themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--The updated list of countries you can travel to without having to quarantine

The list of countries that are exempt from the government 's 14-day quarantine policy has been updated .
On Thursday afternoon , the Transport Secretary announced that three countries - Croatia , Austria , and Trinidad and Tobago - would be removed from the UK 's travel corridor list following a rise in coronavirus cases in the territories .
Grant Shapps , who tweeted the news , said they were to be taken off the list `` to keep infection rates down '' .
Holidaymakers returning from these places will now have to undergo a mandatory self-isolation period for 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , Portugal will be added to the list , therefore no quarantine is necessary .
The changes take place from 4am on Saturday 22 August 2020 .
However it is worth noting that travellers will still need to self-isolate if they visited or made a transit stop in a country or territory that is not on the list in the 14 days before you arrive back .
So make sure you check your flight schedule before you travel .
The rules apply to all travel to England , by train , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other route .
These are the countries you currently wo n't need to self-isolate after arrival in England : • Austria ( will be removed from the list at 4am , Saturday 22 August 2020 ) • Brunei ( added 11 August 2020 – if you arrived in England from Brunei before 11 August , you will need to self–isolate ) • Croatia ( will be removed from the list at 4am , Saturday 22 August 2020 ) • Malaysia ( added 11 August 2020 – if you arrived in England from Malaysia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self–isolate ) • Portugal ( to be added at 4am , Saturday 20 August 2020 – if you arrive in England from Portugal before 4am 20 August , you will need to self–isolate ) • Trinidad and Tobago ( will be removed from the list at 4am , Saturday 22 August 2020 ) This list is continually under review .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) continues to advise against non-essential international travel , except to countries and territories exempt from advice against ‘ all but essential ’ international travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus requirements in the country you travel to .
This may include self-isolating or providing your details to local authorities .

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The list of countries that are exempt from the government's 14-day quarantine policy has been updated.
On Thursday afternoon, the Transport Secretary announced that three countries - Croatia, Austria, and Trinidad and Tobago - would be removed from the UK's travel corridor list following a rise in coronavirus cases in the territories.
Grant Shapps, who tweeted the news, said they were to be taken off the list "to keep infection rates down".
Holidaymakers returning from these places will now have to undergo a mandatory self-isolation period for 14 days when they return to the UK.
Meanwhile, Portugal will be added to the list, therefore no quarantine is necessary.
The changes take place from 4am on Saturday 22 August 2020.
However it is worth noting that travellers will still need to self-isolate if they visited or made a transit stop in a country or territory that is not on the list in the 14 days before you arrive back.
So make sure you check your flight schedule before you travel.
The rules apply to all travel to England, by train, ferry, coach, air or any other route.
These are the countries you currently won't need to self-isolate after arrival in England:
Akrotiri and Dhekelia Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Australia Austria (will be removed from the list at 4am, Saturday 22 August 2020) Barbados Bermuda Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba British Antarctic Territory British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Brunei (added 11 August 2020 – if you arrived in England from Brunei before 11 August, you will need to self–isolate) Cayman Islands the Channel Islands Croatia (will be removed from the list at 4am, Saturday 22 August 2020) Curaçao Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominica Estonia Falkland Islands Faroe Islands Fiji Finland French Polynesia Gibraltar Germany Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland the Isle of Man Italy Jamaica Japan Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Macao (Macau) Malaysia (added 11 August 2020 – if you arrived in England from Malaysia before 11 August, you will need to self–isolate) Mauritius Monaco Montserrat New Caledonia New Zealand Norway Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands Poland Portugal (to be added at 4am, Saturday 20 August 2020 – if you arrive in England from Portugal before 4am 20 August, you will need to self–isolate) Reunion San Marino Seychelles Slovakia Slovenia South Korea South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands St Barthélemy St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia St Pierre and Miquelon St Vincent and the Grenadines Switzerland Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago (will be removed from the list at 4am, Saturday 22 August 2020) Turkey Turks and Caicos Islands Vatican City State Vietnam
This list is continually under review.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) continues to advise against non-essential international travel, except to countries and territories exempt from advice against ‘all but essential’ international travel.
You will have to comply with coronavirus requirements in the country you travel to. This may include self-isolating or providing your details to local authorities.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Restaurant shut down after showing 'flagrant disregard for Covid rules'

A restaurant has shut down in Bolton for not complying with COVID-19 regulations – the first premises in the borough to be closed under new powers .
Grillaz , on Derby Street , has been ordered to close from 5pm today , August 20 , until further notice after it failed to ensure social distancing outside the premises .
The restaurant was left 'overcrowded ' with 'no queue management ' , according to Bolton Council .
The restaurant was forced to shutter as it continued flouting the coronavirus restrictions , despite repeated visits and a final warning .
Concerns about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by local residents and councillors .
The council and police visited the business several times in the last week and found overcrowded premises , tables seating groups adjacent to each other and no queue management , said the local authority .
Advice and guidance were provided to help the restaurant comply with regulations .
A visit on August 17 found that the owners had made efforts to implement social distancing inside the business , but no measures to tackle queue management outside the premises were in place .
The restaurant was issued with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In another visit yesterday , it was discovered that the issue of social distancing outside the business had still not been resolved - leaving authorities with no option but to serve the closure direction .
This notice will be reviewed by the council every seven days , says the council .
Cllr Hilary Fairclough , Executive Cabinet Member for Environment Services Regulatory , said : “ This business was given numerous chances to get its house in order and work with us .
“ Our officers spent a lot of time visiting and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put people ’ s lives at risk with reckless practices .
“ We do not take the decision to close a business down lightly but the health of our residents has to come first .
“ With so much support and guidance available to help businesses open safely and responsibly , there can be no excuse for this flagrant disregard for the COVID-19 regulations .
“ Additional restrictions have been imposed on Bolton for a reason and these will continue if businesses and individuals continue to act as though the rules don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council , working with our partners in the police , will take a zero-tolerance approach to any business that acts in this way.
” Superintendent Rick Jackson of GMP ’ s Bolton District stressed the importance of businesses complying with the regulations .
He said : “ It is extremely important that food establishments adhere to latest government regulations as the health and safety of the communities across Greater Manchester is paramount .
“ We will act swiftly in taking action against businesses that are failing to comply with the regulations and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full to ensure premises operate safely .
“ I hope that other food establishments will take note of the closure and understand that we will enforce if they do not comply with the latest regulations.
” The council has previously closed down a vape shop and is actively monitoring breaches of coronavirus regulations in different business sectors across the borough .

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A restaurant has shut down in Bolton for not complying with COVID-19 regulations – the first premises in the borough to be closed under new powers.
Grillaz, on Derby Street, has been ordered to close from 5pm today, August 20, until further notice after it failed to ensure social distancing outside the premises.
The restaurant was left 'overcrowded' with 'no queue management', according to Bolton Council.
The restaurant was forced to shutter as it continued flouting the coronavirus restrictions, despite repeated visits and a final warning.
Concerns about the venue breaching the rules were reported by local residents and councillors.
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The council and police visited the business several times in the last week and found overcrowded premises, tables seating groups adjacent to each other and no queue management, said the local authority.
Advice and guidance were provided to help the restaurant comply with regulations.
A visit on August 17 found that the owners had made efforts to implement social distancing inside the business, but no measures to tackle queue management outside the premises were in place. The restaurant was issued with a final warning the following day.
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In another visit yesterday, it was discovered that the issue of social distancing outside the business had still not been resolved - leaving authorities with no option but to serve the closure direction.
This notice will be reviewed by the council every seven days, says the council.
Cllr Hilary Fairclough, Executive Cabinet Member for Environment Services Regulatory, said: “This business was given numerous chances to get its house in order and work with us.
“Our officers spent a lot of time visiting and advising the restaurant but they continued to put people’s lives at risk with reckless practices.
“We do not take the decision to close a business down lightly but the health of our residents has to come first.
“With so much support and guidance available to help businesses open safely and responsibly, there can be no excuse for this flagrant disregard for the COVID-19 regulations.
“Additional restrictions have been imposed on Bolton for a reason and these will continue if businesses and individuals continue to act as though the rules don’t apply to them.
“The council, working with our partners in the police, will take a zero-tolerance approach to any business that acts in this way.”
Superintendent Rick Jackson of GMP’s Bolton District stressed the importance of businesses complying with the regulations.
He said: “It is extremely important that food establishments adhere to latest government regulations as the health and safety of the communities across Greater Manchester is paramount.
“We will act swiftly in taking action against businesses that are failing to comply with the regulations and will use our powers and legislation to their full to ensure premises operate safely.
“I hope that other food establishments will take note of the closure and understand that we will enforce if they do not comply with the latest regulations.”
The council has previously closed down a vape shop and is actively monitoring breaches of coronavirus regulations in different business sectors across the borough.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Andy Cole sends Jadon Sancho warning to Man Utd over Mason Greenwood

