themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Teenager in hospital with punctured lung after being stabbed in chest

A teenager is in hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed in the chest in Ashton-under-Lyne .
Police were called to Hadfield Crescent at around 3am on Saturday ( 27 June ) to reports that three men had attacked a 19-year-old male .
The victim suffered a punctured lung and was taken to hospital , where he remains in a serious but stable condition .
Police believe a second assault on another 19-year-old man nearby , may be linked to the stabbing .
He did not require hospital treatment .
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and theft .
He remains in custody for questioning .
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault , common assault , possession of a prohibited weapon and theft and has since been released on bail pending further investigation .
GMP say they are still working to establish the weapon that was used during the attack .
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police .
Detective Sergeant Ian Toole , of GMP ’ s Tameside division , said : `` This was a shocking incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stabbing prove to be very lucky that his injuries have not been any more serious .
`` We have made two arrests already in this investigation , but we are keen to hear from anybody that may have witnessed the incident or who was around the areas close to Hadfield Crescent that night – if you have any information please do get in touch . ''
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 9353 quoting incident number 552 of 27/06/20 .
Details can be passed on anonymously by calling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A teenager is in hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed in the chest in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Police were called to Hadfield Crescent at around 3am on Saturday (27 June) to reports that three men had attacked a 19-year-old male.
The victim suffered a punctured lung and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Police believe a second assault on another 19-year-old man nearby, may be linked to the stabbing. He did not require hospital treatment.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, Section 39 assault and theft.
He remains in custody for questioning.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, common assault, possession of a prohibited weapon and theft and has since been released on bail pending further investigation.
GMP say they are still working to establish the weapon that was used during the attack.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Detective Sergeant Ian Toole, of GMP’s Tameside division, said: "This was a shocking incident which has seen the victim of the stabbing prove to be very lucky that his injuries have not been any more serious.
"We have made two arrests already in this investigation, but we are keen to hear from anybody that may have witnessed the incident or who was around the areas close to Hadfield Crescent that night – if you have any information please do get in touch."
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 9353 quoting incident number 552 of 27/06/20.
Details can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--What TV channel is Newcastle vs Man City on?

Manchester City resume their FA Cup campaign this evening as they take on Newcastle in the quarter-finals at St James ' Park .
With City now having officially lost the Premier League title to Liverpool , all attention is now turning to the FA Cup and Champions League .
Pep Guardiola has admitted that he intends to prioritise those two competitions from here on in and will rotate his side accordingly .
They will come up against a Newcastle side feeling confident after remaining unbeaten so far since the restart .
When the two sides last met on Tyneside in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draw .
Here 's everything you need to know ahead of the two teams ' second meeting of the season .
When is the game ?
Newcastle United vs Manchester City kicks off at 6.30pm on Sunday , June 28 .
The game will be played at St James ' Park .
The game will be shown live on BBC One , with coverage beginning at 6.10pm .
Fans will also be able to stream the game live on BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport website , though a TV licence will be required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow live updates on our live match blog .
Phil Foden was injured during his man-of-the-match performance against against Burnley , forcing him to miss the defeat to Chelsea on Thursday night .
City will be without the suspended Fernandinho and John Stones , who has yet to figure after suffering an injury in training .
Sergio Aguero underwent knee survery last week to rule him out of the remaining domestic season , while Joao Cancelo was missing last week due to a muscular problem .
Leroy Sane could make a long-awaited return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kyle Walker could feature if Cancelo has n't recovered from his injury .
Fernandinho 's suspension could mean a return for Eric Garcia with Nicolas Otamendi potentially stepping in for Aymeric Laporte .
Rodri , Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva should start in midfield , but Foden to make an appearance off the bench if he wins a race for fitness .
Sane has n't started a game for City since the Community Shield win back in August but could be recalled to the side in place of Raheem Sterling on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should complete the line-up with Sergio Aguero set for an extended spell on the sidelines .

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Manchester City resume their FA Cup campaign this evening as they take on Newcastle in the quarter-finals at St James' Park.
With City now having officially lost the Premier League title to Liverpool, all attention is now turning to the FA Cup and Champions League.
Pep Guardiola has admitted that he intends to prioritise those two competitions from here on in and will rotate his side accordingly.
They will come up against a Newcastle side feeling confident after remaining unbeaten so far since the restart.
When the two sides last met on Tyneside in November they played out a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the two teams' second meeting of the season.
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When is the game?
Newcastle United vs Manchester City kicks off at 6.30pm on Sunday, June 28.
The game will be played at St James' Park.
How to watch
The game will be shown live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 6.10pm. Fans will also be able to stream the game live on BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport website, though a TV licence will be required.
You'll also be able to follow live updates on our live match blog.
Team news
Phil Foden was injured during his man-of-the-match performance against against Burnley, forcing him to miss the defeat to Chelsea on Thursday night.
City will be without the suspended Fernandinho and John Stones, who has yet to figure after suffering an injury in training. Sergio Aguero underwent knee survery last week to rule him out of the remaining domestic season, while Joao Cancelo was missing last week due to a muscular problem.
Predicted line-up:
Leroy Sane could make a long-awaited return to City's first XI tonight.
Kyle Walker could feature if Cancelo hasn't recovered from his injury. Fernandinho's suspension could mean a return for Eric Garcia with Nicolas Otamendi potentially stepping in for Aymeric Laporte.
Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva should start in midfield, but Foden to make an appearance off the bench if he wins a race for fitness.
Sane hasn't started a game for City since the Community Shield win back in August but could be recalled to the side in place of Raheem Sterling on the left. Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus should complete the line-up with Sergio Aguero set for an extended spell on the sidelines.
Manchester City predicted XI: Ederson; Walker, Garcia, Otamendi, Zinchenko; Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva; Sane, Bernardo, Jesus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--New plans for Stretford Precinct include outdoor cinema and sunset gigs

New plans for Stretford Precinct will include an outdoor cinema and acoustic gigs .
A programme of new events for the area around Stretford Mall is set to kick off at the end of July , with organisers revealing their ideas this week .
It includes monthly outdoor screenings of films , `` sunset gigs '' and pop-up food vendors .
In a post on Facebook , a spokesman for the precinct said : `` It ’ s been a long process of negotiation and compromise over the last few months but we think we ’ re going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second half of summer . ''
They included a list of events for people to get involved in .
The cinema will screen classic movies as well as cult hits , arthouse films and even some from Bollywood .
Gigs will feature bands and singers from across Manchester and organisers say they are in talks with the Royal Northern College of Music , Stretford Brass Band , Owen Little ’ s string quartet and Picnic in the Park .
There are also plans for DJ sets using personal audio so that residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening of an outdoor garden for visitors .
Drinks and food vendors are also set to appear , with organisers promising pop-up stalls featuring the best of Manchester 's street food .
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New plans for Stretford Precinct will include an outdoor cinema and acoustic gigs.
A programme of new events for the area around Stretford Mall is set to kick off at the end of July, with organisers revealing their ideas this week.
It includes monthly outdoor screenings of films, "sunset gigs" and pop-up food vendors.
In a post on Facebook, a spokesman for the precinct said: "It’s been a long process of negotiation and compromise over the last few months but we think we’re going to be able to create something really special for the second half of summer."
They included a list of events for people to get involved in.
The cinema will screen classic movies as well as cult hits, arthouse films and even some from Bollywood.
Gigs will feature bands and singers from across Manchester and organisers say they are in talks with the Royal Northern College of Music, Stretford Brass Band, Owen Little’s string quartet and Picnic in the Park.
There are also plans for DJ sets using personal audio so that residents cannot hear the noise and the opening of an outdoor garden for visitors.
Drinks and food vendors are also set to appear, with organisers promising pop-up stalls featuring the best of Manchester's street food.
For more information on events, click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Manchester United now have a first team pool of 17 players

