this will be kept under review .
The latest meeting comes after it was announced that a total of 1,543 people had tested positive for coronavirus in the UK .
At least 36 people have now died in the UK after contracting Covid-19 after Wales announced its first death today .

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School closures are still not being advised in the UK amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The Prime Minister chaired an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday (March 16) followed by a press conference alongside the Government's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance.
During the conference, Boris Johnson introduced four new measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
This including stopping non-essential contact by working from home and avoiding pubs, clubs and theatres.
In more extreme measures, groups particularly vulnerable to coronavirus will be asked to stay at home for 12 weeks by the weekend.
However, many questions have continued to lead back to why schools are remaining open.
Sir Patrick said other measures may be necessary – including school closures – at some point but added "those things need to be done at the right time."
This means that the possibility of school closures hasn't been ruled out.
The PM was then pressed again as to why the UK are not following other countries approach to tackling coronavirus.
But he said that while people will be thinking about school closures they think 'on balance' it's better to keep schools open for all sorts of reasons.
Though this will be kept under review.
The latest meeting comes after it was announced that a total of 1,543 people had tested positive for coronavirus in the UK.
At least 36 people have now died in the UK after contracting Covid-19 after Wales announced its first death today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba needs to prove Frank Lampard wrong

Manchester United have some big questions they need to answer as they wait in football purgatory for the rest of the season to be decided .
The promised land of Champions League football is within touching distance , but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side understandably must wait for more pressing world events to unravel .
However , the next few weeks should give Solskjaer time to think about his United team for the rest of the season , and the role in which midfielder Paul Pogba will play .
News of a contract extension for Nemanja Matic was thoroughly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing time going forward and which midfielders will form the core of the first-team squad .
For Pogba this news could be viewed as an incentive to fight for his place in the team , or further evidence of the club planning for his expected exit at the end of the season .
In reality it is most likely a bit of both .
But , it is not only Solskjaer who Pogba must be eager to prove wrong , but current Chelsea manager Frank Lampard , who is still looking for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playmaker in world football .
`` I do n't know what Pogba is , ” Lampard pondered back in 2018 .
“ He makes bad decisions but then does fantastic things which must wreck Jose ( Mourinho ) ’ s head .
Pogba is naturally more talented than I was , he would run all over me and has better feet , but there 's no point dribbling in your own half .
`` All that 'flick and roll of the studs , ' I 'm not an advocate of that .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ YouTube and think it 's amazing , but I do n't like it .
He has delved to that side too much .
His numbers are not good enough , he progressed at Juve but there 's another progression he has to do .
He should be getting 15 goals a season and dominating games because he has everything . ''
The sad truth is that two years on and much of his criticism still remains accurate , at club level at least .
Pogba was excellent as France won the World Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his form has never been quite the same when playing at club level .
It is fair to say United have never got the best out of Pogba , but likewise the French midfielder has rarely got the best out of himself .
His form during the bewildering unbeaten start under Solskjaer was the peak of his personal standards at Old Trafford , but a year on from that the same problems persist .
What will surely irritate Solskjaer the most is the fact there have been glimmers of promise .
Pogba was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-season tour last summer , while his cameo display against Watford back in December set the benchmark for what a United midfielder should do .
Following the January arrival of Bruno Fernandes there is added optimism about the role Pogba can play in the United team upon the return of football , and it is testament to the job Solskjaer is doing that there is argument against the France international going straight back into the line up .
Pogba remains the most naturally talented player at the club , but his performances will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the displays we have seen from Fernandes in his short time in England .
While Lampard might criticise Pogba for unnecessary flamboyance on the ball it is Fernandes who carefully balances the exuberant with effective simplicity .
For the first time in his United career Pogba will have to prove himself to not only be the best outfield player , but the best midfielder at the club .
If he can rise to that challenge not only will United finally see the best from the Frenchman , but he might finally prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the expense of his Chelsea side .

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Manchester United have some big questions they need to answer as they wait in football purgatory for the rest of the season to be decided.
The promised land of Champions League football is within touching distance, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side understandably must wait for more pressing world events to unravel.