Andy Cole has warned Manchester United not to stunt the development of Mason Greenwood if and when Jadon Sancho signs .
The former United striker has described Greenwood 's ability as `` scary '' and believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must harness the 18-year-old 's potential over the next few years .
Greenwood enjoyed a breakthrough season , scoring 17 senior goals .
But there has been some concern that , if United land Sancho from Dortmund , Greenwood 's role could be reduced .
“ Mason is scary , absolutely scary , ” Cole told the Press Association .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential , United have one on their hands .
“ It ’ s scary and long may it continue .
He needs to keep doing what he ’ s doing , scoring goals and putting pressure on those up front , and as he matures and learns the game even more United have a player who could be anything .
“ He can play as a nine and he can play out wide of a three , so it will be interesting to see where United think his best position is and what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not of the belief , like some others , that United need an outright No.9 , but he believes selection will be a balancing act for Solskjaer if he has both Greenwood and Sancho at his disposal next season .
Cole added : “ For me , the best number nine in the world is Robert Lewandowski .
But there aren ’ t many , if any , Lewandowskis about .
And if they do bring in Sancho then you ’ ve got to be careful as you don ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progress .
“ United do need to bring in players as you must improve every season but it ’ s a fine balance .
If you have a player like Mason Greenwood then you can ’ t afford to block their progress .
”

Andy Cole has warned Manchester United not to stunt the development of Mason Greenwood if and when Jadon Sancho signs.
The former United striker has described Greenwood's ability as "scary" and believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must harness the 18-year-old's potential over the next few years.
Greenwood enjoyed a breakthrough season, scoring 17 senior goals. But there has been some concern that, if United land Sancho from Dortmund, Greenwood's role could be reduced.
“Mason is scary, absolutely scary,” Cole told the Press Association. “If this kid lives up to his potential, United have one on their hands.
“It’s scary and long may it continue. He needs to keep doing what he’s doing, scoring goals and putting pressure on those up front, and as he matures and learns the game even more United have a player who could be anything.
“He can play as a nine and he can play out wide of a three, so it will be interesting to see where United think his best position is and what they see him as."
Cole is not of the belief, like some others, that United need an outright No.9, but he believes selection will be a balancing act for Solskjaer if he has both Greenwood and Sancho at his disposal next season.
Cole added: “For me, the best number nine in the world is Robert Lewandowski. But there aren’t many, if any, Lewandowskis about. And if they do bring in Sancho then you’ve got to be careful as you don’t want to block his (Greenwood's) progress.
“United do need to bring in players as you must improve every season but it’s a fine balance. If you have a player like Mason Greenwood then you can’t afford to block their progress.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--The latest coronavirus infection rate data for Greater Manchester

The coronavirus infection rate has fallen in Oldham , according to new data released as the government is reportedly considering further lockdown measures in the town .
The infection rate in Oldham was recorded at 84.4 yesterday but it fell to 78.9 in the week ending Monday , August 17th , according to figures published this afternoon .
Oldham still has the highest rate in England but there are signs of a clear downward trend in the latest data .
There were 187 positive tests in Oldham in the week ending August 17 , which was 78 fewer than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 per cent .
However , there was a spike of cases in neighbouring Rochdale in the latest figures and the rate in Manchester continues to stay very high , hovering just below a 'red alert ' threshold .
A total of 155 new cases were reported across Greater Manchester today , and the latest data shows that cases appear to be levelling out , or starting to fall , after rising for four weeks .
New data is published every day by Public Health England but there is a delay of 3-4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reported in full .
In Rochdale the infection rate had been falling for the last five days but it jumped back up to 44.5 for the week ending August 17 .
That was due to a surge in cases on Monday this week when a total of 33 positive tests were confirmed in Rochdale .
Rochdale has only once before had more than 33 confirmed lab tests in a day - when 36 people tested positive back on April 8 at the height of the pandemic .
In Manchester , the infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 for the second day in a row .
If the rate climbs above 50 then the city would be placed on a 'red alert ' on the government watchlist .
Only two other areas in Greater Manchester are seeing an upward trend in case numbers .
Bury has seen a marked rise in cases and now has an infection rate of 32.9 per 100,000 people .
Salford is also recording more cases week-on-week and has an infection rate of 33.6 The number of cases has fallen sharply in Tameside , Trafford and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tameside remains on an infection rate of 25.6 , just above the threshold which keeps it on an 'amber alert ' on the government watchlist .
Bolton , Trafford and Stockport all have an infection rate below 25 with numbers falling particularly sharply in Stockport .
Wigan continues to have the lowest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester and one which is below the national average , with the latest rate put at 8.8 .
The number of coronavirus cases in every borough is published each day by Public Health England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The number of coronavirus cases across Greater Manchester began to rise around July 16th and local lockdown measures were announced on July 30th .
The case numbers continued to rise up until the end of last week but in recent days have levelled out and may now be falling .
There has been no related increase in the number of hospital admissions with Covid-19 or people diagnosed with Covid-19 while in hospital and the majority of recent positive cases have been through 'Pillar 2 ' testing .
The number of people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for coronavirus has also continued to stay very low during the recent outbreak of new cases .
The government has indicated that it will take action to impose local restrictions wherever infection rates start to rise .
It has been reported that local lockdown measures may soon be imposed in Birmingham , where the rate has risen to 25 cases per 100,000 people , which is still lower than in most of the ten boroughs in Greater Manchester .

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The coronavirus infection rate has fallen in Oldham, according to new data released as the government is reportedly considering further lockdown measures in the town.
The infection rate in Oldham was recorded at 84.4 yesterday but it fell to 78.9 in the week ending Monday, August 17th, according to figures published this afternoon. Oldham still has the highest rate in England but there are signs of a clear downward trend in the latest data.
There were 187 positive tests in Oldham in the week ending August 17, which was 78 fewer than the previous week - a fall of nearly 30 per cent.
However, there was a spike of cases in neighbouring Rochdale in the latest figures and the rate in Manchester continues to stay very high, hovering just below a 'red alert' threshold.
A total of 155 new cases were reported across Greater Manchester today, and the latest data shows that cases appear to be levelling out, or starting to fall, after rising for four weeks.
New data is published every day by Public Health England but there is a delay of 3-4 days for the Covid-19 test results to be reported in full.
In Rochdale the infection rate had been falling for the last five days but it jumped back up to 44.5 for the week ending August 17.
That was due to a surge in cases on Monday this week when a total of 33 positive tests were confirmed in Rochdale.
Rochdale has only once before had more than 33 confirmed lab tests in a day - when 36 people tested positive back on April 8 at the height of the pandemic.
In Manchester, the infection rate remained hovering on 49 cases per 100,000 for the second day in a row. If the rate climbs above 50 then the city would be placed on a 'red alert' on the government watchlist.
Only two other areas in Greater Manchester are seeing an upward trend in case numbers. Bury has seen a marked rise in cases and now has an infection rate of 32.9 per 100,000 people.
Salford is also recording more cases week-on-week and has an infection rate of 33.6
The number of cases has fallen sharply in Tameside, Trafford and Stockport, compared to the previous week.
Tameside remains on an infection rate of 25.6, just above the threshold which keeps it on an 'amber alert' on the government watchlist.
Bolton, Trafford and Stockport all have an infection rate below 25 with numbers falling particularly sharply in Stockport.
Wigan continues to have the lowest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester and one which is below the national average, with the latest rate put at 8.8.
The number of coronavirus cases in every borough is published each day by Public Health England, and can be downloaded at this link.
The number of coronavirus cases across Greater Manchester began to rise around July 16th and local lockdown measures were announced on July 30th.
The case numbers continued to rise up until the end of last week but in recent days have levelled out and may now be falling.
There has been no related increase in the number of hospital admissions with Covid-19 or people diagnosed with Covid-19 while in hospital and the majority of recent positive cases have been through 'Pillar 2' testing.
The number of people who have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus has also continued to stay very low during the recent outbreak of new cases.
The government has indicated that it will take action to impose local restrictions wherever infection rates start to rise.
It has been reported that local lockdown measures may soon be imposed in Birmingham, where the rate has risen to 25 cases per 100,000 people, which is still lower than in most of the ten boroughs in Greater Manchester.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Trams are going to start running until midnight six days a week soon

The Metrolink is going to start running until midnight six days a week later this month .
Transport for Greater Manchester has announced that trams will operate from an extra hour from Monday to Saturday , from Monday , August 24 .
The last tram services on a Sunday will also be extended , from 10pm to 11pm .
The frequency of tram services on Sundays will increase to one every 15 minutes between 7am and 11pm , following an increased demand on services .
Trams will now run every ten minutes across all lines between 6am and 7pm Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midnight .
They will be every ten minutes from 8am to 8pm on Saturdays and then every 20 minutes until midnight .
Read more of today 's stories here On Sundays a 15 minute service will run throughout the day from 7am until 11pm .
Transport for Greater Manchester ’ s Head of Operations , Alex Cropper , said : “ These changes will make it easier for people to get around the city-region , especially later at night .
We are now seeing an increased demand , so we ’ re extending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services , as well as ensuring that we ’ re operating as many double services as we can across the network .
“ We are working hard with our partners to ensure cleaning standards remain as high as possible , but we would also remind passengers it is essential they wear a mask and watch their distance when using public transport .
It is also sensible to continue to allow extra time for journeys.
” Earlier this month , the 10 minute tram frequency was increased from 6pm to 8pm following more demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partially eased .

