themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--David Beckham is digitally aged too look 70 in campaign video

David Beckham has had a glimpse into the future as he appeared as an older version of himself in a campaign video .
The former Manchester United star and Salford City co-owner is calling for action to help prevent deaths from malaria .
The technologically-altered video of the 45-yea-old , which is meant to show him in his 70s , sees him delivering a speech hailing the defeat of our `` oldest and deadliest enemy '' for the Malaria Must Die , So Millions Can Live campaign .
The clip shows him in an imagined future proclaiming that `` our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have ended malaria '' .
Beckham said : `` The fight against malaria is a cause close to my heart because the disease remains a huge killer of children and we have the opportunity to change that in our lifetime .
`` I 've worked with Malaria No More UK since 2009 , supporting campaigns and helping shine a light on the challenge .
`` Their campaigns always use great creativity and innovation to attract attention to the issue and I ’ m delighted also to have met some of the inspiring people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this disease . ''
Daivd is a founding member of the leadership council for Malaria No More UK , the charity which runs the campaign .
Dr Pedro Alonso , director of the World Health Organisation 's global malaria programme , said : `` The emergence of Covid-19 has shown the world how critical our health systems are .
`` It is crucial that 2021 sees the world getting back on track towards achieving existing targets to reduce malaria as we come through the pandemic .
`` By investing in ending malaria , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would otherwise be lost to this deadly disease ; we will also protect current health systems from the double burden of malaria and other diseases like Covid-19 . ''

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David Beckham has had a glimpse into the future as he appeared as an older version of himself in a campaign video.
The former Manchester United star and Salford City co-owner is calling for action to help prevent deaths from malaria.
The technologically-altered video of the 45-yea-old, which is meant to show him in his 70s, sees him delivering a speech hailing the defeat of our "oldest and deadliest enemy" for the Malaria Must Die, So Millions Can Live campaign.
The clip shows him in an imagined future proclaiming that "our world has changed" and "we have ended malaria".
Beckham said: "The fight against malaria is a cause close to my heart because the disease remains a huge killer of children and we have the opportunity to change that in our lifetime.
"I've worked with Malaria No More UK since 2009, supporting campaigns and helping shine a light on the challenge.
"Their campaigns always use great creativity and innovation to attract attention to the issue and I’m delighted also to have met some of the inspiring people who are working so hard to end this disease."
(Image: PA)
Daivd is a founding member of the leadership council for Malaria No More UK, the charity which runs the campaign.
Dr Pedro Alonso, director of the World Health Organisation's global malaria programme, said: "The emergence of Covid-19 has shown the world how critical our health systems are.
"It is crucial that 2021 sees the world getting back on track towards achieving existing targets to reduce malaria as we come through the pandemic.
"By investing in ending malaria, we will not only save lives that would otherwise be lost to this deadly disease; we will also protect current health systems from the double burden of malaria and other diseases like Covid-19."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--I'm A Celebrity 2020 odds as clear favourite emerges

The penultimate episode of I 'm A Celebrity airs tonight ( Thursday ) with over 24 hours to go until a winner is crowned .
After less than three weeks , the 12 famous campmates have been whittles down to just four .
Giovanna Fletcher , Vernon Kay , Jordan North and Shane Richie are all in the running to be crowned the first ever king or queen of the castle in the ITV reality series .
And there is a clear favourite in the bookies odds .
Radio DJ Jordan is Betway 's favourite at 1/1 to be crowned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the last woman standing , is 11/8 to become the first Queen of the Castle on Friday ( December 4 ) .
Ex-EastEnders star Shane Richie is at 6/1 closely followed by Bolton TV presenter Vernon Kay at 7/1 .
Betfair is also predicting it 'll be Jordan and Giovanna left to battle it out for the crown , however , they think Vernon could pip Shane to third place .
While Gambling.com has revealed that the odds make it too close to call with Jordan and Giovanna looking safe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % to make it to the top 3 respectively , and more of a toss-up between Shane and Vernon .
But it all could change before the final vote is annouced .
Betway 's spokesperson Chad Yeomans said : `` It feels like only yesterday we were welcomed into the I 'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here castle , but with the grand finale on Friday , this week 's rapid evictions have left the celebs fighting for the top spots .
`` Jordan is the favourite at 5/4 to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conquered his fears in week one and captured the nation ’ s hearts .
Could a victory lap around Turf Moor stadium be on the cards for the Burnley FC super fan ?
`` Giovanna is 2/1 to take the crown at Friday ’ s finale , having won viewers over with her naughty sense of humour and kind nature while in the castle .
The author has already rubbed shoulders with British Royalty , maybe it ’ s time she gets a crown of her own ? ''
Odds up to date @ @ @ @ @ @