However, the next few weeks should give Solskjaer time to think about his United team for the rest of the season, and the role in which midfielder Paul Pogba will play.
News of a contract extension for Nemanja Matic was thoroughly deserved, but again poses questions of playing time going forward and which midfielders will form the core of the first-team squad.
For Pogba this news could be viewed as an incentive to fight for his place in the team, or further evidence of the club planning for his expected exit at the end of the season. In reality it is most likely a bit of both.
But, it is not only Solskjaer who Pogba must be eager to prove wrong, but current Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, who is still looking for the midfielder to establish himself as the standout playmaker in world football.
"I don't know what Pogba is,” Lampard pondered back in 2018. “He makes bad decisions but then does fantastic things which must wreck Jose (Mourinho)’s head. Pogba is naturally more talented than I was, he would run all over me and has better feet, but there's no point dribbling in your own half.
"All that 'flick and roll of the studs,' I'm not an advocate of that. A lot of young players see it on YouTube and think it's amazing, but I don't like it. He has delved to that side too much. His numbers are not good enough, he progressed at Juve but there's another progression he has to do. He should be getting 15 goals a season and dominating games because he has everything."
The sad truth is that two years on and much of his criticism still remains accurate, at club level at least.
Pogba was excellent as France won the World Cup in Russia two years ago, but his form has never been quite the same when playing at club level. It is fair to say United have never got the best out of Pogba, but likewise the French midfielder has rarely got the best out of himself. His form during the bewildering unbeaten start under Solskjaer was the peak of his personal standards at Old Trafford, but a year on from that the same problems persist.
What will surely irritate Solskjaer the most is the fact there have been glimmers of promise. Pogba was one of the best players during the pre-season tour last summer, while his cameo display against Watford back in December set the benchmark for what a United midfielder should do.
Following the January arrival of Bruno Fernandes there is added optimism about the role Pogba can play in the United team upon the return of football, and it is testament to the job Solskjaer is doing that there is argument against the France international going straight back into the line up.
Pogba remains the most naturally talented player at the club, but his performances will now only be further scrutinised in comparison to the displays we have seen from Fernandes in his short time in England. While Lampard might criticise Pogba for unnecessary flamboyance on the ball it is Fernandes who carefully balances the exuberant with effective simplicity.
For the first time in his United career Pogba will have to prove himself to not only be the best outfield player, but the best midfielder at the club. If he can rise to that challenge not only will United finally see the best from the Frenchman, but he might finally prove Lampard wrong, and it could come at the expense of his Chelsea side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Teacher with severe acne tells how trolls stole pictures to 'give her makeover'

A primary school teacher has told how she nearly quit her job because of vile online trolls who mercilessly teased her about her severe acne .
Holly Roach broke out in acne on the left side of her face following the death of her grandfather three years ago .
The 24-year-old , from Manchester , says she hit rock bottom in September last year when her skin became infected with spots which were almost 'almost blue ' .
Desperately self-conscious , she considered quitting her dream job which she had only just started when even the young children she taught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead Holly decided to share pictures of her skin on Instagram , attracting both much-needed support and mindless abuse .
Holly said : `` Someone took one of my Instagram photos and used it on TikTok to give me a makeover using Photoshop .
`` They did it on YouTube too .
They said it was satisfying to do it .
I read the comments – one of them said , 'Ew , what ’ s that on her face ? '
Another said , ' I just spat out my dinner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleep that night – it really hurt me .
`` I stopped reading the comments , but in the end , it just made me angry .
These trolls took my picture without my permission , which I posted to share a positive message , and they used it in that way .
`` I was determined not to let this put me off sharing my story and trying to reach other people with similar problems to do some good . ''
Holly , who has been taking isotretinoin , also known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for three months , says her skin is finally improving .
She believes her acne was caused by stress after her bereavement in 2016 .
`` I went all the way through my teenage years without having a single spot – I had crystal clear skin , '' she said .
`` But , when I was 21 , my grandad died suddenly .
We think he had internal bleeding somewhere and went into hospital .
It was all very sudden .
`` I remember my skin was completely clear on the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half weeks later , at his funeral , I had huge cystic spots on my cheeks .