They say in football you either win , or you learn .
But on Saturday evening at Norwich , Manchester United managed to do both .
Not that United supporters were particularly happy with their side 's performance , even if Ole Gunnar Solskajer was typically phlegmatic after the final whistle and will accept that he learned a fair amount about some of his fringe players .
You wondered before the trip to Carrow Road how many changes Solskjaer would make , given his team had faced Sheffield United three days earlier and now travel to Brighton on Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes was more than most expected as only Luke Shaw , Bruno Fernandes and captain ( and goal-scoring hero ) Harry Maguire kept their places - all playing the full 120 minutes required to beat 10-man Norwich .
It was less than ideal , as Maguire admitted after he 'd scuffed home a dramatic winner deep into extra time .
The additional half hour was particularly unwanted for a team who , until 10 days ago , had n't played any competitive football for more than three months .
“ In the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please to get to a semi-final , that ’ s all that matters really , '' said a visibly jaded Maguire .
`` We wanted to win in 90 minutes for sure , an extra 30 minutes in the legs but we felt good and sharp out here .
Rest and recover and then we ’ ve got a big game against Brighton and we ’ ve got to get three points . ''
If Solskjaer was using the FA Cup quarter-final as a trial for many of his fringe players , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cases of many .
He talked up Jesse Lingard before the game , suggesting the forlorn England international could be involved , and stayed true to his word .
But after a bright start when he drove at Norwich 's defence , Lingard became peripheral and was inevitably replaced in the second half .
Juan Mata had even less impact on the game , giving the ball away on too many occasions .
He is turning 32 soon and may well be past his peak years , but Solskjaer would have hoped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really Odion Ighalo and Fred , of those to come into the starting 11 , can hold their heads up high .
Ighalo scored yet another poacher 's goal , his fifth in four United starts , and remained a lively threat up front for the entire 120 minutes .
No wonder Solskjaer lauded the on-loan Nigerian after the game .
He is a credible alternative to Anthony Martial up front .
And while Fred may have been hurt after he was dropped for the Sheffield United game , he responded with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was United 's best passer and Norwich would surely have viewed him as the biggest nuisance in midfield , as the Brazilian buzzed around and interrupted the hosts ' rhythm .
Scott McTominay was n't at his best , but both he and Fred should remain in the mix as Solskjaer considers his strongest midfield , even if Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic are in situ right now .
Eric Bailly and Brandon Williams are n't too far away from the first team either , despite the fact the former was a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't even start .
When the youngster eventually came on , it was at right-back rather than his usual position on the opposite side .
No matter , he looked a more solid option than the man he replaced , Diogo Dalot , who did little to further his case for more regular first team football .
Taking into account that Sergio Romero did n't have his best game and is a way off David de Gea in terms of challenging for the main goalkeeping role , it leaves United with 17 viable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't involved against Norwich , but he is in that group as well as those mentioned .
De Gea , Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof are all bona fide first-teamers and should return against Brighton on Tuesday .
Solskjaer should now know his frontline players after a very mixed afternoon at Norwich .
He learned a lot .
How United first team pool should look :

They say in football you either win, or you learn. But on Saturday evening at Norwich, Manchester United managed to do both.
Not that United supporters were particularly happy with their side's performance, even if Ole Gunnar Solskajer was typically phlegmatic after the final whistle and will accept that he learned a fair amount about some of his fringe players.
You wondered before the trip to Carrow Road how many changes Solskjaer would make, given his team had faced Sheffield United three days earlier and now travel to Brighton on Tuesday. Yet even in the circumstances, eight changes was more than most expected as only Luke Shaw, Bruno Fernandes and captain (and goal-scoring hero) Harry Maguire kept their places - all playing the full 120 minutes required to beat 10-man Norwich.
It was less than ideal, as Maguire admitted after he'd scuffed home a dramatic winner deep into extra time. The additional half hour was particularly unwanted for a team who, until 10 days ago, hadn't played any competitive football for more than three months.
“In the end we’ve got there and very please to get to a semi-final, that’s all that matters really," said a visibly jaded Maguire.
"We wanted to win in 90 minutes for sure, an extra 30 minutes in the legs but we felt good and sharp out here. Rest and recover and then we’ve got a big game against Brighton and we’ve got to get three points."
If Solskjaer was using the FA Cup quarter-final as a trial for many of his fringe players, then it was an experiment that backfired in the cases of many. He talked up Jesse Lingard before the game, suggesting the forlorn England international could be involved, and stayed true to his word. But after a bright start when he drove at Norwich's defence, Lingard became peripheral and was inevitably replaced in the second half.
Juan Mata had even less impact on the game, giving the ball away on too many occasions. He is turning 32 soon and may well be past his peak years, but Solskjaer would have hoped for more from the Spaniard.
Only really Odion Ighalo and Fred, of those to come into the starting 11, can hold their heads up high. Ighalo scored yet another poacher's goal, his fifth in four United starts, and remained a lively threat up front for the entire 120 minutes. No wonder Solskjaer lauded the on-loan Nigerian after the game. He is a credible alternative to Anthony Martial up front.
And while Fred may have been hurt after he was dropped for the Sheffield United game, he responded with a brave battling display in midfield. He was United's best passer and Norwich would surely have viewed him as the biggest nuisance in midfield, as the Brazilian buzzed around and interrupted the hosts' rhythm.
Scott McTominay wasn't at his best, but both he and Fred should remain in the mix as Solskjaer considers his strongest midfield, even if Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic are in situ right now.
Eric Bailly and Brandon Williams aren't too far away from the first team either, despite the fact the former was a little shaky at Norwich and that Williams didn't even start. When the youngster eventually came on, it was at right-back rather than his usual position on the opposite side. No matter, he looked a more solid option than the man he replaced, Diogo Dalot, who did little to further his case for more regular first team football.
Taking into account that Sergio Romero didn't have his best game and is a way off David de Gea in terms of challenging for the main goalkeeping role, it leaves United with 17 viable first team players. Daniel James wasn't involved against Norwich, but he is in that group as well as those mentioned. De Gea, Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof are all bona fide first-teamers and should return against Brighton on Tuesday.
Solskjaer should now know his frontline players after a very mixed afternoon at Norwich. He learned a lot.
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How United first team pool should look:
David de Gea, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Brandon Williams, Fred, Scott McTominay, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Daniel James, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Odion Ighalo.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Police will form 'guard of honour' at funeral of much-loved PCSO

Police officers will form a guard of honour as they say goodbye to a popular colleague .
PCSO Dave Ratcliffe died last week after spending many years serving the people of Wigan .
His death led to an outpouring of memories and supportive messages for his family , with hundreds of people taking to social media to say their goodbyes .
Police have now announced plans for his funeral and have welcomed residents to line the streets as the procession heads from his home in Slag Lane , Golbourne , towards St Thomas ' Church .
In a post on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leigh , Atherton and Hindley team said the response to Mr Ratcliffe 's death had been reassuring for his family .
They said : `` The family have taken great comfort in the all messages of condolence left and understand that people wish to pay their last respects on Wednesday . ''
The funeral procession will take place on Wednesday , July 1 , at around 10am with a full police escort .
It will travel onto Stonecross Lane then through areas of Golbourne where Mr Ratcliffe spent much of his time working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High Street and through to Church Street before stopping at St Thomas ' .
`` There will be a guard of honour by the neighbourhood teams from Leigh at the church gates , which the family have requested is carried on by any officers attending the funeral along Church Street , '' a spokesman for the police said .
`` Officers will be paying their respects along Church Street and can we ask that they are allowed to do so by allowing them social distance to move forward as the procession passes both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ procession will travel past locations from Dave 's personal and professional life and people are more than welcome to line the route to pay their last respects , adhering to social distancing guidelines . ''
Only a handful of family members will be allowed to attend the funeral service because of the coronavirus lockdown rules but anyone who wants to say their goodbyes is invited to see the procession before it reaches the church .
The Ratcliffe family have requested that only relatives bring flowers and anyone else wishing to bring a gift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Community .

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Police officers will form a guard of honour as they say goodbye to a popular colleague.
PCSO Dave Ratcliffe died last week after spending many years serving the people of Wigan.
His death led to an outpouring of memories and supportive messages for his family, with hundreds of people taking to social media to say their goodbyes.
Police have now announced plans for his funeral and have welcomed residents to line the streets as the procession heads from his home in Slag Lane, Golbourne, towards St Thomas' Church.
In a post on Facebook, an officer from GMP's Leigh, Atherton and Hindley team said the response to Mr Ratcliffe's death had been reassuring for his family.
They said: "The family have taken great comfort in the all messages of condolence left and understand that people wish to pay their last respects on Wednesday."
The funeral procession will take place on Wednesday, July 1, at around 10am with a full police escort.
It will travel onto Stonecross Lane then through areas of Golbourne where Mr Ratcliffe spent much of his time working. It will then pass on to High Street and through to Church Street before stopping at St Thomas'.
(Image: GMP)
"There will be a guard of honour by the neighbourhood teams from Leigh at the church gates, which the family have requested is carried on by any officers attending the funeral along Church Street," a spokesman for the police said.
"Officers will be paying their respects along Church Street and can we ask that they are allowed to do so by allowing them social distance to move forward as the procession passes both ways.
"You can see the procession will travel past locations from Dave's personal and professional life and people are more than welcome to line the route to pay their last respects, adhering to social distancing guidelines."
Only a handful of family members will be allowed to attend the funeral service because of the coronavirus lockdown rules but anyone who wants to say their goodbyes is invited to see the procession before it reaches the church.
The Ratcliffe family have requested that only relatives bring flowers and anyone else wishing to bring a gift should instead donate to Everton in the Community.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Leroy Sane and Eric Garcia in Man City predicted line up vs Newcastle