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The penultimate episode of I'm A Celebrity airs tonight (Thursday) with over 24 hours to go until a winner is crowned.
After less than three weeks, the 12 famous campmates have been whittles down to just four.
Giovanna Fletcher, Vernon Kay, Jordan North and Shane Richie are all in the running to be crowned the first ever king or queen of the castle in the ITV reality series.
And there is a clear favourite in the bookies odds.
Radio DJ Jordan is Betway's favourite at 1/1 to be crowned the winner, while podcast star Giovanna, and the last woman standing, is 11/8 to become the first Queen of the Castle on Friday (December 4).
Ex-EastEnders star Shane Richie is at 6/1 closely followed by Bolton TV presenter Vernon Kay at 7/1.
Betfair is also predicting it'll be Jordan and Giovanna left to battle it out for the crown, however, they think Vernon could pip Shane to third place.
While Gambling.com has revealed that the odds make it too close to call with Jordan and Giovanna looking safe, with chances of 95.2% and 90.9% to make it to the top 3 respectively, and more of a toss-up between Shane and Vernon.
(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
But it all could change before the final vote is annouced.
Betway's spokesperson Chad Yeomans said: "It feels like only yesterday we were welcomed into the I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here castle, but with the grand finale on Friday, this week's rapid evictions have left the celebs fighting for the top spots.
"Jordan is the favourite at 5/4 to be the first ever King of the Castle having conquered his fears in week one and captured the nation’s hearts. Could a victory lap around Turf Moor stadium be on the cards for the Burnley FC super fan?
"Giovanna is 2/1 to take the crown at Friday’s finale, having won viewers over with her naughty sense of humour and kind nature while in the castle. The author has already rubbed shoulders with British Royalty, maybe it’s time she gets a crown of her own?"
Odds up to date at the time of writing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--EFL £250m rescue package agreed and what it means for League One and Two clubs

The Premier League has agreed to provide a £250m bailout package for EFL clubs , it was announced today .
The EFL Board voted this morning to take the money on offer from the Premier League , which will be available immediately to address the immediate financial challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic .
The package includes £50m in the form of a grant and monitored grant payments for League One and Two clubs and an interest-free £200m loan facility for Championship clubs .
The £50m for sides in League One and League Two is split into £30m for lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasons , with clubs in League One receiving a minimum payment of £375,000 and £250,000 for those in League Two .
The remaining £15m of this will be distributed via a lost gate revenue share calculation , which will be approved by the EFL and the Premier League .
A further £20m for the monitored grant is available in terms of 'need ' and those clubs which receive it will have financial aspects monitored including transfer spend and player wages .
The agreement is a boost to EFL clubs in Greater Manchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One , and Bolton Wanderers , Salford City and Oldham Athletic in League Two .
“ Our overarching aim throughout this process has been to ensure that all EFL clubs survive the financial impact of the pandemic , ” said EFL chair Rick Parry .
“ I am pleased that we have now reached a resolution on behalf of our Clubs and as we have maintained throughout this will provide much needed support and clarity following months of uncertainty .
“ I would like to thank Richard Masters and Gary Hoffman for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and of course their shareholders , for making this welcome , tangible commitment to the professional game at a time when it has needed it most.
” The agreement ends a long-running stand-off between the Premier League and EFL , which has gone on since May .
It comes after the government left football out of its £300m bailout package for other sports in the country last month .
“ The Premier League is a huge supporter of the football pyramid and is well aware of the important role clubs play in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive Richard Masters .
“ Our commitment is that no EFL club need go out of business due to Covid-19 .
“ All football clubs continue to suffer significant financial losses as a result of the pandemic , but Premier League shareholders today unanimously agreed to provide additional funding and support for EFL clubs in real financial distress .
“ We are very pleased to have reached this agreement and we stand together with the EFL in our commitment to protect all clubs in these unprecedented times .
”

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The Premier League has agreed to provide a £250m bailout package for EFL clubs, it was announced today.
The EFL Board voted this morning to take the money on offer from the Premier League, which will be available immediately to address the immediate financial challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The package includes £50m in the form of a grant and monitored grant payments for League One and Two clubs and an interest-free £200m loan facility for Championship clubs.
The £50m for sides in League One and League Two is split into £30m for lost gate receipts for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons, with clubs in League One receiving a minimum payment of £375,000 and £250,000 for those in League Two.
The remaining £15m of this will be distributed via a lost gate revenue share calculation, which will be approved by the EFL and the Premier League.
A further £20m for the monitored grant is available in terms of 'need' and those clubs which receive it will have financial aspects monitored including transfer spend and player wages.
The agreement is a boost to EFL clubs in Greater Manchester, including Wigan Athletic and Rochdale in League One, and Bolton Wanderers, Salford City and Oldham Athletic in League Two.
“Our overarching aim throughout this process has been to ensure that all EFL clubs survive the financial impact of the pandemic,” said EFL chair Rick Parry.
“I am pleased that we have now reached a resolution on behalf of our Clubs and as we have maintained throughout this will provide much needed support and clarity following months of uncertainty.
“I would like to thank Richard Masters and Gary Hoffman for their efforts on behalf of the Premier League, and of course their shareholders, for making this welcome, tangible commitment to the professional game at a time when it has needed it most.”
The agreement ends a long-running stand-off between the Premier League and EFL, which has gone on since May.
It comes after the government left football out of its £300m bailout package for other sports in the country last month.
“The Premier League is a huge supporter of the football pyramid and is well aware of the important role clubs play in their communities,” said Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.
“Our commitment is that no EFL club need go out of business due to Covid-19.
“All football clubs continue to suffer significant financial losses as a result of the pandemic, but Premier League shareholders today unanimously agreed to provide additional funding and support for EFL clubs in real financial distress.
“We are very pleased to have reached this agreement and we stand together with the EFL in our commitment to protect all clubs in these unprecedented times.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--NHS bosses 'optimistic' second wave peak passed, but flu season yet to 'kick in'