`` It came out of nowhere .
Holly was diagnosed with nodular and cystic acne – two of the most severe forms .
Pus-filled cysts , like nodules , develop deep beneath the skin ’ s surface and burst open , often leading to infection .
She tried a number of different antibiotics , contraceptive pills – to see if it was caused by her hormones – and over-the-counter creams .
At most , her skin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before deteriorating again .
In July last year , after graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in primary education , Holly landed her dream job as a primary school teacher .
At the time , she had been enjoying a spell of clear skin , but then she felt new bumps coming up .
By the end of September , a few months after noticing the acne returning , just after starting in her role , Holly says she nearly gave up .
`` I considered handing in my notice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home and letting my skin get better , '' she said .
`` I could not eat and I lost my whole social life .
I didn ’ t want to get up in the morning .
I would go to work and come home and I wouldn ’ t do anything else .
`` And when my skin was really bad , some of the children asked why my face was all bumpy and pointed it out .
I would just tell them that it was a bit poorly and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ referral to a dermatologist through the NHS can take months , so Holly ’ s parents booked her a private consultation at the Alexandra Hospital in Manchester .
She said : `` At my lowest , I was getting up and didn ’ t want to put on make-up because it was too sore , but I knew I had to wear it before I could leave the house , as my skin looked so awful .
I was doing nothing with my life .
I completely lost myself .
“ I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either .
All the area around the cysts was inflamed and my glands were swollen .
I could not sleep on my left side because of my face , which meant many disrupted nights.
” Praising the support of her fiancé , firefighter fiancé Karl Williams , 25 , who she met at 16 , she said : `` He has been brilliant and supportive all the way through .
He would reassure me that I was as beautiful as I was before .
`` He would encourage me to go out at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want to come out or do anything , he would stay in with me and watch films . ''
Then , as she wrangled with whether or not to quit her job teaching five-and-six year olds , she suddenly found the courage to fight back .
Instead , she started sharing her journey online – and received helpful tips from Instagram followers which she says have changed her life .
She said : `` I know I ’ m not alone and I know I am helping other people .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to offer than my skin .
It ’ s made me more aware of what other people are going through , too , and not to judge – we don ’ t know why somebody is the way they are .
Sadly , her bare-faced posts have also attracted cruel remarks and ill-informed advice .
On one occasion , a skincare brand asked if they could share her photo on their page .
She happily agreed , but was then inundated with comments .
`` People said I looked like I was malnourished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is a highly contagious skin infection , '' she said .
While Holly ’ s skin has noticeably improved on her current drug regime , which doctors want her to continue for eight months in total , the side effects are so bad that she has a lip balm attached to her keys , because her lips are permanently dry and cracked .
`` I knew I was going to start this medication and there were a lot of horror stories about it , so I use my Instagram account to show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , '' she said .
Holly added : `` It ’ s hard , but the improvement to my skin has been incredible .
`` I am absolutely exhausted , I have very dry eyes , so I can ’ t wear contact lenses , my nose and lips are dry , and I have nose bleeds a couple of times a day – usually in the morning and evening .
`` But one little boy at school noticed my skin had improved and told me face had got flatter , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her dairy intake to the odd bit of yoghurt and cheese , but only drinks oatmilk and tries not to eat chocolate , in the hope that this will improve her skin .
And she is determined to keep sharing her acne journey online , as she genuinely believes it helps other people , too .
She said : `` I want to tell people in the same situation as me to go on social media and find people in the community who can help you feel like you are not alone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been the biggest influence on me getting better and I hope I can do the same for someone else . ''
You can follow Holly on Instagram @ skintrinsic_

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A primary school teacher has told how she nearly quit her job because of vile online trolls who mercilessly teased her about her severe acne.
Holly Roach broke out in acne on the left side of her face following the death of her grandfather three years ago.
The 24-year-old, from Manchester, says she hit rock bottom in September last year when her skin became infected with spots which were almost 'almost blue'.
Desperately self-conscious, she considered quitting her dream job which she had only just started when even the young children she taught asking what was wrong with her skin.