Manchester City could welcome Leroy Sane back into the starting 11 for tonight 's FA Cup quarter-final clash against Newcastle .
Pep Guardiola revealed the German winger had rejected the offer of a new contract at the Etihad Stadium and would be leaving the club either this summer or next .
Sane made his first league appearance of the season during the thrashing of Burnley last week but was an unused substitute in the defeat to Chelsea .
City will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing result against Frank Lampard 's men that saw Liverpool confirmed as Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlight City 's domestic dominance in recent years despite their failure to retain the title and can book another trip to Wembley with a win against the Magpies .
Ederson will start in between the sticks with Claudio Bravo suffering from a hamstring injury .
At right-back , Joao Cancelo missed the Chelsea game due to a small injury problem which should see Kyle Walker retain his place .
On the opposite side , expect Oleksandr Zinchenko to replace Benjamin Mendy following his costly mistake in mid-week which allowed Christian Pulisic to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is suspended after picking up a late red card meaning Eric Garcia could be recalled to the side following the nasty concussion he suffered against Arsenal .
Nicolas Otamendi could partner him in the centre of defence to hand Aymeric Laporte a rest .
Guardiola confirmed that Phil Foden was doubtful after picking up a knock in the Burnley win meaning Rodri , Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva should start in midfield , but expect the youngster to make an appearance off the bench if he wins a race for fitness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ City since the Community Shield win back in August but could be recalled to the side in place of Raheem Sterling on the left .
Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus should complete the line up with Sergio Aguero set for an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery in Barcelona .
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Manchester City could welcome Leroy Sane back into the starting 11 for tonight's FA Cup quarter-final clash against Newcastle.
Pep Guardiola revealed the German winger had rejected the offer of a new contract at the Etihad Stadium and would be leaving the club either this summer or next. Sane made his first league appearance of the season during the thrashing of Burnley last week but was an unused substitute in the defeat to Chelsea.
City will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing result against Frank Lampard's men that saw Liverpool confirmed as Premier League champions.
Guardiola was keen to highlight City's domestic dominance in recent years despite their failure to retain the title and can book another trip to Wembley with a win against the Magpies.
Ederson will start in between the sticks with Claudio Bravo suffering from a hamstring injury.
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At right-back, Joao Cancelo missed the Chelsea game due to a small injury problem which should see Kyle Walker retain his place. On the opposite side, expect Oleksandr Zinchenko to replace Benjamin Mendy following his costly mistake in mid-week which allowed Christian Pulisic to open the scoring at Stamford Bridge.
Fernandinho is suspended after picking up a late red card meaning Eric Garcia could be recalled to the side following the nasty concussion he suffered against Arsenal. Nicolas Otamendi could partner him in the centre of defence to hand Aymeric Laporte a rest.
Guardiola confirmed that Phil Foden was doubtful after picking up a knock in the Burnley win meaning Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva should start in midfield, but expect the youngster to make an appearance off the bench if he wins a race for fitness.
Sane hasn't started a game for City since the Community Shield win back in August but could be recalled to the side in place of Raheem Sterling on the left. Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus should complete the line up with Sergio Aguero set for an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery in Barcelona.
Manchester City predicted XI: Ederson; Walker, Garcia, Otamendi, Zinchenko; Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva; Sane, Bernardo, Jesus.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Top lawyer says 'public should be alarmed' over government court plans

A top Manchester lawyer has defended the jury system after the Government suggested some criminal cases could instead be tried by a judge .
Tim Storrie QC voiced his concerns to the M.E.N .
after the justice secretary indicated that some less serious crimes , including theft or burglary , could be decided on by a judge and two magistrates rather than a jury of 12 people .
The proposal , which the Government says would be temporary and would n't include the most serious cases including murder , comes as the criminal justice system is faced with a mounting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis .
Mr Storrie , of city centre based Lincoln House Chambers , said the jury system helps to ensure justice is fair .
He said judges are not immune to making mistakes , and added that juries reflect diversity in society rather than the potential for cases to be decided by 'case-hardened ' judges with 'fixed opinions ' .
The coronavirus crisis meant jury trials were suspended for almost two months .
Trials have resumed in some of the country 's crown courts , including Manchester 's Minshull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Proposals being considered to address the backlog of cases also include 'nightingale courts ' , which may be held at venues such as town halls or university lecture theatres .
The Ministry of Justice has reportedly identified ten sites across the country where trials could be held in larger settings to ensure social distancing is observed .
Robert Buckland , QC , the justice secretary , has said he was considering introducing legislation which would mean 'either way ' offences , which can be heard in the magistrates or crown courts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two lay magistrates , rather than a jury if a defendant pleads not guilty .
The idea has also been proposed by the country 's most senior judge , Lord Burnett of Maldon .
Another suggestion made has been reducing the amount of jurors sitting on juries from the usual figure of 12 .
There are reported to be 40,000 cases outstanding in the crown court , with more than 480,000 in the magistrates court nationally .
In defence of the jury system , Mr Storrie said : `` The Government believes it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis in the Courts .
`` These powers extend to the removal of the right to trial by jury in some of the most serious criminal cases .
`` We do not as yet know what the precise proposals are .
`` But the Lord Chancellor has said enough for us to know that jury trial is under threat .
`` As part of this process lawyers have already seen Government allies lining up to reassure the public : that the powers are necessary , that professional judges are better equipped at seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ripe to be conned by cunning defendants .
`` I say the public should be alarmed because none of these things is true .
Of course there is a need to act .
`` Jury trials can barely function in pandemic conditions .
Men and women are being held in custody for trials that have little prospect of ever taking place .
`` For victims and witnesses too justice is being delayed , all for want of a plan .
`` But with investment and initiative solutions can be found to allow for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buildings adapted for use as courts .
`` I am proud that my professional body has been , over the past few months , lobbying hard for these solutions to be found .
`` Beware the message that juries provide a second-class type of justice .
`` It is a jibe often made by those who harbour ulterior motives , such as the expedient desire to save money at the cost of civil liberties .
`` It also said by those who mistrust the public to come the right judgement on cases .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are , have no immunity against falling into error .
`` Prosecutors as well as those who defend will tell you that verdicts from the jury are preferable .
`` Their irreplaceable value can be neatly summarised .
`` They provide us with the confidence that the proceedings have been fair .
The justice they deliver is not the shackled view of a case-hardened judge with fixed opinions .
`` It is the justice of randomly selected individuals who come from all quarters of the community .
`` In our city the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we live and work .
That is a vital safeguard , for us all , whatever our background .
`` It is an invincible argument against any claim that the Courts are predisposed to convict . ''

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A top Manchester lawyer has defended the jury system after the Government suggested some criminal cases could instead be tried by a judge.
Tim Storrie QC voiced his concerns to the M.E.N. after the justice secretary indicated that some less serious crimes, including theft or burglary, could be decided on by a judge and two magistrates rather than a jury of 12 people.
The proposal, which the Government says would be temporary and wouldn't include the most serious cases including murder, comes as the criminal justice system is faced with a mounting backlog of cases, which has been exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis.
Mr Storrie, of city centre based Lincoln House Chambers, said the jury system helps to ensure justice is fair.
He said judges are not immune to making mistakes, and added that juries reflect diversity in society rather than the potential for cases to be decided by 'case-hardened' judges with 'fixed opinions'.
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The coronavirus crisis meant jury trials were suspended for almost two months.
Trials have resumed in some of the country's crown courts, including Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court, but not everywhere.
Proposals being considered to address the backlog of cases also include 'nightingale courts', which may be held at venues such as town halls or university lecture theatres.
The Ministry of Justice has reportedly identified ten sites across the country where trials could be held in larger settings to ensure social distancing is observed.
Robert Buckland, QC, the justice secretary, has said he was considering introducing legislation which would mean 'either way' offences, which can be heard in the magistrates or crown courts, could be tried by a judge and two lay magistrates, rather than a jury if a defendant pleads not guilty.
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The idea has also been proposed by the country's most senior judge, Lord Burnett of Maldon.
Another suggestion made has been reducing the amount of jurors sitting on juries from the usual figure of 12.
There are reported to be 40,000 cases outstanding in the crown court, with more than 480,000 in the magistrates court nationally.
In defence of the jury system, Mr Storrie said: "The Government believes it needs emergency powers to deal with a crisis in the Courts.
"These powers extend to the removal of the right to trial by jury in some of the most serious criminal cases.
"We do not as yet know what the precise proposals are.
"But the Lord Chancellor has said enough for us to know that jury trial is under threat.
"As part of this process lawyers have already seen Government allies lining up to reassure the public: that the powers are necessary, that professional judges are better equipped at seeing through hopeless cases and that juries are ripe to be conned by cunning defendants.
"I say the public should be alarmed because none of these things is true. Of course there is a need to act.
"Jury trials can barely function in pandemic conditions. Men and women are being held in custody for trials that have little prospect of ever taking place.
"For victims and witnesses too justice is being delayed, all for want of a plan.
"But with investment and initiative solutions can be found to allow for trials and hearings in a variety of buildings adapted for use as courts.
"I am proud that my professional body has been, over the past few months, lobbying hard for these solutions to be found.
"Beware the message that juries provide a second-class type of justice.
"It is a jibe often made by those who harbour ulterior motives, such as the expedient desire to save money at the cost of civil liberties.
"It also said by those who mistrust the public to come the right judgement on cases.
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"But professional judges, superbly-trained as they are, have no immunity against falling into error.
"Prosecutors as well as those who defend will tell you that verdicts from the jury are preferable.
"Their irreplaceable value can be neatly summarised.
"They provide us with the confidence that the proceedings have been fair. The justice they deliver is not the shackled view of a case-hardened judge with fixed opinions.
"It is the justice of randomly selected individuals who come from all quarters of the community.
"In our city the jury panels reflect the people among whom we live and work. That is a vital safeguard, for us all, whatever our background.
"It is an invincible argument against any claim that the Courts are predisposed to convict."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Harry Maguire sets two Man United targets after Norwich victory

