themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-23--Man Utd fans make emphatic Paul Pogba demand vs Sheff Utd

Manchester United fans have demanded that Paul Pogba returns to the starting XI for Wednesday 's game against Sheffield United .
The Blades are a top four rival for United following their excellent debut season back in the Premier League , currently sat just two points behind Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men .
United played their first competitive game since the postponement of the football season last Friday , drawing against Tottenham which allowed Chelsea to strengthen their grip on the final Champions League spot .
Chelsea 's win adds even more importance to the Sheffield United fixture and fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Frenchman was on the bench against Spurs but completely changed the game following his introduction , winning the penalty which Bruno Fernandes dispatched to earn United a point .
MEN Sport asked United fans on Twitter whether the World Cup winner should start against the Blades and the results were undeniable .
97.3 per cent of the 5,298 respondents believe Pogba should play from the off against Chris Wilder 's men .
Just , 2.7 per cent of respondents believe United should utilise their other midfield options .
Former United defender Gary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start alongside Bruno Fernandes for the first time .
He told Sky Sports : `` Now , I feel there 's a better chance of that team really succeeding , and I think they 'll play at Old Trafford on Wednesday night , and there wo n't be any doubt that he 'll play with Bruno Fernandes .
`` I know Jamie Carragher does n't believe they 'll be that exciting together , I do think they can be . ''

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Manchester United fans have demanded that Paul Pogba returns to the starting XI for Wednesday's game against Sheffield United.
The Blades are a top four rival for United following their excellent debut season back in the Premier League, currently sat just two points behind Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men.
United played their first competitive game since the postponement of the football season last Friday, drawing against Tottenham which allowed Chelsea to strengthen their grip on the final Champions League spot.
Chelsea's win adds even more importance to the Sheffield United fixture and fans are desperate to see Pogba start.
The Frenchman was on the bench against Spurs but completely changed the game following his introduction, winning the penalty which Bruno Fernandes dispatched to earn United a point.
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MEN Sport asked United fans on Twitter whether the World Cup winner should start against the Blades and the results were undeniable.
97.3 per cent of the 5,298 respondents believe Pogba should play from the off against Chris Wilder's men.
Just, 2.7 per cent of respondents believe United should utilise their other midfield options.
Should Paul Pogba start against Sheffield United on Wednesday? #mufc — Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) June 22, 2020
Former United defender Gary Neville reckons Pogba will get the nod to start alongside Bruno Fernandes for the first time.
He told Sky Sports: "Now, I feel there's a better chance of that team really succeeding, and I think they'll play at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, and there won't be any doubt that he'll play with Bruno Fernandes.
"I know Jamie Carragher doesn't believe they'll be that exciting together, I do think they can be."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Inside £1.35 million Wigan mill conversion with five bedrooms and two kitchens

The 18th century former corn mill also comes with 12 acres of land and gardens Although Wigan is the cheapest @ @ @ @ @ Manchester , the borough still has its fair share of luxury homes with few more @ @ @ @ @ Standish .
Just off Chorley Road , the former corn mill dates back to the @ @ @ @ @ its 18th century charm and heritage has been retained .
Along with an impressive five @ @ @ @ @ and three reception areas , the home has approximately 12 acres of land and gardens @ @ @ @ @ spectacular views .
Inside the house , there are log burning stoves , original chunky @ @ @ @ @ of French doors leading out to balconies on three sides .
The property went on @ @ @ @ @ an asking price of £1.35 million .
You can browse the fabulous interior and grounds @ @ @ @ @

The 18th century former corn mill also comes with 12 acres of land and gardens
Although Wigan is the cheapest place to live in Greater Manchester, the borough still has its fair share of luxury homes with few more so than Jolly Mill in Standish.
Just off Chorley Road, the former corn mill dates back to the late 1700s and plenty of its 18th century charm and heritage has been retained.
Along with an impressive five bedrooms, two kitchens, and three reception areas, the home has approximately 12 acres of land and gardens, including equestrian facilities and spectacular views.
Inside the house, there are log burning stoves, original chunky beams, and five sets of French doors leading out to balconies on three sides.
The property went on the market in February with an asking price of £1.35 million. You can browse the fabulous interior and grounds in the pictures below:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--15 jobs in and around Wigan you can apply for right now

The last three months have been uncertain ones for many people around the country .
With business slowing down and many workplaces splitting up into to home offices , job security has become a common feature in the host of concerns playing on people 's minds during the coronavirus pandemic .
But as lockdown measures ease , many employers are advertising again for new recruits , meaning there are now a range of jobs on offer in and around Wigan .
Car showrooms and outdoor markets were among the first to start trading again at the start of this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 15 .
Now , punters are eagerly awaiting the opening of pubs and restaurants , with an announcement from the Prime Minister on this issue expected tomorrow .
Although workplaces will now be socially distanced , there are plenty of businesses in need of new staff at the moment .
So here at MyWigan , we have put together a list of different jobs on offer near Wigan , take a look below : St John Rigby College is looking to recruit a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join their team based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between £27,329 - £29,157 per year .
The role is limited to term-time work , plus one week worked at any agreed time .
This equates to 39 weeks in the year , 38 of which are worked in conjunction with the academic year .
The remaining five days will be worked at an agreed time .
The role supports the college 's Vice Principal and the Pastoral Team to ensure that students ’ safeguarding needs are met and that the College is meeting its statutory duty when it comes to safeguarding both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
St John Rigby College is looking to recruit a Progress Tutor to join their team based in Wigan .
The full-time position pays between £20,626 – £22,045 per year .
The role is limited to term-time work , plus one week worked at any agreed time .
This equates to 39 weeks in the year , 38 of which are worked in conjunction with the academic year .
The remaining five days will be worked at an agreed time .
The role will support and monitor students and work with them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tutorial programme to help students focus on their learning and study skills , enabling them to make academic progress to achieve their full potential .
You can apply here .
Neary Construction is hiring a storesperson at the Atherton-based construction company .
The permanent , full-time role pays £22,000 per year for 7am to 4pm from Monday to Friday .
Find out more here .
Responsibilities include managing shipments , arranging freight pick up , organising sub-contractors , ensuring all the correct documentation is supplied and accurate , tracking shipments , communicating with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to commensurate with the company needs .
The permanent , full-time job pays £22,000 - £26,000 .
The hours are 8am to 4pm from Monday to Friday .
Get more details here .
This role is for a mobile HGV/LGV fitter who will maintain and repair vehicles and various trailers .
The role will be based at the M58 distribution centre , with an expectation to client sites .
For more information , go here .
The role at Kingdom Services Group 's head office creates social media campaigns across all platforms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tasks within marketing .
Apply for the permanent , full-time role here .
The role is in a primary school and starts from September .
It will be school hours from Monday to Friday .
The young people range from four to 11 years and carry their own emotional difficulties , struggle with social interaction and have difficulty in expressing their emotions positively at times , thus resulting in challenging behaviours and language .
This advert is for a temporary position .
In some cases , the option to make this role permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This job is based at the Skill Centre selling training and apprenticeships in the WA12 area .
Find out more here .
The role is based at Kingdom Services Group - experts in recruitment , security solutions , cleaning , local authority services , hygiene supplies and training .
The pay is £9.80 per hour for the permanent , full-time role .
Previous experience in work and shift scheduling and call handling is desirable .
For more information , go here .
The focus is mainly on headhunting for permanent recruitment in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , utilities , FMCG and supply chain at Mercury Hampton recruiters .
To find out more about this recruitment role go here .
Callands Care Home in Warrington , WA5 9TS , is currently recruiting for a Clinical Unit Manager to join their team on their Grasmere Unit , caring for residents with dementia .
The contract is permanent , with full-time hours .
The care home is looking for a registered nurse for the position proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults and adults with dementia .
For more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , varied role , working with the store management to drive sales and income and maximise profits from donated sales , Gift Aid , and other promotions .
The Trust has also been at the forefront of staff support during the COVID-19 pandemic , using our innovative stepped-care model of support .
We are now looking to embed this model and expand our award-winning Staff Engagement and Development Team , with the development of a new Clinical Psychology service for our staff .
Ten full time jobs in middle and front of house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Night baker required for production of rolls/barmcakes 4/5 nights per week .
Baking experience required and previous experience of mixing dough and operating roll plants an advantage .