Instead Holly decided to share pictures of her skin on Instagram, attracting both much-needed support and mindless abuse.
(Image: PA REAL LIFE)
Holly said: "Someone took one of my Instagram photos and used it on TikTok to give me a makeover using Photoshop.
"They did it on YouTube too. They said it was satisfying to do it. I read the comments – one of them said, 'Ew, what’s that on her face?' Another said, 'I just spat out my dinner'.
"I didn’t sleep that night – it really hurt me.
"I stopped reading the comments, but in the end, it just made me angry. These trolls took my picture without my permission, which I posted to share a positive message, and they used it in that way.
"I was determined not to let this put me off sharing my story and trying to reach other people with similar problems to do some good."
Holly, who has been taking isotretinoin, also known as Roaccutane – medication for severe acne – for three months, says her skin is finally improving.
She believes her acne was caused by stress after her bereavement in 2016.
"I went all the way through my teenage years without having a single spot – I had crystal clear skin," she said.
"But, when I was 21, my grandad died suddenly. We think he had internal bleeding somewhere and went into hospital. It was all very sudden.
"I remember my skin was completely clear on the day he died and just two and a half weeks later, at his funeral, I had huge cystic spots on my cheeks.
"It came out of nowhere.
Holly was diagnosed with nodular and cystic acne – two of the most severe forms. Pus-filled cysts, like nodules, develop deep beneath the skin’s surface and burst open, often leading to infection.
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She tried a number of different antibiotics, contraceptive pills – to see if it was caused by her hormones – and over-the-counter creams. At most, her skin would improve for a short time, before deteriorating again.
In July last year, after graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in primary education, Holly landed her dream job as a primary school teacher.
At the time, she had been enjoying a spell of clear skin, but then she felt new bumps coming up.
By the end of September, a few months after noticing the acne returning, just after starting in her role, Holly says she nearly gave up.
"I considered handing in my notice and having a year off work, staying at home and letting my skin get better," she said.
"I could not eat and I lost my whole social life. I didn’t want to get up in the morning. I would go to work and come home and I wouldn’t do anything else.
"And when my skin was really bad, some of the children asked why my face was all bumpy and pointed it out. I would just tell them that it was a bit poorly and they would stop asking questions."
A referral to a dermatologist through the NHS can take months, so Holly’s parents booked her a private consultation at the Alexandra Hospital in Manchester.
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She said: "At my lowest, I was getting up and didn’t want to put on make-up because it was too sore, but I knew I had to wear it before I could leave the house, as my skin looked so awful. I was doing nothing with my life. I completely lost myself.
“I have never felt pain like it before, either. All the area around the cysts was inflamed and my glands were swollen. I could not sleep on my left side because of my face, which meant many disrupted nights.”
Praising the support of her fiancé, firefighter fiancé Karl Williams, 25, who she met at 16, she said: "He has been brilliant and supportive all the way through. He would reassure me that I was as beautiful as I was before.
"He would encourage me to go out at the weekends, but if I didn’t want to come out or do anything, he would stay in with me and watch films."
Then, as she wrangled with whether or not to quit her job teaching five-and-six year olds, she suddenly found the courage to fight back.
Instead, she started sharing her journey online – and received helpful tips from Instagram followers which she says have changed her life.
She said: "I know I’m not alone and I know I am helping other people.
"It makes me realise I have more to offer than my skin. It’s made me more aware of what other people are going through, too, and not to judge – we don’t know why somebody is the way they are.
Sadly, her bare-faced posts have also attracted cruel remarks and ill-informed advice.
On one occasion, a skincare brand asked if they could share her photo on their page. She happily agreed, but was then inundated with comments.
"People said I looked like I was malnourished, or suggested I had impetigo, which is a highly contagious skin infection," she said.
While Holly’s skin has noticeably improved on her current drug regime, which doctors want her to continue for eight months in total, the side effects are so bad that she has a lip balm attached to her keys, because her lips are permanently dry and cracked.
"I knew I was going to start this medication and there were a lot of horror stories about it, so I use my Instagram account to show a true record of my journey on it," she said.
Holly added: "It’s hard, but the improvement to my skin has been incredible.
