themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Man United evening headlines as Gomes contract doubts remain

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday , May 14 .
Why Gomes is refusing to sign a new deal Angel Gomes has been the centre of much speculation over the past few days with the 19-year-old refusing to sign a new deal at Manchester United .
Gomes ’ current deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of next month and his representatives were “ underwhelmed ” by United ’ s offer .
Also , Gomes has been discouraged by United ’ s pursuit of young English trio Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ move for the young midfielder in the past few days , with Barcelona also tracking him in the past .
If Manchester United are unable to sign Sancho this summer , then they could turn their attention to Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo .
The MEN understands that United have been monitoring the former Manchester City forward and believe he could be a cheaper back-up option to Sancho .
There was a similar situation last summer , when United could not strike a deal with Borussia Dortmund in their pursuit of Sancho .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed him for £15m in a “ low-risk buy ” signing , something they believe is applicable to Matondo as well .
A Manchester United scout has hinted at a possible transfer window extension this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The football season has been on pause since mid-March due to the crisis , with the whole country currently on lockdown .
There is no set return date for the Premier League yet , with ongoing talks about how and when to resume the season once again .
This will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s transfer window – with the season ’ s conclusion set to be delayed – so will the window .
“ The current situation is tough for clubs and they don ’ t really know what they can expect in the future , ” Man United scout Piotr Sadowski said in a webinar hosted by the International Centre for Sports Studies .
“ The most important problem at the moment is the financial stability and it ’ s difficult for clubs to plan transfer budgets , and also the transfer window is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another difficulty for those clubs .
“ I think there are talks on the market between people – unofficial talks – that the summer transfer window should be extended .
`` I think this is a good idea and it would be a good idea to make a six-month transfer window from summer until winter 2021 , and give all those clubs the chance to better plan transfers and their budgets , because we need time to get the situation clear.
” Read more on what Sadowski had to say here .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday, May 14.
Why Gomes is refusing to sign a new deal
Angel Gomes has been the centre of much speculation over the past few days with the 19-year-old refusing to sign a new deal at Manchester United.
Gomes’ current deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of next month and his representatives were “underwhelmed” by United’s offer.
Also, Gomes has been discouraged by United’s pursuit of young English trio Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham.
Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for the young midfielder in the past few days, with Barcelona also tracking him in the past.
United identify Sancho alternative
If Manchester United are unable to sign Sancho this summer, then they could turn their attention to Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo.
The MEN understands that United have been monitoring the former Manchester City forward and believe he could be a cheaper back-up option to Sancho.
There was a similar situation last summer, when United could not strike a deal with Borussia Dortmund in their pursuit of Sancho.
United switched their attention to Daniel James and signed him for £15m in a “low-risk buy” signing, something they believe is applicable to Matondo as well.
United scout on possible transfer window extension
A Manchester United scout has hinted at a possible transfer window extension this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The football season has been on pause since mid-March due to the crisis, with the whole country currently on lockdown.
There is no set return date for the Premier League yet, with ongoing talks about how and when to resume the season once again.
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This will also have an impact on this summer’s transfer window – with the season’s conclusion set to be delayed – so will the window.
“The current situation is tough for clubs and they don’t really know what they can expect in the future,” Man United scout Piotr Sadowski said in a webinar hosted by the International Centre for Sports Studies.
“The most important problem at the moment is the financial stability and it’s difficult for clubs to plan transfer budgets, and also the transfer window is in a timeframe, so it can be another difficulty for those clubs.
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“I think there are talks on the market between people – unofficial talks – that the summer transfer window should be extended.
"I think this is a good idea and it would be a good idea to make a six-month transfer window from summer until winter 2021, and give all those clubs the chance to better plan transfers and their budgets, because we need time to get the situation clear.”
Read more on what Sadowski had to say here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Man City evening headlines as Silva given contract clarity

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday , May 14 .
Manchester City have been handed a boost after Premier League clubs agreed to short-term deals for the players that see their contract runs out at the end of next month .
The Premier League season is set to be extended – with talks ongoing – and the campaign ’ s conclusion will go way past the usual finishing date and past the deadline for some players ’ current deals at their clubs .
David Silva is one of those players ; with the Spanish playmaker leaving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season at the Etihad .
Claudio Bravo is another player who is set to leave City on a free transfer once the season concludes .
However , these two will now be allowed to finish the season for their current side with all 20 Premier League clubs unanimously agreeing on short-term deals to essentially extend those contracts .
Noel Gallagher believes if Manchester City were in Liverpool ’ s position – 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League – then the season would have been voided by now .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining nine league games to be crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years , and to end City ’ s back-to-back title-winning run .
Asked by talkSPORT how much he was missing football , the former Oasis singer said : “ As Liverpool are 25 points clear , not a great deal .
“ I think it should have been voided weeks ago .
Just give them the trophy , they ’ ve won it anyway .
“ The cynic in me thinks if it wasn ’ t Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was City or Chelsea , it would have been voided already .
“ I don ’ t think anybody should go up or go down ( in the Championship and Premier League ) .
They should be looking towards next season now .
“ If they try and finish this season then the next few seasons are going to be chaotic.
” Eriksson wishes he stayed at City for longer Former City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson wishes he had stayed with the club for a longer period .
Eriksson took over just before Sheikh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but lasted just one season .
The former England manager has been left wondering what he could have achieved if he ’ d stayed longer .
“ If you talk about regrets , of course it is .
I would have liked to have stayed for longer in the Premier League as at that time and today , the Premier League is the biggest and best league in the world , ” Eriksson said to Sky Sports Football .
“ There is no competition , they are the best and most important .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay in the club where I was for a couple of years more .
“ Who knows what would have happened to Manchester City because less than a year after I left , the new owners came in and life changed totally for City .
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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday, May 14.
City handed Silva boost
Manchester City have been handed a boost after Premier League clubs agreed to short-term deals for the players that see their contract runs out at the end of next month.
The Premier League season is set to be extended – with talks ongoing – and the campaign’s conclusion will go way past the usual finishing date and past the deadline for some players’ current deals at their clubs.
David Silva is one of those players; with the Spanish playmaker leaving the club at the end of his 10th season at the Etihad.
Claudio Bravo is another player who is set to leave City on a free transfer once the season concludes.
However, these two will now be allowed to finish the season for their current side with all 20 Premier League clubs unanimously agreeing on short-term deals to essentially extend those contracts.
Gallagher makes Liverpool claim
Noel Gallagher believes if Manchester City were in Liverpool’s position – 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League – then the season would have been voided by now.
The Merseysiders need just six points from their remaining nine league games to be crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years, and to end City’s back-to-back title-winning run.
Asked by talkSPORT how much he was missing football, the former Oasis singer said: “As Liverpool are 25 points clear, not a great deal.
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“I think it should have been voided weeks ago. Just give them the trophy, they’ve won it anyway.
“The cynic in me thinks if it wasn’t Liverpool going for the title, if it was City or Chelsea, it would have been voided already.
“I don’t think anybody should go up or go down (in the Championship and Premier League). They should be looking towards next season now.
“If they try and finish this season then the next few seasons are going to be chaotic.”
Eriksson wishes he stayed at City for longer
Former City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson wishes he had stayed with the club for a longer period.
Eriksson took over just before Sheikh Mansour’s big money takeover, but lasted just one season.
The former England manager has been left wondering what he could have achieved if he’d stayed longer.
“If you talk about regrets, of course it is. I would have liked to have stayed for longer in the Premier League as at that time and today, the Premier League is the biggest and best league in the world,” Eriksson said to Sky Sports Football.
“There is no competition, they are the best and most important. That would have been a dream, to stay in the club where I was for a couple of years more.
“Who knows what would have happened to Manchester City because less than a year after I left, the new owners came in and life changed totally for City.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Man City dealt Lautaro Martinez blow and more transfer rumours

Lautaro Martinez reportedly only wants to leave Inter this summer if it 's for Barcelona , amid speculation that Manchester City are interested .
City have seen themselves slip well off the pace in the Premier League this season and were 25 points behind Liverpool when the season was suspended .
As a result , Pep Guardiola may look to refresh his squad when the transfer window reopens and a new striker could be on the agenda , with Sergio Aguero is out of contract in 2021 .
While many quality strikers have been touted , none have been linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was enjoying a brilliant season in Serie A with a record of a goal every two games .
The 22-year-old is reportedly in high demand but , according to Mundo Deportivo , he will only leave the San Siro this summer if it 's to join Barcelona .
It 's claimed that Martinez has told Inter to dismiss any proposal that City or Paris Saint-Germain put forward , with only the pull of playing alongside fellow countryman Lionel Messi enough for him to leave .
Meanwhile , Vincent Kompany wants to keep City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for another season , reports in Belgium say .
Sandler linked up with the City legend last summer but the centre-back has only managed 11 appearances after being plagued by injury problems .
HLN , via Voetbal Nieuws , say Anderlecht are confident of keeping Sandler on loan for another season .