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has confirmed that one of the club ’ s aims this season is to lift the FA Cup .
United are now into the semi-final of the competition but were made to work hard for their place by Norwich City .
Todd Cantwell ’ s second-half strike canceled out Odion Ighalo ’ s opener before Maguire struck in the final minutes of extra time to break the resistance of the 10-man Canaries .
It was Maguire ’ s third goal in all competitions this season and his second in the FA Cup , after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the fourth round , but it is an area where the central defender wants to improve .
“ I ’ m always pleased when I chip in , to help the team and especially in the last minute of extra time , ” he told the BBC after the game .
“ That ’ s my third this season and I want to get plenty more .
It ’ s something I ’ m working on , I want to improve and take it into the rest of the season and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in January , just six months after arriving at the club , and he is aiming to be able to lift the FA Cup come August 1 .
“ I joined this club to win trophies so we ’ re in the semi-final of the FA Cup , ” he added .
“ it ’ s a great competition and we ’ ll look forward to it .
Hopefully , in the semi-final we can play a lot better than we did tonight .
”

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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has confirmed that one of the club’s aims this season is to lift the FA Cup.
United are now into the semi-final of the competition but were made to work hard for their place by Norwich City.
Todd Cantwell’s second-half strike canceled out Odion Ighalo’s opener before Maguire struck in the final minutes of extra time to break the resistance of the 10-man Canaries.
It was Maguire’s third goal in all competitions this season and his second in the FA Cup, after he scored a long range effort against Tranmere in the fourth round, but it is an area where the central defender wants to improve.
“I’m always pleased when I chip in, to help the team and especially in the last minute of extra time,” he told the BBC after the game.
“That’s my third this season and I want to get plenty more. It’s something I’m working on, I want to improve and take it into the rest of the season and the season after.”
Maguire became club captain back in January, just six months after arriving at the club, and he is aiming to be able to lift the FA Cup come August 1.
“I joined this club to win trophies so we’re in the semi-final of the FA Cup,” he added.
“it’s a great competition and we’ll look forward to it. Hopefully, in the semi-final we can play a lot better than we did tonight.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--How Levenshulme Market's first day out of lockdown went

One of south Manchester ’ s most popular markets made a return this weekend as it reopened for the first time since lockdown measures were put in place in March .
Levenshulme Market welcomed back 21 traders and local businesses on Saturday offering everything from art prints and flowers to cheese and burritos .
The prospect of rain , and indeed the odd trickle here and there , might have put some people off visiting the market but it 's safe to say the return was a much welcomed success .
With social distancing measures in place , Levenshulme Market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come to expect and is certainly smaller in size thanks to opening at half capacity .
Customers are asked to queue before entering and can then make their way around the market via a one-way system .
During the lunch hour , there was no longer than a ten minute wait to get in but the music and hustle bustle of the market was enough to keep crowds entertained during that time .
“ It ’ s wonderful to be back today - it ’ s one of my favourite markets , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been running her business for ten years , and says she has been coming to Levenshulme Market for a few years now , however she wasn ’ t expecting to return so soon .
“ I started my first markets since lockdown last week at Chorlton and Sale and people were very glad to be back , ” she adds .
“ I wasn ’ t sure markets would be able to reopen so soon , to be honest .
I booked in for the markets but I was quite prepared for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all stalls were kept busy , two of the most popular stalls were undoubtedly the lure of traditional farmhouse butters and specialist cheeses from Winter Tarn Dairy and the freshly-made pizza from Cibus .
“ It ’ s good to be back - it ’ s been overdue to be honest , ” says Giorgio at Cibus .
“ We ’ ve been lucky enough to be kept busy during lockdown with a pop-up restaurant but it ’ s really nice to be able to come back and crack on .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so we ’ re hoping for a nice , busy day.
” Tina and Mel , who run Caribbean food stall Hungry Little Critters , normally work the night market but are working the day market for the first time .
“ As the night markets are n't reopening yet we ’ re going to try this for the first time and see how we get on , ” Tina says .
“ We ’ ve done takeaways during lockdown but it doesn ’ t compare to the markets .
We like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve missed that communication .
“ We ’ ve had messages on social media asking when we ’ re coming back to Levenshulme , people can ’ t wait for this .
“ Levenshulme Market is very friendly and that ’ s why we chose to come here .
The team looks after us , they ’ ve kept us updated and told us what to expect.
” Read more of today 's stories here Stretford-based The Vakery , which sells 100 % vegan cakes , cookies and tarts , is making its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opened for business .
“ I actually started the business during lockdown and this is my first ever market , ” Lily says .
“ My mum has an eco refill business in Sale and she ’ s been to this market a few times and said it ’ s a really good one .
“ I don ’ t really know what to expect as I ’ ve never done one before but I didn ’ t expect it to be this busy , there ’ s a good amount of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand-painted poster art of northern areas under his business Statement Artworks , said his appearance at Levenshulme Market was actually his fifth since lockdown restrictions were eased .
“ I ’ ve done Sale , Cheadle , Northern Quarter and Stockport .
There was a great turnout in those markets , ” he says .
“ When I did my first market since the lockdown , I was very nervous .
It was like being a kid at school again but once I got into the routine , I was back to normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do something .
When you stop and start again , you do start to wonder what you ’ re doing but it ’ s great to get back into the rhythm of things.
” For hot sauce company DevilDog Sauces , owner Liam only started the business a year ago and just started attending Levenshulme Market last Christmas .
“ It ’ s been a weird year , we had all these lovely plans for summer but in the grand scheme of things , people have had it much worse , ” Liam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nice way to get to know the community .
I ’ ve lived in Levenshulme for five years now but it ’ s easy to get stuck in your own little bubble , so coming to the markets means I get to chat to people and feel a part of the place I live in .
“ I ’ m very passionate about what I do , I love chillis and making the sauces - these are my babies so I like to be able to talk about them to people .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the back of the kitchen so it ’ s nice to be able to be out at the front and meet all the other traders who are just as passionate about what they do.
” For residents and regular customers , the return of Levenshulme Market has been a chance to return to their normal routines .
“ I come here every week it ’ s on , so it ’ s nice to be able to come back and enjoy the buzz of the market , ” resident Hannah says .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it ’ s still got the same great spirit and it ’ s nice to be able to support these local businesses that have been waiting for this moment.
” For Peter and Rima , it ’ s also a chance to stock up on homemade treats like vegan cakes , pesto and samosas .
“ We don ’ t live far from Levenshulme and we try to come regularly , ” Rima says .
“ It ’ s been good considering we ’ re all supposed to be keeping a distance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been odd but it ’ s been really well managed , everyone ’ s been in one way and out the other.
” “ I had my first proper coffee in three months and it ’ s really nice , ” Peter adds .
“ Today ’ s been quite good so we ’ ll keep continuing to come and support businesses.
” Organisers at Levenshulme Market say they will continue to assess things in order to ensure the safety of its traders , staff and customers .
“ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we have to give enough space between the stalls and limit the number of people going in , ” Projects Director Paul Bower says .
“ Normally we ’ d have over 40 traders but we ’ ve had to half that due to social distancing .
“ To be socially distanced is not a natural thing for us to do as a social enterprise that ’ s focused on bringing people together but the safety of everyone has to come first.
” “ There were a lot of traders who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how we were going to do things and make sure it was Covid secure , ” added Amanda Finch , Finance and HR Director for Levenshulme Market .
“ It was good to have a plan that we were confident and happy with and it ’ s just so nice to have some of our regular traders back .
“ It ’ s a bit trickier for them because they ’ ve built up relationships with customers and they all want to chat and hang out .
`` But we ’ ve just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit less of a social market for the time being , even though that ’ s a massive part of what it ’ s all about.
” Levenshulme Market Shop & Go is set to be open every Saturday over the summer .
Market dates can be found here .

