themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Manchester United's Luke Shaw sends message to Wayne Rooney following Derby County win

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has insisted that club legend Wayne Rooney is still a brilliant player following Thursday 's 3-0 victory over his Derby County side .
United advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with the professional victory at Pride Park and Shaw was the unlikely source of the opening goal as his bouncing strike looped into the goal for only his second ever goal for the club .
Odion Ighalo would then score a goal in each half to round off the win and the 5,000 strong United fan contingent were singing for Rooney .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entire 90 minutes and sounded gutted when only a fantastic Sergio Romero save denied the former United captain from scoring a brilliant free-kick in the final minute of the game .
Following his substitution , Shaw got the chance to sit back and watch Rooney in action and was blown away by how good he still is .
`` Everyone knows Wazza is a massive legend at United , '' Shaw told MUTV after the game .
`` When I came off sat on the bench still watching him , he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an amazing player and he was a very big threat today .
`` It 's nice to see him again and see him doing really well as well so we all wish him the best for the rest of the season . ''
United will now face Norwich City for the right to go to Wembley to compete in the semi-finals and Shaw revealed that the team are full of confidence going into the tie .
`` Very happy with the tie , '' he added .
`` I was watching it last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or away we 're feeling really confident at the moment and we 're going stride by stride .
`` So we need to keep going , keep the confidence up and keep getting the victories . ''

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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has insisted that club legend Wayne Rooney is still a brilliant player following Thursday's 3-0 victory over his Derby County side.
United advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with the professional victory at Pride Park and Shaw was the unlikely source of the opening goal as his bouncing strike looped into the goal for only his second ever goal for the club.
Odion Ighalo would then score a goal in each half to round off the win and the 5,000 strong United fan contingent were singing for Rooney.
The supporters were chanting Rooney's name for the entire 90 minutes and sounded gutted when only a fantastic Sergio Romero save denied the former United captain from scoring a brilliant free-kick in the final minute of the game.
Following his substitution, Shaw got the chance to sit back and watch Rooney in action and was blown away by how good he still is.
"Everyone knows Wazza is a massive legend at United," Shaw told MUTV after the game.
"When I came off sat on the bench still watching him, he's still got it and he's still an amazing player and he was a very big threat today.
"It's nice to see him again and see him doing really well as well so we all wish him the best for the rest of the season."
United will now face Norwich City for the right to go to Wembley to compete in the semi-finals and Shaw revealed that the team are full of confidence going into the tie.
"Very happy with the tie," he added. "I was watching it last night but it doesn't matter home or away we're feeling really confident at the moment and we're going stride by stride.
"So we need to keep going, keep the confidence up and keep getting the victories."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--How Odion Ighalo has improved Manchester United and could help two teammates

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Odion Ighalo has improved Manchester United 's attacking football after his two goals in the FA Cup fifth round win over Derby County .
Ighalo made his third start for United and now has three goals in six games since he joined on loan from Shanghai Shenhua on transfer deadline day .
The 30-year-old squandered a presentable chance with the game goalless but struck either side of half-time to help United extend their unbeaten run to nine games in a 3-0 win .
United have plundered 15 goals in six games since Ighalo arrived and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in matches he has failed to register in .
`` He 's doing what it says on the tin and what we asked for when we signed him , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Coming in , playing , up front , different type of striker , gets chances every game .
`` Today he could have had another couple , delighted , very happy with him .
It gives us a chance with Mason [ Greenwood ] and Antho [ Martial ] to be kept fresh as well .
`` He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole career , in and around the box , he reads and sniffs out where the chances come .
It 's a combination maybe , but maybe more him than us [ improving in attack ] .
That type of striker is vital for the team . ''
Ighalo deputised for the rested Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood ahead of Sunday 's Manchester derby at Old Trafford , where both could be recalled .
Ighalo is six-and-a-half years Martial 's senior and 12 years older than the teenage Greenwood , and Solskjaer feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Watford frontman .
`` There 's more to come , '' Solskjaer added .
`` He 'll improve , he 'll get sharper , more used to us , I 've got no doubt he 'll only get better and better .
I would think [ he could help Martial and Greenwood ] .
I would think you look at him , his physical presence ; we can play the ball up to him and he 'll get hold of it , it 's hard to play central defender against him when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buys half a yard by just that movement .
`` Sometimes our young boys are n't used to that from the academy , they 're used to 'you 're not allowed to tackle me ' , more or less .
Of course , I 'd like them to look at him and learn a couple of things . ''
Sergio Romero resumed his cup duties at Pride Park in his 13th appearance of the campaign and kept his 10th clean sheet .
Romero foiled United great Wayne Rooney from two free-kicks and Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the late set-piece past him .
`` They 're hungry for their clean sheets , are n't they ?
Fantastic save , to be fair , and he did n't read the script .
It was one of them you almost hope he hits it in from there .
`` Very pleased with the performance , to go through , you never know away from home , being the favourites , having City on Sunday , how that will affect the mindset , but it was professional .
`` We 've found form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's massive for us , seven in nine , and that 's important , the two conceded we should n't have conceded anyway .
I 've got good players and they 're hitting form . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Odion Ighalo has improved Manchester United's attacking football after his two goals in the FA Cup fifth round win over Derby County.
Ighalo made his third start for United and now has three goals in six games since he joined on loan from Shanghai Shenhua on transfer deadline day. The 30-year-old squandered a presentable chance with the game goalless but struck either side of half-time to help United extend their unbeaten run to nine games in a 3-0 win.
United have plundered 15 goals in six games since Ighalo arrived and the Nigeria international has not struggled for chances in matches he has failed to register in. "He's doing what it says on the tin and what we asked for when we signed him," Solskjaer said. "Coming in, playing, up front, different type of striker, gets chances every game.
"Today he could have had another couple, delighted, very happy with him. It gives us a chance with Mason [Greenwood] and Antho [Martial] to be kept fresh as well.
"He's experienced and he's scored goals his whole career, in and around the box, he reads and sniffs out where the chances come. It's a combination maybe, but maybe more him than us [improving in attack]. That type of striker is vital for the team."
Ighalo deputised for the rested Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, where both could be recalled. Ighalo is six-and-a-half years Martial's senior and 12 years older than the teenage Greenwood, and Solskjaer feels both younger forwards can learn from the former Watford frontman.
"There's more to come," Solskjaer added. "He'll improve, he'll get sharper, more used to us, I've got no doubt he'll only get better and better. I would think [he could help Martial and Greenwood]. I would think you look at him, his physical presence; we can play the ball up to him and he'll get hold of it, it's hard to play central defender against him when he's looking for you first and buys half a yard by just that movement.
"Sometimes our young boys aren't used to that from the academy, they're used to 'you're not allowed to tackle me', more or less. Of course, I'd like them to look at him and learn a couple of things."
Sergio Romero resumed his cup duties at Pride Park in his 13th appearance of the campaign and kept his 10th clean sheet. Romero foiled United great Wayne Rooney from two free-kicks and Solskjaer joked he wanted the Argentinian to let the late set-piece past him. "They're hungry for their clean sheets, aren't they? Fantastic save, to be fair, and he didn't read the script. It was one of them you almost hope he hits it in from there.
"Very pleased with the performance, to go through, you never know away from home, being the favourites, having City on Sunday, how that will affect the mindset, but it was professional.
"We've found form defending well, clean sheets, that's massive for us, seven in nine, and that's important, the two conceded we shouldn't have conceded anyway. I've got good players and they're hitting form."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Rio Ferdinand reveals what Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told him about Luke Shaw

Rio Ferdinand has hailed Luke Shaw after his starring role for Manchester United in their 3-0 win at Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup .
Shaw has endured some rough moments at the Reds since signing from Southampton back in 2014 due to injuries and poor form .
The 24-year-old struggled at times during Jose Mourinho 's tenure at the club but has come on leaps and bounds under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of late .
Ferdinand now says that Shaw is proving his doubters wrong after having been hit with some 'deserved ' criticism in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of criticism and scrutiny .
Mourinho was a big part of that and injuries played a massive role in that as well , '' Ferdinand told BT Sport .
`` People were doubting his mentality and asking whether he was strong enough to come back from his bad form .
He is starting to prove people wrong .
`` He has been playing as part of a three at the back and I thought he was fantastic .
He defended well and was good going forward .
`` I think he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the criticism was deserved at times but at the moment he 's in fantastic form . ''
Ferdinand also revealed what Solskjaer told him about Shaw when he went down to training earlier on in the Norwegian 's tenure .
`` I went to the training ground very early on when Ole got the job .
One of the first questions I asked him was on how he was going to get the best out of Luke Shaw , '' Ferdinand added .
`` He was very certain and immediately said , ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the kid , he 's shown me something already ' .
He has proven over a period of time that he is getting the best out of him . ''