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Lautaro Martinez reportedly only wants to leave Inter this summer if it's for Barcelona, amid speculation that Manchester City are interested.
City have seen themselves slip well off the pace in the Premier League this season and were 25 points behind Liverpool when the season was suspended.
As a result, Pep Guardiola may look to refresh his squad when the transfer window reopens and a new striker could be on the agenda, with Sergio Aguero is out of contract in 2021.
While many quality strikers have been touted, none have been linked as much as Argentine Martinez, who was enjoying a brilliant season in Serie A with a record of a goal every two games.
The 22-year-old is reportedly in high demand but, according to Mundo Deportivo, he will only leave the San Siro this summer if it's to join Barcelona.
It's claimed that Martinez has told Inter to dismiss any proposal that City or Paris Saint-Germain put forward, with only the pull of playing alongside fellow countryman Lionel Messi enough for him to leave.
Meanwhile, Vincent Kompany wants to keep City defender Philippe Sandler on loan at Anderlecht for another season, reports in Belgium say.
Sandler linked up with the City legend last summer but the centre-back has only managed 11 appearances after being plagued by injury problems.
HLN, via Voetbal Nieuws, say Anderlecht are confident of keeping Sandler on loan for another season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Groups of 'swearing' lads are urinating on people's walls and having barbecues

Groups of 'swearing ' lads have been urinating on people 's walls and having barbecues in a residential area in Trafford .
The gang left piles of rubbish after they caused a disturbance on Maher Gardens , an area of green space surrounded by houses in Old Trafford .
Local officers posted about the issue on Twitter .
They said they drove to two homes in Moss Side and Rusholme after the residents were identified as being involved .
Police said they spoke to two offenders who were warned about the coronavirus breaches .
The friends had travelled to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the car .
Under current Covid-29 legislation , people are only allowed to meet up with one other person from another household and they must remain two metres apart at all times .
Patrols have been ramped up in the area following the incident and officers will consider applying for a Section 35 Dispersal Order .
On the GMP Stretford Twitter account , officers wrote : `` I 'm aware that a number of cars are turning up on Maher Gardens , Old Trafford again like last year , with males then drinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of litter .
`` I understand they are swearing and urinating against residents walls too .
I will sort this .
`` So , far I have visited two addresses in Moss Side and Rusholme and spoke with the families of two lads who had drove to OT and I believe were going to carry out ASB .
They were advised and warned re CO-VID breaches as they had multiple friends from different households in the car .
`` I have cycled around the area plus patrolled in a police vehicle and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do so and if the ASB continues I will apply for a Section 35 Dispersal Order for that particular area .
I have also asked response officers to patrol this area too . ''

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Groups of 'swearing' lads have been urinating on people's walls and having barbecues in a residential area in Trafford.
The gang left piles of rubbish after they caused a disturbance on Maher Gardens, an area of green space surrounded by houses in Old Trafford.
Local officers posted about the issue on Twitter.
They said they drove to two homes in Moss Side and Rusholme after the residents were identified as being involved.
Police said they spoke to two offenders who were warned about the coronavirus breaches.
The friends had travelled to the area with people from multiple households in the car.
Under current Covid-29 legislation, people are only allowed to meet up with one other person from another household and they must remain two metres apart at all times.
Patrols have been ramped up in the area following the incident and officers will consider applying for a Section 35 Dispersal Order.
On the GMP Stretford Twitter account, officers wrote: "I'm aware that a number of cars are turning up on Maher Gardens, Old Trafford again like last year, with males then drinking, having barbecues and then leaving lots of litter.
"I understand they are swearing and urinating against residents walls too. I will sort this.
"So, far I have visited two addresses in Moss Side and Rusholme and spoke with the families of two lads who had drove to OT and I believe were going to carry out ASB. They were advised and warned re CO-VID breaches as they had multiple friends from different households in the car.
"I have cycled around the area plus patrolled in a police vehicle and a plain car too. I will continue to do so and if the ASB continues I will apply for a Section 35 Dispersal Order for that particular area. I have also asked response officers to patrol this area too."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Brandon Williams explains how Ashley Young pranked him at United training ground

It 's been a rapid rise for Brandon Williams at Manchester United and the defender has revealed how Ashley Young pranked him upon his emergence into the first team .
After impressing in the youth ranks and captaining the Under-23 side , Williams made his United debut in the Carabao Cup victory over Rochdale in September .
Since then the 19-year-old has gone on to make a further 25 appearances for the first team as he took advantage of Luke Shaw 's injury and proved himself to be more than capable in the Premier League .
Williams ' emergence also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Young in January and he explained how the then club captain initiated him into the first-team set-up earlier in the season .
`` I went into the season just trying to play in the under-23s consistently .
I didn ’ t think I was going to play 20 games already for the first-team , '' Williams told the BBC .
`` There was a prank done on me by Ashley Young .
It was the first time I was allowed to park in the first-team car park .
`` Ashley got one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and parked it in the manager ’ s spot .
I ran in quickly , got my keys , move it .
I think I got away with it . ''
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shown great faith in Williams and other young players and the left-back said he loves playing under the Norwegian .
`` It 's a great opportunity to learn from a player who was a very top player , '' Williams added .
`` He can feed his success , his memories , and what he knows about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get us winning titles . ''

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It's been a rapid rise for Brandon Williams at Manchester United and the defender has revealed how Ashley Young pranked him upon his emergence into the first team.
After impressing in the youth ranks and captaining the Under-23 side, Williams made his United debut in the Carabao Cup victory over Rochdale in September.
Since then the 19-year-old has gone on to make a further 25 appearances for the first team as he took advantage of Luke Shaw's injury and proved himself to be more than capable in the Premier League.
Williams' emergence also contributed to United's decision to sell Young in January and he explained how the then club captain initiated him into the first-team set-up earlier in the season.
"I went into the season just trying to play in the under-23s consistently. I didn’t think I was going to play 20 games already for the first-team," Williams told the BBC.
"There was a prank done on me by Ashley Young. It was the first time I was allowed to park in the first-team car park.
"Ashley got one of the kit men to take my car and parked it in the manager’s spot. I ran in quickly, got my keys, move it. I think I got away with it."
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shown great faith in Williams and other young players and the left-back said he loves playing under the Norwegian.
"It's a great opportunity to learn from a player who was a very top player," Williams added.
"He can feed his success, his memories, and what he knows about the club to us players to try and get us winning titles."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--'Clueless' Chase contestant bags £50,000 for his team

The Chase welcomed perhaps its luckiest contestant today who managed to scoop £50,000 for his team despite admitting he was clueless .
Oldham-born Ryan was one of the four contestants who joined together on the ITV show in a bid to win a cash prize .
After only getting two questions right in the cash builder round , things didn ’ t look good for Ryan as he faced Paul Sinha in Beat the Chaser .
The Sinnerman even likened his nemesis to a defeated greyhound as he came confidently into the studio .
“ Well if this was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four and got blocked at the first bend , ” he said .
He offered Ryan a choice of either £500 , £2,000 or £50,000 , depending on the difficulty in making it home on the board to win the round .
Before picking the higher amount , Ryan said : “ I don ’ t think I can do it but I ’ m a gambler .
“ You ’ re only here once , go for it.
” Ryan was helped on the first question after guessing right , while Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued to get more questions correctly , only stumbling on one , meaning he brought back the £50,000 for his team .
He repeatedly said throughout the round that he “ didn ’ t have a clue ” and was “ just guessing ” the answer .
Paul said : “ I know it ’ s one of three but I still don ’ t know how you did that.
” At one point he collapsed giggling when Ryan managed to guess correctly which polyhedra has the most faces .
`` Well those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them look simple , ” said Paul .
“ The guy knows how to bluff us.
” '' He 's going to be a danger in that Final Chase because his knowledge of chemical reactions and British postcodes and geometry is second to none .
`` He breezed through some very difficult questions .
I do n't know what to expect - I think you might be playing a game Ryan . ''
Sadly that was the end of the line for Ryan who crashed out of the Final Chase with his team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a total of £56,000 but only managed to get 14 right .
The Chase airs weekdays from 5pm on ITV .