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One of south Manchester’s most popular markets made a return this weekend as it reopened for the first time since lockdown measures were put in place in March.
Levenshulme Market welcomed back 21 traders and local businesses on Saturday offering everything from art prints and flowers to cheese and burritos.
The prospect of rain, and indeed the odd trickle here and there, might have put some people off visiting the market but it's safe to say the return was a much welcomed success.
With social distancing measures in place, Levenshulme Market was slightly different from what people have come to expect and is certainly smaller in size thanks to opening at half capacity.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Customers are asked to queue before entering and can then make their way around the market via a one-way system.
During the lunch hour, there was no longer than a ten minute wait to get in but the music and hustle bustle of the market was enough to keep crowds entertained during that time.
“It’s wonderful to be back today - it’s one of my favourite markets,” Nicki from Lush Brownies says.
Nicki has been running her business for ten years, and says she has been coming to Levenshulme Market for a few years now, however she wasn’t expecting to return so soon.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“I started my first markets since lockdown last week at Chorlton and Sale and people were very glad to be back,” she adds.
“I wasn’t sure markets would be able to reopen so soon, to be honest. I booked in for the markets but I was quite prepared for it to not go ahead.”
While all stalls were kept busy, two of the most popular stalls were undoubtedly the lure of traditional farmhouse butters and specialist cheeses from Winter Tarn Dairy and the freshly-made pizza from Cibus.
“It’s good to be back - it’s been overdue to be honest,” says Giorgio at Cibus.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“We’ve been lucky enough to be kept busy during lockdown with a pop-up restaurant but it’s really nice to be able to come back and crack on.
“The community has been demanding it comes back, so we’re hoping for a nice, busy day.”
Tina and Mel, who run Caribbean food stall Hungry Little Critters, normally work the night market but are working the day market for the first time.
“As the night markets aren't reopening yet we’re going to try this for the first time and see how we get on,” Tina says.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“We’ve done takeaways during lockdown but it doesn’t compare to the markets. We like the contact with people, we’ve missed that communication.
“We’ve had messages on social media asking when we’re coming back to Levenshulme, people can’t wait for this.
“Levenshulme Market is very friendly and that’s why we chose to come here. The team looks after us, they’ve kept us updated and told us what to expect.”
Stretford-based The Vakery, which sells 100% vegan cakes, cookies and tarts, is making its debut at Levenshulme Market having only just opened for business.
“I actually started the business during lockdown and this is my first ever market,” Lily says.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“My mum has an eco refill business in Sale and she’s been to this market a few times and said it’s a really good one.
“I don’t really know what to expect as I’ve never done one before but I didn’t expect it to be this busy, there’s a good amount of people here.”
Eric Jackson, who creates hand-painted poster art of northern areas under his business Statement Artworks, said his appearance at Levenshulme Market was actually his fifth since lockdown restrictions were eased.
“I’ve done Sale, Cheadle, Northern Quarter and Stockport. There was a great turnout in those markets,” he says.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“When I did my first market since the lockdown, I was very nervous. It was like being a kid at school again but once I got into the routine, I was back to normal.
“People are just desperate to do something. When you stop and start again, you do start to wonder what you’re doing but it’s great to get back into the rhythm of things.”
For hot sauce company DevilDog Sauces, owner Liam only started the business a year ago and just started attending Levenshulme Market last Christmas.
“It’s been a weird year, we had all these lovely plans for summer but in the grand scheme of things, people have had it much worse,” Liam says.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“The markets are a nice way to get to know the community. I’ve lived in Levenshulme for five years now but it’s easy to get stuck in your own little bubble, so coming to the markets means I get to chat to people and feel a part of the place I live in.
“I’m very passionate about what I do, I love chillis and making the sauces - these are my babies so I like to be able to talk about them to people.
“I used to be a chef stuck in the back of the kitchen so it’s nice to be able to be out at the front and meet all the other traders who are just as passionate about what they do.”
For residents and regular customers, the return of Levenshulme Market has been a chance to return to their normal routines.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“I come here every week it’s on, so it’s nice to be able to come back and enjoy the buzz of the market,” resident Hannah says.
“It’s smaller than usual but it’s still got the same great spirit and it’s nice to be able to support these local businesses that have been waiting for this moment.”
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For Peter and Rima, it’s also a chance to stock up on homemade treats like vegan cakes, pesto and samosas.
“We don’t live far from Levenshulme and we try to come regularly,” Rima says.
“It’s been good considering we’re all supposed to be keeping a distance and not touching anything.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“It’s been odd but it’s been really well managed, everyone’s been in one way and out the other.”
“I had my first proper coffee in three months and it’s really nice,” Peter adds.
“Today’s been quite good so we’ll keep continuing to come and support businesses.”
Organisers at Levenshulme Market say they will continue to assess things in order to ensure the safety of its traders, staff and customers.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“We’re being Covid secure so that means that we have to give enough space between the stalls and limit the number of people going in,” Projects Director Paul Bower says.
“Normally we’d have over 40 traders but we’ve had to half that due to social distancing.
“To be socially distanced is not a natural thing for us to do as a social enterprise that’s focused on bringing people together but the safety of everyone has to come first.”
“There were a lot of traders who were really keen to get back and hear how we were going to do things and make sure it was Covid secure,” added Amanda Finch, Finance and HR Director for Levenshulme Market.
“It was good to have a plan that we were confident and happy with and it’s just so nice to have some of our regular traders back.
“It’s a bit trickier for them because they’ve built up relationships with customers and they all want to chat and hang out.
"But we’ve just gotta try to make it a bit less of a social market for the time being, even though that’s a massive part of what it’s all about.”
Levenshulme Market Shop & Go is set to be open every Saturday over the summer. Market dates can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Greater Manchester set for more heavy rain before it will see sunshine again

If you 're already fed up with heavy rain and murky grey skies , be patient , because it 's set to continue .
Last week saw the hottest day of the year in Greater Manchester , with temperatures rising to thirty degrees plus .
But that was all brought to a dramatic end by Friday afternoon , when the region was battered with heavy rain and thunderstorms .
A yellow weather warning for rain was put in place across the country from 5pm on Saturday until 2am on Sunday morning .
And sadly , Greater Manchester is unlikely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brilliant sunshine , and warm temperatures , for several days .
According to the Met Office , today ( Sunday ) will be mainly cloudy , with some outbreaks or persistent heavy downpours for some .
The region is also expected to be hit by strong winds , making it feel much colder than usual for June , with maximum temperatures of 14 degrees .
Monday is set to look very similar , with more wind and heavy rain expected throughout the day and into the evening .
The outlook for Tuesday to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downpours of rain expected , with some sunshine in places .
Cold winds are expected to ease off by Tuesday , meaning we will see a return to temperatures in the late teens or early twenties .
But it could be up to a week before we see the sun shine again in Greater Manchester , with the weather set to improve by next Monday ( July 6 ) .
By then , temperatures look set to rise back up to the early twenties , with persistent sunshine forecast for most of the @ @

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If you're already fed up with heavy rain and murky grey skies, be patient, because it's set to continue.
Last week saw the hottest day of the year in Greater Manchester, with temperatures rising to thirty degrees plus.
But that was all brought to a dramatic end by Friday afternoon, when the region was battered with heavy rain and thunderstorms.
A yellow weather warning for rain was put in place across the country from 5pm on Saturday until 2am on Sunday morning.
And sadly, Greater Manchester is unlikely to see a return to last week's brilliant sunshine, and warm temperatures, for several days.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
According to the Met Office, today (Sunday) will be mainly cloudy, with some outbreaks or persistent heavy downpours for some.
The region is also expected to be hit by strong winds, making it feel much colder than usual for June, with maximum temperatures of 14 degrees.
Monday is set to look very similar, with more wind and heavy rain expected throughout the day and into the evening.
The outlook for Tuesday to Thursday remains mixed, with showers or downpours of rain expected, with some sunshine in places.
Cold winds are expected to ease off by Tuesday, meaning we will see a return to temperatures in the late teens or early twenties.
But it could be up to a week before we see the sun shine again in Greater Manchester, with the weather set to improve by next Monday (July 6).
By then, temperatures look set to rise back up to the early twenties, with persistent sunshine forecast for most of the week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Man Utd morning headlines: Solskjaer hails Maguire and four signings needed