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Rio Ferdinand has hailed Luke Shaw after his starring role for Manchester United in their 3-0 win at Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Shaw has endured some rough moments at the Reds since signing from Southampton back in 2014 due to injuries and poor form.
The 24-year-old struggled at times during Jose Mourinho's tenure at the club but has come on leaps and bounds under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of late.
Ferdinand now says that Shaw is proving his doubters wrong after having been hit with some 'deserved' criticism in recent years.
"He has come under a lot of criticism and scrutiny. Mourinho was a big part of that and injuries played a massive role in that as well," Ferdinand told BT Sport.
"People were doubting his mentality and asking whether he was strong enough to come back from his bad form. He is starting to prove people wrong.
"He has been playing as part of a three at the back and I thought he was fantastic. He defended well and was good going forward.
"I think he has upped his game. Some of the criticism was deserved at times but at the moment he's in fantastic form."
Ferdinand also revealed what Solskjaer told him about Shaw when he went down to training earlier on in the Norwegian's tenure.
"I went to the training ground very early on when Ole got the job. One of the first questions I asked him was on how he was going to get the best out of Luke Shaw," Ferdinand added.
"He was very certain and immediately said, 'I'll get the best out of the kid, he's shown me something already'. He has proven over a period of time that he is getting the best out of him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--'Deserved' - Rio Ferdinand's verdict on the reception Manchester United fans gave Wayne Rooney

Rio Ferdinand believes Wayne Rooney was more than deserving of the reception he got from the Manchester United supporters during their FA Cup tie with Derby County .
Rooney , who is United 's all-time record goalscorer with 253 goals , won 11 major trophies during his 13 years at Old Trafford .
The 34-year-old returned to his boyhood club Everton in 2017 , before linking up with DC United a year later .
Rooney returned to English football in January of this year , joining the Rams as a player/coach and came face-to-face with his old side on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a warm reception from the United faithful , with those inside Pride Park continually singing his name before , during and after the game .
And Ferdinand believes the reception Rooney received was fully justified for the loyal service he gave the Reds .
“ Listen when you gave such a great service to one football club , scored that many goals , won that many league titles , that is deserved , ” Rooney ’ s former team-mate told BT Sport after the game .
“ He has been a fantastic servant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Young and old fans will always respect and love him .
“ We said before the game , we touched on it , he will be respected and people will look at him with more praise once he has retired unfortunately .
“ But he is a fantastic footballer , who has given his whole life to football .
He is getting the send off he deserves .
”

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Rio Ferdinand believes Wayne Rooney was more than deserving of the reception he got from the Manchester United supporters during their FA Cup tie with Derby County.
Rooney, who is United's all-time record goalscorer with 253 goals, won 11 major trophies during his 13 years at Old Trafford.
The 34-year-old returned to his boyhood club Everton in 2017, before linking up with DC United a year later.
Rooney returned to English football in January of this year, joining the Rams as a player/coach and came face-to-face with his old side on Thursday night.
The former England international received a warm reception from the United faithful, with those inside Pride Park continually singing his name before, during and after the game.
And Ferdinand believes the reception Rooney received was fully justified for the loyal service he gave the Reds.
“Listen when you gave such a great service to one football club, scored that many goals, won that many league titles, that is deserved,” Rooney’s former team-mate told BT Sport after the game.
“He has been a fantastic servant to Manchester United over the years. Young and old fans will always respect and love him.
“We said before the game, we touched on it, he will be respected and people will look at him with more praise once he has retired unfortunately.
“But he is a fantastic footballer, who has given his whole life to football. He is getting the send off he deserves.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Newborn baby boy found dead in Hampshire woodland

A newborn baby boy has been found dead in an area of woodland in Hampshire .
Police are now trying to trace the mother of the child , who was discovered close to Shore Road in Hythe , near Southampton , at just after 2pm on Thursday .
The death is being treated as unexplained .
Detective Chief Inspector Ross Toms said : “ I have no doubt this will have been a very distressing experience for the mother of this baby .
“ Our priority right now is to ensure she receives the care and assistance she requires .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeal to her .
“ You may be very frightened right now and it is vitally important that you make contact with us or someone else .
“ You may not want to contact the police and I understand that .
“ If that is the case , I want to urge you to seek assistance from a healthcare professional or to attend a hospital as soon as possible.
” Police are also urging anyone with concerns about someone who has been pregnant or has recently given birth to get in touch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also like to hear from anyone that has CCTV or dashcam footage from Shore Road or Frost Lane and the surrounding area .
“ However insignificant it may seem to you , I would urge you to call us and let us know.
” Anyone with information should call 101 , quoting either Operation Verse or the reference 44200084127 .

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A newborn baby boy has been found dead in an area of woodland in Hampshire.
Police are now trying to trace the mother of the child, who was discovered close to Shore Road in Hythe, near Southampton, at just after 2pm on Thursday.
The death is being treated as unexplained.
Detective Chief Inspector Ross Toms said: “I have no doubt this will have been a very distressing experience for the mother of this baby.
“Our priority right now is to ensure she receives the care and assistance she requires.
“I want to make a direct appeal to her.
“You may be very frightened right now and it is vitally important that you make contact with us or someone else.
“You may not want to contact the police and I understand that.
“If that is the case, I want to urge you to seek assistance from a healthcare professional or to attend a hospital as soon as possible.”
Police are also urging anyone with concerns about someone who has been pregnant or has recently given birth to get in touch.
Mr Toms added: “I would also like to hear from anyone that has CCTV or dashcam footage from Shore Road or Frost Lane and the surrounding area.
“However insignificant it may seem to you, I would urge you to call us and let us know.”
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting either Operation Verse or the reference 44200084127.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Luke Shaw sets himself Manchester United challenge following goal vs Derby

Luke Shaw admits he is hoping to add more goals to his game after netting his second Manchester United goal on Thursday night .
English left-back Shaw netted his first goal of the season when he drilled an effort into the ground and saw it loop over Derby goalkeeper Kelle Roos .
Although the effort came from Shaw there was some debate whether he should be awarded the goal after it took a slight touch off Jesse Lingard 's back , however he is certain the goal is his .
The fine strike marked Shaw 's first goal for United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening day of last season and now he is hungry for even more .
`` No , I 'm claiming it ! ''
he told BT Sport .
`` No chance .
He ca n't claim that .
I think there was just too much spin because I did n't hit it correctly really but , I 'm taking the goal .
Jesse ca n't claim that .
`` Whatever happens I am claiming it , but no , I 'm very happy .
Most importantly the win and obviously another clean sheet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals for me to come .
`` We are in a very confident period .
We are scoring and keeping it out at the back .
Massive game on Sunday , we are looking forward to that one . ''

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Luke Shaw admits he is hoping to add more goals to his game after netting his second Manchester United goal on Thursday night.
English left-back Shaw netted his first goal of the season when he drilled an effort into the ground and saw it loop over Derby goalkeeper Kelle Roos.
Although the effort came from Shaw there was some debate whether he should be awarded the goal after it took a slight touch off Jesse Lingard's back, however he is certain the goal is his.
The fine strike marked Shaw's first goal for United since he netted against Leicester on the opening day of last season and now he is hungry for even more.
"No, I'm claiming it!" he told BT Sport.
"No chance. He can't claim that. I think there was just too much spin because I didn't hit it correctly really but, I'm taking the goal. Jesse can't claim that.
"Whatever happens I am claiming it, but no, I'm very happy. Most importantly the win and obviously another clean sheet for the boy, and hopefully more goals for me to come.
"We are in a very confident period. We are scoring and keeping it out at the back. Massive game on Sunday, we are looking forward to that one."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Police appeal for missing man not seen for a week with links to Manchester

Police are appealing for help tracing a missing man from Derbyshire who may be in Manchester .
He was last @ @ @ @ @ n't been seen since and was reported missing last week , Wednesday February 26 .
@ @ @ @ @ links to Manchester and officers are asking for people to keep their eye out for @ @ @ @ @ , Derbyshire Police said : `` We ’ re concerned for the welfare of Colin @ @ @ @ @ to spend time in Derby and Nottingham city centres .
He also has links to @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If you have seen Colin , or know where he may be , @ @ @ @ @ via one of the force ’ s social media channels or call us . ''
@ @ @ @ @ dark , greying hair and has a beard .
Anyone with information is asked to @ @ @ @ @ number 1154 of 26 February .
Information cal also be passed anonymously , to Crimestoppers @ @ @ @ @ .