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The Chase welcomed perhaps its luckiest contestant today who managed to scoop £50,000 for his team despite admitting he was clueless.
Oldham-born Ryan was one of the four contestants who joined together on the ITV show in a bid to win a cash prize.
After only getting two questions right in the cash builder round, things didn’t look good for Ryan as he faced Paul Sinha in Beat the Chaser.
The Sinnerman even likened his nemesis to a defeated greyhound as he came confidently into the studio.
(Image: ITV)
“Well if this was a greyhound race you stumbled out of trap four and got blocked at the first bend,” he said.
He offered Ryan a choice of either £500, £2,000 or £50,000, depending on the difficulty in making it home on the board to win the round.
Before picking the higher amount, Ryan said: “I don’t think I can do it but I’m a gambler.
(Image: ITV)
“You’re only here once, go for it.”
Ryan was helped on the first question after guessing right, while Paul got it wrong.
The daring contestant continued to get more questions correctly, only stumbling on one, meaning he brought back the £50,000 for his team.
(Image: ITV)
He repeatedly said throughout the round that he “didn’t have a clue” and was “just guessing” the answer.
Paul said: “I know it’s one of three but I still don’t know how you did that.”
At one point he collapsed giggling when Ryan managed to guess correctly which polyhedra has the most faces.
"Well those weren't easy questions but Ryan made them look simple,” said Paul. “The guy knows how to bluff us.”
"He's going to be a danger in that Final Chase because his knowledge of chemical reactions and British postcodes and geometry is second to none.
"He breezed through some very difficult questions. I don't know what to expect - I think you might be playing a game Ryan."
Sadly that was the end of the line for Ryan who crashed out of the Final Chase with his team mate
The pair went into the round with a total of £56,000 but only managed to get 14 right.
Paul easily caught them with 47 seconds remaining.
The Chase airs weekdays from 5pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--'I don’t have any sympathy': Judge gives drug addict crook a dressing down

A drug addict swiped a university student ’ s bag - which contained her laptop - from the staff room at her workplace in the weeks leading up to her exams .
Simon Livesey , 41 , was seen on CCTV walking into Sostrene Grene on Cross Street , Manchester , before leaving with the bag over his shoulder .
The bag contained a Dell laptop worth £668 ; a laptop case ; and the student ’ s purse , which held her driving licence , debit card and bus pass , Manchester Crown Court heard .
The young woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she went on a break .
She had to work extra hours to cover the cost of the laptop .
Livesey , of Butler Street , Ancoats , pleaded guilty to a non-dwelling burglary charge .
He was jailed for 22 months .
Prosecutor Haseeb Yousaf told the court that on January 8 , the young woman arrived at work at 3pm , left her bag in the staff room and started work .
“ She asked a colleague to cover her for a bit as she needed to go for a toilet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed her bag was missing , ” Mr Yousaf said .
“ She spoke to her manager about it and they viewed the CCTV .
From that they saw a male walking outside of the store carrying her shoulder bag .
“ They reported it to the police and an image of the defendant was circulated around the police and he was later identified by some patrolling officers.
” The goods stolen were worth a total of £740 .
Livesey has previous convictions for dishonesty and burglary .
In statement read to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am a university student and have had to work extra hard to cover the cost .
“ It ’ s caused me difficulties in terms of access to facilities as I have had to go to uni extra early due to a limited number of computers .
“ It has been more inconvenient as it happened at a time when exams were taking place.
” Livesey was on a suspended sentence order for another burglary last Ocotber .
Defence lawyer Michael Johnson said his client has been affected by drugs for many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his offending .
“ He says that when he was released from prison , he was going to pick up a prescription for methadone , but due to the lateness of the evening , a doctor omitted to signing the prescription , ” Mr Johnson said .
“ He didn ’ t receive anything for the rest of the weekend and unfortunately quickly fell back into drug-related chaos .
“ He acknowledges that this young lady who lost her laptop will be significantly affected .
“ It ’ s unfortunate for him that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take part time work to get herself through the course and the laptop was an essential item being used in the furtherance of her studies .
`` He is ashamed of himself and acknowledges and accepts that this was selfish and mean offending .
“ He has been in custody since March 12 and has re-engaged in the appropriate course of medicine and is in a better place physically and mentally .
“ He is sober and has the opportunity to reflect on how mean this was.
” Sentencing him , Judge Suzanne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been given many chances by the court to respond to non-custodial sentences , you have largely failed in relation to your offences in court .
“ You made your way into the staff area and you stole the handbag of a university student who was trying to make an honest living to supplement herself .
“ Can you imagine the panic as a student getting ready to take their exams ?
“ You have been addicted to drugs for year on year - it ’ s about time you had the gumption to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family of your own - what sort of example are you setting there ?
“ I don ’ t have any sympathy for you .
“ It ’ s about time at the age of 41 you started to take control of your own life .
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A drug addict swiped a university student’s bag - which contained her laptop - from the staff room at her workplace in the weeks leading up to her exams.
Simon Livesey, 41, was seen on CCTV walking into Sostrene Grene on Cross Street, Manchester, before leaving with the bag over his shoulder.
The bag contained a Dell laptop worth £668; a laptop case; and the student’s purse, which held her driving licence, debit card and bus pass, Manchester Crown Court heard.
The young woman only noticed the bag was missing when she went on a break.
She had to work extra hours to cover the cost of the laptop.
Livesey, of Butler Street, Ancoats, pleaded guilty to a non-dwelling burglary charge. He was jailed for 22 months.
Prosecutor Haseeb Yousaf told the court that on January 8, the young woman arrived at work at 3pm, left her bag in the staff room and started work.
“She asked a colleague to cover her for a bit as she needed to go for a toilet break and that’s when she noticed her bag was missing,” Mr Yousaf said.
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“She spoke to her manager about it and they viewed the CCTV. From that they saw a male walking outside of the store carrying her shoulder bag.
“They reported it to the police and an image of the defendant was circulated around the police and he was later identified by some patrolling officers.”
The goods stolen were worth a total of £740.
Livesey has previous convictions for dishonesty and burglary.
In statement read to the court, the student said: "I am a university student and have had to work extra hard to cover the cost.
“It’s caused me difficulties in terms of access to facilities as I have had to go to uni extra early due to a limited number of computers.
“It has been more inconvenient as it happened at a time when exams were taking place.”
Livesey was on a suspended sentence order for another burglary last Ocotber.
Defence lawyer Michael Johnson said his client has been affected by drugs for many years - and that ‘underpins’ his offending.
“He says that when he was released from prison, he was going to pick up a prescription for methadone, but due to the lateness of the evening, a doctor omitted to signing the prescription,” Mr Johnson said.
(Image: GMP/Photo)
“He didn’t receive anything for the rest of the weekend and unfortunately quickly fell back into drug-related chaos.
“He acknowledges that this young lady who lost her laptop will be significantly affected.
“It’s unfortunate for him that she was a student who had to take part time work to get herself through the course and the laptop was an essential item being used in the furtherance of her studies.
"He is ashamed of himself and acknowledges and accepts that this was selfish and mean offending.
“He has been in custody since March 12 and has re-engaged in the appropriate course of medicine and is in a better place physically and mentally.
“He is sober and has the opportunity to reflect on how mean this was.”
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Sentencing him, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC said: “You have been given many chances by the court to respond to non-custodial sentences, you have largely failed in relation to your offences in court.
“You made your way into the staff area and you stole the handbag of a university student who was trying to make an honest living to supplement herself.
“Can you imagine the panic as a student getting ready to take their exams?
“You have been addicted to drugs for year on year - it’s about time you had the gumption to help yourself.
“You have a family of your own - what sort of example are you setting there?
“I don’t have any sympathy for you.
“It’s about time at the age of 41 you started to take control of your own life.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Ex-Man City teammate is only player better than Gundogan in PL rating