"I am absolutely exhausted, I have very dry eyes, so I can’t wear contact lenses, my nose and lips are dry, and I have nose bleeds a couple of times a day – usually in the morning and evening.
"But one little boy at school noticed my skin had improved and told me face had got flatter, which was lovely!
Holly has also reduced her dairy intake to the odd bit of yoghurt and cheese, but only drinks oatmilk and tries not to eat chocolate, in the hope that this will improve her skin.
And she is determined to keep sharing her acne journey online, as she genuinely believes it helps other people, too.
She said: "I want to tell people in the same situation as me to go on social media and find people in the community who can help you feel like you are not alone.
"Finding people on the same journey has been the biggest influence on me getting better and I hope I can do the same for someone else."
You can follow Holly on Instagram @skintrinsic_


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Contract for new waterside 'town' in Salford Quays about to be signed

Plans for a new luxury waterside neighbourhood in Salford Quays – with floating gardens and ‘ open-air harbour baths ’ – could be signed off next week .
But concerns have been raised that the upmarket new district is ‘ gentrifying ’ Salford .
Council officers are recommending that the new neighbourhood – which would see 1,500 swanky apartments built across a series of buildings , the tallest one reaching 48 storeys – is approved .
The plans for the new district – dubbed ‘ Cotton Quay ’ – also include space for shops and two hotels , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pier and which developers Royalton and Frogmore hope would become a ‘ landmark waterfront hotel ’ .
They say their vision will transform the area , just west of the Salford Quays metrolink stop into a ‘ vibrant new neighbourhood ’ .
Currently , the space is taken up by two small commercial buildings and a car park , and developers say the space is underutilised .
But some residents say the plans represent the gentrification of Salford .
Comments included in the planning papers say : “ The development is seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imbalances across the city and doesn ’ t address housing need , this will lead to wider social divisions within the city .
“ The only demographic being targeted are young professionals , there are no family homes and this results in a transient population which does not lead to long term sustainable communities .
The proposed apartments are tiny.
” Others mention the lack of affordable housing included within the scheme .
In response , officers who recommend that the plans are approved , say that public realm and infrastructure improvements provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits provided to the local and wider community ’ that ‘ offset any lack of affordable housing provision ’ .
The developer has said it will provide a financial contribution towards off-site affordable housing ; however , it ’ s unclear how much this will be – although it is not the maximum amount requested by the council as the developer said it would be ‘ unviable ’ .
As well as the homes , shops and hotels , the proposals also include plans for floating gardens , a climbing wall and bouldering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car park with a rooftop play park .
But some residents fear that these perks could attract anti-social behaviour – while one dismissed the play park as a ‘ gimmick ’ .
“ The lido would be an unsightly ‘ white elephant ’ that will not be used and will blight the Quays .
It will generate noise and be a honeypot for anti-social behaviour .
`` The area is currently very peaceful but the noise will be unbearable for houses nearby from children swimming , including children from surrounding areas .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give rise to noise and anti-social behaviour , ” planning papers note objectors as saying .
Other locals also lodged concerns about the impact the extra housing would have on the transport infrastructure in the area – saying that trams and buses to the Quays are packed at peak times and point out that Trafford Road is expected to undergo improvement works .
Members of the Salford Quays Community Forum also provided a submission , during which they called for more protection for Merchants Quay from the risks of noise and nuisance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans and that spending from section 106 money is done following consultation from the residents and businesses in the area .
Officers are backing the plans .
They say that to remove the community facilities on the grounds that they attract more visitors would be ‘ contrary ’ to a primary function of this part of the city .
They also point to a letter from Salford Community Leisure which said the ‘ plans are invaluable within the Salford Quays area ’ .
On transport , they say the capacity of the existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and modelled by Transport for Greater Manchester .
If the plans are agreed in Thursday ’ s planning meeting , developers would also be required to pay £800,000 towards upgrading Salford Quays Metrolink stop and access to the platform , £350,000 to deliver improvements to the junction of Waterfront Quay and The Quays and £7,000 towards the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order that provides a Residents only Parking scheme for Merchants Quay .