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The Metrolink is going to start running until midnight six days a week later this month.
Transport for Greater Manchester has announced that trams will operate from an extra hour from Monday to Saturday, from Monday, August 24.
The last tram services on a Sunday will also be extended, from 10pm to 11pm.
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The frequency of tram services on Sundays will increase to one every 15 minutes between 7am and 11pm, following an increased demand on services.
Trams will now run every ten minutes across all lines between 6am and 7pm Monday to Friday and every 20 minutes until midnight.
They will be every ten minutes from 8am to 8pm on Saturdays and then every 20 minutes until midnight.
On Sundays a 15 minute service will run throughout the day from 7am until 11pm.
Transport for Greater Manchester’s Head of Operations, Alex Cropper, said: “These changes will make it easier for people to get around the city-region, especially later at night. We are now seeing an increased demand, so we’re extending the running times and the frequency of services, as well as ensuring that we’re operating as many double services as we can across the network.
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“We are working hard with our partners to ensure cleaning standards remain as high as possible, but we would also remind passengers it is essential they wear a mask and watch their distance when using public transport. It is also sensible to continue to allow extra time for journeys.”
Earlier this month, the 10 minute tram frequency was increased from 6pm to 8pm following more demand after venues started opening again after lockdown partially eased.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Gang stabbed man sat in his car after demanding he handed it over

A gang of knife-wielding thugs approached a man sat in his car and demanded he hand it over before slashing his face .
The 24-year-old man was sat in his vehicle on Orient Street in Salford when the group of men approached him .
One of the thugs demanded that he hand over his car , while another man stabbed him with a knife .
He was taken to hospital from the scene with facial injuries and has since been discharged , police said .
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing .
Police taped off the road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday ( August 19 ) .
Several police vehicles were pictured at the scene in the hours after the attack .
In a statement , a GMP spokesperson said : `` At around 6pm on Wednesday 19 August 2020 , police were called to reports of a robbery on Orient Street , Salford .
`` Enquiries have established that a 24-year-old man was sat in his car when he was approached by a group of men .
`` One of the men demanded that the victim hand over his car whilst another of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife , stabbed the victim .
`` Emergency services attended and a 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with facial injuries .
He has since been discharged .
`` No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5274 , quoting incident number 2364 of 19/08/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A gang of knife-wielding thugs approached a man sat in his car and demanded he hand it over before slashing his face.
The 24-year-old man was sat in his vehicle on Orient Street in Salford when the group of men approached him.
One of the thugs demanded that he hand over his car, while another man stabbed him with a knife.
He was taken to hospital from the scene with facial injuries and has since been discharged, police said.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Police taped off the road after the incident at around 6pm on Wednesday (August 19).
Several police vehicles were pictured at the scene in the hours after the attack.
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 6pm on Wednesday 19 August 2020, police were called to reports of a robbery on Orient Street, Salford.
"Enquiries have established that a 24-year-old man was sat in his car when he was approached by a group of men.
"One of the men demanded that the victim hand over his car whilst another of the men, who was wielding a knife, stabbed the victim.
"Emergency services attended and a 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with facial injuries. He has since been discharged.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5274, quoting incident number 2364 of 19/08/2020.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Three ways Man United could line up with David Brooks transfer

Bournemouth are open to selling Manchester United target David Brooks during the summer transfer window .
The Cherries were relegated from the Premier League on the final day of the season and have already sold Nathan Ake to Manchester City and Aaron Ramsdale to Sheffield United .
New manager Jason Tindall this week insisted the club wo n't prevent anyone from leaving as long as their valuation is met .
Brooks , 23 , is a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite their primary target being Jadon Sancho .
The Wales international has been under consideration for upwards of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet Bournemouth 's £40million valuation .
United , though , have placed an emphasis on signing young British talent meaning Brooks could end up at Old Trafford this summer .
Here , we 've taken a look at three possible ways United could line up with the 23-year-old in the side .
The quality drop off in the final third when Bruno Fernandes was n't on song was evident in the run-in and Brooks has the potential to provide a creative spark when Fernandes is either struggling or not playing .
Solskjaer faces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League fixtures likely to provide an opportunity to rest key players given United 's participation in the Champions League .
Brooks has the quality to carve open defences and link the midfield to the attack , and he would be a decent back-up option to Fernandes .
United currently have Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira as alternatives to the Portuguese but Solskjaer does n't appear to trust either and Brooks would be an upgrade on both .
Brooks ' arrival could also signal a shift in formation back to the 4-3-3 approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performed well against the top six sides last season , where their counter-attacking qualities were best utilised , but often struggled against a low block deployed by lesser opposition .
The 23-year-old could line up alongside Fernandes in the centre of the park to provide extra creative spark in games where Paul Pogba is rested .
It 's a role Brooks is familiar with despite playing just 82 minutes in that position for Bournemouth this season .
Brooks played 545 minutes from central midfield in his first season with the Cherries , scoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The majority of Brooks ' time at Bournemouth has been spent on the right wing meaning he could be a viable alternative if United 's move for Jadon Sancho continues to stall .
Dortmund have been bullish over their valuation of the England international and United have failed to reach an agreement with the Bundesliga side thus far .
Brooks has the quality to play in an advanced role on the right but could also be deployed slightly deeper .
Eddie Howe used Brooks at right-wing back twice during his spell with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to help out in defence .
Fred and Scott McTominay were United 's best midfielders in the first half of the season but both were usurped by Paul Pogba post-lockdown .
This is another potential line-up for when the Frenchman is rested .

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Bournemouth are open to selling Manchester United target David Brooks during the summer transfer window.
The Cherries were relegated from the Premier League on the final day of the season and have already sold Nathan Ake to Manchester City and Aaron Ramsdale to Sheffield United.
New manager Jason Tindall this week insisted the club won't prevent anyone from leaving as long as their valuation is met.
Brooks, 23, is a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite their primary target being Jadon Sancho. The Wales international has been under consideration for upwards of a year but United would be reluctant to meet Bournemouth's £40million valuation.
United, though, have placed an emphasis on signing young British talent meaning Brooks could end up at Old Trafford this summer.
Here, we've taken a look at three possible ways United could line up with the 23-year-old in the side.
4-2-3-1
The quality drop off in the final third when Bruno Fernandes wasn't on song was evident in the run-in and Brooks has the potential to provide a creative spark when Fernandes is either struggling or not playing. Solskjaer faces the prospect of a packed schedule with Premier League fixtures likely to provide an opportunity to rest key players given United's participation in the Champions League.
Brooks has the quality to carve open defences and link the midfield to the attack, and he would be a decent back-up option to Fernandes. United currently have Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira as alternatives to the Portuguese but Solskjaer doesn't appear to trust either and Brooks would be an upgrade on both.
4-3-3
Brooks' arrival could also signal a shift in formation back to the 4-3-3 approach favoured before Fernandes' arrival. United performed well against the top six sides last season, where their counter-attacking qualities were best utilised, but often struggled against a low block deployed by lesser opposition.
The 23-year-old could line up alongside Fernandes in the centre of the park to provide extra creative spark in games where Paul Pogba is rested. It's a role Brooks is familiar with despite playing just 82 minutes in that position for Bournemouth this season. Brooks played 545 minutes from central midfield in his first season with the Cherries, scoring one goal and registering one assist.
4-4-1-1
The majority of Brooks' time at Bournemouth has been spent on the right wing meaning he could be a viable alternative if United's move for Jadon Sancho continues to stall. Dortmund have been bullish over their valuation of the England international and United have failed to reach an agreement with the Bundesliga side thus far.
Brooks has the quality to play in an advanced role on the right but could also be deployed slightly deeper. Eddie Howe used Brooks at right-wing back twice during his spell with the Cherries meaning he has the work rate needed to help out in defence.
Fred and Scott McTominay were United's best midfielders in the first half of the season but both were usurped by Paul Pogba post-lockdown. This is another potential line-up for when the Frenchman is rested.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--No further action taken against top cop accused of gross misconduct