There are various footballing qualities that are highly rated inside the game .
If a player is good at shooting like Sergio Aguero , if he 's fast like Raheem Sterling or if he 's a leader like Vincent Kompany , for example - those traits tend to receive plenty of publicity .
Aymeric Laporte 's passing ability is often spoken about , while Ederson has become renowned for his long goal-kicks .
One underrated quality that is often overlooked , though , is whether a player is capable with both feet .
Two-footedness can allow players to problem solve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most suitable foot to use to play a pass in a certain scenario is the left foot , then use it , and vice-versa - but players are often restricted due to their strict preference to use their favoured foot .
Ousmane Dembele , who 's been linked with the Reds in the past , once stated that he 's left-footed in an interview after being asked which foot he uses most , to which the reporter responded : `` Do n't you shoot penalties with your right foot ? ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my right , '' Dembele responded .
The young Frenchman is clearly able to adapt according to the challenge , which is almost certainly going to benefit him on the pitch , particularly in and around the penalty box .
So who from Manchester City 's squad is the most two-footed passer ?
To capture the two-footedness of each player , the squad has been ranked below from the most two-footed passer at the top , to least two-footed passer at the bottom .
Each player has been judged according to number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touches per right-footed pass .
For perspective - receiving a pass , then dribbling , then sending a pass counts as one touch .
Ilkay Gundogan is Pep Guardiola 's most two-footed passer , averaging a right-footed pass every 1.5 touches , and a left-footed pass every 4.2 .
He 's one of the most two-footed passers in England , which is likely why he 's held in such high regard by the City boss .
Gundogan is n't forced into a mistake using his weaker foot as easily as others , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ materialise as planned .
Whatever foot is best to use based on the situation , Gundogan seems to opt for it , whereas most of his teammates clearly favour their right , especially Kyle Walker .
The English defender is City 's least two-footed passer , averaging a total of 45.8 touches before he 's made a pass with both his left and right foot .
Once compared to the rest of the division , only three other players are less two-footed than Walker , with those being Troy Deeney , Charlie Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joao Cancelo and Laporte are notable .
The former is competent as a full-back on either flank and his two-footedness could be a reason why , while the latter is crucial to how City build from the back due to the variety of his distribution .
Overall , of every player who 's accumulated over 300 touches in England 's top-flight so far this season , of which there are around 300 , only one is more two-footed when passing than Gundogan - with that interestingly being former City man , Fabian Delph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , almost averaging one pass with his right for every two with his left , which again perhaps offers an insight into why he was able to perform as a left-back under Guardiola .
Gundogan does n't receive much of the spotlight , but this is a skill that he deserves plenty of credit for mastering .

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There are various footballing qualities that are highly rated inside the game.
If a player is good at shooting like Sergio Aguero, if he's fast like Raheem Sterling or if he's a leader like Vincent Kompany, for example - those traits tend to receive plenty of publicity.
Aymeric Laporte's passing ability is often spoken about, while Ederson has become renowned for his long goal-kicks.
One underrated quality that is often overlooked, though, is whether a player is capable with both feet.
Two-footedness can allow players to problem solve and approach situations without limitation. If the most suitable foot to use to play a pass in a certain scenario is the left foot, then use it, and vice-versa - but players are often restricted due to their strict preference to use their favoured foot.
Ousmane Dembele, who's been linked with the Reds in the past, once stated that he's left-footed in an interview after being asked which foot he uses most, to which the reporter responded: "Don't you shoot penalties with your right foot?"
"Yeah, because I shoot better with my right," Dembele responded.
The young Frenchman is clearly able to adapt according to the challenge, which is almost certainly going to benefit him on the pitch, particularly in and around the penalty box.
So who from Manchester City's squad is the most two-footed passer?
To capture the two-footedness of each player, the squad has been ranked below from the most two-footed passer at the top, to least two-footed passer at the bottom.
Each player has been judged according to number of touches per left-footed pass and number of touches per right-footed pass.
(Image: @DistanceCovered)
For perspective - receiving a pass, then dribbling, then sending a pass counts as one touch.
Ilkay Gundogan is Pep Guardiola's most two-footed passer, averaging a right-footed pass every 1.5 touches, and a left-footed pass every 4.2. He's one of the most two-footed passers in England, which is likely why he's held in such high regard by the City boss.
Gundogan isn't forced into a mistake using his weaker foot as easily as others, which is often the case when pressing traps materialise as planned. Whatever foot is best to use based on the situation, Gundogan seems to opt for it, whereas most of his teammates clearly favour their right, especially Kyle Walker.
The English defender is City's least two-footed passer, averaging a total of 45.8 touches before he's made a pass with both his left and right foot.
Once compared to the rest of the division, only three other players are less two-footed than Walker, with those being Troy Deeney, Charlie Taylor and Ahmed Elmohamady.
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The ranks of Joao Cancelo and Laporte are notable. The former is competent as a full-back on either flank and his two-footedness could be a reason why, while the latter is crucial to how City build from the back due to the variety of his distribution.
Overall, of every player who's accumulated over 300 touches in England's top-flight so far this season, of which there are around 300, only one is more two-footed when passing than Gundogan - with that interestingly being former City man, Fabian Delph.
The English midfielder is incredibly ambidextrous, almost averaging one pass with his right for every two with his left, which again perhaps offers an insight into why he was able to perform as a left-back under Guardiola.
Gundogan doesn't receive much of the spotlight, but this is a skill that he deserves plenty of credit for mastering.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Man Utd fans send Sancho transfer message amid Matondo interest

Manchester United fans have made it clear that the club must sign Jadon Sancho this summer and not Schalke 's Rabbi Matondo .
Despite the suspension of football due to the coronavirus outbreak , United are continuing to pursue their priority transfer targets and Borussia Dortmund star Sancho is at the top of the list .
However , MEN Sport understands that United have identified Matondo as a possible back-up option if they are priced out of a deal to sign Sancho this summer .
After United failed to make a breakthrough in their pursuit of the England international last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James , who joined for £15million from Swansea City .
Sources say United regard Matondo in the same 'low-risk buy ' bracket as his Wales teammate James .
Matondo followed Sancho 's footsteps in departing Manchester City for the Bundesliga in search of first-team football by signing for Dortmund 's arch rivals Schalke for £11.3million in January 2019 .
The pacey 19-year-old is highly rated but has only made eight starts for Schalke this season , scoring one goal , and while those stats are n't mind-blowing , it 's worth noting Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Dortmund in his first year in Germany .
Regardless of Matondo 's potential , a lot of United fans are n't excited about the prospect of signing him and feel Sancho is the quality of player the club needs to sign to challenge for the Premier League .
You can see a selection of their responses below : Give the kids a go instead Got to be done Matondo and Sancho could face off against each other on Saturday when the Bundesliga returns with their sides set to meet in the fierce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , Sancho has enjoyed another breathtaking campaign at the Westfalenstadion having contributed a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists in 35 games .
The only other player in Europe 's top five leagues to have over 12 goals and assists is Lionel Messi .

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Manchester United fans have made it clear that the club must sign Jadon Sancho this summer and not Schalke's Rabbi Matondo.
Despite the suspension of football due to the coronavirus outbreak, United are continuing to pursue their priority transfer targets and Borussia Dortmund star Sancho is at the top of the list.
However, MEN Sport understands that United have identified Matondo as a possible back-up option if they are priced out of a deal to sign Sancho this summer.
After United failed to make a breakthrough in their pursuit of the England international last year they turned their attention to Daniel James, who joined for £15million from Swansea City. Sources say United regard Matondo in the same 'low-risk buy' bracket as his Wales teammate James.
Matondo followed Sancho's footsteps in departing Manchester City for the Bundesliga in search of first-team football by signing for Dortmund's arch rivals Schalke for £11.3million in January 2019.
The pacey 19-year-old is highly rated but has only made eight starts for Schalke this season, scoring one goal, and while those stats aren't mind-blowing, it's worth noting Sancho lined up in just seven league games for Dortmund in his first year in Germany.
Regardless of Matondo's potential, a lot of United fans aren't excited about the prospect of signing him and feel Sancho is the quality of player the club needs to sign to challenge for the Premier League.
You can see a selection of their responses below:
Need proven quality
Give the kids a go instead
Got to be done
Whatever it takes
Levels
Don't buy needlessly
Matondo and Sancho could face off against each other on Saturday when the Bundesliga returns with their sides set to meet in the fierce Revierderby.
After his breakout season last year, Sancho has enjoyed another breathtaking campaign at the Westfalenstadion having contributed a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists in 35 games.
The only other player in Europe's top five leagues to have over 12 goals and assists is Lionel Messi.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Festival cancelled for first time in years as ban on mass gatherings continues