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The last three months have been uncertain ones for many people around the country.
With business slowing down and many workplaces splitting up into to home offices, job security has become a common feature in the host of concerns playing on people's minds during the coronavirus pandemic.
But as lockdown measures ease, many employers are advertising again for new recruits, meaning there are now a range of jobs on offer in and around Wigan.
Car showrooms and outdoor markets were among the first to start trading again at the start of this month. Non-essential shops followed, reopening on June 15.
Now, punters are eagerly awaiting the opening of pubs and restaurants, with an announcement from the Prime Minister on this issue expected tomorrow.
(Image: iStockphoto)
Although workplaces will now be socially distanced, there are plenty of businesses in need of new staff at the moment.
So here at MyWigan, we have put together a list of different jobs on offer near Wigan, take a look below:
Safeguarding and Welfare Officer, Wigan
St John Rigby College is looking to recruit a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join their team based in Wigan.
The full-time position pays between £27,329 - £29,157 per year.
The role is limited to term-time work, plus one week worked at any agreed time. This equates to 39 weeks in the year, 38 of which are worked in conjunction with the academic year. The remaining five days will be worked at an agreed time.
The role supports the college's Vice Principal and the Pastoral Team to ensure that students’ safeguarding needs are met and that the College is meeting its statutory duty when it comes to safeguarding both staff and students.
You can apply here.
(Image: PA)
Progress Tutor, Wigan
St John Rigby College is looking to recruit a Progress Tutor to join their team based in Wigan.
The full-time position pays between £20,626 – £22,045 per year.
The role is limited to term-time work, plus one week worked at any agreed time. This equates to 39 weeks in the year, 38 of which are worked in conjunction with the academic year. The remaining five days will be worked at an agreed time.
The role will support and monitor students and work with them individually and in groups to deliver a tutorial programme to help students focus on their learning and study skills, enabling them to make academic progress to achieve their full potential.
You can apply here.
Yardman/Storespersony, Atherton
Neary Construction is hiring a storesperson at the Atherton-based construction company.
The permanent, full-time role pays £22,000 per year for 7am to 4pm from Monday to Friday.
Forklift and driving licence are essential.
Find out more here.
Transport Planner, Skelmersdale
Responsibilities include managing shipments, arranging freight pick up, organising sub-contractors, ensuring all the correct documentation is supplied and accurate, tracking shipments, communicating with clients and candidates efficiently and additional duties to commensurate with the company needs.
The permanent, full-time job pays £22,000 - £26,000. The hours are 8am to 4pm from Monday to Friday.
Get more details here.
Mobile Fitter, Skelmersdale
This role is for a mobile HGV/LGV fitter who will maintain and repair vehicles and various trailers.
The role will be based at the M58 distribution centre, with an expectation to client sites.
For more information, go here.
Digital Marketing Assistant, Newton-Le-Willows
The role at Kingdom Services Group's head office creates social media campaigns across all platforms and support the marketing team by undertaking various tasks within marketing.
Apply for the permanent, full-time role here.
Speech and Language Teaching Assistant, Skelmersdale
The role is in a primary school and starts from September. It will be school hours from Monday to Friday.
The pay is £10.00 - £15.00 hourly.
The young people range from four to 11 years and carry their own emotional difficulties, struggle with social interaction and have difficulty in expressing their emotions positively at times, thus resulting in challenging behaviours and language.
This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Sales Executive, Newton-Le-Willows
This job is based at the Skill Centre selling training and apprenticeships in the WA12 area.
The permanent, full-time role pays £23,000 - £28,000.
Find out more here.
Recruitment Resource Scheduler, Newton-Le-Willows
The role is based at Kingdom Services Group - experts in recruitment, security solutions, cleaning, local authority services, hygiene supplies and training.
The pay is £9.80 per hour for the permanent, full-time role.
Previous experience in work and shift scheduling and call handling is desirable.
For more information, go here.
Managment Consultant, Newton-Le-Willows
The focus is mainly on headhunting for permanent recruitment in defence, sales and marketing, medical, utilities, FMCG and supply chain at Mercury Hampton recruiters.
The pay is £30,000 - £50,000.
To find out more about this recruitment role go here.
Clinical Unit Manager, Warrington
Callands Care Home in Warrington, WA5 9TS, is currently recruiting for a Clinical Unit Manager to join their team on their Grasmere Unit, caring for residents with dementia.
The contract is permanent, with full-time hours. The care home is looking for a registered nurse for the position proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults and adults with dementia.
For more information, go here.
Store assistant - YMCA Wigan
YMCA Wigan - store assistant working 7.5 hours a week. Salary £3,401.
A stimulating, varied role, working with the store management to drive sales and income and maximise profits from donated sales, Gift Aid, and other promotions.
Full details here
Psychological Support Assistant, Wigan
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Wigan WN1 1XX
Part time £21,892 - £24,157 a year
The Trust has also been at the forefront of staff support during the COVID-19 pandemic, using our innovative stepped-care model of support. We are now looking to embed this model and expand our award-winning Staff Engagement and Development Team, with the development of a new Clinical Psychology service for our staff.
More details here
Team member - KFC, 53 Standishgate Street Wigan
Ten full time jobs in middle and front of house available on pay scale up to £8.21.
Full details here
Bread baker - J.G. Fletcher & Son (Bakers) Limited Wigan WN6
Night baker required for production of rolls/barmcakes 4/5 nights per week. Baking experience required and previous experience of mixing dough and operating roll plants an advantage.
Salary dependent on experience.
Full details here


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Locked up in Wigan and Leigh: The criminals put behind bars so far in 2020