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday , June 28 .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praise on skipper Harry Maguire after the defender ’ s extra-time winner against Norwich in the FA Cup on Saturday .
The central defender hit the winner with minutes remaining of the quarter-final clash at Carrow Road , having seen a towering header saved by Tim Krul only moments earlier .
It was Maguire ’ s second goal in the competition this season , having hit a long-range strike at Tranmere in the fourth round .
`` Two different goals , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ d expect the header to go in today but it was a fantastic save , '' Solskjaer told reporters , via the .
`` Harry ’ s been magnificent since he ’ s been to the club , his leadership skills are there to be seen , today he won every header and made every challenge . ''
United coach Michael Carrick does not have any doubts that Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes can thrive in a midfield partnership .
The two started together for the first time in Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have now also been alongside each other in Pogba ’ s cameo appearances against Tottenham and Norwich .
There had been doubts that two players with similar skill-sets would take up the same positions on the pitch , but those early fears have been allayed .
`` It is understandable why a lot of the questions are 'can they play together ' because they are two fantastic talents , '' Carrick told , via the .
`` We feel we 've got a really good balance in midfield between all the lads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to single them out asking 'can they play together ' because the other boys have done a terrific job and will have plenty to say as well .
`` Of course , the talk is about Bruno and Paul and I 'm sure they can play together .
That 's why they are both here at the club and I 'm sure they are looking forward to it .
But as Bruno and Paul would totally understand me saying , it is not just about them .
`` We 've got so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proven what they bring to the team .
It is exciting to have that .
They all bring something different and all have their own strengths . ''
BBC pundit Alan Shearer believes Manchester United need as many as four signings in the summer transfer window .
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic will hamper United ’ s ability to spend big this year .
United 's revenues fell during the third quarter by 18.7 % to £123.7m , while the club ’ s debt also went up by £124.4m to an overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three or four big players , a right-sided midfielder , possibly a centre-forward , a centre-half and maybe another midfielder , ” Shearer explained on the BBC when asked what United required , as cited by the .
Jadon Sancho is United ’ s prime transfer target , while Jack Grealish is also wanted by the club .

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, June 28.
Solskjaer praises captain Maguire
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praise on skipper Harry Maguire after the defender’s extra-time winner against Norwich in the FA Cup on Saturday.
The central defender hit the winner with minutes remaining of the quarter-final clash at Carrow Road, having seen a towering header saved by Tim Krul only moments earlier.
It was Maguire’s second goal in the competition this season, having hit a long-range strike at Tranmere in the fourth round.
"Two different goals, one you don’t expect at Tranmere, you’d expect the header to go in today but it was a fantastic save," Solskjaer told reporters, via the MEN .
"Harry’s been magnificent since he’s been to the club, his leadership skills are there to be seen, today he won every header and made every challenge."
Carrick verdict on midfield partnership
United coach Michael Carrick does not have any doubts that Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes can thrive in a midfield partnership.
The two started together for the first time in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Sheffield United and have now also been alongside each other in Pogba’s cameo appearances against Tottenham and Norwich.
There had been doubts that two players with similar skill-sets would take up the same positions on the pitch, but those early fears have been allayed.
"It is understandable why a lot of the questions are 'can they play together' because they are two fantastic talents," Carrick told ESPN , via the MEN .
"We feel we've got a really good balance in midfield between all the lads really. It is kind of unfair to single them out asking 'can they play together' because the other boys have done a terrific job and will have plenty to say as well.
"Of course, the talk is about Bruno and Paul and I'm sure they can play together. That's why they are both here at the club and I'm sure they are looking forward to it. But as Bruno and Paul would totally understand me saying, it is not just about them.
"We've got so many other options with lads who have already proven what they bring to the team. It is exciting to have that. They all bring something different and all have their own strengths."
Shearer advice on United transfers
BBC pundit Alan Shearer believes Manchester United need as many as four signings in the summer transfer window.
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic will hamper United’s ability to spend big this year.
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United's revenues fell during the third quarter by 18.7% to £123.7m, while the club’s debt also went up by £124.4m to an overall figure of £429.1m.
“I think three or four big players, a right-sided midfielder, possibly a centre-forward, a centre-half and maybe another midfielder,” Shearer explained on the BBC when asked what United required, as cited by the MEN .
Jadon Sancho is United’s prime transfer target, while Jack Grealish is also wanted by the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Is the dream over for the man who built The Trafford Centre?

He is the man who dreamed up the Trafford Centre - and then spent 15 years making his vision come true .
But is Bury businessman John Whittaker now ready to be the man who saves the sprawling mall from closure , and give up another large slice of his fortune in the process ?
The 77-year-old is rumoured to be considering a buyout as the Trafford Centre 's owners Intu collapsed into administration .
The publicity-shy tycoon has not yet made any comment but it 's clear that any decision he does make will be as much a personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business logic .
The Trafford Centre has been Whittaker 's pet project from the start and still carries his stamp - from his choice of Romanesque architecture and statues , to the parking of his beloved mother 's Mercedes car outside F.Hinds jewellers on the first floor .
As one business analyst put it : `` He made it into his personal shrine '' .
But after losing a significant portion of his fortune with the collapse of Intu , it remains to be seen if the sentimental attachment to the Trafford Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behemoth opened in September 1998 , he seemed to have the world at his feet .
His fortune soared , and in 2011 his firm , Peel Group , sold the Trafford Centre to Capital Shopping Centres - which has since become Intu Properties - for £1.6bn .
At that time Whittaker 's personal wealth was estimated to be more than £2bn .
He retained a 20pc stake in the company as part of that deal , and is currently the largest shareholder with 27.3pc .
At its peak , soon after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's shares were worth over £4 each .
At time of going to press they had plunged to lows of just over a penny , decimating the value of Mr Whittaker 's stake .
In May 2020 , the Sunday Times Rich List estimated that Whittaker 's personal fortune had tumbled by £350m in a year , having already fallen by £300m the previous year .
And that was before Intu went into administration , taking the share price to new lows .
A private family man , father-of-four Whittaker lives on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haven , and has many other business interests .
He owns land across the North West , including the MediaCityUK development and Liverpool John Lennon Airport .
Widely regarded as one of the region 's most influential business leaders , Whittaker has come a long way since his family purchased the Bury textile spinning firm , Peel Mills .
Born in 1943 to Bury couple John and May , he grew up on a farm overlooked by Peel Tower and considered becoming a priest before following his family into business during the 1960s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the controlling stake in Peel Mills .
As the north 's cotton industry died off , Whittaker spotted an opportunity .
The focus of the business shifted to property as Whittaker snapped up troubled mill companies before redeveloping their land as business units , housing or shopping centres .
By the early 1980s , the newly named Peel Holdings had established a formidable reputation in commercial for itself and in 1983 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange .
Whittaker was quickly developing a reputation as one of the shrewdest minds in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the fight in the courts to build the Trafford Centre .
Peel Holdings had first conceived the idea in 1984 and formal planning applications were submitted in 1986 .
But there was one hitch .
The plans were reliant on getting hold of a 300-acre site in Dumplington , in Trafford , which was owned by the Manchester Ship Canal Company .
After a long , acrimonious takeover battle , Peel eventually managed to acquire a controlling interest in the Manchester Ship Canal Company .
At this early stage , the Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but other bodies were less enthusiastic .
For a long time , it looked as though the Trafford Centre might never actually get built , as the proposal was bounced around for more than nine years , in what was to be the most exhaustive public inquiry ever held into any commercial development proposal in the UK .
Planning permission was initially granted in 1988 , subject to the Department of Transport 's satisfaction of a plan to improve the motorway system in the area .
The issue of transport infrastructure would lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where a consortium of eight of Greater Manchester 's local authorities sought to ask whether the development was needed at all , in light of changed economic forecasts .
Nevertheless , the Trafford Centre was granted full planning permission in 1993 - a decision which was again challenged by the consortium , this time in the high courts .
After two more years of fighting and appeals , the Trafford Centre was finally given the go ahead in 1995 by the House of Lords .
Construction began in May 1996 and took 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million - well exceeding previous estimates of £250 million .
Lavishly decorated and able to attract big retailers to sign up straight away , the Trafford Centre quickly forged a reputation as a unique shopping destination .
In one of his only interviews , with Property Week magazine in 2012 , Whittaker described his vision .
`` We decided to do something quite different , theatrical , the Dallas effect .
To make the women , in particular , feel good .
If you feel good , you spend more.
” Whittaker looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the devout Roman Catholic also looked to the Vatican , with the domes and Romanesque frescoes included 'so it would n't date ' .
Today , the Trafford Centre measures a massive 207,000 square metres and welcomes more than 30 million visitors each year .
It is currently the third largest shopping centre in the UK by retail size in square metres , after Westfield in London and intu Metrocentre in Gateshead .
At the time of the interview eight years ago , Whittaker was convinced the Trafford Centre would thrive under its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say is that anything Peel has been involved with has shown growth '' , he said at the time .
`` And I ’ ll guarantee we ’ ll have growth , although what degree of growth depends on the economies of the UK and the world.
” Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , one industry insider said it was difficult to tell what the property mogul 's next move could be , but the failure of Intu and the Trafford Centre would be a major hit to him both financially and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blow , '' he said .
`` There will be a big financial hit and he 's an entrepreneur and a proud guy who wo n't want to be associated with something that has n't gone according to plan .
`` In the UK there 's a stigma attached to being in this situation .
In the US people are given the opportunity to come and have another bash , it 's just seen as part of the rough and tumble .
`` But here there is more of a stigma if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen as a bit of a black mark . ''
But , whether Whittaker or someone else makes a move for Trafford Centre , its future as one of the UK 's largest shopping hubs could still be under threat .
`` People will be looking at some of these assets and thinking 'if its future is n't as a shopping centre what could it be instead ? '
'' , the industry analyst said .
`` That 's something that lots of people will be thinking about and just because Intu is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centres close down or everybody loses their jobs .
`` There will be a debt restructuring process and it is possible that from beneath that debt emerges a company in a much better position to develop and invest in these assets and prosper in the future . ''
He added : `` Intu had a reputation , rightly or wrongly , with being aggressive with how optimistically it values its assets and it was seen to be under-investing in them .
`` This has been a long , slow process .
The company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the long-term shift of shopping online , which has probably accelerated in the last few months . ''
Intu ’ s share price has collapsed by more than 90pc over the past year and in May , the company threatened 'robust action ' against large tenant businesses who had n't paid their rent during the coronavirus lockdown .
It said it had only received 40pc of all rent and service charges for the first quarter of the year , which were due by the end of March .
Intu - which owns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shopping centres - was struggling to cope with the shrinking high street retail market long before the coronavirus pandemic forced shops to shut .
Industry expert and former Manchester Evening News journalist David Thame believes the firm 's plight will be a 'grave disappointment ' to Whittaker .
He added : `` This must be a massive personal blow to him , as well as being financially expensive .
`` He was personally invested in the Trafford Centre and made it into a personal shrine .
`` He designed it to look a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Basilica .
If you make it look like the Vatican , you are essentially saying it is the centre of the world .
`` We have a word for that - hubris . ''
Whittaker has already been forced to liquidate stakes in Peel Ports and Liverpool airport , raising more than £1bn , to cover losses at Intu .
Should he swoop in to save the day , Whittaker would still have to invest considerably in The Trafford Centre to transform its fortunes .
But , despite facing the fight of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to write off a businessman with his track record and credentials .
`` Whittaker is a resilient , resourceful and undaunted character so I would not say he is finished , '' said Mr Thame .
`` What I would say is that the world in which he thrived may not exist anymore .
`` The era of the big man who strode across regional property markets may be rapidly drawing to a close . ''