A free community festival has been cancelled for the first time in its eight-year history as the ban on mass gatherings continues during the coronavirus lockdown .
Organisers of the Prestwich -based tribute act festival 'Festwich ' have been forced to cancel the event .
Restrictions on mass gatherings are not expected to be lifted in time for the event to go ahead .
Festwich was planned for July 25 and 26 , featuring tribute acts to Queen , The Rolling Stones , The Cure and Arctic Monkeys .
Ticket holders have been promised a partial refund on booking fees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return in as soon as possible - and have asked fans to 'stay tuned ' .
In a statement on Facebook , bosses said : `` Not an announcement we ever wanted to make but these are strange times we are living in .
`` After much consideration and taking on-board all of the available information in relation to the global COVID-19 Pandemic , such as likely timescales on restrictions being lifted on mass gatherings , we have had to take the very difficult decision to cancel this year ’ s Festwich .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been cancelled amid the COVID-19 crisis , including Manchester Pride .
The Festwich statement continued : `` We do however have a little glimmer of good news .
`` As our festivals are free to attend , all you pay is a booking fee .
We have spent the time working with our online ticket agents .
Following this , we are delighted to announce that , as a show of good faith , we can in fact offer a 33pc refund on the booking fee for general admission tickets .
`` VIP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face value .
`` We know booking fees are not generally refunded however we also know these are unprecedented times so wanted to do what we could to support you .
`` We know a number of you will have accessed tickets via one of our partner walk-in ticket outlets , most of which are currently closed due to the government lockdown .
`` Once restrictions are lifted and these outlets re-open , they will be able to offer the 33pc refund on general admission tickets . ''
The statement added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my online ticket agent Ticketline ?
Your refund will be issued automatically .
You do not need to contact us and you do not need to take any further action .
`` Please note , refunds may take up to 90 days to process .
In response to the government restrictions to tackle COVID-19 , the country has had an unprecedented number of events being postponed , rescheduled or cancelled , and this is a huge task .
`` This has also been exacerbated by the agents now working remotely , with reduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times .
We thank you in advance for your patience . ''

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A free community festival has been cancelled for the first time in its eight-year history as the ban on mass gatherings continues during the coronavirus lockdown.
Organisers of the Prestwich -based tribute act festival 'Festwich' have been forced to cancel the event. Restrictions on mass gatherings are not expected to be lifted in time for the event to go ahead.
Festwich was planned for July 25 and 26, featuring tribute acts to Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Cure and Arctic Monkeys.
Ticket holders have been promised a partial refund on booking fees. Organisers say the independent festival will return in as soon as possible - and have asked fans to 'stay tuned'.
(Image: David Dixon/ geograph.org.uk)
In a statement on Facebook, bosses said: "Not an announcement we ever wanted to make but these are strange times we are living in.
"After much consideration and taking on-board all of the available information in relation to the global COVID-19 Pandemic, such as likely timescales on restrictions being lifted on mass gatherings, we have had to take the very difficult decision to cancel this year’s Festwich."
Other festivals across Greater Manchester have been cancelled amid the COVID-19 crisis, including Manchester Pride.
The Festwich statement continued: "We do however have a little glimmer of good news.
"As our festivals are free to attend, all you pay is a booking fee. We have spent the time working with our online ticket agents. Following this, we are delighted to announce that, as a show of good faith, we can in fact offer a 33pc refund on the booking fee for general admission tickets.
"VIP tickets will be refunded in for full face value.
"We know booking fees are not generally refunded however we also know these are unprecedented times so wanted to do what we could to support you.
"We know a number of you will have accessed tickets via one of our partner walk-in ticket outlets, most of which are currently closed due to the government lockdown.
"Once restrictions are lifted and these outlets re-open, they will be able to offer the 33pc refund on general admission tickets."
The statement added: "How do I obtain a refund from my online ticket agent Ticketline? Your refund will be issued automatically. You do not need to contact us and you do not need to take any further action.
"Please note, refunds may take up to 90 days to process. In response to the government restrictions to tackle COVID-19, the country has had an unprecedented number of events being postponed, rescheduled or cancelled, and this is a huge task.
"This has also been exacerbated by the agents now working remotely, with reduced staffing and has resulted in longer processing times. We thank you in advance for your patience."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Luke Shaw names two Manchester United unsung heroes

Luke Shaw believes Michael Carrick could still play in the Premier League at the age of 38 - based on his performances in training .
Carrick hung up his boots two years ago and immediately joined the coaching staff at Manchester United , but Shaw said the classy midfielder continues to look good when he turns it on at Carrington .
The midfielder made more than 450 appearances for United but Shaw believes he continues to be underrated by club and country , having won 11 major honours during his time at Old Trafford .
Asked to name United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Shaw said : `` I ’ ve got a little feeling that David Beckham is maybe a little bit underrated , but the one that stands out for me is Michael Carrick .
“ I think not just for United – he was massively underrated for England as well .
When I first joined United , he was getting a bit older but he still had so much quality .
He ’ s still got it now , to be fair .
“ I genuinely think he could still play in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sometimes see from him in training .
“ I don ’ t think he got the recognition he deserved and when people do look back at important players for United , you look at all the trophies he won , and he was a key member of the team in that era.
” Carrick amassed just 34 England caps in his career and was regularly underappreciated by Three Lions ' managers .
While his contemporaries Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard are remembered as the best midfielders of the era , Carrick is often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shaw insists his place in the list of great midfielders of that generation should be secure and he praised Carrick 's range of passing as one of his best attributes .
“ He was so underused by England .
He ’ s not just one that would sit in front of the back four and clean things up – for me he was one of the best midfield passers I ’ ve ever seen , honestly , '' he told the United website .
“ The way he could play the ball through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t afraid to try things .
He was one of the best of his time in his position and if people have a proper think about it , they ’ ll see that he was competing with amazing , world-class players like [ Frank ] Lampard and [ Steven ] Gerrard at the time .
“ I think Carras deserves to be in that bracket too , and I ’ m not just saying this because he ’ s my coach now !
”

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Luke Shaw believes Michael Carrick could still play in the Premier League at the age of 38 - based on his performances in training.
Carrick hung up his boots two years ago and immediately joined the coaching staff at Manchester United, but Shaw said the classy midfielder continues to look good when he turns it on at Carrington.
The midfielder made more than 450 appearances for United but Shaw believes he continues to be underrated by club and country, having won 11 major honours during his time at Old Trafford.
Asked to name United's unsung hero of the last three decades, Shaw said: "I’ve got a little feeling that David Beckham is maybe a little bit underrated, but the one that stands out for me is Michael Carrick.
“I think not just for United – he was massively underrated for England as well. When I first joined United, he was getting a bit older but he still had so much quality. He’s still got it now, to be fair.
“I genuinely think he could still play in the Premier League, based on what we sometimes see from him in training.
“I don’t think he got the recognition he deserved and when people do look back at important players for United, you look at all the trophies he won, and he was a key member of the team in that era.”
Carrick amassed just 34 England caps in his career and was regularly underappreciated by Three Lions' managers. While his contemporaries Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard are remembered as the best midfielders of the era, Carrick is often left out of that debate.
But Shaw insists his place in the list of great midfielders of that generation should be secure and he praised Carrick's range of passing as one of his best attributes.
“He was so underused by England. He’s not just one that would sit in front of the back four and clean things up – for me he was one of the best midfield passers I’ve ever seen, honestly," he told the United website.
“The way he could play the ball through the lines or in behind, he wasn’t afraid to try things. He was one of the best of his time in his position and if people have a proper think about it, they’ll see that he was competing with amazing, world-class players like [Frank] Lampard and [Steven] Gerrard at the time.
“I think Carras deserves to be in that bracket too, and I’m not just saying this because he’s my coach now!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--When can I go camping again?

When can I go camping again?

Hopes that campsites might reopen soon were dashed after a top scientist said they would have to assess the risk of coronavirus transmission first .
Prof Jonathan Van-Tam said people mixing in small enclosed tents posed a risk of spreading the virus during the daily Downing Street press conference .
He said the decision on whether to reopen campsites is 'not as straight forward as it sounds ' and it will take some 'serious thought ' .
It means people hoping to book camping holiday in the near future may have to wait a while longer until they are given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conference , he was asked whether going on outdoors holidays would be back on the agenda sooner if staying outdoors posed a lower risk than staying in a hotel .
He said : “ The two epidemiological concepts that are important in keeping the infection rate down is staying within household groups and minimising the contact between households .
“ It is absolutely a… biological truism that outdoor environments are much less risk than indoor environments .
“ But , of course , that will need some careful thinking about because sharing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with generally poor conditions of ventilation , and I guess it depends who you are sharing it with – same for a caravan .
“ So , it is not as straightforward as it might sound … and it will take some careful thought.
” His words were echoed by Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps who said people are only allowed to stay in their own homes overnight under the current restrictions .
Staying elsewhere is currently forbidden , he said .