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Plans for a new luxury waterside neighbourhood in Salford Quays – with floating gardens and ‘open-air harbour baths’ – could be signed off next week.
But concerns have been raised that the upmarket new district is ‘gentrifying’ Salford.
Council officers are recommending that the new neighbourhood – which would see 1,500 swanky apartments built across a series of buildings, the tallest one reaching 48 storeys – is approved.
The plans for the new district – dubbed ‘Cotton Quay’ – also include space for shops and two hotels, one of which would sit at the end of the pier and which developers Royalton and Frogmore hope would become a ‘landmark waterfront hotel’.
They say their vision will transform the area, just west of the Salford Quays metrolink stop into a ‘vibrant new neighbourhood’. Currently, the space is taken up by two small commercial buildings and a car park, and developers say the space is underutilised.
But some residents say the plans represent the gentrification of Salford.
Comments included in the planning papers say: “The development is seen as gentrification that is amplifying existing social imbalances across the city and doesn’t address housing need, this will lead to wider social divisions within the city.
“The only demographic being targeted are young professionals, there are no family homes and this results in a transient population which does not lead to long term sustainable communities. The proposed apartments are tiny.”
Others mention the lack of affordable housing included within the scheme.
In response, officers who recommend that the plans are approved, say that public realm and infrastructure improvements provided within the project are ‘significantly greater benefits provided to the local and wider community’ that ‘offset any lack of affordable housing provision’.
The developer has said it will provide a financial contribution towards off-site affordable housing; however, it’s unclear how much this will be – although it is not the maximum amount requested by the council as the developer said it would be ‘unviable’.
As well as the homes, shops and hotels, the proposals also include plans for floating gardens, a climbing wall and bouldering area, harbour lido and a multi-storey car park with a rooftop play park.
But some residents fear that these perks could attract anti-social behaviour – while one dismissed the play park as a ‘gimmick’.
“The lido would be an unsightly ‘white elephant’ that will not be used and will blight the Quays. It will generate noise and be a honeypot for anti-social behaviour.
"The area is currently very peaceful but the noise will be unbearable for houses nearby from children swimming, including children from surrounding areas. The Play Park is a gimmick and will give rise to noise and anti-social behaviour,” planning papers note objectors as saying.
Other locals also lodged concerns about the impact the extra housing would have on the transport infrastructure in the area – saying that trams and buses to the Quays are packed at peak times and point out that Trafford Road is expected to undergo improvement works.
Members of the Salford Quays Community Forum also provided a submission, during which they called for more protection for Merchants Quay from the risks of noise and nuisance, that the lido be removed from the plans and that spending from section 106 money is done following consultation from the residents and businesses in the area.
Officers are backing the plans. They say that to remove the community facilities on the grounds that they attract more visitors would be ‘contrary’ to a primary function of this part of the city.
They also point to a letter from Salford Community Leisure which said the ‘plans are invaluable within the Salford Quays area’.
On transport, they say the capacity of the existing network has been assessed at six junctions and modelled by Transport for Greater Manchester.
If the plans are agreed in Thursday’s planning meeting, developers would also be required to pay £800,000 towards upgrading Salford Quays Metrolink stop and access to the platform, £350,000 to deliver improvements to the junction of Waterfront Quay and The Quays and £7,000 towards the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order that provides a Residents only Parking scheme for Merchants Quay.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Manchester United LIVE Q&A on transfers and contract latest

The English football season has been suspended until April 3 but it already seems highly unlikely that Manchester United will @ @ @ @ @ Albion in just over two weeks ' time .
The coronavirus pandemic has ground life @ @ @ @ @ everyone around the globe and United cancelled plans to train on Tuesday after the UK @ @ @ @ @ part of social distancing .
Normality will eventually return to people 's lives .
Millions @ @ @ @ @ football and the Football Association has also advised 'that all grassroots football in England is @ @ @ @ @ ' .
For United , their momentum has been abruptly halted .
They are 11 @ @ @ @ @ featured two triumphs over Manchester City , victory at Chelsea , two 5-0 routs and @ @ @ @ @ you have any questions send them in using this form or tweet @ ManUtdMEN or @ @ @

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Which players would probably be sold this season?