A retired assistant chief constable accused of misleading a public inquiry into a fatal police shooting will not face any disciplinary action .
The decision was made at a three-minute hearing on Friday morning held by Greater Manchester Police .
Gross misconduct allegations against Steven Heywood , who retired from GMP in 2018 , were dismissed by an independent panel at an online hearing in June , as the force was accused of a 'fundamental disregard ' for everyone involved in the proceedings .
Mr Heywood was investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct after giving evidence at an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 36 , who was fatally shot by a firearms officer in a car park in Culcheth , Cheshire , in 2012 .
The investigation found Mr Heywood may have committed a criminal offence , but in November 2018 the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to charge him due to insufficient evidence .
The senior officer faced a gross misconduct hearing for allegedly breaching the force standards of honesty and integrity .
He admitted he did not initially tell the inquiry that entries in his firearms log were made retrospectively .
The log @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grainger ’ s previous convictions , was alleged to have been made to 'retrospectively justify ' Mr Heywood ’ s decision to authorise a firearms operation , carried out in the days leading up to Mr Grainger ’ s death .
But at the two-day panel hearing in June , Gerry Boyle QC , representing GMP , said it would be 'unfair ' to continue as the hearing would not have access to redacted material , including evidence given during closed session at the public inquiry in 2017 .
Chairwoman of the panel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' and criticised the delay in the proceedings as she dismissed the allegations .
She said : `` Mr Grainger ’ s family , Mr Heywood and the public have been let down by the appropriate authority in this case and we note there was no contrition or apology to anyone in what was said on their behalf this morning . ''
John Beggs QC , representing Mr Heywood , said it would not be possible for the redacted evidence to be heard and accused GMP of an 'omnishambles ' for delays in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner , Gail Hadfield Grainger , asked to make a submission to the hearing , but was not allowed to speak .
Despite the allegations being dismissed in June , on Friday Ian Pilling , deputy chief constable of GMP , said under police conduct regulations a further hearing had to be held , 'to consider what disciplinary action , if any , should be imposed given the findings by the panel ' .
Mr Heywood was not present at the hearing or legally represented .
Mr Pilling said : `` I find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismissed and there is therefore no basis for the imposition of any disciplinary action . ''
The hearing lasted for just over three minutes .
Father-of-two Mr Grainger , from Salford , was unarmed when he was shot through the windscreen of a stolen Audi on March 3 2012 .
In January 2014 the then chief constable of GMP , Sir Peter Fahy , was charged with a health and safety breach over the shooting , but the case was thrown out after it was argued evidence was so secret it could not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year the public inquiry into his death found 'serious deficiencies ' in the planning and conduct of the operation by senior officers .

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A retired assistant chief constable accused of misleading a public inquiry into a fatal police shooting will not face any disciplinary action.
The decision was made at a three-minute hearing on Friday morning held by Greater Manchester Police.
Gross misconduct allegations against Steven Heywood, who retired from GMP in 2018, were dismissed by an independent panel at an online hearing in June, as the force was accused of a 'fundamental disregard' for everyone involved in the proceedings.
Mr Heywood was investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct after giving evidence at an inquiry into the death of Anthony Grainger, 36, who was fatally shot by a firearms officer in a car park in Culcheth, Cheshire, in 2012.
The investigation found Mr Heywood may have committed a criminal offence, but in November 2018 the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to charge him due to insufficient evidence.
The senior officer faced a gross misconduct hearing for allegedly breaching the force standards of honesty and integrity.
He admitted he did not initially tell the inquiry that entries in his firearms log were made retrospectively.
The log, which contained inaccurate information about Mr Grainger’s previous convictions, was alleged to have been made to 'retrospectively justify' Mr Heywood’s decision to authorise a firearms operation, carried out in the days leading up to Mr Grainger’s death.
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But at the two-day panel hearing in June, Gerry Boyle QC, representing GMP, said it would be 'unfair' to continue as the hearing would not have access to redacted material, including evidence given during closed session at the public inquiry in 2017.
Chairwoman of the panel, Nahied Asjad, made 'no finding' and criticised the delay in the proceedings as she dismissed the allegations.
She said: "Mr Grainger’s family, Mr Heywood and the public have been let down by the appropriate authority in this case and we note there was no contrition or apology to anyone in what was said on their behalf this morning."
John Beggs QC, representing Mr Heywood, said it would not be possible for the redacted evidence to be heard and accused GMP of an 'omnishambles' for delays in the case.
Mr Grainger’s partner, Gail Hadfield Grainger, asked to make a submission to the hearing, but was not allowed to speak.
Despite the allegations being dismissed in June, on Friday Ian Pilling, deputy chief constable of GMP, said under police conduct regulations a further hearing had to be held, 'to consider what disciplinary action, if any, should be imposed given the findings by the panel'.
Mr Heywood was not present at the hearing or legally represented.
Mr Pilling said: "I find that the case against Mr Heywood is dismissed and there is therefore no basis for the imposition of any disciplinary action."
The hearing lasted for just over three minutes.
Father-of-two Mr Grainger, from Salford, was unarmed when he was shot through the windscreen of a stolen Audi on March 3 2012.
In January 2014 the then chief constable of GMP, Sir Peter Fahy, was charged with a health and safety breach over the shooting, but the case was thrown out after it was argued evidence was so secret it could not be put before a jury.
Last year the public inquiry into his death found 'serious deficiencies' in the planning and conduct of the operation by senior officers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--£125m redevelopment of shopping centre will take 'at least seven years

A £125m redevelopment of The Galleries will take at least seven years , a Wigan Council boss has revealed .
The council purchased the 3.2-hectare site , which includes the Makinson Arcade and Marketgate Shopping Centre , in 2018 for £8m .
The council wants to reverse the decline of the shopping centre , which accounts for almost a quarter of Wigan town centre 's footprint , with plans for residential , leisure , food and drink uses , office space and a new market .
A formal procurement process is now underway and the council is expecting to select @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vision later this year .
But Becca Heron , Director of Economy and Skills , told a scrutiny committee on Wednesday that it would take many years for this vision to become a reality and warned councillors that the journey will be `` long '' and `` frustrating '' .
She said : “ I will be frank .
We are talking about a redevelopment that will take , I would say , a minimum of seven years .
`` Once we ’ ve got that development partner , then we will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stages of planning permission , and there will be consultation throughout that process . ''
The council director explained why the local authority purchased the shopping centre in 2018 as part of a presentation on the future of Wigan town centre .
She said : “ The decision to buy the galleries was made before I started with the council but I think it was absolutely the right decision .
`` It ’ s given us influence and control over essentially what is almost a quarter of the footprint of our town centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uses in there .
But ultimately we need a long term solution to that site .
“ So we ’ ve embarked on what is called a competitive dialogue process - quite a long bureaucratic process - to select a development partner to help us with the redevelopment process .
`` We ’ re still in that process and it ’ s sort of confidential and a commercial process so I can ’ t say too much .
`` But each of the potential developers that we ’ re speaking to is looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into The Galleries . ''
Councillors also received an update on plans for other town centres this week .
Wigan Council is looking to take a similar approach to the regeneration of Leigh town centre by publishing a strategic regeneration framework .
The local authority was due to start a consultation exercise just before lockdown and will be restarting that process as restrictions start to ease .
She said : “ In many ways , I think that Leigh has got more green shoots than Wigan .
It ’ s strategically located - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away to provide a better quality offer at more affordable prices .
`` There ’ s already an established residential market to build on within the town .
That ’ s something that Wigan hasn ’ t yet got .
`` And there ’ s a better independent retail offer in Leigh .
But there are some challenges . ''
The council 's investment priorities for the £4m Believe in Leigh funding were set out in February and include youth provision , safety , walking and cycling .
Investment in Pennington Flash , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been highlighted as priorities .
The Director of Economy and Skills said Wigan Council is taking a more `` strategic '' and `` holistic '' approach to all town centres in the borough , but it can not commission strategic regeneration frameworks for them all .