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Hopes that campsites might reopen soon were dashed after a top scientist said they would have to assess the risk of coronavirus transmission first.
Prof Jonathan Van-Tam said people mixing in small enclosed tents posed a risk of spreading the virus during the daily Downing Street press conference.
He said the decision on whether to reopen campsites is 'not as straight forward as it sounds' and it will take some 'serious thought'.
It means people hoping to book camping holiday in the near future may have to wait a while longer until they are given the green light.
During the press conference, he was asked whether going on outdoors holidays would be back on the agenda sooner if staying outdoors posed a lower risk than staying in a hotel.
He said: “The two epidemiological concepts that are important in keeping the infection rate down is staying within household groups and minimising the contact between households.
(Image: PA)
“It is absolutely a… biological truism that outdoor environments are much less risk than indoor environments.
“But, of course, that will need some careful thinking about because sharing a tent is a small, closed space, with generally poor conditions of ventilation, and I guess it depends who you are sharing it with – same for a caravan.
“So, it is not as straightforward as it might sound … and it will take some careful thought.”
His words were echoed by Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps who said people are only allowed to stay in their own homes overnight under the current restrictions.
Staying elsewhere is currently forbidden, he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Government experts give verdict on if Premier League can return on June 12

The government is ‘ opening the door ’ for the return of professional football in England in June .
But Professor Jonathan Van-Tam , deputy chief medical officer for England , said it will have to be a ‘ slow and measured ’ approach .
Speaking at the government ’ s daily press briefing - hosted by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps - Prof Van-Tam said that experts will first see how socially-distanced training goes before competitive football matches are allowed to return .
He revealed plans are being made now to make this a reality , and that once training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still have to be adhered to .
He said : “ The overall approach with easing social distancing has been one that has been tentative , measured , slow and stepwise , and that is exactly the plan that is under way for all of elite sport – not just football .
“ There will be small , carefully measured , stepwise approaches to seeing what can be achieved safely .
“ The first of those is , really , is to return to safe training , still observing social distancing and measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place in quite some depth to be ready to do that , and that will be a stepwise thing .
“ We will have to see how that goes before it is time to move on or even think about moving on to the return of competitive football matches.
” This comes as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says plans to resume football progressed after a meeting with governing bodies on Thursday .
Dowden chaired a meeting with chief executives from the Premier League , English Football League and Football Association to discuss plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dowden said : “ Today ’ s positive meeting I hosted with the football authorities progressed plans for the resumption of the professional game in England .
“ We all agreed that we will only go ahead if it is safe to do so and the health and welfare of players , coaches and staff comes first.
” The minister added that it is now over to the respective governing bodies on how best to deliver a restart .
“ The government is opening the door for competitive football to return safely in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This should include widening access for fans to view live coverage and ensure finances from the game ’ s resumption supports the wider football family .
“ It is now up to the football authorities to agree and finalise the detail of their plans , and there is combined goodwill to achieve this for their fans , the football community and the nation as a whole .
“ The Government and our medical experts will continue to offer guidance and support to the game ahead of any final decision which would put these @ @ @ @ @

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The government is ‘opening the door’ for the return of professional football in England in June.
But Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, deputy chief medical officer for England, said it will have to be a ‘slow and measured’ approach.
Speaking at the government’s daily press briefing - hosted by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps - Prof Van-Tam said that experts will first see how socially-distanced training goes before competitive football matches are allowed to return.
He revealed plans are being made now to make this a reality, and that once training is resumed, social distancing measures will still have to be adhered to.
(Image: PA)
He said: “The overall approach with easing social distancing has been one that has been tentative, measured, slow and stepwise, and that is exactly the plan that is under way for all of elite sport – not just football.
“There will be small, carefully measured, stepwise approaches to seeing what can be achieved safely.
“The first of those is, really, is to return to safe training, still observing social distancing and measures are taking place, plans are taking place in quite some depth to be ready to do that, and that will be a stepwise thing.
“We will have to see how that goes before it is time to move on or even think about moving on to the return of competitive football matches.”
(Image: PA)
This comes as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says plans to resume football progressed after a meeting with governing bodies on Thursday.
Dowden chaired a meeting with chief executives from the Premier League, English Football League and Football Association to discuss plans to restart the season in June.
Dowden said: “Today’s positive meeting I hosted with the football authorities progressed plans for the resumption of the professional game in England.
“We all agreed that we will only go ahead if it is safe to do so and the health and welfare of players, coaches and staff comes first.”
The minister added that it is now over to the respective governing bodies on how best to deliver a restart.
“The government is opening the door for competitive football to return safely in June,” Dowden added. “This should include widening access for fans to view live coverage and ensure finances from the game’s resumption supports the wider football family.
“It is now up to the football authorities to agree and finalise the detail of their plans, and there is combined goodwill to achieve this for their fans, the football community and the nation as a whole.
“The Government and our medical experts will continue to offer guidance and support to the game ahead of any final decision which would put these plans into action.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Bomb squad in Trafford after cops find 'suspicious item' in car

Bomb disposal officers are at an industrial estate in Trafford Park after police discovered a 'suspicious item ' inside a car .
Officers seized the vehicle from Blackfriars Road in Salford on Wednesday night as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of drugs .
The car was taken to an industrial unit off First Avenue in Trafford Park .
Officers were searching the vehicle this afternoon , when they came across the item , the nature of which has not been revealed .
A police cordon is in place on First Avenue .
Royal Logistics Corps experts are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP said : `` Last night ( Wednesday 13 May 2020 ) , officers seized a car from Blackfriars Road in Salford as part of an ongoing investigation into drug supply .
`` The vehicle was taken to an area off First Avenue in Trafford Park and as officers were searching the vehicle this afternoon ( Thursday 14 May 2020 ) , they came across a suspicious item .
`` Bomb disposal officers are in attendance assessing the item .
`` A cordon remains in place and enquiries are ongoing . ''
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quoting incident number 1790 of 14/05/20 , or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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Bomb disposal officers are at an industrial estate in Trafford Park after police discovered a 'suspicious item' inside a car.
Officers seized the vehicle from Blackfriars Road in Salford on Wednesday night as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of drugs.
The car was taken to an industrial unit off First Avenue in Trafford Park.
Officers were searching the vehicle this afternoon, when they came across the item, the nature of which has not been revealed.
A police cordon is in place on First Avenue. Royal Logistics Corps experts are assessing the item.
Fire crews are on standby.
A spokesperson for GMP said: "Last night (Wednesday 13 May 2020), officers seized a car from Blackfriars Road in Salford as part of an ongoing investigation into drug supply.
"The vehicle was taken to an area off First Avenue in Trafford Park and as officers were searching the vehicle this afternoon (Thursday 14 May 2020), they came across a suspicious item.
"Bomb disposal officers are in attendance assessing the item.
"A cordon remains in place and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1790 of 14/05/20, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--A lockdown boozer police stopped in Manchester had escaped from prison

Police found a homeless person boozing in Manchester during lockdown - and discovered he was a convicted robber on the run having escaped prison .
Christopher Johnson , 35 , was allowed out of HMP Thorn Cross near Warrington on day release during the morning of January 19 but he did n't return by 5pm as planned .
He had told prison officials he would be seeing family in Warrington town centre but when calls were made to his mobile phone that evening it went straight to voicemail , prosecutor Duncan Wilcock told Manchester Crown Court .
He was eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tariff Street in Manchester 's Northern Quarter in April 13 although at first he claimed to be called 'George Robinson ' and gave a false address and date of birth .
The officer had to leave to deal with another incident in Piccadilly Gardens but returned to Tariff Street because enquiries had cast doubt on the details he had been given .
Johnson , who was drinking with another man , was arrested and it was while he was being transported to the police station he admitted his true identity .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including for assault and robbery , had been serving a three-year nine month prison sentence for a robbery at an off-licence when he was handed his day release in January .
Nicholas Clarke , defending , told the court his client was a 'talented individual ' who could turn his hand to 'conscientious hard work ' but he had had problems with alcohol .
Johnson had been given day release from the prison December 8 and January 5 and had returned as planned each time , the court was told .
Mr Clarke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was released on January 19 but he learned his aunt had been hospitalised because of a heart attack .
`` He went out with family members for a drink and stayed out ... With every day that passed , he found it more and more difficult to return , '' said the barrister .
Mr Clarke said his client 's 'situation was not improved by being out of prison ' as he was sleeping rough and ended up in Manchester city centre .
Johnson , of no fixed abode , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one charge of remaining unlawfully at large .
The sentence will start after he has finished the custodial term of the robbery sentence he is still serving .
He will be eligible for release in December .
Judge Richard Mansell QC accepted the defendant was homeless at the point he was arrested .
`` You were on the streets of Manchester in company with another male both drinking alcohol , '' said the judge .
The defendant had allowed himself to 'succumb to temptation ' , said Judge Mansell , who continued : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loud and clear to those who are serving sentences that that if they are granted some form of release for a day or week they must return to prison . ''