From the troubled dad who killed his baby daughter to a man who hurled a beer barrel through the window of a bank .
While the coronavirus pandemic means courts are having to be more selective over what cases are heard , scores of people from Wigan and Leigh have had their run-ins with the justice system during the first six months of 2020 .
Here are a selection of criminals , either from the borough or who committed crimes there , who have been jailed so far this year .
Troubled dad feared he was unfit to look after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killed her A troubled dad who killed his daughter weeks after saying he feared he could n't look after her was jailed for 12 years .
Daniel Ashurst , 33 , told a mental health nurse he was afraid he would struggle to cope with 14-month-old Hollie when his partner returned to work following maternity leave .
The court heard that during the day of his daughter 's death , Ashurst and Leanne Thompson had exchanged a number of messages in which they discussed bills and said they missed each other .
Ashurst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hours later , the dad burst into a doctor 's surgery holding the child 's limp body in his arms .
She had suffered multiple bruises and cuts to the head and neck , bleeding to the brain and eyes and a broken ankle .
When medical staff asked him what had happened , Ashurst gave differing and jumbled accounts .
He was arrested later at hospital on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Hollie , which changed to murder after her death .
During his trial , Ashurst , of Fleming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was cleared of murder but was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury .
He had denied both charges , saying Hollie had suffered a series of falls .
Lorry driver who checked Amazon as he sped through red light and ploughed into car killing MBE army veteran A 'stupid and reckless ' lorry driver was checking his Amazon account as he sped through a red light , ploughing into a car and killing an MBE army veteran , also seriously injuring his wife .
Mark Byrne MBE , 58 , and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lancashire Road at the junction with Atherleigh Way on January 21 2020 when their Toyota Corolla was crushed by a lorry being driven at 49mph .
Florin Solomon , 29 , of Lansdowne Walk in Worcester , was jailed for four years and six months in May for causing death by dangerous driving and serious injury by dangerous driving .
He will also be disqualified from driving for five years and 11 months and faces an extended retest after his disqualification .
The tragedy would never have happened had the lorry driver not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court heard .
The couple were returning to their home in Warrington from a medical appointment in Leigh when the lorry hurtled into Mr Byrne 's side of the car as he was behind the wheel , moving off from a traffic light stop .
Mr Byrne was pronounced dead at the scene , despite the best efforts of paramedics , and Mrs Byrne was knocked unconscious and awoke in extreme pain , still trapped in the car .
Man killed 'wonderful ' mum , 26 , just hours after they met ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his car into a wall A man killed a 'wonderful and loving ' mum in a crash just hours after they met for the first time .
John Llewellyn was driving at speeds of more than 49mph when he lost control of his Ford Fiesta and smashed into a wall on a narrow stretch of Gathurst Road in Wigan during the early hours of January 13 , 2018 .
Chloe Haydock , 26 , who was a passenger in the car at the time , suffered serious injuries and died on her way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met for the first time hours earlier after striking up a conversation on a dating website .
At Bolton Crown Court in January , Llewellyn , of Red Rock Street , Liverpool , was jailed for three years and four months .
It was only in October of last year when Llewellyn , who was 34 at the time of the incident , was finally charged .
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving .
He also banned Llewellyn from driving for eight years and eight months .
Ex-cop who lived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was jailed for drugs conspiracy is sentenced AGAIN ... for selling TV boxes with illegal software A former 'Breaking Bad ' police officer jailed for heading up a drugs conspiracy also sold dodgy TV boxes in order to fund his 'lavish ' lifestyle including slap-up meals and stays at top hotels .
Ex-PC Daniel Aimson , 39 , ran a 'sophisticated ' operation selling ZGemma boxes online , many loaded with software which allowed people to access subscription channels such as Sky Sports and BT Sport and the latest films and TV without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up a company as part of the operation which raked in £655,000 over just 13 months a court heard and he used the profits to pay for amongst other things luxury breaks and dinners costing hundreds of pounds at Michelin starred restaurants with wife Rachel , who he has now split from .
Aimson has now had a year added to his sentence after a judge said he had deprived companies like Sky of legitimate custom .
Aimson , of Ullswater Road , Astley , Wigan was jailed for six years and four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conspiracy to produce cannabis and misconduct in a public office .
Prosecutors in that case said he `` revelled in his double life as officer and criminal ” being seen wearing a t-shirt with the the name of Walter White 's alter-ego Heisenberg from the hit US show about a chemistry teacher turned drug dealer .
Violent thug strangled his ex-partner , threatened to burn her house down and crashed her car ... then told police he would infect them with coronavirus A violent thug almost strangled his ex-girlfriend unconscious before threatening to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car .
Ryan Renshaw also told police he would spit on them and infect them with coronavirus when he was found hiding in a cupboard in his “ drug den ” flat .
Bolton Crown Court heard how the 24-year-old had entered his ex-partner 's house in Lowton without consent on two separate occasions .
He gained entry to the property on November 19 last year where he took clothes from the washing machine and stole food and a bottle of Jack Daniel ’ s whisky .
When the victim returned home from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had gone and Renshaw inside the property .
On March 12 , 2020 , the victim was having building work done at her house when the tradesmen left the property .
She heard someone talking inside the house and turned around to see the Renshaw in the kitchen having entered the back door .
The victim told police he appeared as though he had taken drugs and accused her of sleeping with the workmen .
The court heard how Renshaw , of Derby Street , Warrington , barged past her and went upstairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including a candle which hit her shoulder .
Renshaw , who has two children with the victim , then demanded her mobile phone and threatened her with violence .
The court heard how Renshaw could not recollect the incidents that took place on March 12 .
He was charged with robbery , driving whilst disqualified and stalking on March 12 , and burglary , driving whilst disqualified , driving without insurance and taking a vehicle without consent on November 19 .
He was sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and handed a restraining order .
A man who was caught on camera hurling a beer barrel through a bank window in Wigan town centre has been jailed .
Ian Aspinall was handed a six-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal damage .
Footage posted on social media showed him walking up to Barclays Bank on Market Place with a metal barrel in his hands , which he then launches into the front of the building .
He then walks through the shattered glass into the bank and appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - believed to be a security measure - starts to fill the bank .
Aspinall had tried to smash through the glass several times before he was successful , according to witnesses .
Police attended the scene shortly before 5pm on January 10 and arrested Aspinall , who had been detained by members of the public .
Wigan Magistrates Court heard how he had caused up to £7,000 of damage to the bank .
The 34-year-old , of no fixed address , was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowd ' left man with severe , life-changing brain injuries A former soldier has been jailed for eight years after beating up a man and leaving him with `` severe life-changing brain injuries '' .
Dean Hughes , 43 , hit Shane Maloney around the head with a magnum of champagne during an argument at a house in Wigan Road , Leigh , on the evening of November 8 2019 .
Hughes , of Church Street , Bickershaw , then used the bottle to hit Mr Maloney , 26 , in the legs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the head at least once .
Police were called to the house , and found Mr Maloney slumped in a ginnel near the house , slipping in and out of consciousness and with a large cut to the back of his head .
Prosecution barrister Michael Brady told Bolton Crown Court that the attack started as an argument about a mobile phone .
The phone belonged to Mr Maloney 's girlfriend , who was also in the house , along with another woman .
Honorary Recorder of Bolton , Judge Martin Walsh sentenced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two thirds of the sentence to be served in prison and the rest out on licence .
A heroin addict who threatened to stab a hospital security guard with a syringe has been jailed .
Kieron Holland , 46 , was discharged from Wigan Royal Infirmary at around 10pm on January 11 , Bolton Crown Court heard .
Holland , of Botany Close , Aspull , complained to a receptionist and started to 'behave innappropriately ' .
Security staff were called to escort him to the bus stop on Wigan Lane .
Holland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Four members of security staff saw him on CCTV and went to take him back outside .
While in the car park , Holland started to resist .
One of the security guards gently pushed him on the back .
Holland then pulled an uncapped hypodermic needle from his jacket pocket , pointed it at the the guard and said : `` I 'm going to stab you . ''
Another security guard asked Holland : `` What are you going to do ? ''
Holland replied : `` I 'm not threatening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Security staff then restrained Holland , who had another needle hidden in his sock .
Holland told police he was angry with the treatment he 'd received at hospital .
He claimed he never intended to use the syringe and was just 'upset ' he had been 'roughly handled ' .
Holland , who has 34 convictions for 72 offences , was jailed for 12 months .
Woman jailed for importing and selling ill puppies ... she even left a dead dog in a cage A woman who sold puppies when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been jailed .
Julie Ward sold the puppies from an addresses on Douglas Road and Windermere Road , in Leigh , Wigan .
The RSPCA launched an investigation into Ward , 37 , after eight people complained they received sick puppies .
Customers said the animals soon became ill after they arrived home .
Four of the pets died suddenly or were so poorly vets decided to put them down to end their suffering .
Ward , formerly of Douglas Road , was found guilty of a series of causing unnecessary suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in August 2016 .
She failed to appear in court and a warrant was issued for her arrest .
Ward was found to be living at a new address on Slapton Road , Greenacres , in Leighton Buzzard .
She was brought to before Wigan and Leigh Magistrates ' Court on February 26 .
Ward was sentenced to 18 weeks in jail for six charges .
She has also been disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years and ordered to pay a £150 victim surcharge .