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A £125m redevelopment of The Galleries will take at least seven years, a Wigan Council boss has revealed.
The council purchased the 3.2-hectare site, which includes the Makinson Arcade and Marketgate Shopping Centre, in 2018 for £8m.
The council wants to reverse the decline of the shopping centre, which accounts for almost a quarter of Wigan town centre's footprint, with plans for residential, leisure, food and drink uses, office space and a new market.
A formal procurement process is now underway and the council is expecting to select a development partner to deliver its £125m vision later this year.
But Becca Heron, Director of Economy and Skills, told a scrutiny committee on Wednesday that it would take many years for this vision to become a reality and warned councillors that the journey will be "long" and "frustrating".
She said: “I will be frank. We are talking about a redevelopment that will take, I would say, a minimum of seven years.
"Once we’ve got that development partner, then we will have to go through all of the usual stages of planning permission, and there will be consultation throughout that process."
The council director explained why the local authority purchased the shopping centre in 2018 as part of a presentation on the future of Wigan town centre.
She said: “The decision to buy the galleries was made before I started with the council but I think it was absolutely the right decision.
"It’s given us influence and control over essentially what is almost a quarter of the footprint of our town centre.
"There’s a high vacancy rate, partly due to that surplus retail space.
"We have brought some meanwhile uses in there. But ultimately we need a long term solution to that site.
“So we’ve embarked on what is called a competitive dialogue process - quite a long bureaucratic process - to select a development partner to help us with the redevelopment process.
"We’re still in that process and it’s sort of confidential and a commercial process so I can’t say too much.
"But each of the potential developers that we’re speaking to is looking to bring a range of different uses into The Galleries."
Councillors also received an update on plans for other town centres this week.
Wigan Council is looking to take a similar approach to the regeneration of Leigh town centre by publishing a strategic regeneration framework.
The local authority was due to start a consultation exercise just before lockdown and will be restarting that process as restrictions start to ease.
She said: “In many ways, I think that Leigh has got more green shoots than Wigan. It’s strategically located - close to Manchester, but far enough away to provide a better quality offer at more affordable prices.
"There’s already an established residential market to build on within the town. That’s something that Wigan hasn’t yet got.
"And there’s a better independent retail offer in Leigh. But there are some challenges."
The council's investment priorities for the £4m Believe in Leigh funding were set out in February and include youth provision, safety, walking and cycling.
Investment in Pennington Flash, the Civic Square and Leigh Market have also been highlighted as priorities.
The Director of Economy and Skills said Wigan Council is taking a more "strategic" and "holistic" approach to all town centres in the borough, but it cannot commission strategic regeneration frameworks for them all.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Man United are about to find out if Solskjaer has delivered what he promised

Manchester United 's underwhelming exit from the Europa League last week left a sour taste in the mouth of supporters after a recent revival which had been so sweet .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had hoped to be preparing his side for a European final against Inter Milan on Friday night but instead the week has been spent recuperating as his players get ready to go again in the league in under five weeks ' time .
The release of the Premier League fixtures on Thursday was a reminder of just how little time United have to prepare for their opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time for any meaningful pre-season preparation .
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of United 's exit from Europe was the fact they dominated the semi-final vs Sevilla but were ultimately undone by defensive errors and depleted energy levels — the two things they worked hardest to resolve last summer .
Luke Shaw 's absence hampered United at the tail end of the season , while last summer 's additions Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka endured nights to forget against Sevilla .
With the new season only weeks away it is crucial for United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible now and Solskjaer knows those opening two months of the campaign will be the ultimate chance for the team to prove just how far they have come in terms of their fitness levels .
In both of his seasons in charge Solskjaer has seen a resurgence in form followed by a worrying drop-off in energy levels .
First season fatigue could be blamed on the previous management set-up , while last season 's drop-off was understandable given the sheer volume of fixtures they had to contend with post-lockdown .
That might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be even higher expectations on United this time around .
Ever since he was appointed on a caretaker basis Solskjaer has repeatedly said United should never be outworked by an opponent and this was apparent when he vowed to improve fitness levels during pre-season a year ago .
Charlie Owens was appointed as a fitness coach prior to pre-season and club sources revealed there was going to be a greater emphasis on running during training games and tactical drills .
The fitness overhaul also saw Ed Leng appointed as the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommendation from Solskjaer 's old co-manager and mentor Warren Joyce .
Leng himself labelled the role as 'trying to take the players to the next level of performance ' and United were more than happy to reveal the total running distance was up 10 per cent and high intensity drills had increased by 50 per cent compared with Mourinho 's final pre-season in charge .
A year on and there are unlikely to be any double training sessions for United this summer as they gear up for the new Premier League season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United know that in order to close the gap on the teams above them they must not only strengthen the quality of the first-team playing squad in the transfer market , but they must continue to strive to be amongst the very fittest squads in Europe .
Returning to the Champions League will only add further pressure to a squad which was beginning to look physically spent towards the end of this season .
It really will be a case of survival of the fittest .

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Manchester United's underwhelming exit from the Europa League last week left a sour taste in the mouth of supporters after a recent revival which had been so sweet.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had hoped to be preparing his side for a European final against Inter Milan on Friday night but instead the week has been spent recuperating as his players get ready to go again in the league in under five weeks' time.
The release of the Premier League fixtures on Thursday was a reminder of just how little time United have to prepare for their opening match against Crystal Palace, with little time for any meaningful pre-season preparation.
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of United's exit from Europe was the fact they dominated the semi-final vs Sevilla but were ultimately undone by defensive errors and depleted energy levels — the two things they worked hardest to resolve last summer.
Luke Shaw's absence hampered United at the tail end of the season, while last summer's additions Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka endured nights to forget against Sevilla.
With the new season only weeks away it is crucial for United's players to rest as much as possible now and Solskjaer knows those opening two months of the campaign will be the ultimate chance for the team to prove just how far they have come in terms of their fitness levels.
In both of his seasons in charge Solskjaer has seen a resurgence in form followed by a worrying drop-off in energy levels. First season fatigue could be blamed on the previous management set-up, while last season's drop-off was understandable given the sheer volume of fixtures they had to contend with post-lockdown. That might be the case again come September, but there will be even higher expectations on United this time around.
Ever since he was appointed on a caretaker basis Solskjaer has repeatedly said United should never be outworked by an opponent and this was apparent when he vowed to improve fitness levels during pre-season a year ago. Charlie Owens was appointed as a fitness coach prior to pre-season and club sources revealed there was going to be a greater emphasis on running during training games and tactical drills.
The fitness overhaul also saw Ed Leng appointed as the club's new lead sports scientist following a recommendation from Solskjaer's old co-manager and mentor Warren Joyce.
Leng himself labelled the role as 'trying to take the players to the next level of performance' and United were more than happy to reveal the total running distance was up 10 per cent and high intensity drills had increased by 50 per cent compared with Mourinho's final pre-season in charge.
A year on and there are unlikely to be any double training sessions for United this summer as they gear up for the new Premier League season, but the focus remains the same.
United know that in order to close the gap on the teams above them they must not only strengthen the quality of the first-team playing squad in the transfer market, but they must continue to strive to be amongst the very fittest squads in Europe.
Returning to the Champions League will only add further pressure to a squad which was beginning to look physically spent towards the end of this season. It really will be a case of survival of the fittest.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Airbnb has banned parties in every single one of its properties

Accommodation booker Airbnb has announced a blanket ban on house parties in its properties across the globe .
Anybody booking a property will be limited to a maximum occupancy number of 16 , though exceptions will be made in certain circumstances .
Airbnb says that anybody caught flouting the rules could face legal action .
In a statement , Airbnb said : `` Instituting a global ban on parties and events is in the best interest of public health . ''
The company went on to explain how some people have decided to `` take bar and club behaviour to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It said : `` We think such conduct is incredibly irresponsible - we do not want that type of business , and anyone engaged in or allowing that behaviour does not belong on our platform . ''
To help prevent people from hosting parties and large events in its properties , Airbnb has removed the `` event friendly '' and `` parties and events allowed '' search filters from its website .
73 per cent of Airbnb listings had previously banned parties altogether , though some homeowners were happy for small-scale events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This will now become a thing of the past under the new rules .
The UK currently advises the following on meeting up with friends : • You should not socialise indoors in groups of more than two households ( anyone in your support bubble counts as one household ) – this includes when dining out or going to the pub .
• You should not socialise outdoors in a group of more than six people from different households ; gatherings larger than six should only take place if everyone is from exclusively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • You should not interact socially with anyone outside the group you are attending a place with , even if you see other people you know , for example , in a restaurant , community centre or place of worship .
• You should not hold or attend celebrations ( such as parties ) where it is difficult to maintain social distancing and avoid close social interaction – even if they are organised by businesses and venues that are taking steps to follow COVID-19 Secure guidelines .
• You should not stay overnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than one other household ( your support bubble counts as one household ) .
It is currently against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes ( including gardens and other outdoor spaces ) .