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Police found a homeless person boozing in Manchester during lockdown - and discovered he was a convicted robber on the run having escaped prison.
Christopher Johnson, 35, was allowed out of HMP Thorn Cross near Warrington on day release during the morning of January 19 but he didn't return by 5pm as planned.
He had told prison officials he would be seeing family in Warrington town centre but when calls were made to his mobile phone that evening it went straight to voicemail, prosecutor Duncan Wilcock told Manchester Crown Court.
He was eventually located by a PC three months later on Tariff Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter in April 13 although at first he claimed to be called 'George Robinson' and gave a false address and date of birth.
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The officer had to leave to deal with another incident in Piccadilly Gardens but returned to Tariff Street because enquiries had cast doubt on the details he had been given.
Johnson, who was drinking with another man, was arrested and it was while he was being transported to the police station he admitted his true identity.
The defendant, who had ten previous convictions including for assault and robbery, had been serving a three-year nine month prison sentence for a robbery at an off-licence when he was handed his day release in January.
Nicholas Clarke, defending, told the court his client was a 'talented individual' who could turn his hand to 'conscientious hard work' but he had had problems with alcohol.
Johnson had been given day release from the prison December 8 and January 5 and had returned as planned each time, the court was told.
Mr Clarke said the defendant had intended to return when he was released on January 19 but he learned his aunt had been hospitalised because of a heart attack.
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"He went out with family members for a drink and stayed out... With every day that passed, he found it more and more difficult to return," said the barrister.
Mr Clarke said his client's 'situation was not improved by being out of prison' as he was sleeping rough and ended up in Manchester city centre.
Johnson, of no fixed abode, was jailed for four months after he admitted one charge of remaining unlawfully at large. The sentence will start after he has finished the custodial term of the robbery sentence he is still serving. He will be eligible for release in December.
Judge Richard Mansell QC accepted the defendant was homeless at the point he was arrested.
"You were on the streets of Manchester in company with another male both drinking alcohol," said the judge.
The defendant had allowed himself to 'succumb to temptation', said Judge Mansell, who continued: "The message has to go out loud and clear to those who are serving sentences that that if they are granted some form of release for a day or week they must return to prison."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Garden centre to reopen with one-way system and two-metre markers

A garden centre in Bolton has announced it is reopening tomorrow ( Friday ) , with extra safety precautions in place - including a one-way system , perspex screens and a ban on groups .
Heaton Fold Garden Centre on Overdale Drive , off Chorley New Road , has been closed during the lockdown .
As measures ease this week , the Bolton council-run horticultural businesses has announced it is set to reopen .
Following updated government guidelines , the centre will reopen with additional safety measures 'introduced to protect customers and staff ' .
Customers are being encouraged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogs will not be allowed inside .
Free on-site parking is available .
Two metre markers have been set outside the centre to allow people to socially distance while queuing .
Only a limited number of customers will be allowed in the centre at once to further reduce the risk of infection .
Once customers are inside , they will follow signposted one-way system is also now in place inside the centre , where staff will be on-hand to assist customers and ensure appropriate distancing .
Perspex screens have been installed at tills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by card .
The café and toilets will also remain closed as the garden centre reopens , according to the new rules .
Coun Adele Warren , executive cabinet member for environmental services , said : “ We know that Heaton Fold is loved by many gardening enthusiasts .
“ We are looking forward to welcoming you back but we must stress the importance of everyone abiding by the social distancing guidelines .
“ Measures are in place for your safety and the protection of our staff .
Please work with us and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced a home delivery service – but this will be suspended temporarily to allow staff to focus on the centre reopening to the public .
Opening hours are 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday , and 10am to 4pm at weekends .
Follow @ HeatonFold on social media for the latest information about the opening .

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A garden centre in Bolton has announced it is reopening tomorrow (Friday), with extra safety precautions in place - including a one-way system, perspex screens and a ban on groups.
Heaton Fold Garden Centre on Overdale Drive, off Chorley New Road, has been closed during the lockdown.
As measures ease this week, the Bolton council-run horticultural businesses has announced it is set to reopen.
Following updated government guidelines, the centre will reopen with additional safety measures 'introduced to protect customers and staff'.
Customers are being encouraged to shop individually. Groups and those with dogs will not be allowed inside.
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Free on-site parking is available. Two metre markers have been set outside the centre to allow people to socially distance while queuing.
Only a limited number of customers will be allowed in the centre at once to further reduce the risk of infection.
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Once customers are inside, they will follow signposted one-way system is also now in place inside the centre, where staff will be on-hand to assist customers and ensure appropriate distancing.
Perspex screens have been installed at tills and payment will be only be taken by card.
The café and toilets will also remain closed as the garden centre reopens, according to the new rules.
Coun Adele Warren, executive cabinet member for environmental services, said: “We know that Heaton Fold is loved by many gardening enthusiasts.
“We are looking forward to welcoming you back but we must stress the importance of everyone abiding by the social distancing guidelines.
“Measures are in place for your safety and the protection of our staff. Please work with us and shop safely.”
The centre also recently introduced a home delivery service – but this will be suspended temporarily to allow staff to focus on the centre reopening to the public.
Opening hours are 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm at weekends.
Follow @HeatonFold on social media for the latest information about the opening.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Family's anger after claims care home raised fees due to coronavirus

A family fear they will struggle to pay care home costs for their elderly relative after claims the fees were raised by £75 a week .
Kevin Meridith 's mother , Pat , 79 , has Alzheimer 's and is currently living at Chestnut House care home in Crumpsall .
His father , Doug Meridith , 81 , receives no financial support from the local authority and pays the monthly fees for his wife 's care out of his pension .
The family have not been able to see Pat since lockdown began , which has had an increasing strain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Doug received a letter from Chestnut House , informing him the cost would be increasing to £575 a week .
Kevin claims the increase is £75 more a week than his father had been paying before .
A letter seen by the M.E.N stated : `` From April onwards , we have had to regrettably increase our fees due to increased costs such as Living Wage and pensions and increase supplier costs .
`` In addition , due to COVID-19 , we have had to spend more on PPE equipment , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have contacted Chestnut House multiple times for comment .
Kevin says the fee increase , which he claims his father was given no prior warning of , could leave him struggling to pay for his wife 's care home .
`` My dad pays the fees himself out of his pension and he is not by any means a rich man , '' Kevin said .
`` They have not given us any warning , just told us it is going up from the first of May and that 's that .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man but myself and other family members think it is ridiculous , and it is not right . ''
Kevin says the increase in costs has left a question mark over the affordability of his dad 's house .
`` We do n't know how we are going to cover the price , '' Kevin said .
`` We feel it is really unfair given the current situation and the fact that we are struggling as it is . ''
Kevin and his family last visited Pat just before lockdown , nearly seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awful not being able to see mum , '' he said .
`` You have to organise with the care home to go and wave to her through the window , but obviously it 's not the same .
`` The timing of this increase really is it just terrible .
`` It is unjustifiable no matter what time , but during the current climate it makes it even worse . ''
A spokesperson for Manchester City Council said : `` From the outset of the pandemic we were aware that the care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve been in daily contact with care providers to understand if they are coping and to support them with their needs in regards to sourcing PPE , and to understand and pressure relating to staff if they are having to self-isolate or are not in work due to illness .
`` As a Council we have looked across Greater Manchester at how other authorities are coping and we have had conversations with providers to understand what support we can offer to them .
`` We will be shortly speaking directly to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can offer in regard to meeting the continued costs of fighting COVID-19 . ''