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He is the man who dreamed up the Trafford Centre - and then spent 15 years making his vision come true.
But is Bury businessman John Whittaker now ready to be the man who saves the sprawling mall from closure, and give up another large slice of his fortune in the process?
The 77-year-old is rumoured to be considering a buyout as the Trafford Centre's owners Intu collapsed into administration.
The publicity-shy tycoon has not yet made any comment but it's clear that any decision he does make will be as much a personal one as one that is led by business logic.
The Trafford Centre has been Whittaker's pet project from the start and still carries his stamp - from his choice of Romanesque architecture and statues, to the parking of his beloved mother's Mercedes car outside F.Hinds jewellers on the first floor.
As one business analyst put it: "He made it into his personal shrine".
But after losing a significant portion of his fortune with the collapse of Intu, it remains to be seen if the sentimental attachment to the Trafford Centre still drives Whittaker.
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When the retail behemoth opened in September 1998, he seemed to have the world at his feet.
His fortune soared, and in 2011 his firm, Peel Group, sold the Trafford Centre to Capital Shopping Centres - which has since become Intu Properties - for £1.6bn.
At that time Whittaker's personal wealth was estimated to be more than £2bn.
He retained a 20pc stake in the company as part of that deal, and is currently the largest shareholder with 27.3pc.
At its peak, soon after the Trafford Centre deal was completed, Intu's shares were worth over £4 each. At time of going to press they had plunged to lows of just over a penny, decimating the value of Mr Whittaker's stake.
In May 2020, the Sunday Times Rich List estimated that Whittaker's personal fortune had tumbled by £350m in a year, having already fallen by £300m the previous year. And that was before Intu went into administration, taking the share price to new lows.
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A private family man, father-of-four Whittaker lives on the the Isle of Man, a tax haven, and has many other business interests.
He owns land across the North West, including the MediaCityUK development and Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Widely regarded as one of the region's most influential business leaders, Whittaker has come a long way since his family purchased the Bury textile spinning firm, Peel Mills.
Born in 1943 to Bury couple John and May, he grew up on a farm overlooked by Peel Tower and considered becoming a priest before following his family into business during the 1960s.
In 1973, the family bought the controlling stake in Peel Mills.
As the north's cotton industry died off, Whittaker spotted an opportunity.
The focus of the business shifted to property as Whittaker snapped up troubled mill companies before redeveloping their land as business units, housing or shopping centres.
By the early 1980s, the newly named Peel Holdings had established a formidable reputation in commercial for itself and in 1983 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange.
Whittaker was quickly developing a reputation as one of the shrewdest minds in business.
But his most famous battle was the fight in the courts to build the Trafford Centre.
Peel Holdings had first conceived the idea in 1984 and formal planning applications were submitted in 1986.
But there was one hitch.
The plans were reliant on getting hold of a 300-acre site in Dumplington, in Trafford, which was owned by the Manchester Ship Canal Company.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
After a long, acrimonious takeover battle, Peel eventually managed to acquire a controlling interest in the Manchester Ship Canal Company.
At this early stage, the Trafford Centre was supported by Trafford Council, but other bodies were less enthusiastic.
For a long time, it looked as though the Trafford Centre might never actually get built, as the proposal was bounced around for more than nine years, in what was to be the most exhaustive public inquiry ever held into any commercial development proposal in the UK.
Planning permission was initially granted in 1988, subject to the Department of Transport's satisfaction of a plan to improve the motorway system in the area.
The issue of transport infrastructure would lead to a second inquiry in 1992, where a consortium of eight of Greater Manchester's local authorities sought to ask whether the development was needed at all, in light of changed economic forecasts.
Nevertheless, the Trafford Centre was granted full planning permission in 1993 - a decision which was again challenged by the consortium, this time in the high courts.
After two more years of fighting and appeals, the Trafford Centre was finally given the go ahead in 1995 by the House of Lords.
Construction began in May 1996 and took 27 months, at a cost of £600 million - well exceeding previous estimates of £250 million.
Lavishly decorated and able to attract big retailers to sign up straight away, the Trafford Centre quickly forged a reputation as a unique shopping destination.
In one of his only interviews, with Property Week magazine in 2012, Whittaker described his vision. "We decided to do something quite different, theatrical, the Dallas effect. To make the women, in particular, feel good. If you feel good, you spend more.”
Whittaker looked to Las Vegas for inspiration, but the devout Roman Catholic also looked to the Vatican, with the domes and Romanesque frescoes included 'so it wouldn't date'.
Today, the Trafford Centre measures a massive 207,000 square metres and welcomes more than 30 million visitors each year.
It is currently the third largest shopping centre in the UK by retail size in square metres, after Westfield in London and intu Metrocentre in Gateshead.
At the time of the interview eight years ago, Whittaker was convinced the Trafford Centre would thrive under its new owners.
(Image: M.E.N.)
“All I can say is that anything Peel has been involved with has shown growth", he said at the time. "And I’ll guarantee we’ll have growth, although what degree of growth depends on the economies of the UK and the world.”
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, one industry insider said it was difficult to tell what the property mogul's next move could be, but the failure of Intu and the Trafford Centre would be a major hit to him both financially and personally.
"It's an enormous blow," he said. "There will be a big financial hit and he's an entrepreneur and a proud guy who won't want to be associated with something that hasn't gone according to plan.
"In the UK there's a stigma attached to being in this situation. In the US people are given the opportunity to come and have another bash, it's just seen as part of the rough and tumble.
"But here there is more of a stigma if it's gone wrong. It's always seen as a bit of a black mark."
But, whether Whittaker or someone else makes a move for Trafford Centre, its future as one of the UK's largest shopping hubs could still be under threat.
"People will be looking at some of these assets and thinking 'if its future isn't as a shopping centre what could it be instead?'", the industry analyst said.
"That's something that lots of people will be thinking about and just because Intu is in administration does not mean all the centres close down or everybody loses their jobs.
"There will be a debt restructuring process and it is possible that from beneath that debt emerges a company in a much better position to develop and invest in these assets and prosper in the future."
He added: "Intu had a reputation, rightly or wrongly, with being aggressive with how optimistically it values its assets and it was seen to be under-investing in them.
"This has been a long, slow process. The company has slowly been squeezed by its debts and the long-term shift of shopping online, which has probably accelerated in the last few months."
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Intu’s share price has collapsed by more than 90pc over the past year and in May, the company threatened 'robust action' against large tenant businesses who hadn't paid their rent during the coronavirus lockdown.
It said it had only received 40pc of all rent and service charges for the first quarter of the year, which were due by the end of March.
Intu - which owns nine of the country's top 20 shopping centres - was struggling to cope with the shrinking high street retail market long before the coronavirus pandemic forced shops to shut.
Industry expert and former Manchester Evening News journalist David Thame believes the firm's plight will be a 'grave disappointment' to Whittaker.
He added: "This must be a massive personal blow to him, as well as being financially expensive.
"He was personally invested in the Trafford Centre and made it into a personal shrine.
"He designed it to look a lot like the piazza at St Peter's Basilica. If you make it look like the Vatican, you are essentially saying it is the centre of the world.
"We have a word for that - hubris."
(Image: Daily Record)
Whittaker has already been forced to liquidate stakes in Peel Ports and Liverpool airport, raising more than £1bn, to cover losses at Intu.
Should he swoop in to save the day, Whittaker would still have to invest considerably in The Trafford Centre to transform its fortunes.
But, despite facing the fight of his career, it would be foolish to write off a businessman with his track record and credentials.
"Whittaker is a resilient, resourceful and undaunted character so I would not say he is finished," said Mr Thame.
"What I would say is that the world in which he thrived may not exist anymore.
"The era of the big man who strode across regional property markets may be rapidly drawing to a close."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Manchester United may have found the ideal Jadon Sancho alternative