Nemanja Matic is an example of how quickly things can change. He was open to leaving going into the January window but two injuries to fellow midfielders allowed him back in the fold and he’s started nine of the last 10 league games - only missing Wolves through suspension - and has had his contract extended. His form may have been short-term but retaining him is logical long-term thinking.
Going off the current situation, Phil Jones and Jesse Lingard are the most vulnerable. Jones did not even travel to Austria and he’s played eight times all season. That four-and-a-half year contract he got last year was maybe the most glaring misjudgement made by Matt Judge and if Jones had anything about him, he’d have pushed for a loan in January. England are not blessed with quality centre halves, he made the last World Cup squad and a strong four months could have forced him into the Euros reckoning. Ah... Nevertheless, Jones has to go.
Lingard has been out of form for close to two years. He had a strong start under Solskjaer last season and there was a brief purple patch in December with the games against Spurs and City, but he has since regressed. The abuse he was subjected to at Derby but some numbskulls was appalling and I’m told he has struggled with the grief and the scrutiny, though he has brought some of it onto himself. And when you pally up with Mino Raiola, you are not looking for a new contract.
Chris Smalling would be/was open to staying in Italy, but given the situation out there you wouldn’t blame him for having a rethink. United would love to shift Alexis Sanchez permanently but it is easier said than done.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--The pub offering free hotel rooms to anyone unable to self-isolate at home

Greater Manchester ’ s pub of the year is offering free hotel rooms to anyone unable to self-isolate at home because they live with someone vulnerable to the coronavirus .
The 330-year-old Flying Horse Hotel in Rochdale has vowed to stay open ‘ as long as we can ’ and ‘ help where we can ’ , despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night urging Brits to avoid pubs and restaurants to slow the spread of the virus .
In a message on Facebook , landlord Ben Boothman said the ‘ Flyer ’ , CAMRA ’ s 2019 Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through ‘ smallpox , Spanish flu , six recessions , two world wars , the rise and fall of an empire , the start and end to our involvement in Europe , Napoleon , Hitler and Mr Blobby ’ and would ‘ keep a level head and carry on ’ through the coronavirus outbreak .
Ben wrote : “ What Boris doesn ’ t appreciate is that us northerners are made of sterner stuff !
We will endure , we will carry on , we will take care of each other and this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rochdale ( for all that ’ s said and joked about it ) is a welcoming , genuine , friendly , generous and inclusive town but more than this we are pioneers !
We are leaders !
We are the town that had the intelligence and fortitude to guide the the world into the industrial revolution but had the heart to start the coop and help abolish child labour in the mils .
“ My family was welcomed here when they travelled over from Ireland and many of our residents have been welcomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ What we are saying Rochdale ... just do what we have always done !
Care for our neighbors , our needy , our families but more than that care for the strangers down the street !
“ The Flyer will stay open as long as we can , we will always welcome you beautiful Rochdalians into our old pub and help where we can .
“ We are taking hygiene and C19 very seriously so expect great procedure so we would love to see you !
“ Remember we are a hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need a room let us know !
If it ’ s so you don ’ t endanger a vulnerable person at home with C19 and find yourself temporarily homeless the room will be free of charge !
“ We love our town , always have and always will.
” There are currently four confirmed cases of coronavirus in Rochdale , among a Greater Manchester total of 48 , according to Public Health England figures .
But the true number of cases is believed to be far higher and numbers by borough may vary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the region to be treated .

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Greater Manchester’s pub of the year is offering free hotel rooms to anyone unable to self-isolate at home because they live with someone vulnerable to the coronavirus.
The 330-year-old Flying Horse Hotel in Rochdale has vowed to stay open ‘as long as we can’ and ‘help where we can’, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night urging Brits to avoid pubs and restaurants to slow the spread of the virus.
In a message on Facebook, landlord Ben Boothman said the ‘Flyer’, CAMRA’s 2019 Greater Manchester pub of the year, had survived through ‘smallpox, Spanish flu, six recessions, two world wars, the rise and fall of an empire, the start and end to our involvement in Europe, Napoleon, Hitler and Mr Blobby’ and would ‘keep a level head and carry on’ through the coronavirus outbreak.