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From the troubled dad who killed his baby daughter to a man who hurled a beer barrel through the window of a bank.
While the coronavirus pandemic means courts are having to be more selective over what cases are heard, scores of people from Wigan and Leigh have had their run-ins with the justice system during the first six months of 2020.
Here are a selection of criminals, either from the borough or who committed crimes there, who have been jailed so far this year.
Troubled dad feared he was unfit to look after his baby. Weeks later, he killed her
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A troubled dad who killed his daughter weeks after saying he feared he couldn't look after her was jailed for 12 years.
Daniel Ashurst, 33, told a mental health nurse he was afraid he would struggle to cope with 14-month-old Hollie when his partner returned to work following maternity leave.
The court heard that during the day of his daughter's death, Ashurst and Leanne Thompson had exchanged a number of messages in which they discussed bills and said they missed each other. Ashurst reassured her that Hollie was fine.
Hours later, the dad burst into a doctor's surgery holding the child's limp body in his arms.
She had suffered multiple bruises and cuts to the head and neck, bleeding to the brain and eyes and a broken ankle.
When medical staff asked him what had happened, Ashurst gave differing and jumbled accounts.
He was arrested later at hospital on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Hollie, which changed to murder after her death.
During his trial, Ashurst, of Fleming Court, in Shevington, Wigan, was cleared of murder but was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury.
He had denied both charges, saying Hollie had suffered a series of falls.
Lorry driver who checked Amazon as he sped through red light and ploughed into car killing MBE army veteran
(Image: PA)
A 'stupid and reckless' lorry driver was checking his Amazon account as he sped through a red light, ploughing into a car and killing an MBE army veteran, also seriously injuring his wife.
Mark Byrne MBE, 58, and his wife Julie were travelling along the East Lancashire Road at the junction with Atherleigh Way on January 21 2020 when their Toyota Corolla was crushed by a lorry being driven at 49mph.
Florin Solomon, 29, of Lansdowne Walk in Worcester, was jailed for four years and six months in May for causing death by dangerous driving and serious injury by dangerous driving.
He will also be disqualified from driving for five years and 11 months and faces an extended retest after his disqualification.
The tragedy would never have happened had the lorry driver not been on his phone, Bolton Crown Court heard.
The couple were returning to their home in Warrington from a medical appointment in Leigh when the lorry hurtled into Mr Byrne's side of the car as he was behind the wheel, moving off from a traffic light stop.
Mr Byrne was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics, and Mrs Byrne was knocked unconscious and awoke in extreme pain, still trapped in the car.
Man killed 'wonderful' mum, 26, just hours after they met...speeding, he lost control and smashed his car into a wall
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A man killed a 'wonderful and loving' mum in a crash just hours after they met for the first time.
John Llewellyn was driving at speeds of more than 49mph when he lost control of his Ford Fiesta and smashed into a wall on a narrow stretch of Gathurst Road in Wigan during the early hours of January 13, 2018.
Chloe Haydock, 26, who was a passenger in the car at the time, suffered serious injuries and died on her way to hospital.
The pair had only met for the first time hours earlier after striking up a conversation on a dating website.
At Bolton Crown Court in January, Llewellyn, of Red Rock Street, Liverpool, was jailed for three years and four months.
It was only in October of last year when Llewellyn, who was 34 at the time of the incident, was finally charged.
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
Sentencing Llewellyn, Judge Smith described Ms Haydock's death as a 'tragedy'.
He also banned Llewellyn from driving for eight years and eight months.
Ex-cop who lived life of luxury with wife until he was jailed for drugs conspiracy is sentenced AGAIN... for selling TV boxes with illegal software
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A former 'Breaking Bad' police officer jailed for heading up a drugs conspiracy also sold dodgy TV boxes in order to fund his 'lavish' lifestyle including slap-up meals and stays at top hotels.
Ex-PC Daniel Aimson, 39, ran a 'sophisticated' operation selling ZGemma boxes online, many loaded with software which allowed people to access subscription channels such as Sky Sports and BT Sport and the latest films and TV without paying the normal fees.
He set up a company as part of the operation which raked in £655,000 over just 13 months a court heard and he used the profits to pay for amongst other things luxury breaks and dinners costing hundreds of pounds at Michelin starred restaurants with wife Rachel, who he has now split from.
Aimson has now had a year added to his sentence after a judge said he had deprived companies like Sky of legitimate custom.
Aimson, of Ullswater Road, Astley, Wigan was jailed for six years and four months on December 19, 2017 for conspiracy to produce cannabis and misconduct in a public office.
Prosecutors in that case said he "revelled in his double life as officer and criminal” being seen wearing a t-shirt with the the name of Walter White's alter-ego Heisenberg from the hit US show about a chemistry teacher turned drug dealer.
Violent thug strangled his ex-partner, threatened to burn her house down and crashed her car... then told police he would infect them with coronavirus
(Image: GMP)
A violent thug almost strangled his ex-girlfriend unconscious before threatening to burn her house down and crashing her car.
Ryan Renshaw also told police he would spit on them and infect them with coronavirus when he was found hiding in a cupboard in his “drug den” flat.
Bolton Crown Court heard how the 24-year-old had entered his ex-partner's house in Lowton without consent on two separate occasions.
He gained entry to the property on November 19 last year where he took clothes from the washing machine and stole food and a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whisky.
When the victim returned home from work, she found her security camera had gone and Renshaw inside the property.
On March 12, 2020, the victim was having building work done at her house when the tradesmen left the property.
She heard someone talking inside the house and turned around to see the Renshaw in the kitchen having entered the back door.
The victim told police he appeared as though he had taken drugs and accused her of sleeping with the workmen.
The court heard how Renshaw, of Derby Street, Warrington, barged past her and went upstairs where he started throwing items at her, including a candle which hit her shoulder.
Renshaw, who has two children with the victim, then demanded her mobile phone and threatened her with violence.
The court heard how Renshaw could not recollect the incidents that took place on March 12.
He was charged with robbery, driving whilst disqualified and stalking on March 12, and burglary, driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance and taking a vehicle without consent on November 19.
He was sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison, disqualified from driving for two years and handed a restraining order.
Man who hurled beer barrel through bank window jailed
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A man who was caught on camera hurling a beer barrel through a bank window in Wigan town centre has been jailed.
Ian Aspinall was handed a six-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal damage.
Footage posted on social media showed him walking up to Barclays Bank on Market Place with a metal barrel in his hands, which he then launches into the front of the building.
He then walks through the shattered glass into the bank and appears to be shouting at someone before smoke - believed to be a security measure - starts to fill the bank.
Aspinall had tried to smash through the glass several times before he was successful, according to witnesses.
Police attended the scene shortly before 5pm on January 10 and arrested Aspinall, who had been detained by members of the public.
Wigan Magistrates Court heard how he had caused up to £7,000 of damage to the bank.
The 34-year-old, of no fixed address, was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.
Former soldier who 'fell in with wrong crowd' left man with severe, life-changing brain injuries
(Image: GMP)
A former soldier has been jailed for eight years after beating up a man and leaving him with "severe life-changing brain injuries".
Dean Hughes, 43, hit Shane Maloney around the head with a magnum of champagne during an argument at a house in Wigan Road, Leigh, on the evening of November 8 2019.
Hughes, of Church Street, Bickershaw, then used the bottle to hit Mr Maloney, 26, in the legs and body, before kicking him in the head at least once.
Police were called to the house, and found Mr Maloney slumped in a ginnel near the house, slipping in and out of consciousness and with a large cut to the back of his head.
Prosecution barrister Michael Brady told Bolton Crown Court that the attack started as an argument about a mobile phone. The phone belonged to Mr Maloney's girlfriend, who was also in the house, along with another woman.
Honorary Recorder of Bolton, Judge Martin Walsh sentenced Hughes to eight years imprisonment, with two thirds of the sentence to be served in prison and the rest out on licence.
Heroin addict threatened to stab hospital security guard with syringe
(Image: GMP)
A heroin addict who threatened to stab a hospital security guard with a syringe has been jailed.
Kieron Holland, 46, was discharged from Wigan Royal Infirmary at around 10pm on January 11, Bolton Crown Court heard.
Holland, of Botany Close, Aspull, complained to a receptionist and started to 'behave innappropriately'.
Security staff were called to escort him to the bus stop on Wigan Lane.
Holland returned to the hospital shortly after. Four members of security staff saw him on CCTV and went to take him back outside.
While in the car park, Holland started to resist. One of the security guards gently pushed him on the back.
Holland then pulled an uncapped hypodermic needle from his jacket pocket, pointed it at the the guard and said: "I'm going to stab you."
Another security guard asked Holland: "What are you going to do?"
Holland replied: "I'm not threatening you, I'm threatening him."
Security staff then restrained Holland, who had another needle hidden in his sock.
Holland told police he was angry with the treatment he'd received at hospital. He claimed he never intended to use the syringe and was just 'upset' he had been 'roughly handled'.
Holland, who has 34 convictions for 72 offences, was jailed for 12 months.
Woman jailed for importing and selling ill puppies...she even left a dead dog in a cage
(Image: RSPCA)
A woman who sold puppies when they were too young to leave their mother has been jailed.
Julie Ward sold the puppies from an addresses on Douglas Road and Windermere Road, in Leigh, Wigan.
The RSPCA launched an investigation into Ward, 37, after eight people complained they received sick puppies.
Customers said the animals soon became ill after they arrived home.
Four of the pets died suddenly or were so poorly vets decided to put them down to end their suffering.
Ward, formerly of Douglas Road, was found guilty of a series of causing unnecessary suffering to puppies following a hearing at court back in August 2016.
She failed to appear in court and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Ward was found to be living at a new address on Slapton Road, Greenacres, in Leighton Buzzard.
She was brought to before Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court on February 26.
Ward was sentenced to 18 weeks in jail for six charges.
She has also been disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years and ordered to pay a £150 victim surcharge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Revealed: The 10 best-performing primary schools in Wigan

Here 's our unique guide to the best performing state-funded primary schools in Wigan .
The Real Schools Guide is @ @ @ @ @ and gives parents a far more comprehensive overview of schools than traditional league tables .
@ @ @ @ @ account 44 different data points - not just KS2 results but factors like progress , @ @ @ @ @ .
These data points are then compiled into a final score , which ranks them @ @ @ @ @ region , but across the UK .
There are 101 primary schools listed in Wigan @ @ @ @ @ been given a rating - the other two are new schools which do not have @ @ @ @ @ year , the best school received a score of 74.75 while the worst performing was @ @ @ @ @ check to see how your local school rated by searching the full listings here .
@ @ @ @ @ ten primary schools in Wigan rated in the 2020 guide .

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Here's our unique guide to the best performing state-funded primary schools in Wigan.
The Real Schools Guide is compiled by our data unit and gives parents a far more comprehensive overview of schools than traditional league tables.
The comprehensive guide takes into account 44 different data points - not just KS2 results but factors like progress, pupil-teacher ratios and absence rates.
These data points are then compiled into a final score, which ranks them not only in the Wigan region, but across the UK.
There are 101 primary schools listed in Wigan and 99 of them have been given a rating - the other two are new schools which do not have data available yet. This year, the best school received a score of 74.75 while the worst performing was given 27.98.
You can check to see how your local school rated by searching the full listings here.
Here's how the top ten primary schools in Wigan rated in the 2020 guide.
1. Orrell Holgate Academy
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 74.75
National rank (out of 14,879): 153
2. Nicol Mere School
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 71.27
National rank (out of 14,879): 331
3. Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 70.86
National rank (out of 14,879): 363
4. St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 70.49
National rank (out of 14,879): 387
5. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 70.12
National rank (out of 14,879): 430
6. Golborne Community Primary School
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 68.35
National rank (out of 14,879): 596
7. St Luke's CofE Primary School
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 66.18
National rank (out of 14,879): 853
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8. St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 63.24
National rank (out of 14,879): 1352
9. R L Hughes Primary School
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 62.99
National rank (out of 14,879): 1407
10. St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Real schools guide score (out of 100): 62.59
National rank (out of 14,879): 1485


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Hundreds in Wigan sign petition for schools to teach Britain's colonial history