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Police are appealing for help tracing a missing man from Derbyshire who may be in Manchester.
Colin Ward, 51, disappeared in mid-January.
He was last seen in Buxton but hasn't been seen since and was reported missing last week, Wednesday February 26.
He is known to have links to Manchester and officers are asking for people to keep their eye out for him.
In a statement, Derbyshire Police said: "We’re concerned for the welfare of Colin.
"Colin is known to spend time in Derby and Nottingham city centres. He also has links to Staffordshire and the Manchester area.
"If you have seen Colin, or know where he may be, please send us a message via one of the force’s social media channels or call us."
He is white, with dark, greying hair and has a beard.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 reference number 1154 of 26 February .
Information cal also be passed anonymously, to Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Odion Ighalo is giving Manchester United a decision to make

An ideal warm-up for the derby at Derby .
If the FA Cup is to ever regain its aura of yesteryear then Manchester United must always be drawn away from Old Trafford .
Their supporters hollered until they were hoarse , bringing some throwback swagger to a competition living in the past .
United have been accused of that , too .
The matchgoers are looking ahead .
`` We 've seen it all , we 've won it all , we 're Man United and we 're never gon na stop , '' the United following chanted .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the songbook that took off against Derby .
This United are becoming as relentless as their away-dayers ; unbeaten in nine and through to their sixth consecutive FA Cup quarter-final .
There was a green and gold banner among the red throng , though the mutinous chants ceased in January and United are verging on the renascent .
Instead they goaded Manchester City , who will provide a more reliable gauge of this squad 's progress in Sunday 's derby .
This was an ideal warm-up , with undroppables rested before and after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rash effort .
Odion Ighalo was treated to a satirical song and already has as many goals in his loan spell as previous striker loanee Henrik Larsson managed .
Whatever the competition and whoever the opponent , Ighalo has a knack for finding chances and he took two of his four at Pride Park opportunistically .
New ditties took off on a serene evening where the United supporters sang Wayne Rooney 's name louder than his own .
The Derby regulars were disappointingly hushed , perhaps fixated on the 5,500 United fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wembley in nearly two years and singing along to Doris Day 's 'Que Sera Sera ' .
Some Derby fans bobbed along to the return of the 'White Pele ' chant United 's chorused to .
That competitive fire inside Rooney was fanned the moment the Derby coach pulled up next to United 's .
Rooney disembarked just as former teammates were strolling towards the entrance .
There was no eye contact and no pleasantries .
Some of them - Axel Tuanzebe and Scott McTominay - were led by Rooney on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rooney is to Derby what Paulie is to those wise guys in Goodfellas ; he may move slow but that is because he does n't have to move for anybody .
There were flickers of the latter-day Rooney - a Hollywood pass and a precise free-kick - but as soon as United ended Derby 's resistance Wayne started waning .
Rooney was booked for crudely upending Fred shortly before the interval and the Derby fan behind the goal should have raised his white flag at that point .
Lingard 's tame technique audibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shaw 's truer contact procured the opener ; his bouncer leaving the goalkeeper Kelle Roos as bamboozled as a tail-end batsman .
The ball ricocheted off Lingard 's back , though he would be brazen to claim it .
This appeared an ideal fixture to preserve Shaw for the weekend and it is testament to his form and durability that he was the only member of the back five wilfully retained .
Victor Lindelof 's selection was enforced through an ankle injury Harry Maguire sustained in training and Shaw 's status was reflected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embers .
It took Rooney five minutes to cause spectators to wince with a full-blooded - but fair - lunge on McTominay and his whipped free-kick was vigilantly palmed away by Romero .
`` You 've only come to see Rooney , '' the Derby fans sang .
Romero has 10 clean sheets in 13 this season and prolonged United 's cup runs in both domestic competitions with pivotal stops .
United have the finest Argentinian , English , and Spanish goalkeepers on their books and something is going to have to give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second fiddle .
Dean Henderson will not be .
Bruno Fernandes , the first to be withdrawn , has primarily occupied the No.10 role Rooney never truly mastered in his latter years at United and it seemed senseless to displace the Portuguese .
Inside the first 15 minutes , Fernandes , Lingard , and Mata had popped up on both flanks and through the middle .
The interchanging only seemed to confuse the usually placid Fred , frustrated by the free spirits ' free rein .
The United following chants 'Bruno ' with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' and Fernandes was irate with the dormant Diogo Dalot 's refusal to make a forward run .
Michael Carrick advised the right-back , emboldened enough to create an opening that Ighalo wasted .
United only had to wait another minute for Shaw 's bouncer and Derby hardly had another look-in .
Rooney 's name rang around the away end towards the denouement , as did a sardonic rendition of 'You Scouse b -- -- -- ' .
The FA Cup allocation and timing helped accentuate appreciation for United 's record goalscorer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ still felt too soon for a tribute act and it helps he is as harmless as Liverpool are to United 's peerless Treble .
Rooney has now been beaten on all three occasions he has come up against his former club .
`` If Rooney scores , we 're on the pitch , '' they promised in added time .
But for Romero , his curler would have found the postage stamp .
They sang Rooney 's name until they were hoarse .

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An ideal warm-up for the derby at Derby. If the FA Cup is to ever regain its aura of yesteryear then Manchester United must always be drawn away from Old Trafford. Their supporters hollered until they were hoarse, bringing some throwback swagger to a competition living in the past. United have been accused of that, too.
The matchgoers are looking ahead. "We've seen it all, we've won it all, we're Man United and we're never gonna stop," the United following chanted. That was not the only new entry to the songbook that took off against Derby.
This United are becoming as relentless as their away-dayers; unbeaten in nine and through to their sixth consecutive FA Cup quarter-final. There was a green and gold banner among the red throng, though the mutinous chants ceased in January and United are verging on the renascent.
Instead they goaded Manchester City, who will provide a more reliable gauge of this squad's progress in Sunday's derby. This was an ideal warm-up, with undroppables rested before and after the United fans teased Diogo Dalot about a rash effort.
Odion Ighalo was treated to a satirical song and already has as many goals in his loan spell as previous striker loanee Henrik Larsson managed. Whatever the competition and whoever the opponent, Ighalo has a knack for finding chances and he took two of his four at Pride Park opportunistically.
New ditties took off on a serene evening where the United supporters sang Wayne Rooney's name louder than his own. The Derby regulars were disappointingly hushed, perhaps fixated on the 5,500 United fans looking ahead to a first cup date at Wembley in nearly two years and singing along to Doris Day's 'Que Sera Sera'. Some Derby fans bobbed along to the return of the 'White Pele' chant United's chorused to.
That competitive fire inside Rooney was fanned the moment the Derby coach pulled up next to United's. Rooney disembarked just as former teammates were strolling towards the entrance. There was no eye contact and no pleasantries. Some of them - Axel Tuanzebe and Scott McTominay - were led by Rooney on their full debuts yet were suddenly strangers.
Rooney is to Derby what Paulie is to those wise guys in Goodfellas ; he may move slow but that is because he doesn't have to move for anybody. There were flickers of the latter-day Rooney - a Hollywood pass and a precise free-kick - but as soon as United ended Derby's resistance Wayne started waning. Rooney was booked for crudely upending Fred shortly before the interval and the Derby fan behind the goal should have raised his white flag at that point.
Lingard's tame technique audibly exasperated sections of the United fans and Shaw's truer contact procured the opener; his bouncer leaving the goalkeeper Kelle Roos as bamboozled as a tail-end batsman. The ball ricocheted off Lingard's back, though he would be brazen to claim it.
This appeared an ideal fixture to preserve Shaw for the weekend and it is testament to his form and durability that he was the only member of the back five wilfully retained. Victor Lindelof's selection was enforced through an ankle injury Harry Maguire sustained in training and Shaw's status was reflected by his eventual removal in the dying embers.
It took Rooney five minutes to cause spectators to wince with a full-blooded - but fair - lunge on McTominay and his whipped free-kick was vigilantly palmed away by Romero. "You've only come to see Rooney," the Derby fans sang.
Romero has 10 clean sheets in 13 this season and prolonged United's cup runs in both domestic competitions with pivotal stops. United have the finest Argentinian, English, and Spanish goalkeepers on their books and something is going to have to give eventually. Romero is content with playing second fiddle. Dean Henderson will not be.
Bruno Fernandes, the first to be withdrawn, has primarily occupied the No.10 role Rooney never truly mastered in his latter years at United and it seemed senseless to displace the Portuguese. Inside the first 15 minutes, Fernandes, Lingard, and Mata had popped up on both flanks and through the middle. The interchanging only seemed to confuse the usually placid Fred, frustrated by the free spirits' free rein.
The United following chants 'Bruno' with as much gusto as they did 'Rooney' and Fernandes was irate with the dormant Diogo Dalot's refusal to make a forward run. Michael Carrick advised the right-back, emboldened enough to create an opening that Ighalo wasted. United only had to wait another minute for Shaw's bouncer and Derby hardly had another look-in.
Rooney's name rang around the away end towards the denouement, as did a sardonic rendition of 'You Scouse b------'. The FA Cup allocation and timing helped accentuate appreciation for United's record goalscorer. His swift return with Everton in 2017 still felt too soon for a tribute act and it helps he is as harmless as Liverpool are to United's peerless Treble. Rooney has now been beaten on all three occasions he has come up against his former club.
"If Rooney scores, we're on the pitch," they promised in added time. But for Romero, his curler would have found the postage stamp. They sang Rooney's name until they were hoarse.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--World Book Day 2020: More of Manchester's best costume creations