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Accommodation booker Airbnb has announced a blanket ban on house parties in its properties across the globe.
Anybody booking a property will be limited to a maximum occupancy number of 16, though exceptions will be made in certain circumstances.
Airbnb says that anybody caught flouting the rules could face legal action.
In a statement, Airbnb said: "Instituting a global ban on parties and events is in the best interest of public health."
The company went on to explain how some people have decided to "take bar and club behaviour to homes sometimes rented through our platforms".
It said: "We think such conduct is incredibly irresponsible - we do not want that type of business, and anyone engaged in or allowing that behaviour does not belong on our platform."
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To help prevent people from hosting parties and large events in its properties, Airbnb has removed the "event friendly" and "parties and events allowed" search filters from its website.
73 per cent of Airbnb listings had previously banned parties altogether, though some homeowners were happy for small-scale events to be held in their properties.
This will now become a thing of the past under the new rules.
The UK currently advises the following on meeting up with friends:
You should not socialise indoors in groups of more than two households (anyone in your support bubble counts as one household) – this includes when dining out or going to the pub.
You should not socialise outdoors in a group of more than six people from different households; gatherings larger than six should only take place if everyone is from exclusively from two households or support bubbles.
You should not interact socially with anyone outside the group you are attending a place with, even if you see other people you know, for example, in a restaurant, community centre or place of worship.
You should not hold or attend celebrations (such as parties) where it is difficult to maintain social distancing and avoid close social interaction – even if they are organised by businesses and venues that are taking steps to follow COVID-19 Secure guidelines.
You should not stay overnight away from your home with members of more than one other household (your support bubble counts as one household).
It is currently against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes (including gardens and other outdoor spaces).


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Manchester Airport is closing one of its terminals again

Manchester Airport will close one of its terminals in September after monitoring 'travel patterns of airlines and passengers ' .
Terminal 2 will be closed again from September 2 .
It had previously reopened in July , along with Terminal 3 , after closing in March due to a 'significant fall ' in passenger numbers amid the coronavirus pandemic .
But airport bosses said the terminal will now close again after monitoring travel patterns of passengers and airlines in recent weeks .
All flights will now operate from Terminal 1 and 3 'until further notice ' , officials said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of its car parks - and passengers due to fly from there should contact their airlines to see which terminal their flight has been moved to .
Karen Smart , managing director at Manchester Airport , said : “ Throughout the pandemic , we have worked closely with our airlines and retailers to align our operations with demand and to deliver the best possible customer experience .
“ This has included introducing a number of new measures to keep passengers safe and give them the confidence to travel through Manchester Airport , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Having re-opened Terminals Two and Three in July , we have continued to monitor the travel patterns of our airlines and passengers , in order to adapt our operations accordingly .
“ With that in mind , we have taken the decision to close Terminal Two again from September 2 .
“ All such decisions are driven by our commitment to deliver the best possible airport experience to customers , colleagues and our airline and retail partners . ''
Ms Smart added that from September 2 , all flights will operate from Terminals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were due to fly from or into Terminal Two after that date should contact their airlines to confirm which terminal their flight will be transferred to '' , she said .
“ Our Terminal Two car parks will also close effective of September 2 , although customers who have booked parking after this date will be able to transfer their booking to an alternative car park.
” On Thursday afternoon ( August 20 ) , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced that three countries - Croatia , Austria , and Trinidad and Tobago - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel corridor list following a rise in coronavirus cases in the territories .
Holidaymakers returning from these places will now have to undergo a mandatory self-isolation period for 14 days when they return to the UK .
These rules also currently apply for Spain , including the Balearic and Canary islands , and France .

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Manchester Airport will close one of its terminals in September after monitoring 'travel patterns of airlines and passengers'.
Terminal 2 will be closed again from September 2.
It had previously reopened in July, along with Terminal 3, after closing in March due to a 'significant fall' in passenger numbers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
But airport bosses said the terminal will now close again after monitoring travel patterns of passengers and airlines in recent weeks.
All flights will now operate from Terminal 1 and 3 'until further notice', officials said.
Terminal 2 will close fully - including all of its car parks - and passengers due to fly from there should contact their airlines to see which terminal their flight has been moved to.
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Karen Smart, managing director at Manchester Airport, said: “Throughout the pandemic, we have worked closely with our airlines and retailers to align our operations with demand and to deliver the best possible customer experience.
“This has included introducing a number of new measures to keep passengers safe and give them the confidence to travel through Manchester Airport, in line with government guidance.
“Having re-opened Terminals Two and Three in July, we have continued to monitor the travel patterns of our airlines and passengers, in order to adapt our operations accordingly.
“With that in mind, we have taken the decision to close Terminal Two again from September 2.
“All such decisions are driven by our commitment to deliver the best possible airport experience to customers, colleagues and our airline and retail partners."
Ms Smart added that from September 2, all flights will operate from Terminals One and Three.
“Passengers who were due to fly from or into Terminal Two after that date should contact their airlines to confirm which terminal their flight will be transferred to", she said.
“Our Terminal Two car parks will also close effective of September 2, although customers who have booked parking after this date will be able to transfer their booking to an alternative car park.”
On Thursday afternoon (August 20), Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced that three countries - Croatia, Austria, and Trinidad and Tobago - would be removed from the UK's travel corridor list following a rise in coronavirus cases in the territories.
Holidaymakers returning from these places will now have to undergo a mandatory self-isolation period for 14 days when they return to the UK.
These rules also currently apply for Spain, including the Balearic and Canary islands, and France.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--First Dates is returning to film in Manchester - and they need couples

First Dates is returning to film in Manchester - and producers are looking for local couples to be extras .
The hit Channel 4 dating show began filming at Spinningfields restaurant The Refinery in March before lockdown brought production to a halt .
Now the cameras are set to start rolling again - although it could be a very different series , with strictly no smoochies while social distancing remains in place .
The show sees singletons matched up for a blind dinner date - with an impressive success rate that has led to several engagements , marriages and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go on a date in an empty restaurant - and so producers are casting for couples from Manchester as 'background daters ' .
They 're on the hunt for loved-up 18 to 21-year-olds from the local area to add to the atmosphere in the venue while filming takes place .
And even better , each couple will be given £50 towards the cost of their meal .
`` The First Dates restaurant is coming to Manchester , and we ’ re looking for couples aged 18-21 from the local area to join us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cameras arrive in the coming weeks , '' producers posted on Instagram .
`` Each couple will receive £50 towards the cost of their meal and will get to enjoy the atmosphere of the First Dates restaurant during filming without the pressure of being a featured dater on a blind date ! ''
Past series have been filmed at the Paternoster Chop House in London , but it was announced in January that maître d ’ Fred Sirieix and his team would be heading up north for the first time .
Sirieix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no stranger to the city , having filmed the last two series of BBC Two show My Million Pound Menu here .
The first was filmed at The Kitchens in Spinningfields , while the second moved to the vacant former Byron Hamburgers unit at the Corn Exchange , which is now home to kebab restaurant Döner Haus .
Production company Twenty Twenty said the Manchester move showed its commitment to the UK regions .
Managing director Leanne Klein said : “ We are very excited to be taking our flagship dating series to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the First Dates restaurant we will have the chance to expose our daters to a brand new experience with a few exciting new tweaks to the much loved format.
” Madonna Benjamin , commissioning editor for Channel 4 , added : “ We can ’ t wait to work with Twenty Twenty to continue building on the success of First Dates .
The new restaurant location and regional production base provide exciting opportunities for the series.
” Couples interested in being background daters can contact rachael.pagett @ twentytwentyic.tv for more information .