Hundreds of people in Wigan have signed a petition calling for Britain ’ s colonial history to become part of the school curriculum .
A campaign group of sixth form students say the Government is denying their generation the tools to “ dismantle systemic racism ” by not mandating teaching about the Empire in schools .
As of yesterday , 369 people in Wigan 's three main constituencies had signed a petition calling for MPs to change the curriculum and a further 204 have signed in Bolton West , which includes Atherton .
That is among almost 18,000 from across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signatures in each constituency is : The petition on Parliament ’ s website , created by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson , has amassed 234,000 signatures in its first week , meaning it will be considered for a debate in Westminster .
It wants to create a “ far more inclusive curriculum ” by making education compulsory on topics such as Britain ’ s role in colonisation and the transatlantic slave trade .
It reads : “ By educating on the events of the past , we can forge a better future .
“ Colonial powers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raising awareness of the forced labour of black people , past and present mistreatment of BAME people , and most importantly , how this contributes to the unfair systems of power at the foundation of our modern society.
” The death of American George Floyd while in police custody reinvigorated Black Lives Matter protests throughout the UK , and sparked public debate on the nation ’ s history as a colonial empire .
The protests have seen a number of monuments targeted with a statue of Edward Colston pulled down in Bristol and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Blanks , a group of sixth form students from south London who support the petition , had been campaigning for a more “ honest ” curriculum before the latest global protests began .
The group , formed in August 2019 , say it is “ fundamentally inadequate ” that students can leave the education system without learning about the British Empire .
In a statement , the group said : “ There has never been a more important time for us to reckon with our past .
From the Windrush scandal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harder to refute the existence of institutionalised racism when confronted so blatantly with its impacts .
“ We can not understand modern Britain without critically acknowledging our colonial legacy and how it still affects us today .
In refusing to mandate the teaching of empire , the government is denying yet another generation the tools to dismantle systemic racism.
” A cross-party group of more than 30 MPs have already written to education secretary Gavin Williamson calling for a more diverse range of historical perspectives in the curriculum .
Modules such as migration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stage 3 and 4 , but race equality think tank the Runnymede Trust said it was a lottery if they are taught as the decision rests with schools .
Kimberly McIntosh , senior policy officer at Runnymede , added : “ The inspirational youth-led campaigns show that young people are hungry to understand our national story in full .
“ All children and young people need to feel a sense of belonging , and understand their identities .
Having these topics as part of the curriculum would go some way to providing that.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Racism in all its forms is abhorrent and has no place in our society .
“ Schools already play a significant role in teaching children about the importance of respect and tolerance .
“ Black history is an important topic which schools can teach to children of all ages as part of the history curriculum .
”

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Hundreds of people in Wigan have signed a petition calling for Britain’s colonial history to become part of the school curriculum.
A campaign group of sixth form students say the Government is denying their generation the tools to “dismantle systemic racism” by not mandating teaching about the Empire in schools.
As of yesterday, 369 people in Wigan's three main constituencies had signed a petition calling for MPs to change the curriculum and a further 204 have signed in Bolton West, which includes Atherton. That is among almost 18,000 from across the North West.
The breakdown of signatures in each constituency is:
Wigan: 144 people signed
Leigh: 139
Makerfield: 86
Bolton West: 204
The petition on Parliament’s website, created by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, has amassed 234,000 signatures in its first week, meaning it will be considered for a debate in Westminster.
It wants to create a “far more inclusive curriculum” by making education compulsory on topics such as Britain’s role in colonisation and the transatlantic slave trade.
It reads: “By educating on the events of the past, we can forge a better future.
“Colonial powers must own up to their pasts by raising awareness of the forced labour of black people, past and present mistreatment of BAME people, and most importantly, how this contributes to the unfair systems of power at the foundation of our modern society.”
The death of American George Floyd while in police custody reinvigorated Black Lives Matter protests throughout the UK, and sparked public debate on the nation’s history as a colonial empire.
The protests have seen a number of monuments targeted with a statue of Edward Colston pulled down in Bristol and thrown over a quayside.
Fill In The Blanks, a group of sixth form students from south London who support the petition, had been campaigning for a more “honest” curriculum before the latest global protests began.
The group, formed in August 2019, say it is “fundamentally inadequate” that students can leave the education system without learning about the British Empire.
In a statement, the group said: “There has never been a more important time for us to reckon with our past. From the Windrush scandal, to Covid-19, it is now much harder to refute the existence of institutionalised racism when confronted so blatantly with its impacts.
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“We cannot understand modern Britain without critically acknowledging our colonial legacy and how it still affects us today. In refusing to mandate the teaching of empire, the government is denying yet another generation the tools to dismantle systemic racism.”
A cross-party group of more than 30 MPs have already written to education secretary Gavin Williamson calling for a more diverse range of historical perspectives in the curriculum.
Modules such as migration and empire can be taught at Key Stage 3 and 4, but race equality think tank the Runnymede Trust said it was a lottery if they are taught as the decision rests with schools.
Kimberly McIntosh, senior policy officer at Runnymede, added: “The inspirational youth-led campaigns show that young people are hungry to understand our national story in full.
“All children and young people need to feel a sense of belonging, and understand their identities. Having these topics as part of the curriculum would go some way to providing that.”
A Department for Education spokeswoman said: “Racism in all its forms is abhorrent and has no place in our society.
“Schools already play a significant role in teaching children about the importance of respect and tolerance.
“Black history is an important topic which schools can teach to children of all ages as part of the history curriculum.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--The best family parks and walks in Wigan and Leigh

There are few better ways to spend time with loved ones than on a long walk or a trip to the park .
One positive to come out of the current pandemic has been the opportunity it has presented to appreciate the wonder our green spaces .
Many of us have discovered parks , wooded areas and valleys that we had no idea existed before .
While warnings have occasionally had to be issued after large numbers of people turned up at some of Wigan and Leigh 's beauty spots , they have largely been a place of refuge and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As lockdown measures begin to ease , people must still follow social distancing rules while large gatherings are still prohibited .
It is also advised to leave if the area is busy and to visit at another time .
Here are some of the most popular outdoor spaces in Wigan and Leigh : The Grade II*-listed building Haigh Hall was built between 1827 and 1840 .
The surrounding native woodlands were first opened to the public in 1947 and 24 acres of planting were used to help regenerate the area .
While it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of outdoor activities available , the Wigan park has also become a well-known spot for nature lovers .
The 250 acres of woodland , the nearby Leeds Liverpool canal , and picturesque views of the Douglas Valley and Welsh hills all offer chances to embrace nature .
Located on the outskirts of a residential area of Leigh , Colliers Wood is a beautiful mix of stunning woodland walks and open grassland views that are perfect for a day walking and exploring the site .
The woods are on former industrial land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coal mine .
There 's a massive 338 acres of woodland and meadows , with over 60,000 trees and 5km of footpaths to discover - all which offer opportunities to explore this gorgeous forest and discover the wealth of trees and wildlife .
If it 's a relaxing walk you 're after - well , as relaxing as it gets when you mix kids and mud - then you ca n't do much better than a trip to Pennington Flash .
Part of an impressive country park , the lake and surrounding marshland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mammals , birds and insects .
The term ‘ Flashes ’ refers to the lakes on the site which were formed over time as a result of the mining subsidence .
They are a legacy of Wigan Borough ’ s industrial heritage and those at Pennington Flash are a stunning example of how the industrial past has developed a beautiful location for wildlife .
You can enjoy a walk around the lake , feed the swans and little ones can have a go on the play area .
If you 're feeling peckish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cream vans at the site so do n't forget to take some cash along - for the pay and display car park too .
There 's nothing quite like tucking into a cone of chips while watching the sun go down on the lake .
Located to the north west of the town centre , the Grade II-listed Mesnes Park is a jewel in Wigan 's crown .
The park dates back to 1878 and underwent a multi-million pound restoration several years ago .
Visitors can enjoy the park 's playgrounds , manicured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gardens , while the old bandstands host regular music performances .
Situated next to Parbold Hill , above the rural village of Appley Bridge , Fairy Glen is a fine destination for a walk .
If you 're searching for a bit of tranquility , this beauty spot has it all .
In the secluded , thick woodland you 'll discover spectacular waterfalls and cliff faces .
The ancient broadleaved woodland makes Fairy Glen one of the most picturesque woodlands in the county , rich with biodiversity .
Unfortunately , the site is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of incidents where barriers have been 'smashed ' or thrown into the water .
Another of the borough 's most popular green spaces , Jubilee Park can be found on either side of Wigan Road , in Ashton-in-Makerfield .
There 's a play area , tennis and basketball courts , as well as a flower park and a woodland area .
The park has even been awarded a Green Flag Community Award , which recognises well-managed parks and green spaces across the UK .