It 's World Book Day and once again Manchester 's parents have done their children proud .
We asked readers to send in their creations for the big event and hundreds of you obliged .
Children have been dressing as their favourite book characters for playgroups , nurseries and schools and we 've seen some fabulous creations today .
From Roald Dahl favourites such as The BFG and Violet Beauregarde , to Gangsta Grannies and Grinches , we 've seen them all .
We 've had some wonderful Peter Pan and his shadow creations , including this one from Frankie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've had a few Captain Jack Sparrows too , including this from nine-year-old Alfie Hibbert , who dressed as the pirate for St Willibrords RC Primary School in Clayton .
We 've already shared one huge gallery of images today and here are two more .
And if you have a photo to share then post it in the comments on our Manchester Family Facebook page here .
Tell us what character your child has dressed as and , if you 're happy to share the information , then do n't forget to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the name of their nursery or school .

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It's World Book Day and once again Manchester's parents have done their children proud.
We asked readers to send in their creations for the big event and hundreds of you obliged.
Children have been dressing as their favourite book characters for playgroups, nurseries and schools and we've seen some fabulous creations today.
From Roald Dahl favourites such as The BFG and Violet Beauregarde, to Gangsta Grannies and Grinches, we've seen them all.
We've had some wonderful Peter Pan and his shadow creations, including this one from Frankie Sampson and Cody Sampson.
And we've had a few Captain Jack Sparrows too, including this from nine-year-old Alfie Hibbert, who dressed as the pirate for St Willibrords RC Primary School in Clayton.
We've already shared one huge gallery of images today and here are two more.
And if you have a photo to share then post it in the comments on our Manchester Family Facebook page here.
Tell us what character your child has dressed as and, if you're happy to share the information, then don't forget to tell us where your child is from and the name of their nursery or school.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Manchester United player ratings: Odion Ighalo and Luke Shaw good vs Derby County

Made a superb save from Wayne Rooney 's free-kick at 0-0 .
Kept yet another clean sheet on his cup run .
8 Took time to get going and Bruno Fernandes was on his case at times .
Settled in eventually .
6 Another classy performance alongside Victor Lindelof .
Rarely looked troubled and has to be pushing for a start on Sunday .
8 Started again with Harry Maguire out injured and reunited successfully with Bailly .
A more composed performance .
7 Clumsily gave Rooney the chance to score through a free-kick but claimed the breakthrough , albeit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Got about the midfield and his energy denied Rooney the space to have any major influence .
Combative throughout .
6 A fine conduit between the defence and the attack again .
Should take it as a compliment Rooney hacked him down .
7 Might have his third goal of the season after Shaw 's shot deflected off him .
Movement much better in an interchanging attack .
6 Dovetailed with Lingard and Fernandes throughout and got on the ball plenty of times .
Had a good chance to score .
6 Guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was necessary amid Derby 's first-half resistance .
Taken off early .
6 Squandered an excellent chance at 0-0 but atoned with his second goal in six appearances .
Then got another in the second-half .
8

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Sergio Romero
Made a superb save from Wayne Rooney's free-kick at 0-0. Kept yet another clean sheet on his cup run. 8
Diogo Dalot
Took time to get going and Bruno Fernandes was on his case at times. Settled in eventually. 6
Eric Bailly
Another classy performance alongside Victor Lindelof. Rarely looked troubled and has to be pushing for a start on Sunday. 8
Victor Lindelof
Started again with Harry Maguire out injured and reunited successfully with Bailly. A more composed performance. 7
Luke Shaw
Clumsily gave Rooney the chance to score through a free-kick but claimed the breakthrough, albeit via a Jesse Lingard deflection. 8
Scott McTominay
Got about the midfield and his energy denied Rooney the space to have any major influence. Combative throughout. 6
Fred
A fine conduit between the defence and the attack again. Should take it as a compliment Rooney hacked him down. 7
Jesse Lingard
Might have his third goal of the season after Shaw's shot deflected off him. Movement much better in an interchanging attack. 6
Juan Mata
Dovetailed with Lingard and Fernandes throughout and got on the ball plenty of times. Had a good chance to score. 6
Bruno Fernandes
Guilty of impatience at times but his risk-taking was necessary amid Derby's first-half resistance. Taken off early. 6
Odion Ighalo
Squandered an excellent chance at 0-0 but atoned with his second goal in six appearances. Then got another in the second-half. 8
Subs
Andreas Pereira
Little impact. 5
Anthony Martial
Cameoed late on. 5
Brandon Williams
Booked. 5


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Rio Ferdinand makes 'confident' Manchester United claim during Derby County FA Cup tie

Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United ’ s first half performance against Derby County was the most 'confident ' he has seen them for months .
United travelled to Pride Park looking to continue their fine run of form and book their place in the last eight of the competition .
And although the opening 10 minutes was a cagey affair , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side soon found their rhythm and raced into a 2-0 lead .
First Luke Shaw found the top corner of the net with a looping effort from the edge of the box before Odion Ighalo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interval .
“ I think the first ten minutes was just a bit of a finding each other out period , ” Ferdinand told BT Sport at half-time .
“ This is a potential banana skin .
FA Cup football coming here , under the lights and the atmosphere was very good before the game started .
“ But Manchester United have managed this game perfectly well .
This is the most confident I have seen Man United for many months .
“ They come here and look very , very assured of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team but it is business as usual .
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Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United’s first half performance against Derby County was the most 'confident' he has seen them for months.
United travelled to Pride Park looking to continue their fine run of form and book their place in the last eight of the competition.
And although the opening 10 minutes was a cagey affair, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side soon found their rhythm and raced into a 2-0 lead.
First Luke Shaw found the top corner of the net with a looping effort from the edge of the box before Odion Ighalo added a second four minutes before the interval.
“I think the first ten minutes was just a bit of a finding each other out period,” Ferdinand told BT Sport at half-time.
“This is a potential banana skin. FA Cup football coming here, under the lights and the atmosphere was very good before the game started.
“But Manchester United have managed this game perfectly well. This is the most confident I have seen Man United for many months.
“They come here and look very, very assured of themselves. Yeah they have tinkered with the team but it is business as usual.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Nando's is hiring for its new Walkden restaurant - here are all the jobs on offer

A brand new Nando 's restaurant in Walkden is opening soon - and new recruits are needed for the popular chicken joint .
Nando 's first announced it would be moving into Walkden Retail Park back in November , 2019 .
Fans are already looking forward to trying out the new branch .
Earlier this week , the brand started to turn the heat up , teasing 'opening date coming soon ' on social media .
Ahead of the grand opening , Nando 's says it is on the hunt for 'PERi PERi enthusiasts ' to serve up the chain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punters .
There are 35 jobs up for grabs in the area , confirmed a spokesperson for the restaurant .
Here are the jobs going at the new 'PERi PERi casa ' along with their descriptions : • Grillers - `` Keeping our customers coming back for more by grilling the PERi-PERi goodness we ’ re famed for .
Think of yourself as a Kitchen Assistant with the skills of a flame-thrower .
One who obeys all health and safety laws . ''
• Hosts - `` First impressions are lasting impressions at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our customers at the door and show them to the best seats in the house . ''
• Cashiers - `` Taking the order , exchanging the money and making sure our customers get everything they want .
Nando ’ s-wise that is . ''
To get all the latest Bolton news , events and information , go to our new MyBolton section .
We also have a dedicated Facebook page , and you can follow us on Twitter .
Reporter Tom George covers all things Bolton for the Manchester Evening News , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Co-ordinators - `` Making sure our PERi-PERi goodness is perfect every time it hits the table , before anyone has even had the time to decide on what came first – the chicken or the egg ? ''
• Buddies - `` Our Buddies have been there , done it and worn the apron .
They know everything there is to know about being a Team Member , so their role is to pass on all their knowledge and skill to everyone else within the team . ''
• Supervisors - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after fellow Team Members and doing the things that get the best out of everyone .
It ’ s a great step up for any ambitious Team Member looking to prove themselves . ''
The jobs cover a variety of shifts , including full-time and part-time jobs , and evening and weekend work .
If you want to apply , all you have to do is email your CV to walkden.recruitment @ nandos.co.uk .
Successful applicants will then be invited to a recruitment day .