Ben wrote: “What Boris doesn’t appreciate is that us northerners are made of sterner stuff! We will endure, we will carry on, we will take care of each other and this will not dampen our spirit!
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“Rochdale (for all that’s said and joked about it) is a welcoming, genuine, friendly, generous and inclusive town but more than this we are pioneers! We are leaders! We are the town that had the intelligence and fortitude to guide the the world into the industrial revolution but had the heart to start the coop and help abolish child labour in the mils.
“My family was welcomed here when they travelled over from Ireland and many of our residents have been welcomed from all over the world!!
“What we are saying Rochdale...just do what we have always done! Care for our neighbors, our needy, our families but more than that care for the strangers down the street!
“The Flyer will stay open as long as we can, we will always welcome you beautiful Rochdalians into our old pub and help where we can.
“We are taking hygiene and C19 very seriously so expect great procedure so we would love to see you!
“Remember we are a hotel, rooms are available and if you need a room let us know! If it’s so you don’t endanger a vulnerable person at home with C19 and find yourself temporarily homeless the room will be free of charge!
“We love our town, always have and always will.”
There are currently four confirmed cases of coronavirus in Rochdale, among a Greater Manchester total of 48, according to Public Health England figures.
But the true number of cases is believed to be far higher and numbers by borough may vary slightly according to councils as people move around the region to be treated.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Diogo Dalot explains his Manchester United shirt number

Diogo Dalot has revealed he really wanted to wear the No.2 shirt after signing for Manchester United , but was left to have the No.20 instead .
The Portuguese right-back has been a fan favourite since his move from Porto in the summer of 2018 , but has struggled for game time after an injury-stricken start to his time at the club .
Dalot impressed during his brief spell in the Porto first-team and was targeted by Jose Mourinho during his final transfer window in charge at the club .
The 20-year-old showed encouraging signs under Mourinho , but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped him with deciding his shirt number .
Upon arrival at Old Trafford the right-back was keen to have the iconic No.2 shirt worn by Victor Lindelof , but instead had to look elsewhere when it became clear he couldn ’ t have it .
Dalot was still keen to have the No.2 incorporated somewhere in his squad number and instead settled on the No.20 - thanks to some inspiration from Solskjaer and a famous United chant .
“ As soon as I got the deal done , I was searching for numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United podcast .
“ Of course , I was sad because Victor had the no .
2 but the rest , you see the availability and you just choose .
“ I was between 22 and 20 .
Sergio Romero wanted the 22 and , of course , I had the 20 .
I was 20 years old at that time , it had the number two and then the famous song of ’ 20 times , Man United ’ .
So little things like that made me choose the number and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robin ] van Persie and Ole .
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Diogo Dalot has revealed he really wanted to wear the No.2 shirt after signing for Manchester United, but was left to have the No.20 instead.
The Portuguese right-back has been a fan favourite since his move from Porto in the summer of 2018, but has struggled for game time after an injury-stricken start to his time at the club.
Dalot impressed during his brief spell in the Porto first-team and was targeted by Jose Mourinho during his final transfer window in charge at the club. The 20-year-old showed encouraging signs under Mourinho, but it was current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who helped him with deciding his shirt number.
Upon arrival at Old Trafford the right-back was keen to have the iconic No.2 shirt worn by Victor Lindelof, but instead had to look elsewhere when it became clear he couldn’t have it.
Dalot was still keen to have the No.2 incorporated somewhere in his squad number and instead settled on the No.20 - thanks to some inspiration from Solskjaer and a famous United chant.
“As soon as I got the deal done, I was searching for numbers,” Dalot told the United podcast. “Of course, I was sad because Victor had the no. 2 but the rest, you see the availability and you just choose.
“I was between 22 and 20. Sergio Romero wanted the 22 and, of course, I had the 20. I was 20 years old at that time, it had the number two and then the famous song of ’20 times, Man United’. So little things like that made me choose the number and it’s a legendary number with [Robin] van Persie and Ole.”