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There are few better ways to spend time with loved ones than on a long walk or a trip to the park.
One positive to come out of the current pandemic has been the opportunity it has presented to appreciate the wonder our green spaces.
Many of us have discovered parks, wooded areas and valleys that we had no idea existed before.
While warnings have occasionally had to be issued after large numbers of people turned up at some of Wigan and Leigh's beauty spots, they have largely been a place of refuge and tranquility for many in the borough.
As lockdown measures begin to ease, people must still follow social distancing rules while large gatherings are still prohibited.
It is also advised to leave if the area is busy and to visit at another time.
Here are some of the most popular outdoor spaces in Wigan and Leigh:
Haigh Woodland Park
School Lane, Wigan WN2 1PE
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
The Grade II*-listed building Haigh Hall was built between 1827 and 1840.
The surrounding native woodlands were first opened to the public in 1947 and 24 acres of planting were used to help regenerate the area.
While it has since become popular with families for the number of outdoor activities available, the Wigan park has also become a well-known spot for nature lovers.
The 250 acres of woodland, the nearby Leeds Liverpool canal, and picturesque views of the Douglas Valley and Welsh hills all offer chances to embrace nature.
Colliers Wood
Higher Folds, Leigh, WN7 2XT
Located on the outskirts of a residential area of Leigh, Colliers Wood is a beautiful mix of stunning woodland walks and open grassland views that are perfect for a day walking and exploring the site.
The woods are on former industrial land - what used to be a working coal mine. There's a massive 338 acres of woodland and meadows, with over 60,000 trees and 5km of footpaths to discover - all which offer opportunities to explore this gorgeous forest and discover the wealth of trees and wildlife.
Pennington Flash Country Park
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh, WN7 3UG
(Image: Daniel Somers)
If it's a relaxing walk you're after - well, as relaxing as it gets when you mix kids and mud - then you can't do much better than a trip to Pennington Flash.
Part of an impressive country park, the lake and surrounding marshland are home to a diverse group of mammals, birds and insects.
The term ‘Flashes’ refers to the lakes on the site which were formed over time as a result of the mining subsidence. They are a legacy of Wigan Borough’s industrial heritage and those at Pennington Flash are a stunning example of how the industrial past has developed a beautiful location for wildlife.
You can enjoy a walk around the lake, feed the swans and little ones can have a go on the play area.
If you're feeling peckish then there are always food and ice cream vans at the site so don't forget to take some cash along - for the pay and display car park too.
There's nothing quite like tucking into a cone of chips while watching the sun go down on the lake.
Mesnes Park
Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan WN1 1TU
Located to the north west of the town centre, the Grade II-listed Mesnes Park is a jewel in Wigan's crown.
The park dates back to 1878 and underwent a multi-million pound restoration several years ago.
Visitors can enjoy the park's playgrounds, manicured lawns, a small lake and rose gardens, while the old bandstands host regular music performances.
Fairy Glen
Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EQ
Situated next to Parbold Hill, above the rural village of Appley Bridge, Fairy Glen is a fine destination for a walk.
If you're searching for a bit of tranquility, this beauty spot has it all.
In the secluded, thick woodland you'll discover spectacular waterfalls and cliff faces.
The ancient broadleaved woodland makes Fairy Glen one of the most picturesque woodlands in the county, rich with biodiversity.
Unfortunately, the site is temporarily closed to the public following a series of incidents where barriers have been 'smashed' or thrown into the water.
Jubilee Park
Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 9BH
(Image: Google Street View)
Another of the borough's most popular green spaces, Jubilee Park can be found on either side of Wigan Road, in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
There's a play area, tennis and basketball courts, as well as a flower park and a woodland area.
The park has even been awarded a Green Flag Community Award, which recognises well-managed parks and green spaces across the UK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Man City coach Pep Guardiola fears Sergio Aguero season could be over

Sergio Aguero could be ruled out of the rest of the season for Manchester City after being forced off in the Premier League win over Burnley .
The Argentine striker , making his first start since the league was restarted , was fouled in the box towards the end of the first half in a tackle that would be given as a penalty by VAR .
He had limped off by the time that Riyad Mahrez slammed home the penalty kick to make it 3-0 .
Pep Guardiola 's side head to Chelsea on Thursday in a game that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before travelling to Newcastle for an FA Cup quarter-final that they will be targeting as one of two remaining competitions they can still win this season .
But the Blues may have to make do without Aguero for their remaining efforts in the Premier League , FA Cup and Champions League .
`` It does n't look good .
unfortunately , '' said Guardiola .
`` We are going to see tomorrow .
he was struggling in the last month with a problem in the knee and now he felt something so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has but it does n't look good for this season .
`` Tomorrow we will see and know exactly what he has .
The doctor says it will take time .
A few games [ out ] for sure but maybe tomorrow the tests he will get good news - we will see . ''
City have not struggled to score goals in Aguero 's absence in recent matches , with the Argentine not having contributed personally to the eight the Blues have put past Arsenal and Burnley .
But their top scorer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible .
John Stones and Claudio Bravo were absent again as City beat Burnley on Wednesday night .
The pair also missed the game with Arsenal with injury , although Guardiola had indicated that the pair are close to returning .

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Sergio Aguero could be ruled out of the rest of the season for Manchester City after being forced off in the Premier League win over Burnley.
The Argentine striker, making his first start since the league was restarted, was fouled in the box towards the end of the first half in a tackle that would be given as a penalty by VAR. He had limped off by the time that Riyad Mahrez slammed home the penalty kick to make it 3-0.
Pep Guardiola's side head to Chelsea on Thursday in a game that could hand Liverpool the title should they lose, before travelling to Newcastle for an FA Cup quarter-final that they will be targeting as one of two remaining competitions they can still win this season.
But the Blues may have to make do without Aguero for their remaining efforts in the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
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"It doesn't look good. unfortunately," said Guardiola. "We are going to see tomorrow. he was struggling in the last month with a problem in the knee and now he felt something so we will see tomorrow exactly what he has but it doesn't look good for this season.
"Tomorrow we will see and know exactly what he has. The doctor says it will take time. A few games [out] for sure but maybe tomorrow the tests he will get good news - we will see."
City have not struggled to score goals in Aguero's absence in recent matches, with the Argentine not having contributed personally to the eight the Blues have put past Arsenal and Burnley. But their top scorer will still be wanted back as soon as possible.
John Stones and Claudio Bravo were absent again as City beat Burnley on Wednesday night. The pair also missed the game with Arsenal with injury, although Guardiola had indicated that the pair are close to returning.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Burnley captain Ben Mee condemns White Lives Matter banner

Burnley captain Ben Mee has condemned the banner that was flown over the Etihad Stadium at the start of the Premier League match against Manchester City .
A plane displaying the wording 'White Lives Matter - Burnley ' was pictured above the ground shortly after both sets of players and backroom staff took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement .
The incident has been widely condemned , with a club statement from Burnley stating they will work with the authorities to identify those responsible and will issue lifetime bans .
Speaking after the match , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Burnley squad clear and urged those responsible to 'educate themselves ' .
`` It was a tough night .
We can talk about football but there 's something I want to think about first , the aeroplane that went out at the beginning of the game , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` I 'm ashamed , I 'm embarrassed that someone from our fans has decided to put that around the stadium and has completely missed the point .
`` The group of lads in there are embarrassed to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're about at all .
They 've missed the point of the whole thing that we 're trying to achieve and what we 're trying to do .
`` I think these people need to come to the 21st century and educate themselves .
It does not represent what we 're about , what the players are about , what the club is about and what the majority of the fans are about .
It 's a small minority of people and I 'm really upset that it happened . ''
Mee went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware it might happen shortly before the match began , adding : `` As we were coming out , we heard some whispers that it was going to happen and the club tried to stop it .
`` I 've heard it 's a small number of people that have arranged this and I hope this does n't happen again .
I 'm ashamed , I 'm upset that it 's associated with my club and it 's not something we want to see at all in this game . ''
Former City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Sky Sports covering the game and had his say on the incident after the match : '' It 's so disheartening .
After how far we 've come , it feels to me , in these last couple of weeks , it really does hurt me .
I think what we have to realise though is that we do n't want to force this down people if they do n't want to [ hear it ] .
`` I agree that everybody should have free speech but just on a time where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you 've always got a small fraction who just want to spoil things .
`` It was disheartening to see but I do n't want to make a massive thing about that when we 've got something so positive going on as well .
I 'd like to think it was a small percentage . ''

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Burnley captain Ben Mee has condemned the banner that was flown over the Etihad Stadium at the start of the Premier League match against Manchester City.
A plane displaying the wording 'White Lives Matter - Burnley' was pictured above the ground shortly after both sets of players and backroom staff took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The incident has been widely condemned, with a club statement from Burnley stating they will work with the authorities to identify those responsible and will issue lifetime bans.
Speaking after the match, an emotionally charged Mee made the feelings of the Burnley squad clear and urged those responsible to 'educate themselves'.
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"It was a tough night. We can talk about football but there's something I want to think about first, the aeroplane that went out at the beginning of the game," he told Sky Sports.
"I'm ashamed, I'm embarrassed that someone from our fans has decided to put that around the stadium and has completely missed the point.
"The group of lads in there are embarrassed to see that and it's not what we're about at all. They've missed the point of the whole thing that we're trying to achieve and what we're trying to do.
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"I think these people need to come to the 21st century and educate themselves. It does not represent what we're about, what the players are about, what the club is about and what the majority of the fans are about. It's a small minority of people and I'm really upset that it happened."
Mee went on to state that the players became aware it might happen shortly before the match began, adding: "As we were coming out, we heard some whispers that it was going to happen and the club tried to stop it.
"I've heard it's a small number of people that have arranged this and I hope this doesn't happen again. I'm ashamed, I'm upset that it's associated with my club and it's not something we want to see at all in this game."
Former City defender Micah Richards was on punditry duty for Sky Sports covering the game and had his say on the incident after the match:
"It's so disheartening. After how far we've come, it feels to me, in these last couple of weeks, it really does hurt me. I think what we have to realise though is that we don't want to force this down people if they don't want to [hear it].
"I agree that everybody should have free speech but just on a time where things seemed to be on the up, you've always got a small fraction who just want to spoil things.
"It was disheartening to see but I don't want to make a massive thing about that when we've got something so positive going on as well. I'd like to think it was a small percentage."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Phil Foden shares secret to Man City performance and issues David Silva plea