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A brand new Nando's restaurant in Walkden is opening soon - and new recruits are needed for the popular chicken joint.
Nando's first announced it would be moving into Walkden Retail Park back in November, 2019.
Fans are already looking forward to trying out the new branch. Earlier this week, the brand started to turn the heat up, teasing 'opening date coming soon' on social media.
Ahead of the grand opening, Nando's says it is on the hunt for 'PERi PERi enthusiasts' to serve up the chain's famous South African spices to hungry punters.
There are 35 jobs up for grabs in the area, confirmed a spokesperson for the restaurant.
Here are the jobs going at the new 'PERi PERi casa' along with their descriptions:
Grillers - "Keeping our customers coming back for more by grilling the PERi-PERi goodness we’re famed for. Think of yourself as a Kitchen Assistant with the skills of a flame-thrower. One who obeys all health and safety laws."
Hosts - "First impressions are lasting impressions at Nando’s. Our hosts greet our customers at the door and show them to the best seats in the house."
Cashiers - "Taking the order, exchanging the money and making sure our customers get everything they want. Nando’s-wise that is."
MyBolton To get all the latest Bolton news, events and information, go to our MyBolton news channel. We also have a dedicated Facebook page, and you can follow us on Twitter.
Co-ordinators - "Making sure our PERi-PERi goodness is perfect every time it hits the table, before anyone has even had the time to decide on what came first – the chicken or the egg?"
Buddies - "Our Buddies have been there, done it and worn the apron. They know everything there is to know about being a Team Member, so their role is to pass on all their knowledge and skill to everyone else within the team."
(Image: Nando's)
Supervisors - "Helping run the shifts, looking after fellow Team Members and doing the things that get the best out of everyone. It’s a great step up for any ambitious Team Member looking to prove themselves."
The jobs cover a variety of shifts, including full-time and part-time jobs, and evening and weekend work.
If you want to apply, all you have to do is email your CV to walkden.recruitment@nandos.co.uk. Successful applicants will then be invited to a recruitment day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Man Utd great Rio Ferdinand issues strong David de Gea message

Rio Ferdinand has insisted that David de Gea should remain as the Manchester United number one goalkeeper despite a mixed season .
De Gea made a poor error at Goodison Park at the weekend in the 1-1 draw against Everton in the Premier League .
It left some supporters wondering what the situation may be at United come the summer when Dean Henderson , who has impressed while on loan at Sheffield United , returns to Old Trafford .
Sergio Romero started for the club at Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup and Ferdinand was posed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during his stint on BT Sport .
But despite some inconsistent displays by De Gea , Ferdinand is adamant that the 29-year-old Spanish international is the main man for the job at the moment .
Asked if Romero was still the second best goalkeeper at United , Ferdinand told BT Sport : `` Yes he is .
I think David de Gea is the outright number one due to what he has done in the last four or five years .
`` Yes , he 's made some mistakes this season but when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , you deserve a little bit of leeway .
That was a bad mistake ( vs Everton ) .
`` It 's not a situation where you say , 'you 're on the bench and Romero is in ' .
Not at all . ''

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Rio Ferdinand has insisted that David de Gea should remain as the Manchester United number one goalkeeper despite a mixed season.
De Gea made a poor error at Goodison Park at the weekend in the 1-1 draw against Everton in the Premier League.
It left some supporters wondering what the situation may be at United come the summer when Dean Henderson, who has impressed while on loan at Sheffield United, returns to Old Trafford.
Sergio Romero started for the club at Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup and Ferdinand was posed a question on the keeper situation pre-game during his stint on BT Sport.
But despite some inconsistent displays by De Gea, Ferdinand is adamant that the 29-year-old Spanish international is the main man for the job at the moment.
Asked if Romero was still the second best goalkeeper at United, Ferdinand told BT Sport: "Yes he is. I think David de Gea is the outright number one due to what he has done in the last four or five years.
"Yes, he's made some mistakes this season but when you've performed so well over those years, you deserve a little bit of leeway. That was a bad mistake (vs Everton).
"It's not a situation where you say, 'you're on the bench and Romero is in'. Not at all."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Man City Under-18s sent warning following FA Youth Cup victory

Gareth Taylor has warned his Manchester City Under-18 side that they must improve if they are to lift the FA Youth Cup .
City have lost four of the last five finals in the prestigious tournament and have n't won it since 2008 , but took a step closer in reaching this year 's final with a victory over Burnley on Wednesday night .
As the first team trudged to a 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup , the Young Blues mirrored their senior counterparts with a similar narrow victory at the Academy Stadium , with Liam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second-half .
The victory has earned City a spot in the semi-finals where they will face either Arsenal or Blackburn - which will be decided on Friday night - but Taylor has admitted his players will have to get better if they are to lift the cup .
“ Patience was the key word against Burnley , but we are not kidding ourselves… there is plenty to improve upon , ” the Under-18s boss told City 's website .
“ We ’ ve kind of scraped through the last couple of rounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll take it .
When you get to these kinds of rounds it ’ s not easy .
Teams make it difficult .
“ Burnley had a real good go and all credit to them as they gave us a real good test .
“ I ’ ve really enjoyed managing the second season of the FA Youth Cup and now it ’ s the business end if you like .
“ We ’ re looking forward to the semi-finals but it will be tough whoever we play , and we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face.
” However , Taylor also took the time to heap praise on the match winner Delap , son of former Stoke City player Rory , who has had a great impact since he joined the club from Derby County in the summer .
“ Liam ’ s good to work with .
He ’ s good ammunition to have , as I put it !
” Taylor added .
“ He had a couple of opportunities earlier in the game but when his chance came , he was actually really calm to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has improved a lot since I started working with him – he ’ s improved no end .
There were some really good raw ingredients , but he has worked hard and he made the difference when it mattered .
”

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Gareth Taylor has warned his Manchester City Under-18 side that they must improve if they are to lift the FA Youth Cup.
City have lost four of the last five finals in the prestigious tournament and haven't won it since 2008, but took a step closer in reaching this year's final with a victory over Burnley on Wednesday night.
As the first team trudged to a 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup, the Young Blues mirrored their senior counterparts with a similar narrow victory at the Academy Stadium, with Liam Delap netting the decisive goal mid-way through the second-half.
The victory has earned City a spot in the semi-finals where they will face either Arsenal or Blackburn - which will be decided on Friday night - but Taylor has admitted his players will have to get better if they are to lift the cup.
“Patience was the key word against Burnley, but we are not kidding ourselves… there is plenty to improve upon,” the Under-18s boss told City's website.
“We’ve kind of scraped through the last couple of rounds but we’re through so we’ll take it. When you get to these kinds of rounds it’s not easy. Teams make it difficult.
“Burnley had a real good go and all credit to them as they gave us a real good test. “I’ve really enjoyed managing the second season of the FA Youth Cup and now it’s the business end if you like.
“We’re looking forward to the semi-finals but it will be tough whoever we play, and we’ve got to be right whoever we face.”
However, Taylor also took the time to heap praise on the match winner Delap, son of former Stoke City player Rory, who has had a great impact since he joined the club from Derby County in the summer.
“Liam’s good to work with. He’s good ammunition to have, as I put it!” Taylor added.
“He had a couple of opportunities earlier in the game but when his chance came, he was actually really calm to control it and slot.
“Liam has improved a lot since I started working with him – he’s improved no end. There were some really good raw ingredients, but he has worked hard and he made the difference when it mattered.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Town to get 'all singing, all dancing' community hub and swimming pool after losing its baths