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First Dates is returning to film in Manchester - and producers are looking for local couples to be extras.
The hit Channel 4 dating show began filming at Spinningfields restaurant The Refinery in March before lockdown brought production to a halt.
Now the cameras are set to start rolling again - although it could be a very different series, with strictly no smoochies while social distancing remains in place.
The show sees singletons matched up for a blind dinner date - with an impressive success rate that has led to several engagements, marriages and even a baby.
But nobody wants to go on a date in an empty restaurant - and so producers are casting for couples from Manchester as 'background daters'.
They're on the hunt for loved-up 18 to 21-year-olds from the local area to add to the atmosphere in the venue while filming takes place.
And even better, each couple will be given £50 towards the cost of their meal.
"The First Dates restaurant is coming to Manchester, and we’re looking for couples aged 18-21 from the local area to join us in the restaurant as background daters when the cameras arrive in the coming weeks," producers posted on Instagram.
"Each couple will receive £50 towards the cost of their meal and will get to enjoy the atmosphere of the First Dates restaurant during filming without the pressure of being a featured dater on a blind date!"
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
Past series have been filmed at the Paternoster Chop House in London, but it was announced in January that maître d’ Fred Sirieix and his team would be heading up north for the first time.
Sirieix, who hosts the show, is no stranger to the city, having filmed the last two series of BBC Two show My Million Pound Menu here.
The first was filmed at The Kitchens in Spinningfields, while the second moved to the vacant former Byron Hamburgers unit at the Corn Exchange, which is now home to kebab restaurant Döner Haus.
Production company Twenty Twenty said the Manchester move showed its commitment to the UK regions.
Managing director Leanne Klein said: “We are very excited to be taking our flagship dating series to the regions.
"With the move of the First Dates restaurant we will have the chance to expose our daters to a brand new experience with a few exciting new tweaks to the much loved format.”
Madonna Benjamin, commissioning editor for Channel 4, added: “We can’t wait to work with Twenty Twenty to continue building on the success of First Dates. The new restaurant location and regional production base provide exciting opportunities for the series.”
Couples interested in being background daters can contact rachael.pagett@twentytwentyic.tv for more information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Iceland shoppers are 'fuming' about the new £3 Turkey Twizzlers

This week 90 's babies across the UK rejoiced , as Bernard Matthews announced that Turkey Twizzlers were finally making a comeback - 15 years after they were given the boot by TV chef Jamie Oliver .
The new and improved Turkey Twizzlers went on sale in Iceland supermarkets yesterday , with shoppers able to choose from Original Tangy Tomato and Chilli Cheese flavours .
The packs currently cost £2.50 for eight - a small price to pay for a taste of pure nostalgia , I 'm sure you 'll agree .
All sounds pretty good right ?
Well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fortunate enough to get your hands on a box .
Many shoppers were left 'heartbroken ' yesterday , after they rushed to their local Iceland , only to find Turkey Twizzlers were nowhere to be seen .
`` Gutted..
I just went in Iceland to get some Turkey twizzlers and they didn ’ t have any , '' wrote one person on Twitter .
Another wrote : `` Went to Iceland for 9am to get Turkey Twizzlers and they ain ’ t got none .
Pure fuming . ''
`` Did i drive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twizzlers ?
Yes .
Did I leave both stores empty handed ?
Also yes .
Thursday ruined , '' tweeted another disappointed shopper .
Somebody else added : `` Heartbroken coz Iceland dont have any turkey twizzlers . ''
While the meaty treat launched in selected Icleand supermarkets on Thursday , it will be a couple of weeks until they 're available all stores and online .
When asked about the availability of Turkey Twizzlers , the official Iceland Twitter account wrote : `` I can confirm that Turkey Twizzlers will be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Online from 07/09/20 . ''
We 've waited 15 years - what 's a few more weeks to wait ?

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This week 90's babies across the UK rejoiced, as Bernard Matthews announced that Turkey Twizzlers were finally making a comeback - 15 years after they were given the boot by TV chef Jamie Oliver.
The new and improved Turkey Twizzlers went on sale in Iceland supermarkets yesterday, with shoppers able to choose from Original Tangy Tomato and Chilli Cheese flavours.
The packs currently cost £2.50 for eight - a small price to pay for a taste of pure nostalgia, I'm sure you'll agree.
All sounds pretty good right? Well, it would be, if you're fortunate enough to get your hands on a box.
Many shoppers were left 'heartbroken' yesterday, after they rushed to their local Iceland, only to find Turkey Twizzlers were nowhere to be seen.
"Gutted.. I just went in Iceland to get some Turkey twizzlers and they didn’t have any," wrote one person on Twitter.
Another wrote: "Went to Iceland for 9am to get Turkey Twizzlers and they ain’t got none. Pure fuming."
"Did i drive to two different Iceland stores for Turkey twizzlers? Yes. Did I leave both stores empty handed? Also yes. Thursday ruined," tweeted another disappointed shopper.
Somebody else added: "Heartbroken coz Iceland dont have any turkey twizzlers."
While the meaty treat launched in selected Icleand supermarkets on Thursday, it will be a couple of weeks until they're available all stores and online.
When asked about the availability of Turkey Twizzlers, the official Iceland Twitter account wrote: "I can confirm that Turkey Twizzlers will be available to purchase in all of our stores and Online from 07/09/20."
We've waited 15 years - what's a few more weeks to wait?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Police cordon in place after man attacked and taken to hospital

A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked in Mottram .
Police were called to reports of an @ @ @ @ @ around 10.30pm on Thursday ( August 20 ) .
The victim - a man in @ @ @ @ @ in the incident .
He was taken to hospital from the scene .
His condition @ @ @ @ @ , police said .
A police cordon remains in place on Valley Road and enquiries @ @ @ @ @ arrests have been made .
In a statement , a GMP spokesperson said : `` @ @ @ @ @ 20 August 2020 , police were called to a report of an assault on Valley @ @ @ @ @ A man in 40s was injured and taken to hospital .
His condition is not @ @ @ @ @ life threatening .
`` Enquiries are on-going and an investigation is currently underway at the @ @ @ @ @ have been made . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9216 @ @ @ @ @

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A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked in Hattersley.
Police were called to reports of an assault on Valley Road at around 10.30pm on Thursday (August 20).
The victim - a man in his 40s - was injured in the incident. He was taken to hospital from the scene.
His condition is not life-changing or life-threatening, police said.
A police cordon remains in place on Valley Road and enquiries are currently ongoing.
No arrests have been made.
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Shortly after 10.30pm on Thursday 20 August 2020, police were called to a report of an assault on Valley Road.
"A man in 40s was injured and taken to hospital. His condition is not described as life changing or life threatening.
"Enquiries are on-going and an investigation is currently underway at the scene.
"No arrests have been made."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9216 quoting 3471 of 20/08/2020.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Why Yaya won't get a City statue while Silva and Kompany will

The Manchester City executive smiled knowingly when asked how , and why , the club put up with the incessant boat-rocking by Yaya Toure ’ s agent Dmitri Seluk .
“ There is Yaya , and there is Yaya ’ s agent , ” came the answer .
And when Toure wants to know why his name has not cropped up in terms of erecting statues to club legends outside the Etihad Stadium , he needs to look back at the behaviour of Seluk – and his own endorsement of that behaviour – for his answers .
The Ivory Coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tribute to David Silva , to add to the one already underway for Vincent Kompany , as “ odd ” .
But it is not odd , at all , despite Yaya ’ s undoubted place in the short-list of all-time City greats .
City fans love Yaya , to this day , for what he did on the field .
But they were frustrated and irritated to a remarkable degree by some of the nonsense that surrounded him off it .
Traditionally , the onset of the British summer has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or the start of the cricket season .
But for City fans , during Yaya ’ s glorious eight-year stay at the club , it was clear summer was coming when Seluk started chirping that his man wanted to leave , unless he got another large wedge of money .
That is an agent ’ s job , for sure , to make sure his client gets what he is worth , and for that Seluk can not be blamed .
But the way he went about it , with public whinges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its staff , was wholly inappropriate .
Yaya kept out of it , but his silence made him complicit .
Seluk ’ s attempts to squeeze more money out of City , or to move his man on , were clumsy and usually fruitless .
Yaya ’ s loyalty to him puzzled many – there were , and are , much better , more sophisticated football agents out there , who go about their business without the bluster and false outrage .
The player finally realised it last year , when he finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the more measured character of Leon Mann .
The Ivorian ’ s attachment to Seluk was touching .
The two met when Seluk was vice-president of now-defunct Ukrainian club Metalurh Donetsk , and took the 20-year-old from Belgian club Beveren .
It was an astute piece of business , and Seluk soon realised he was sitting on a goldmine .
He took Yaya under his wing , guiding and protecting him , when even his own club ’ s fans racially abused him .
Toure never forget Seluk ’ s kindness in those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the colourful , brash Russian negotiated increasingly lucrative moves to Olympiacos , Monaco and eventually Barcelona .
The fact was that Yaya ’ s incredible ability , combining physical power with football delicacy and intelligence , sold itself .
The player ’ s stays at those clubs were pock-marked by his agent ’ s whining and threats , to the point that – while they were all sad to see a fine footballer leave – ridding themselves of Seluk was like scratching a bad itch .
City dealt with Toure and Seluk separately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued to indulge his agent ’ s excesses was a constant source of annoyance , to the club hierarchy as well as the fans .
He was in the top wage bracket at City , and worshipped by the support , yet Seluk claimed he was shown no respect .
He even claimed there were no pictures of his client included in the murals which decorated the Etihad Stadium , and no replica shirts bearing his name in the club shop .
Which came as a surprise to anyone driving along Alan Turing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Yaya , or delved through rack after rack of “ Toure 42 ” tops in the store .
The birthday cake incident has become infamous , and that sprang from Seluk complaining that Yaya had received a cake on his birthday , but that Roberto Carlos had been given a Bugatti car by the Anzi Makhachkala owner .
It was preposterous , and did nothing for Yaya ’ s image .
Given the chance to distance himself from the comments , the player doubled down , tweeting his support for Seluk – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said last year : “ The birthday cake damaged me a lot .
When people see me in France or Africa , they say ‘ You want cake ?
’ I was so p***** ( off ) .
I was telling him ( Seluk ) , you should not do that , no need .
I talked with Khaldoon ( Al Mubarak , City ’ s chairman ) , and I was saying , ‘ It is not me , don ’ t worry ’ .
“ The bad mistake I did was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is right ’ .
That ’ s the one that ’ s killing me .
People started to believe what he said is me .
The fans were reading this , thinking bad about me , and I can understand it .
“ Before the birthday cake , I accepted ( Seluk ’ s behaviour ) , because I respect ( him ) .
You have to give him credit too , because he has helped me through a lot .
But he did a lot of bad things .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head when Seluk launched an astonishing attack on Guardiola , shortly into the manager ’ s City career , claiming he was lower than a dog , among other insults .
Guardiola earned instant respect from City fans by exiling Toure from his matchday squads until Seluk apologised .
Until then , managers had put up with the disruption and damage to the club ’ s image simply because Yaya was irresistible on the pitch , and was also a good trainer and no trouble in himself .
The tactic worked like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was back in the fold – even if his banishment irreparably damaged his relations with Guardiola .
That bad blood rose to the surface after Toure had left the club in 2018 .
Despite all the evidence of Seluk ’ s absymal behaviour , and the way it had sullied and stunted Toure ’ s legacy , the player came out with the outrageous suggestion that Guardiola ’ s treatment of him was down to racism .
Not only was that a disgusting and unfounded accusation , it is damaging to throw flippant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the seriousness of the subject .
He claimed Guardiola had been “ cruel ” to him , which was breathtaking when everyone could see how Seluk had behaved , and how Toure ’ s silence had backed him up .
In football terms alone , Yaya would be among the first to have a statue – his eight years were packed with great goals , breathtaking spectacle , beautiful football and match-winning moments .
His legacy at City is forever sullied by the background carping and insults tossed around by Seluk , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or explicit .
For eight years , City ’ s owners and execs dealt with that by treating them as separate entities – Yaya was no real problem , taken in isolation .
But the issue ever went away , and finally boiled into the Mexican stand-off involving Guardiola and the club on one side , and Toure and Seluk on the other .
That led to Toure ’ s disgraceful accusations of racism , which angered just about everyone at the club .
Silva and Kompany graced the pitch in much the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hint of trouble .
Their agents negotiated good contracts for their men without any public slanging matches .
Unfortunately for Yaya , football legacy comes down to much more than just doing a brilliant job on the field .