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has revealed the secret to his starring performance against Burnley , sharing the work that has gone on behind the scenes with set-pieces .
The Stockport-born ace put in a Man of the Match display with a brace , taking his tally to three goals in two matches since the restart , and was instrumental in the victory for Pep Guardiola 's side .
By his own admission , it was his best performance to date wearing City colours and the hard work on the training pitch has proved to be beneficial .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been working really hard at short corners and defending as well , which you can see .
It 's good when it comes off , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` We worked on the set-piece , drawing the defenders out .
I knew where I was going to play the pass , it 's just about disguising it to give the player more time .
I 'm just happy it came off really .
`` I 'd like to think that was my best game in a City shirt .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got a long way to go but I 'm just happy when I put in performances like that . ''
Foden is widely touted to be the successor to David Silva in the attacking midfield position , with the Spaniard set to leave upon the end of the deal .
However , rather than think about potentially replacing the iconic midfielder , Foden believes he should extend his deal at the Etihad Stadium .
`` I think he should extend his contract to be honest .
How he played today , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to think about it too much , I 'm just enjoying playing with him .
It 's a pleasure to play with him . ''

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Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has revealed the secret to his starring performance against Burnley, sharing the work that has gone on behind the scenes with set-pieces.
The Stockport-born ace put in a Man of the Match display with a brace, taking his tally to three goals in two matches since the restart, and was instrumental in the victory for Pep Guardiola's side.
By his own admission, it was his best performance to date wearing City colours and the hard work on the training pitch has proved to be beneficial.
"We have a set-piece coach and we've been working really hard at short corners and defending as well, which you can see. It's good when it comes off," he told Sky Sports.
"We worked on the set-piece, drawing the defenders out. I knew where I was going to play the pass, it's just about disguising it to give the player more time. I'm just happy it came off really.
"I'd like to think that was my best game in a City shirt. I'm still learning every day so I've got a long way to go but I'm just happy when I put in performances like that."
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Foden is widely touted to be the successor to David Silva in the attacking midfield position, with the Spaniard set to leave upon the end of the deal.
However, rather than think about potentially replacing the iconic midfielder, Foden believes he should extend his deal at the Etihad Stadium.
"I think he should extend his contract to be honest. How he played today, it's unbelievable. I don't want to think about it too much, I'm just enjoying playing with him. It's a pleasure to play with him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Two players show Man City will manage fine without Sane vs Burnley

The routine build-up to Manchester City 's latest game of the Premier League re-start was rocked by the revelation that Leroy Sane will leave the Etihad either this summer or next .
After just 45 minutes against Burnley , though , Pep Guardiola 's declaration that City wo n't buy a replacement for Sane was proved right , as Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez produced a first-half masterclass on the wings with Sane watching on from the bench .
Guardiola had namechecked both players as options on the wing for City to cope with the expected departure of Sane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cameo against Arsenal last time out , was making only his fourth City appearance on the left and his first in the Premier League .
Mahrez , meanwhile , kept his place as Raheem Sterling dropped to the bench as Guardiola named eight changes to his starting XI with David Silva , Mahrez and Ederson the only players keeping their place from the win at Arsenal .
A completely new back four saw Nicolas Otamendi and Fernandinho partner up , while Bernardo Silva and Rodri replaced Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous win against Arsenal , took a while to get going , but the biggest talking point of the opening stages came from the skies above the Etihad as a plane was flown above the stadium prompting players to complain to the match officials about the noise it was creating .
Unfortunately , the message of the banner - `` White Lives Matter Burnley '' - will taint what has been a powerful and unified message from all Premier League clubs over the last week in support of the Black Lives Matter movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players wore `` Black Lives Matter '' on the back of their shirts in place of player names , and all players and coaching staff took a knee before kick off .
The disgusting message will only strengthen the need for such gestures to be made .
Back on the pitch , City were comfortable in possession as they moved the ball around to try and unlock the Burnley defence .
Bernardo Silva should maybe have left a cross for Riyad Mahrez as he took a touch and sliced wide when the Algerian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's more effective to shoot on sight rather than try to walk the ball in - as Phil Foden showed with devastating effect midway through the half .
A short corner was played to the youngster on the edge of the box as Burnley were caught napping , and he unleashed a fine low drive into the bottom corner to open the scoring .
It was Foden 's second goal in 48 minutes of football since the restart as he looks to show Guardiola he is ready to assume the responsibilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal boosted City , who tried again to catch Burnley with another short corner moments later .
Any counter-attacking threat the visitors had displayed early on was gone as City moved the ball around with ease in search for a second .
Just as Foden discovered , though , the only other shot on target in the next fifteen minutes was a long-ranger from Aleks Zinchenko that was straight at Nick Pope in the Burnley goal .
If Burnley were proving tricky to break down by City 's usual passing tactics , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are capable of adapting their play to stubborn opposition .
A brilliant cross-field ball from Fernandinho in defence found Riyad Mahrez on the right , who advanced against a back-tracking defence and unleashed a fine finish into the bottom corner .
City smelt blood , and finally unlocked the Burnley defence through the middle as Foden was played in behind the last man and his cut-back to Sergio Aguero was cleared by Ben Mee .
A VAR check , however , judged that Aguero had just got to the ball first and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was a harsh award , but City had a penalty .
Mahrez took responsibility and found the bottom corner for his second and City 's third of an opening half that had barely got out of first gear .
The only marker on a productive 45 minutes was the departure of Aguero , who was still feeling the effects of Mee 's challenge .
Half chances for Aguero 's replacement Gabriel Jesus , and for the energetic Foden , saw City start the second half as they ended the first , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long for a fourth goal .
A sensational no-look reverse pass from Foden slipped in to Bernardo , who found namesake David for a six-yard finish , and City had extinguished any Burnley hopes of a comeback .
The goal was a signal for City to rotate and rest the squad ahead of Thursday 's trip to Chelsea and Kevin de Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte replaced Riyad Mahrez and Fernandinho .
De Bruyne will be the last player Burnley wanted to see , as it proved when he ran towards goal and slid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jesus was nudged into the path of Foden at the back post to finish first time for his second goal - and third in 88 minutes .
Sane was introduced for his first appearance of the season late on , and looked lively as City occasionally looked for a sixth goal .
The German will still have a role to play in the final games of this season , but City fans will be forgiven for looking ahead to life without him .
Between them , Foden and Mahrez showed that they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The routine build-up to Manchester City's latest game of the Premier League re-start was rocked by the revelation that Leroy Sane will leave the Etihad either this summer or next.
After just 45 minutes against Burnley, though, Pep Guardiola's declaration that City won't buy a replacement for Sane was proved right, as Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez produced a first-half masterclass on the wings with Sane watching on from the bench.
Guardiola had namechecked both players as options on the wing for City to cope with the expected departure of Sane, although Foden, rewarded for his goal-scoring cameo against Arsenal last time out, was making only his fourth City appearance on the left and his first in the Premier League.
Mahrez, meanwhile, kept his place as Raheem Sterling dropped to the bench as Guardiola named eight changes to his starting XI with David Silva, Mahrez and Ederson the only players keeping their place from the win at Arsenal.
A completely new back four saw Nicolas Otamendi and Fernandinho partner up, while Bernardo Silva and Rodri replaced Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan in midfield.
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The game, like the previous win against Arsenal, took a while to get going, but the biggest talking point of the opening stages came from the skies above the Etihad as a plane was flown above the stadium prompting players to complain to the match officials about the noise it was creating. Unfortunately, the message of the banner - "White Lives Matter Burnley" - will taint what has been a powerful and unified message from all Premier League clubs over the last week in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Once again, City and Burnley players wore "Black Lives Matter" on the back of their shirts in place of player names, and all players and coaching staff took a knee before kick off. The disgusting message will only strengthen the need for such gestures to be made.
Back on the pitch, City were comfortable in possession as they moved the ball around to try and unlock the Burnley defence. Bernardo Silva should maybe have left a cross for Riyad Mahrez as he took a touch and sliced wide when the Algerian was better placed.
Sometimes, though, it's more effective to shoot on sight rather than try to walk the ball in - as Phil Foden showed with devastating effect midway through the half. A short corner was played to the youngster on the edge of the box as Burnley were caught napping, and he unleashed a fine low drive into the bottom corner to open the scoring.
It was Foden's second goal in 48 minutes of football since the restart as he looks to show Guardiola he is ready to assume the responsibilities of David Silva next season.
The goal boosted City, who tried again to catch Burnley with another short corner moments later. Any counter-attacking threat the visitors had displayed early on was gone as City moved the ball around with ease in search for a second. Just as Foden discovered, though, the only other shot on target in the next fifteen minutes was a long-ranger from Aleks Zinchenko that was straight at Nick Pope in the Burnley goal.
If Burnley were proving tricky to break down by City's usual passing tactics, then their second goal showed how this squad are capable of adapting their play to stubborn opposition. A brilliant cross-field ball from Fernandinho in defence found Riyad Mahrez on the right, who advanced against a back-tracking defence and unleashed a fine finish into the bottom corner.
City smelt blood, and finally unlocked the Burnley defence through the middle as Foden was played in behind the last man and his cut-back to Sergio Aguero was cleared by Ben Mee. A VAR check, however, judged that Aguero had just got to the ball first and that Mee had followed through on his ankle. It was a harsh award, but City had a penalty.
Mahrez took responsibility and found the bottom corner for his second and City's third of an opening half that had barely got out of first gear. The only marker on a productive 45 minutes was the departure of Aguero, who was still feeling the effects of Mee's challenge.
Half chances for Aguero's replacement Gabriel Jesus, and for the energetic Foden, saw City start the second half as they ended the first, and they did not have to wait long for a fourth goal. A sensational no-look reverse pass from Foden slipped in to Bernardo, who found namesake David for a six-yard finish, and City had extinguished any Burnley hopes of a comeback.
The goal was a signal for City to rotate and rest the squad ahead of Thursday's trip to Chelsea and Kevin de Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte replaced Riyad Mahrez and Fernandinho.
De Bruyne will be the last player Burnley wanted to see, as it proved when he ran towards goal and slid in Bernardo, whose ball to Gabriel Jesus was nudged into the path of Foden at the back post to finish first time for his second goal - and third in 88 minutes.
Sane was introduced for his first appearance of the season late on, and looked lively as City occasionally looked for a sixth goal. The German will still have a role to play in the final games of this season, but City fans will be forgiven for looking ahead to life without him.
Between them, Foden and Mahrez showed that they can shoulder that burden with match-winning effect.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Man City player ratings as Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez terrific