A town which lost its baths two years ago is to get a new swimming pool and ‘ all-singing , all dancing ’ community hub - including a library .
Marple baths shut in March 2018 after problems with the pool fabric and filtration system made it unsafe for the public to continue using the facility .
Urgent repairs to the pool - at the Life Leisure gym in Stockport Road - would have come in at around £2.7m , leading council chiefs to explore whether replacing it may be more cost-effective in the long-term .
Work on the possibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for purpose leisure facility with a pool ’ in Marple has been ongoing over the last 18 months .
Outline plans have been developed for a new £10m-£14m ‘ hub ’ - featuring improved wet and dry facilities , a library and a range of other community amenities .
And now residents are to be given the chance to have their say on the centre - including where it should be based , how it will look and what will be on offer there .
Drop-in sessions with the architects and council officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later this month .
Marple North councillor Steve Gribbon says that , while there has been much local frustration over the baths ’ closure , ‘ exciting times ’ now lie ahead .
“ I think it will be something the community will embrace , ” said Coun Gribbon , who adds that Marple ’ s schools - who currently have to use facilities in Hazel Grove or Romiley - will be among the main beneficiaries .
He continued : “ It will be all-singing , all-dancing new complex - what will go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment , as there are different community groups that may want involvement .
“ At the moment it ’ s unspecified , but the main thing is that people of Marple and the surrounding community have really , really missed the pool and now bringing this to the public is something we are really excited about and are delighted to be doing so .
“ It ’ s amazing the number of people we have spoken to who have used the pool - from early morning swimmers and late night swimmers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just been a fantastic facility.
” But while the old pool was incredibly well used , time has taken its toll on the facilities , leaving the changing rooms in ‘ desperate need of upgrading ’ .
“ Unfortunately , - like anything over time - it ’ s had its day and spending a great deal of money on it may not have been the right choice .
We have been very careful about making sure what we get is the best for the area , ” said Coun Gribbon .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but when you look at the proportion of people whose kids have gone through lessons there , or use it themselves , it ’ s absolutely amazing what a well-used facility it is .
“ That ’ s why we want this to be right , to be absolutely perfect - or as close as it can be - for our community .
It ’ s a nice stage to be at now , to be able to say to the community ‘ come and speak to us and tell us what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the indoor leisure investment strategy recently commissioned by the council .
A council report on this and the authority ’ s search for a new leisure partner from April 2022 says the scheme is dependent on the future operator being able to run a surplus through its management of the facility .
It adds : “ Within this model there remains a significant funding gap , which will need to be resolved prior to the scheme commencing.
” Cou Sheila Bailey , cabinet member for Sustainable Stockport , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provision in Marple is really important to local residents and we want to make sure they have an opportunity to shape the designs our architects develop .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' We are really keen on hearing your views and I would encourage people to attend the sessions.
” Drop-in events will take place at Marple Library , in Memorial Park , on the following dates : Friday , March 13 between 10am and 12 noon and 1pm and 3pm Wednesday , March 25 , between 3pm and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to make the sessions can make their views known online viavia www.stockport.gov.uk/haveyoursay from Friday , March 13 until Friday March 27 .
The designs developed through consultation will be used to draw up a detailed business case for a new facility and prepare full plans which the public will have an opportunity to comment on at a later date .
In the meantime , any questions can be directed to : marplepoolproject @ stockport.gov.uk

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A town which lost its baths two years ago is to get a new swimming pool and ‘all-singing, all dancing’ community hub - including a library.
Marple baths shut in March 2018 after problems with the pool fabric and filtration system made it unsafe for the public to continue using the facility.
Urgent repairs to the pool - at the Life Leisure gym in Stockport Road - would have come in at around £2.7m, leading council chiefs to explore whether replacing it may be more cost-effective in the long-term.
Work on the possibility of providing a ‘modern, fit for purpose leisure facility with a pool’ in Marple has been ongoing over the last 18 months.
Outline plans have been developed for a new £10m-£14m ‘hub’ - featuring improved wet and dry facilities, a library and a range of other community amenities.
And now residents are to be given the chance to have their say on the centre - including where it should be based, how it will look and what will be on offer there.
Drop-in sessions with the architects and council officials will be held later at Marple Library later this month.
Marple North councillor Steve Gribbon says that, while there has been much local frustration over the baths’ closure, ‘exciting times’ now lie ahead.
“I think it will be something the community will embrace,” said Coun Gribbon, who adds that Marple’s schools - who currently have to use facilities in Hazel Grove or Romiley - will be among the main beneficiaries.
He continued: “It will be all-singing, all-dancing new complex - what will go in there is subject to review at the moment, as there are different community groups that may want involvement.
“At the moment it’s unspecified, but the main thing is that people of Marple and the surrounding community have really, really missed the pool and now bringing this to the public is something we are really excited about and are delighted to be doing so.
“It’s amazing the number of people we have spoken to who have used the pool - from early morning swimmers and late night swimmers to the school groups - it’s just been a fantastic facility.”
But while the old pool was incredibly well used, time has taken its toll on the facilities, leaving the changing rooms in ‘desperate need of upgrading’.
“Unfortunately, - like anything over time - it’s had its day and spending a great deal of money on it may not have been the right choice. We have been very careful about making sure what we get is the best for the area,” said Coun Gribbon.
“It’s quite a small town but when you look at the proportion of people whose kids have gone through lessons there, or use it themselves, it’s absolutely amazing what a well-used facility it is.
“That’s why we want this to be right, to be absolutely perfect - or as close as it can be - for our community. It’s a nice stage to be at now, to be able to say to the community ‘come and speak to us and tell us what you think’.”
The plans form part of the indoor leisure investment strategy recently commissioned by the council.
A council report on this and the authority’s search for a new leisure partner from April 2022 says the scheme is dependent on the future operator being able to run a surplus through its management of the facility.
It adds: “Within this model there remains a significant funding gap, which will need to be resolved prior to the scheme commencing.”
Cou Sheila Bailey, cabinet member for Sustainable Stockport, said: “We know that the future of leisure provision in Marple is really important to local residents and we want to make sure they have an opportunity to shape the designs our architects develop.
"We are really keen on hearing your views and I would encourage people to attend the sessions.”
Drop-in events will take place at Marple Library, in Memorial Park, on the following dates:
Friday, March 13 between 10am and 12 noon and 1pm and 3pm
Wednesday, March 25, between 3pm and 5pm and 6pm and 8pm.
Those unable to make the sessions can make their views known online viavia www.stockport.gov.uk/haveyoursay from Friday, March 13 until Friday March 27.
The designs developed through consultation will be used to draw up a detailed business case for a new facility and prepare full plans which the public will have an opportunity to comment on at a later date.
In the meantime, any questions can be directed to: marplepoolproject@stockport.gov.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Robbie Savage makes Manchester United Bruno Fernandes top four claim

Robbie Savage believes had Manchester United had Bruno Fernandes at their disposal since the start of the season then they would be 'cemented ' inside the Champions League places .
Fernandes arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window , in a deal worth an initial £46million .
Since his arrival in Manchester , the Portuguese international has impressed , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side unbeaten with Fernandes .
“ Bruno Fernandes has been able to unlock the door when teams are sat in at Old Trafford , '' Savage told BT Sport ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Derby County .
`` That 's the difference for me .
If they had had Bruno Fernandes at the start of the season they would have been cemented in the top four .
He has been the difference .
`` A Paul Scholes and a Michael Carrick are hard to find .
Bruno Fernandes is the player who has come in and done exceptionally well . ''
While Savage also believes Paul Pogba will benefit from playing alongside Fernandes in the United starting line-up .
`` Pogba when he comes back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen him at Juventus with fantastic players , '' the Welshman added .
`` Bruno Fernandes will be on the same wavelength as Pogba .
When he gets fit and back into the side , I think we 'll see a fantastic Paul Pogba . ''

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Robbie Savage believes had Manchester United had Bruno Fernandes at their disposal since the start of the season then they would be 'cemented' inside the Champions League places.
Fernandes arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window, in a deal worth an initial £46million.
Since his arrival in Manchester, the Portuguese international has impressed, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side unbeaten with Fernandes.
“Bruno Fernandes has been able to unlock the door when teams are sat in at Old Trafford," Savage told BT Sport ahead of United’s FA Cup clash with Derby County.
"That's the difference for me. If they had had Bruno Fernandes at the start of the season they would have been cemented in the top four. He has been the difference.
"A Paul Scholes and a Michael Carrick are hard to find. Bruno Fernandes is the player who has come in and done exceptionally well."
While Savage also believes Paul Pogba will benefit from playing alongside Fernandes in the United starting line-up.
"Pogba when he comes back to the side will benefit. We have seen him at Juventus with fantastic players," the Welshman added.
"Bruno Fernandes will be on the same wavelength as Pogba. When he gets fit and back into the side, I think we'll see a fantastic Paul Pogba."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Greater Manchester Police have had more problems with their computer systems today