Results under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were underwhelming and performances often listless .
But fans were consistently told by the club ’ s hierarchy not to panic .
There was a plan in place , a project to trust .
There were many doubters , understandably so .
Yet prior to football ’ s suspension , United were on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions and had moved up to fifth in the Premier League table , three points off fourth-placed Chelsea .
What was perhaps more encouraging was the flexibility Solskjaer 's side had shown in that run .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up top or lone striker , United continued to pick up results .
“ We have worked together all season , worked through some hard times and are ready to kick on , ” the United manager said after a 5-0 Europa League win over LASK in March .
“ We are not pleased with 11 unbeaten because I don ’ t think that is the mentality of these players.
” The arrival of Bruno Fernandes in January was key to United ’ s upturn in form .
He was a vital piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the final one .
Solskjaer may have used several different systems this term , but his go-to has been a 4-2-3-1 .
With a fully fit squad , Marcus Rashford would play from the left , Fernandes as the No.10 and Anthony Martial leading the line .
Who fills the right wing spot ?
In an ideal world , Jadon Sancho .
United want the Borussia Dortmund star but Ed Woodward has already gone on record to say the recent suspension in football will alter summer business .
Which is why the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlet , turn to Valencia ’ s Ferran Torres .
The 20-year-old has cemented himself as a regular starter for Los Che this season and his performances have resulted in admiring glances from clubs across Europe , including Liverpool , Bayern Munich , Real Madrid and Barcelona .
That his contract expires in the summer of 2021 - and talks to extend have proven unsuccessful - makes it likely Valencia will have to cash in this summer .
And for far less than his £87million buyout clause .
Torres is not Sancho .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ explosive acceleration and isn ’ t as agile when running directly at a defender .
He hasn ’ t racked up assist after assist this season , either .
It would be unfair to compare the two in pure numbers ; they play in different countries and Dortmund are far more cavalier than Valencia .
So instead we ’ ll focus on how the Spain under-21 international fares against his La Liga contemporaries .
Torres is averaging 0.86 shot assists per 90 minutes this season , the seventh-best of any La Liga winger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assists per 90 , again the seventh highest among wide players .
He is also averaging 0.19 goals per 90 this term , the same figure as his expected goals per 90 .
It proves Torres can be relied upon to take an opportunity when he is in a good position to score .
The harder skill , however , is getting into those positions on a consistent basis and it ’ s something he has to improve .
Torres ’ game is nuanced , though , far beyond his years .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive the ball and can then play incisive and inventive passes in the final third .
It ’ s why there is a growing school of thought that Torres will move into a No.10 role in the future , following in the footsteps of David Silva , another Valencia academy graduate .
But for now he is firmly established as a right winger , one who would offer balance and creativity to Solskjaer ’ s improving side .
Torres may not have the same burgeoning reputation as Sancho but do not doubt his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United need : the final piece of the puzzle .

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Manchester United supporters spent the majority of 2019 rightly concerned.
Results under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were underwhelming and performances often listless. But fans were consistently told by the club’s hierarchy not to panic. There was a plan in place, a project to trust.
There were many doubters, understandably so. Yet prior to football’s suspension, United were on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions and had moved up to fifth in the Premier League table, three points off fourth-placed Chelsea.
What was perhaps more encouraging was the flexibility Solskjaer's side had shown in that run. Back three or back four, two up top or lone striker, United continued to pick up results.
“We have worked together all season, worked through some hard times and are ready to kick on,” the United manager said after a 5-0 Europa League win over LASK in March. “We are not pleased with 11 unbeaten because I don’t think that is the mentality of these players.”
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The arrival of Bruno Fernandes in January was key to United’s upturn in form. He was a vital piece of Solskjaer's attacking puzzle, but not the final one.
Solskjaer may have used several different systems this term, but his go-to has been a 4-2-3-1. With a fully fit squad, Marcus Rashford would play from the left, Fernandes as the No.10 and Anthony Martial leading the line.
Who fills the right wing spot? In an ideal world, Jadon Sancho. United want the Borussia Dortmund star but Ed Woodward has already gone on record to say the recent suspension in football will alter summer business.
Which is why the club may instead, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes , turn to Valencia’s Ferran Torres.
The 20-year-old has cemented himself as a regular starter for Los Che this season and his performances have resulted in admiring glances from clubs across Europe, including Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
That his contract expires in the summer of 2021 - and talks to extend have proven unsuccessful - makes it likely Valencia will have to cash in this summer. And for far less than his £87million buyout clause.
Torres is not Sancho. He doesn’t have the same explosive acceleration and isn’t as agile when running directly at a defender. He hasn’t racked up assist after assist this season, either.
It would be unfair to compare the two in pure numbers; they play in different countries and Dortmund are far more cavalier than Valencia. So instead we’ll focus on how the Spain under-21 international fares against his La Liga contemporaries.
Torres is averaging 0.86 shot assists per 90 minutes this season, the seventh-best of any La Liga winger, and that is resulting in 0.24 assists per 90, again the seventh highest among wide players.
He is also averaging 0.19 goals per 90 this term, the same figure as his expected goals per 90. It proves Torres can be relied upon to take an opportunity when he is in a good position to score.
The harder skill, however, is getting into those positions on a consistent basis and it’s something he has to improve.
Torres’ game is nuanced, though, far beyond his years. He often drifts inside between the lines to receive the ball and can then play incisive and inventive passes in the final third.
It’s why there is a growing school of thought that Torres will move into a No.10 role in the future, following in the footsteps of David Silva, another Valencia academy graduate.
But for now he is firmly established as a right winger, one who would offer balance and creativity to Solskjaer’s improving side.
Torres may not have the same burgeoning reputation as Sancho but do not doubt his talent. He could prove exactly what United need: the final piece of the puzzle.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Ferrari supercar left mangled after overturning on the Woodhead Pass

A Ferrari worth an estimated quarter of a million pounds overturned in a crash on the Woodhead Pass .
The luxury supercar flipped after a smash on the A628 from Greater Manchester to South Yorkshire earlier today .
Police said it was one of a number of crashes on the winding rural route with heavy rain having swept across the region .
Officers in Derbyshire shared pictures of the car on its roof and badly damaged and of it on the back of a recovery truck .
It is believed the yellow coloured car is a 488 Pista model , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No other details about the incident have been divulged and it is not known if any other cars were involved or if there were any injuries .
However in a post on Twitter , Derbyshire Police 's High Peak Response uni said : `` An expensive trip up the # WoodheadPass today for this driver .
One of a number of reported collisions today across the # HighPeak . ''
Motorists had been warned to ensure they drove to the conditions with further bouts of heavy rain leaving standing water and roads @ @ @ @

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A Ferrari worth an estimated £250,000 overturned in a crash on the Woodhead Pass.
The luxury supercar flipped after a smash on the A628 from Greater Manchester to South Yorkshire earlier today.
Police said it was one of a number of crashes on the winding rural route with heavy rain having swept across the region.
Officers in Derbyshire shared pictures of the car on its roof and badly damaged and of it on the back of a recovery truck.
(Image: Derbyshire Police)
It is believed the yellow coloured car is a 488 Pista model, which normally change hands for over £250,000.
North West Ambulance Service said two patients were treated at the scene, with one being taken to Tameside Hospital.
In a post on Twitter, Derbyshire Police's High Peak Response uni said: "An expensive trip up the #WoodheadPass today for this driver. One of a number of reported collisions today across the #HighPeak."
Motorists had been warned to ensure they drove to the conditions with further bouts of heavy rain leaving standing water and roads wet in places.