Ederson : Did n't have very much to do , but did it all as coolly as we have come to expect .
Was out of his box minutes into the game and last week 's unfortunate clash with Garcia has n't knocked his confidence .
7 Cancelo : A performance that was fine enough for the evening without putting any pressure on Walker for the spot .
A few slack moments , and sold Otamendi short to nearly let Vydra in where he earned a yellow card as he brought the forward down to stop the move .
7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a physical presence against Burnley and , while injuries meant it was n't quite the test that was expected , Otamendi was still alert on his first outing since the restart .
7 Fernandinho : Played the Laporte role very well as he stepped in for the Frenchman , with his terrific ball to Mahrez creating the second goal .
Taken off after an hour , perhaps with the bigger tests at Chelsea and Newcastle this week in mind .
8 Zinchenko : Solid enough defensively and linked up well with David Silva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Clarets .
A willing option in attack with the pace to cover himself at the back if needed .
7 Rodri : Some important interceptions and the cool head and range of passing that Rodri has shown since he arrived at the Etihad .
A contained performance that gave the impression there is a lot more running to come .
8 Silva : Looks refreshed after this break and was one of two outfielders to keep his place from Arsenal .
Enjoyed the ball running across his body in the final third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burnley defenders .
Took his goal well , although appeared to tire beyond the hour mark .
8 Foden : An excellent way to build on what was a sharp cameo and a goal against Arsenal .
Foden 's strike for the opening goal shows the composure and confidence he had in this team , and the technique was perfect too .
His second was well-taken and capped another accomplished performance .
9 Mahrez : When he can combine his wonderful touch with that hungry eye for goal he is unstoppable and so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Also encouraging was the sight of Mahrez grabbing the ball for the penalty before anyone else could try to step up .
9 Bernardo : A performance that was occasionally as untidy as his lockdown hair but his tireless running caused Burnley problems , finding space in the area of the pitch where De Bruyne normally thrives .
7 Aguero : A frustrating start as he struggled to find space and opportunities no matter where he roamed on the pitch .
His last touch earned City a penalty , and Guardiola will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the busy calendar ahead .
6 Jesus ( for Aguero , 45 ) : A wonderful assist for Foden for the fifth goal .
Did he mean it ?
Let 's give him the benefit .
7 De Bruyne ( for Mahrez , 61 ) : The game was over before he came on .
6 Laporte ( for Fernandinho , 61 ) : Had very little to do .
6 Sane ( for Foden 79 ) : Did n't take long to get involved .
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Ederson: Didn't have very much to do, but did it all as coolly as we have come to expect. Was out of his box minutes into the game and last week's unfortunate clash with Garcia hasn't knocked his confidence. 7
Cancelo: A performance that was fine enough for the evening without putting any pressure on Walker for the spot. A few slack moments, and sold Otamendi short to nearly let Vydra in where he earned a yellow card as he brought the forward down to stop the move. 7
Otamendi: Guardiola predicted City would need a physical presence against Burnley and, while injuries meant it wasn't quite the test that was expected, Otamendi was still alert on his first outing since the restart. 7
Fernandinho: Played the Laporte role very well as he stepped in for the Frenchman, with his terrific ball to Mahrez creating the second goal. Taken off after an hour, perhaps with the bigger tests at Chelsea and Newcastle this week in mind. 8
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Zinchenko: Solid enough defensively and linked up well with David Silva on the left to help break through the Clarets. A willing option in attack with the pace to cover himself at the back if needed. 7
Rodri: Some important interceptions and the cool head and range of passing that Rodri has shown since he arrived at the Etihad. A contained performance that gave the impression there is a lot more running to come. 8
Silva: Looks refreshed after this break and was one of two outfielders to keep his place from Arsenal. Enjoyed the ball running across his body in the final third and was able to thread passes between Burnley defenders. Took his goal well, although appeared to tire beyond the hour mark. 8
Foden: An excellent way to build on what was a sharp cameo and a goal against Arsenal. Foden's strike for the opening goal shows the composure and confidence he had in this team, and the technique was perfect too. His second was well-taken and capped another accomplished performance. 9
Mahrez: When he can combine his wonderful touch with that hungry eye for goal he is unstoppable and so Taylor found out for that second goal. Also encouraging was the sight of Mahrez grabbing the ball for the penalty before anyone else could try to step up. 9
Bernardo: A performance that was occasionally as untidy as his lockdown hair but his tireless running caused Burnley problems, finding space in the area of the pitch where De Bruyne normally thrives. 7
Aguero: A frustrating start as he struggled to find space and opportunities no matter where he roamed on the pitch. His last touch earned City a penalty, and Guardiola will hope that his injury is not serious with the busy calendar ahead. 6
Substitutes:
Jesus (for Aguero, 45): A wonderful assist for Foden for the fifth goal. Did he mean it? Let's give him the benefit. 7
De Bruyne (for Mahrez, 61): The game was over before he came on. 6
Laporte (for Fernandinho, 61): Had very little to do. 6
Sane (for Foden 79): Didn't take long to get involved. 6
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Not used: Carson, Walker, Sterling, Gundogan, Mendy,


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-22--Man United player David de Gea told what his biggest flaw is

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has explained the one main area that current United stopper David De Gea will have to work on should he wish to improve his form .
The Spaniard came under criticism for failing to stop Steven Bergwijn ’ s effort that gave Tottenham the lead in the 1-1 draw on Friday night .
Roy Keane in particular gave a scathing assessment of De Gea .
Stating during his half-time analysis of the match on Sky Sports : “ I ’ m sick to death of this goalkeeper .
`` I would be fighting him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from that .
I would be swinging punches at that guy .
That is a standard save for an established international goalkeeper , ” he continued .
Following the criticism , Bosnich has identified the area that is letting the United goalkeeper down .
“ He has had a season that has been full of mistakes that he hasn ’ t made on a consistent basis in the past , there is no doubt about that , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ In terms of the goal against Tottenham , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the delivery that Roy Keane made , but the bottom line is whether you agree with the way he delivered it or not , that is Roy ’ s style .
“ It was a mistake and I think that the most important thing , and I ’ m sure his goalkeeping coach would notice from a technical point of view , is that there is something wrong when he sets for shots .
You saw it in that goal there .
“ So , as a goalkeeper you set for shots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your shoulders you ’ re going to have real problems because the natural reaction then is to go backwards when a shot is hit quite hard , you ’ ve got no room to maneuver your feet and if you ’ re going backwards as a goalkeeper and the ball hits you , invariably it ’ s going to go in the back of the goal .
“ So that ’ s something they definitely need to work on and obviously they ’ ve got Henderson who ’ s playing so well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It has been more than a blip this season .
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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has explained the one main area that current United stopper David De Gea will have to work on should he wish to improve his form.
The Spaniard came under criticism for failing to stop Steven Bergwijn’s effort that gave Tottenham the lead in the 1-1 draw on Friday night.
Roy Keane in particular gave a scathing assessment of De Gea. Stating during his half-time analysis of the match on Sky Sports: “I’m sick to death of this goalkeeper.
"I would be fighting him at half-time, there is no getting away from that. I would be swinging punches at that guy. That is a standard save for an established international goalkeeper,” he continued.
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Following the criticism, Bosnich has identified the area that is letting the United goalkeeper down.
“He has had a season that has been full of mistakes that he hasn’t made on a consistent basis in the past, there is no doubt about that,” he told Sky Sports.
“In terms of the goal against Tottenham, a lot of people are obviously talking about the delivery that Roy Keane made, but the bottom line is whether you agree with the way he delivered it or not, that is Roy’s style.
“It was a mistake and I think that the most important thing, and I’m sure his goalkeeping coach would notice from a technical point of view, is that there is something wrong when he sets for shots. You saw it in that goal there.
“So, as a goalkeeper you set for shots and your feet are outside the width of your shoulders you’re going to have real problems because the natural reaction then is to go backwards when a shot is hit quite hard, you’ve got no room to maneuver your feet and if you’re going backwards as a goalkeeper and the ball hits you, invariably it’s going to go in the back of the goal.
“So that’s something they definitely need to work on and obviously they’ve got Henderson who’s playing so well at Sheffield United as well.
“It has been more than a blip this season.”