One of Greater Manchester Police 's computer systems was down for several hours today , they have confirmed .
The force said they began experiencing issues with the 'command and control ' system in their call centre at around 2pm this afternoon .
After around an hour and a half of `` intermittent '' problems , they said they implemented their `` contingency '' plans .
According to staff who ’ ve spoken to the Manchester Evening News , contingency plans involves the use of pen and paper to log incidents .
The system was down for around an hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to begin using it again in a phased restoration from around 5pm .
GMP say there have been no further problems since .
In a statement released tonight , they said : `` Shortly after 2pm on Thursday 5 March , GMP 's call centre experienced problems with their command and control system .
`` These issues continued intermittently and just before 3.30pm the force took the decision to move to its contingency plans .
`` Investigations took place between GMP ’ s IT partners and shortly before 5pm , the recommendation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to using the system .
`` Since then there have been no further issues experienced , and the system is currently operationally stable .
`` GMP and its suppliers continue to monitor the system and conduct investigations into the root cause of this incident . ''
It comes just days after a scathing report found vulnerable people may have been put at risk during the roll-out of the force 's new iOPS IT system , introduced last July at a cost of £27 million .
Her Majesty 's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October and November to look at the backlog of open crimes that had built up since iOPS had been introduced three months earlier , in order to assess the risk levels within the queues and the impact on the force .
They found a huge drop-off in referrals for vulnerable children and adults , as well as ‘ inconsistent ’ communication with council social services departments .
“ Therefore , the force can ’ t be confident it has identified and appropriately referred all people at risk to partner agencies , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ian Hopkins insisted the public were always being protected , saying `` policing is done by human beings , not by computers '' and that `` where the public were ringing us and we were made aware of incidents where there was significant harm or likelihood of risk to individuals or communities , we were still turning up . ''

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One of Greater Manchester Police's computer systems was down for several hours today, they have confirmed.
The force said they began experiencing issues with the 'command and control' system in their call centre at around 2pm this afternoon.
After around an hour and a half of "intermittent" problems, they said they implemented their "contingency" plans.
According to staff who’ve spoken to the Manchester Evening News , contingency plans involves the use of pen and paper to log incidents.
The system was down for around an hour and a half until call handlers were able to begin using it again in a phased restoration from around 5pm.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
GMP say there have been no further problems since.
In a statement released tonight, they said: "Shortly after 2pm on Thursday 5 March, GMP's call centre experienced problems with their command and control system.
"These issues continued intermittently and just before 3.30pm the force took the decision to move to its contingency plans.
"Investigations took place between GMP’s IT partners and shortly before 5pm, the recommendation was made to start a phased return to using the system.
"Since then there have been no further issues experienced, and the system is currently operationally stable.
"GMP and its suppliers continue to monitor the system and conduct investigations into the root cause of this incident."
It comes just days after a scathing report found vulnerable people may have been put at risk during the roll-out of the force's new iOPS IT system, introduced last July at a cost of £27 million.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services went into GMP in October and November to look at the backlog of open crimes that had built up since iOPS had been introduced three months earlier, in order to assess the risk levels within the queues and the impact on the force.
They found a huge drop-off in referrals for vulnerable children and adults , as well as ‘inconsistent’ communication with council social services departments.
“Therefore, the force can’t be confident it has identified and appropriately referred all people at risk to partner agencies," the report said.
However the chief constable Ian Hopkins insisted the public were always being protected , saying "policing is done by human beings, not by computers" and that "where the public were ringing us and we were made aware of incidents where there was significant harm or likelihood of risk to individuals or communities, we were still turning up."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Rio Ferdinand changes his mind on Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand has explained why he 's changed his mind on January transfer window loan signing Odion Ighalo .
Ighalo , who bagged two goals in the 3-0 win over Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup , was a surprise acquisition by United from Shanghai Shenhua on a loan deal until the summer .
The 30-year-old was a signing out of the blue but he has been solid for the Reds , scoring his first goal for the club in the 5-0 hammering of Club Brugge in the Europa League last Thursday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clash at Derby County this evening when he admitted to questioning the move .
But now he believes the addition is starting to make more sense .
Ferdinand told BT Sport : `` People and myself included were probably thinking Odion Ighalo , where does he fit into all of this ?
`` If you have an opportunity to sign a player at the beginning of the January window , he is not the guy you are going to sign .
`` But what he does bring is a point .
A point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him from the midfield .
He offers the platform to run off .
`` Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial want the ball in behind and not to bring people in . ''
Luke Shaw opened the scoring for United at Derby before Ighalo netted the second of night for the Reds in the first half .
Ferdinand added at the break : `` When the ball gets played into him ( for the goal ) , if Rashford or Martial were there they would n't have made themselves available like that .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pressure he is under .
He 's in the centre of goal and he 's a physical presence .
That 's what he adds to this team . ''
Ighalo once again came to the fore in the second period as he fired another left-footed shot into the roof of the net to complete a comfortable night for United .
Ferdinand added after the game : `` He should be ( the number one trend ) .
He scored two goals and he knows where the back of the net is .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What this gives United now is flexibility .
They have someone to play off of . ''
Meanwhile , Ighalo could still stay at United beyond the summer if he impresses enough during his stay at Old Trafford , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explaining the forward 's current situation .
`` He 's here on merit , '' Solskjaer told Sky Sports .
`` He 's here because he 's a goal scorer and he 's a different type of a striker for us .
`` Of course we might get to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extend this ' - who knows ?
`` He 's come in as a breath of fresh air and he 's had chances - in his five minutes against Chelsea he had a great chance .
`` Against Brugge , he scored .
Against Watford , he had a great chance .
Against Everton , he 's there , he had a chance but it was a very good save .
He does n't miss the target very often . ''

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Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand has explained why he's changed his mind on January transfer window loan signing Odion Ighalo.
Ighalo, who bagged two goals in the 3-0 win over Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup, was a surprise acquisition by United from Shanghai Shenhua on a loan deal until the summer.
The 30-year-old was a signing out of the blue but he has been solid for the Reds, scoring his first goal for the club in the 5-0 hammering of Club Brugge in the Europa League last Thursday.
Ferdinand was speaking ahead of United's clash at Derby County this evening when he admitted to questioning the move. But now he believes the addition is starting to make more sense.
Ferdinand told BT Sport: "People and myself included were probably thinking Odion Ighalo, where does he fit into all of this?
"If you have an opportunity to sign a player at the beginning of the January window, he is not the guy you are going to sign.
"But what he does bring is a point. A point where they can focus and play into him from the midfield. He offers the platform to run off.
"Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial want the ball in behind and not to bring people in."
Luke Shaw opened the scoring for United at Derby before Ighalo netted the second of night for the Reds in the first half.
Ferdinand added at the break: "When the ball gets played into him (for the goal), if Rashford or Martial were there they wouldn't have made themselves available like that.
"To be there first is great considering the pressure he is under. He's in the centre of goal and he's a physical presence. That's what he adds to this team."
Ighalo once again came to the fore in the second period as he fired another left-footed shot into the roof of the net to complete a comfortable night for United.
Ferdinand added after the game: "He should be (the number one trend). He scored two goals and he knows where the back of the net is. He is doing all the right things. What this gives United now is flexibility. They have someone to play off of."
Meanwhile, Ighalo could still stay at United beyond the summer if he impresses enough during his stay at Old Trafford, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explaining the forward's current situation.
"He's here on merit," Solskjaer told Sky Sports. "He's here because he's a goal scorer and he's a different type of a striker for us.
"Of course we might get to the summer and 'yeah we want to extend this' - who knows?
"He's come in as a breath of fresh air and he's had chances - in his five minutes against Chelsea he had a great chance.
"Against Brugge, he scored. Against Watford, he had a great chance. Against Everton, he's there, he had a chance but it was a very good save. He doesn't miss the target very often."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Man City to battle Bayern Munich for Aston Villa wonderkid and more transfer rumours

Man City are set to battle Bayern Munich and Ajax to sign Aston Villa wonderkid Jaden Philogene-Bidace - according to reports .
The 17-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has a host of clubs vying for his services .
Primarily a left winger , the youngster has netted six goals in 10 appearances for Villa in the U18 Premier League this season .
Football Insider report City are monitoring his situation ahead of the summer transfer window with Bayern Munich and Ajax also believed to be interested .
They report numerous scouts from various @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks after the forward was promoted to the club 's U23 team .
Villa are keen to see the prospect sign a new contract but it is reported Philogene-Bidace is leaning towards the exit door .
Elsewhere , Arsenal are reportedly set to revive their interest in Man City defender John Stones .
The England international was linked with the Gunners in the January transfer window following Mikel Arteta 's appointment as Arsenal manager .
Both Arteta and Pep Guardiola put an end the rumour but Stones ' recent performances for City have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90min claim Arsenal are still willing to offer the former Everton man an escape route with City now believed to be open to selling the defender .
Finally , Mattino di Napoli claim City have tabled an offer for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly but the player prefers a move to Paris-Saint Germain .
The Senegal international has been heavily linked with an exit at the end of the season with City believed to be targeting a centre-back in the summer .
They report the 28-year-old would prefer a move to PSG over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sport has previously reported that City were not interested in the player .