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A family fear they will struggle to pay care home costs for their elderly relative after claims the fees were raised by £75 a week.
Kevin Meridith's mother, Pat, 79, has Alzheimer's and is currently living at Chestnut House care home in Crumpsall.
His father, Doug Meridith, 81, receives no financial support from the local authority and pays the monthly fees for his wife's care out of his pension.
The family have not been able to see Pat since lockdown began, which has had an increasing strain on her mental health.
Two weeks-ago, Doug received a letter from Chestnut House, informing him the cost would be increasing to £575 a week.
Kevin claims the increase is £75 more a week than his father had been paying before.
A letter seen by the M.E.N stated: "From April onwards, we have had to regrettably increase our fees due to increased costs such as Living Wage and pensions and increase supplier costs.
"In addition, due to COVID-19, we have had to spend more on PPE equipment, and staffing."
The Manchester Evening News have contacted Chestnut House multiple times for comment.
Kevin says the fee increase, which he claims his father was given no prior warning of, could leave him struggling to pay for his wife's care home.
"My dad pays the fees himself out of his pension and he is not by any means a rich man," Kevin said.
"They have not given us any warning, just told us it is going up from the first of May and that's that.
"My dad is a very easy going man but myself and other family members think it is ridiculous, and it is not right."
Kevin says the increase in costs has left a question mark over the affordability of his dad's house.
"We don't know how we are going to cover the price," Kevin said.
"We feel it is really unfair given the current situation and the fact that we are struggling as it is."
Kevin and his family last visited Pat just before lockdown, nearly seven weeks ago.
"It has been awful not being able to see mum," he said.
"You have to organise with the care home to go and wave to her through the window, but obviously it's not the same.
"The timing of this increase really is it just terrible.
"It is unjustifiable no matter what time, but during the current climate it makes it even worse."
A spokesperson for Manchester City Council said: "From the outset of the pandemic we were aware that the care sector would need additional support.
"We’ve been in daily contact with care providers to understand if they are coping and to support them with their needs in regards to sourcing PPE, and to understand and pressure relating to staff if they are having to self-isolate or are not in work due to illness.
"As a Council we have looked across Greater Manchester at how other authorities are coping and we have had conversations with providers to understand what support we can offer to them.
"We will be shortly speaking directly to our providers about additional financial support we can offer in regard to meeting the continued costs of fighting COVID-19."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Government medical officer issues update on Premier League return

The Premier League will only be given the green light to return to competitive action next month once the impact of group training has been assessed .
Clubs have been allowed to train in small groups as part of the government 's plan to get elite sport back up and running behind closed doors from June 1 .
The Premier League 's Project Restart is still aiming for the campaign to resume in June and further discussions between the league , clubs and government officials will take place over the next week .
But England 's Deputy Chief Medical Officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only be allowed once training had begun without any hitches .
Prof Van-Tam urged caution in the speed to get the season back underway and called for a `` measured approach '' .
`` The overall approach with easing social distancing has been one that is tentative , measured , slow and step-wise and that is exactly the plan that is underway for all of elite sport , '' he said .
`` There will be small , carefully measured step-wise approaches to seeing what can be achieved safely .
`` The first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training , still observing social distancing .
Plans are being put in place at quite some depth to do that and that will be a step-wise thing .
`` We 'll have to see how that goes before we even think about moving on to the return of competitive football matches .
We have to be slow and we have to be measured . ''
A separate statement issued on Thursday by the culture secretary Oliver Dowden said : `` Today 's positive meeting I hosted with the football authorities progressed plans for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England .
`` We all agreed that we will only go ahead if it is safe to do so and the health and welfare of players , coaches and staff comes first .
`` The government is opening the door for competitive football to return safely in June .
`` This should include widening access for fans to view live coverage and ensure finances from the game 's resumption supports the wider football family .
`` It is now up to the football authorities to agree and finalise the detail of their plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achieve this for their fans , the football community and the nation as a whole .
`` The Government and our medical experts will continue to offer guidance and support to the game ahead of any final decision which would put these plans into action . ''

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The Premier League will only be given the green light to return to competitive action next month once the impact of group training has been assessed.
Clubs have been allowed to train in small groups as part of the government's plan to get elite sport back up and running behind closed doors from June 1.
The Premier League's Project Restart is still aiming for the campaign to resume in June and further discussions between the league, clubs and government officials will take place over the next week.
But England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer Prof Jonathan Van-Tam said competitive games would only be allowed once training had begun without any hitches.
Prof Van-Tam urged caution in the speed to get the season back underway and called for a "measured approach".
"The overall approach with easing social distancing has been one that is tentative, measured, slow and step-wise and that is exactly the plan that is underway for all of elite sport," he said.
"There will be small, carefully measured step-wise approaches to seeing what can be achieved safely.
"The first of those is to return to safe training, still observing social distancing. Plans are being put in place at quite some depth to do that and that will be a step-wise thing.
"We'll have to see how that goes before we even think about moving on to the return of competitive football matches. We have to be slow and we have to be measured."
A separate statement issued on Thursday by the culture secretary Oliver Dowden said: "Today's positive meeting I hosted with the football authorities progressed plans for the resumption of the professional game in England.
"We all agreed that we will only go ahead if it is safe to do so and the health and welfare of players, coaches and staff comes first.
"The government is opening the door for competitive football to return safely in June.
"This should include widening access for fans to view live coverage and ensure finances from the game's resumption supports the wider football family.
"It is now up to the football authorities to agree and finalise the detail of their plans, and there is combined goodwill to achieve this for their fans, the football community and the nation as a whole.
"The Government and our medical experts will continue to offer guidance and support to the game ahead of any final decision which would put these plans into action."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--One in four of those who died with coronavirus in hospital also had diabetes

NHS England has revealed for the first time the number of people who died with coronavirus with pre-existing conditions .
The figures show that since March 31 - when pre-existing conditions began to be reported - of the 22,332 Covid-19 patients who died in hospitals in England , 5,873 ( 26 per cent ) had diabetes .
Elsewhere 4,048 ( 18 per cent ) had dementia , 3,254 ( 15 per cent ) were reported to have chronic pulmonary disease , while 1,549 patients had asthma .
NHS England said the accuracy of the data is reliant on the availability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and patients may have had more than one pre-existing condition .
The figures also show that since March 24 , one in 25 ( four per cent ) had received treatment for a mental health condition while one in 50 ( two per cent ) had a learning disability or autism .
Bridget Turner , director of policy at Diabetes UK , says “ urgent action ” needs to be taken by the government to better protect those in vulnerable groups .
She said : “ The fact that more than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 have diabetes underlines the urgent need to ensure better protection and extra support is available to those in the clinically vulnerable groups .
“ We also need urgent action from government to understand the detail behind this figure , including diabetes type , age , ethnicity , medical history and comorbidities of those who have sadly died , so that we can know how to keep all people with diabetes safe.
” Ms Turner went on to say that the government must also instruct employers how to best keep their vulnerable staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must ensure urgently that employers take all the necessary measures to keep employees with diabetes safe , if they are expected to attend work outside the home as restrictions are eased .
“ This includes ensuring the guidance for employers is clear , consistent , and focused on the safety of employees above all else.
” She added that research must be done into why those with diabetes are affected in such high numbers is important .
“ Until we know more , people living with diabetes should be supported to manage their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online or in person at Covid-19 protected sites and , most importantly , should continue to have access to their local clinical team if they have concerns , ” she said .

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NHS England has revealed for the first time the number of people who died with coronavirus with pre-existing conditions.
The figures show that since March 31 - when pre-existing conditions began to be reported - of the 22,332 Covid-19 patients who died in hospitals in England, 5,873 (26 per cent) had diabetes.
Elsewhere 4,048 (18 per cent) had dementia, 3,254 (15 per cent) were reported to have chronic pulmonary disease, while 1,549 patients had asthma.
NHS England said the accuracy of the data is reliant on the availability and transfer of information by healthcare providers, and patients may have had more than one pre-existing condition.
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The figures also show that since March 24, one in 25 (four per cent) had received treatment for a mental health condition while one in 50 (two per cent) had a learning disability or autism.
Bridget Turner, director of policy at Diabetes UK, says “urgent action” needs to be taken by the government to better protect those in vulnerable groups.
She said: “The fact that more than a quarter of people who have died with Covid-19 have diabetes underlines the urgent need to ensure better protection and extra support is available to those in the clinically vulnerable groups.
“We also need urgent action from government to understand the detail behind this figure, including diabetes type, age, ethnicity, medical history and comorbidities of those who have sadly died, so that we can know how to keep all people with diabetes safe.”
Ms Turner went on to say that the government must also instruct employers how to best keep their vulnerable staff safe.
She said: “Government must ensure urgently that employers take all the necessary measures to keep employees with diabetes safe, if they are expected to attend work outside the home as restrictions are eased.
“This includes ensuring the guidance for employers is clear, consistent, and focused on the safety of employees above all else.”
She added that research must be done into why those with diabetes are affected in such high numbers is important.
“Until we know more, people living with diabetes should be supported to manage their condition, attend appointments as normal either online or in person at Covid-19 protected sites and, most importantly, should continue to have access to their local clinical team if they have concerns,” she said.