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The Manchester City executive smiled knowingly when asked how, and why, the club put up with the incessant boat-rocking by Yaya Toure’s agent Dmitri Seluk.
“There is Yaya, and there is Yaya’s agent,” came the answer.
And when Toure wants to know why his name has not cropped up in terms of erecting statues to club legends outside the Etihad Stadium, he needs to look back at the behaviour of Seluk – and his own endorsement of that behaviour – for his answers.
The Ivory Coast legend has described the decision to build a tribute to David Silva, to add to the one already underway for Vincent Kompany, as “odd”.
But it is not odd, at all, despite Yaya’s undoubted place in the short-list of all-time City greats.
City fans love Yaya, to this day, for what he did on the field. But they were frustrated and irritated to a remarkable degree by some of the nonsense that surrounded him off it.
Traditionally, the onset of the British summer has been heralded by the return of migratory swallows, or the start of the cricket season.
But for City fans, during Yaya’s glorious eight-year stay at the club, it was clear summer was coming when Seluk started chirping that his man wanted to leave, unless he got another large wedge of money.
That is an agent’s job, for sure, to make sure his client gets what he is worth, and for that Seluk cannot be blamed.
But the way he went about it, with public whinges and outright attacks on the club and its staff, was wholly inappropriate.
Yaya kept out of it, but his silence made him complicit.
Seluk’s attempts to squeeze more money out of City, or to move his man on, were clumsy and usually fruitless.
Yaya’s loyalty to him puzzled many – there were, and are, much better, more sophisticated football agents out there, who go about their business without the bluster and false outrage.
The player finally realised it last year, when he finally split from Seluk and took up with the more measured character of Leon Mann.
The Ivorian’s attachment to Seluk was touching. The two met when Seluk was vice-president of now-defunct Ukrainian club Metalurh Donetsk, and took the 20-year-old from Belgian club Beveren.
It was an astute piece of business, and Seluk soon realised he was sitting on a goldmine.
He took Yaya under his wing, guiding and protecting him, when even his own club’s fans racially abused him.
Toure never forget Seluk’s kindness in those early days, and was grateful that the colourful, brash Russian negotiated increasingly lucrative moves to Olympiacos, Monaco and eventually Barcelona.
The fact was that Yaya’s incredible ability, combining physical power with football delicacy and intelligence, sold itself.
The player’s stays at those clubs were pock-marked by his agent’s whining and threats, to the point that – while they were all sad to see a fine footballer leave – ridding themselves of Seluk was like scratching a bad itch.
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City dealt with Toure and Seluk separately, but the fact that the player continued to indulge his agent’s excesses was a constant source of annoyance, to the club hierarchy as well as the fans.
He was in the top wage bracket at City, and worshipped by the support, yet Seluk claimed he was shown no respect.
He even claimed there were no pictures of his client included in the murals which decorated the Etihad Stadium, and no replica shirts bearing his name in the club shop.
Which came as a surprise to anyone driving along Alan Turing Way to see the 35ft tall image of Yaya, or delved through rack after rack of “Toure 42” tops in the store.
The birthday cake incident has become infamous, and that sprang from Seluk complaining that Yaya had received a cake on his birthday, but that Roberto Carlos had been given a Bugatti car by the Anzi Makhachkala owner.
It was preposterous, and did nothing for Yaya’s image.
Given the chance to distance himself from the comments, the player doubled down, tweeting his support for Seluk – something he came to regret.
He said last year: “The birthday cake damaged me a lot. When people see me in France or Africa, they say ‘You want cake?’ I was so p***** (off). I was telling him (Seluk), you should not do that, no need. I talked with Khaldoon (Al Mubarak, City’s chairman), and I was saying, ‘It is not me, don’t worry’.
“The bad mistake I did was doing (tweeting) ‘OK, he is right’. That’s the one that’s killing me. People started to believe what he said is me. The fans were reading this, thinking bad about me, and I can understand it.
“Before the birthday cake, I accepted (Seluk’s behaviour), because I respect (him). You have to give him credit too, because he has helped me through a lot. But he did a lot of bad things. It was too much.”
Things came to a head when Seluk launched an astonishing attack on Guardiola, shortly into the manager’s City career, claiming he was lower than a dog, among other insults.
(Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Guardiola earned instant respect from City fans by exiling Toure from his matchday squads until Seluk apologised.
Until then, managers had put up with the disruption and damage to the club’s image simply because Yaya was irresistible on the pitch, and was also a good trainer and no trouble in himself.
The tactic worked like a dream, as Seluk backtracked and Toure was back in the fold – even if his banishment irreparably damaged his relations with Guardiola.
That bad blood rose to the surface after Toure had left the club in 2018.
Despite all the evidence of Seluk’s absymal behaviour, and the way it had sullied and stunted Toure’s legacy, the player came out with the outrageous suggestion that Guardiola’s treatment of him was down to racism.
Not only was that a disgusting and unfounded accusation, it is damaging to throw flippant accusations of racism around – it cheapens the seriousness of the subject.
He claimed Guardiola had been “cruel” to him, which was breathtaking when everyone could see how Seluk had behaved, and how Toure’s silence had backed him up.
In football terms alone, Yaya would be among the first to have a statue – his eight years were packed with great goals, breathtaking spectacle, beautiful football and match-winning moments.
His legacy at City is forever sullied by the background carping and insults tossed around by Seluk, which were endorsed by Yaya, either tacit or explicit.
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For eight years, City’s owners and execs dealt with that by treating them as separate entities – Yaya was no real problem, taken in isolation.
But the issue ever went away, and finally boiled into the Mexican stand-off involving Guardiola and the club on one side, and Toure and Seluk on the other.
That led to Toure’s disgraceful accusations of racism, which angered just about everyone at the club.
Silva and Kompany graced the pitch in much the same way as Yaya, but without a hint of trouble.
Their agents negotiated good contracts for their men without any public slanging matches.
Unfortunately for Yaya, football legacy comes down to much more than just doing a brilliant job on the field.