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Man City are set to battle Bayern Munich and Ajax to sign Aston Villa wonderkid Jaden Philogene-Bidace - according to reports.
The 17-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has a host of clubs vying for his services.
Primarily a left winger, the youngster has netted six goals in 10 appearances for Villa in the U18 Premier League this season.
Football Insider report City are monitoring his situation ahead of the summer transfer window with Bayern Munich and Ajax also believed to be interested.
They report numerous scouts from various clubs have watched him play in recent weeks after the forward was promoted to the club's U23 team.
Villa are keen to see the prospect sign a new contract but it is reported Philogene-Bidace is leaning towards the exit door.
Elsewhere, Arsenal are reportedly set to revive their interest in Man City defender John Stones.
The England international was linked with the Gunners in the January transfer window following Mikel Arteta's appointment as Arsenal manager.
Both Arteta and Pep Guardiola put an end the rumour but Stones' recent performances for City have plunged his future in doubt again.
90min claim Arsenal are still willing to offer the former Everton man an escape route with City now believed to be open to selling the defender.
Finally, Mattino di Napoli claim City have tabled an offer for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly but the player prefers a move to Paris-Saint Germain.
The Senegal international has been heavily linked with an exit at the end of the season with City believed to be targeting a centre-back in the summer.
They report the 28-year-old would prefer a move to PSG over a switch to the Premier League. MEN Sport has previously reported that City were not interested in the player.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Car 'avoiding tax' by using Romanian plates is seized by police for the second time in a month

Police have seized a car operating on Romanian registration plates in Leigh .
The Romanian plates meant that the car was 'avoiding road tax insurance and an MOT ' , said Greater Manchester Police .
The silver Saab was seized in the street on Tuesday night by officers in Leigh .
It is the second time it has been taken off the road by police in just one month .
The vehicle was being used on a daily basis .
The crackdown is part of a police and DVLA scheme named Operation Trivium .
Officers seize any foreign registered vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK , according to GMP Traffic .
In a tweet from Tuesday night , Greater Manchester Police said : `` British car on Romanian plates thus avoiding Road Tax Insurance and an MOT .
`` Vehicle being used daily .
Vehicle seized for the second time in a month @ .
# OpTrivium '' The government gives this advice on its website about bringing vehicles into the UK : `` You can usually use a vehicle with foreign number plates without registering or taxing it in the UK if all of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visiting and do not plan to live here • the vehicle is registered and taxed in its home country • you only use the vehicle for up to 6 months in total - this can be a single visit , or several shorter visits over 12 months '' If you become a resident or stay for longer than 6 months you must register and tax your vehicle in the UK . ''

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Police have seized a car operating on Romanian registration plates in Leigh.
The Romanian plates meant that the car was 'avoiding road tax insurance and an MOT', said Greater Manchester Police.
The silver Saab was seized in the street on Tuesday night by officers in Leigh.
It is the second time it has been taken off the road by police in just one month. The vehicle was being used on a daily basis.
The crackdown is part of a police and DVLA scheme named Operation Trivium.
Officers seize any foreign registered vehicles that should be taxed and registered in the UK, according to GMP Traffic.
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In a tweet from Tuesday night, Greater Manchester Police said: "British car on Romanian plates thus avoiding Road Tax Insurance and an MOT.
"Vehicle being used daily. Vehicle seized for the second time in a month @ GMPLeigh . #OpTrivium"
The government gives this advice on its website about bringing vehicles into the UK: "You can usually use a vehicle with foreign number plates without registering or taxing it in the UK if all of the following apply:
you’re visiting and do not plan to live here
the vehicle is registered and taxed in its home country
you only use the vehicle for up to 6 months in total - this can be a single visit, or several shorter visits over 12 months
"If you become a resident or stay for longer than 6 months you must register and tax your vehicle in the UK."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Rio Ferdinand sends Manchester United warning

Rio Ferdinand has insisted that the excitement surrounding Manchester United 's turnaround in form should be tempered .
The Reds came into their FA Cup fifth round tie at Derby County on the back of eight unbeaten matches in all competitions .
United defeated Club Brugge 5-0 in the Europa League last week , something which saw the club move into the last 16 of the competition .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also guided his side to fifth in the Premier League after a recent upsurge in form but Ferdinand has explained that expectations should be tempered .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaking to Mike Phelan on the coaching staff earlier and things are starting to click and they are starting to understand each other , '' Ferdinand told BT Sport .
`` They understood as a group that it was n't going to happen overnight .
I think this team are turning the corner but it 's a slow process .
`` It 's not something we can look at and go right , 'that 's a big change and Man United are back winning trophies ' .
`` This is a slow burn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of topsy-turvy times . ''

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Rio Ferdinand has insisted that the excitement surrounding Manchester United's turnaround in form should be tempered.
The Reds came into their FA Cup fifth round tie at Derby County on the back of eight unbeaten matches in all competitions.
United defeated Club Brugge 5-0 in the Europa League last week, something which saw the club move into the last 16 of the competition.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also guided his side to fifth in the Premier League after a recent upsurge in form but Ferdinand has explained that expectations should be tempered.
"There has been some improvement. I was speaking to Mike Phelan on the coaching staff earlier and things are starting to click and they are starting to understand each other," Ferdinand told BT Sport.
"They understood as a group that it wasn't going to happen overnight. I think this team are turning the corner but it's a slow process.
"It's not something we can look at and go right, 'that's a big change and Man United are back winning trophies'.
"This is a slow burn, though, after a few years of topsy-turvy times."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--UK government issues new travel advice for Italy as coronavirus outbreak spreads

The government has issued stricter advice for anyone travelling from Italy as coronavirus continues to spread .
New guidelines advise anyone who has returned from anywhere in Italy in the last 14 days to self-isolate if they start to experience the symptoms of coronavirus .
Previously , that advice only applied to areas of northern Italy , but England 's chief medical officer confirmed that it was being extended to the whole of Italy due to the escalation of the situation .
Italy now has over 3,000 cases of coronavirus , with 148 deaths , and is the third worst-hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are a number of areas in northern Italy that have been put on lockdown , and the government is advising anyone returning from those areas to self-isolate on their return , regardless of whether they are experiencing symptoms or not .
Those areas are as follows : For the latest on the outbreak , follow our coronavirus live updates here .
The advice now reads : “ If you have returned from Italy in the last 14 days and develop symptoms , however mild , you should self-isolate and call NHS 111 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific lockdown areas in Northern Italy in the last 14 days , you should call NHS 111 and self-isolate even if you do not have symptoms.
” The government says that the symptoms to look out for are a cough , high temperature or shortness of breath .
If you do decide you need to self-isolate on returning to the UK from Italy , you are also advised to call the NHS on 111 to find out what to do next .
The government is also urging people not to attend their GP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
At a press conference today , chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said : “ The situation in Italy means that we have decided it is prudent at this point to move from a geographical area of north Italy… to a geographical situation for all of Italy .
“ The pattern of what people do is exactly the same as before .
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The government has issued stricter advice for anyone travelling from Italy as coronavirus continues to spread.
New guidelines advise anyone who has returned from anywhere in Italy in the last 14 days to self-isolate if they start to experience the symptoms of coronavirus.
Previously, that advice only applied to areas of northern Italy, but England's chief medical officer confirmed that it was being extended to the whole of Italy due to the escalation of the situation.
Italy now has over 7,000 cases of coronavirus, with more than 350 deaths, and is the second worst-hit country after China.
There are a number of areas in northern Italy that have been put on lockdown, and the government is advising anyone returning from those areas to self-isolate on their return, regardless of whether they are experiencing symptoms or not.
Those areas are:
Lombardy region (which includes the cities of Milan, Bergamo, Como) and the provinces of Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia and Rimini (all in Emilia Romagna);
Pesaro e Urbino (in Marche)
Alessandria, Asti, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Vercelli (all in Piemonte)
Padova, Treviso and Venice (in Veneto).
For the latest on the outbreak, follow our coronavirus live updates here.
The latest advice reads: “If you have returned from Italy in the last 14 days and develop symptoms, however mild, you should self-isolate and call NHS 111.
“If you have returned from specific lockdown areas in Northern Italy in the last 14 days, you should call NHS 111 and self-isolate even if you do not have symptoms.”
The government says that the symptoms to look out for are a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath.
If you do decide you need to self-isolate on returning to the UK from Italy, you are also advised to call the NHS on 111 to find out what to do next.
The government is also urging people not to attend their GP surgery if they fear they might have coronavirus.
At a press conference, chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said: “The situation in Italy means that we have decided it is prudent at this point to move from a geographical area of north Italy… to a geographical situation for all of Italy.
“The pattern of what people do is exactly the same as before.
“It’s about people from those areas, except for the cities which the Italian government specifies in lockdown, all other areas, only people who have got symptoms need to self isolate.”
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