NHS bosses in Salford say they are 'optimistic ' that the second peak of the coronavirus crisis has passed , but warn the flu season is yet to 'kick in ' .
The second wave of the pandemic saw a similar number of people in hospital beds as the first wave but fewer patients with Covid-19 were in critical care .
This is probably because hospitals know more about the virus now – which drugs to use and how to manage Covid patients – according to Steve Dixon , chief accountable officer of Salford 's clinical commissioning group ( CCG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a reduction in the number of patients in their beds , giving them some 'breathing space ' before the peak of the flu season .
But hospitals still face long waiting lists for surgery within non-cancer services , which were suspended during the first wave of the pandemic earlier this year .
Speaking to a Salford council scrutiny panel this week , Mr Dixon explained how the second wave unfolded in hospitals , GP practices and other NHS services .
He said : `` You could argue that Greater Manchester never really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital did recover .
We got back to some sort of normality .
`` But the community transmission was always there and probably around September to October time we started to see increases in community transmission and that manifested itself in terms of increases in hospital admissions .
`` Our GP practices started to get inundated with people with Covid symptoms .
`` So around October time , the health system started to see the impact of wave two and the numbers started to increase .
`` During wave two it was different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancel all of the planned stuff .
`` We tried to keep services as open as possible as well as dealing with Covid symptoms so it was a very difficult time for staff and services to remain open . ''
He added : `` We try to do our best .
A lot of services did close during wave one .
We did try and reopen those services , then we got hit with wave two .
`` I think the impact of all of this from a health perspective is whilst we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people for services , the waiting times for services have grown .
`` We 've got quite long waiting lists for surgery in our hospitals .
`` Cancer services remained open .
So that is good news .
The wait for cancer services are where we 'd expect them to be at pre-Covid levels .
`` But for people who have been referred into hospital for non-cancer surgery , we have got some long waits building up . ''

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NHS bosses in Salford say they are 'optimistic' that the second peak of the coronavirus crisis has passed, but warn the flu season is yet to 'kick in'.
The second wave of the pandemic saw a similar number of people in hospital beds as the first wave but fewer patients with Covid-19 were in critical care.
This is probably because hospitals know more about the virus now – which drugs to use and how to manage Covid patients – according to Steve Dixon, chief accountable officer of Salford's clinical commissioning group (CCG).
Hospitals are now starting to see a reduction in the number of patients in their beds, giving them some 'breathing space' before the peak of the flu season.
But hospitals still face long waiting lists for surgery within non-cancer services, which were suspended during the first wave of the pandemic earlier this year.
Speaking to a Salford council scrutiny panel this week, Mr Dixon explained how the second wave unfolded in hospitals, GP practices and other NHS services.
He said: "You could argue that Greater Manchester never really got out of wave one. The hospital did recover. We got back to some sort of normality.
"But the community transmission was always there and probably around September to October time we started to see increases in community transmission and that manifested itself in terms of increases in hospital admissions.
"Our GP practices started to get inundated with people with Covid symptoms.
"So around October time, the health system started to see the impact of wave two and the numbers started to increase.
"During wave two it was different to wave one because we didn't cancel all of the planned stuff.
"We tried to keep services as open as possible as well as dealing with Covid symptoms so it was a very difficult time for staff and services to remain open."
(Image: Salford CCG)
He added: "We try to do our best. A lot of services did close during wave one. We did try and reopen those services, then we got hit with wave two.
"I think the impact of all of this from a health perspective is whilst we are now referring the right number of people for services, the waiting times for services have grown.
"We've got quite long waiting lists for surgery in our hospitals.
"Cancer services remained open. So that is good news. The wait for cancer services are where we'd expect them to be at pre-Covid levels.
"But for people who have been referred into hospital for non-cancer surgery, we have got some long waits building up."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--First doses of Pfizer vaccine due to arrive in UK within hours

The first doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine are due to arrive in the UK in the next few hours .
Deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the jab will be arriving in the country in “ hours , not days ” .
The UK became the first country in the world to give the go-ahead to the vaccine , with the first jabs set to be administered in hospitals early next week .
The country has ordered 40 million doses , which is enough to vaccinate 20 million people with two doses , given 21 days apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with more to follow in the coming weeks .
BioNTech chief commercial officer Sean Marett said the UK is likely to receive at least 5 million doses by the end of the year .
Boris Johnson has warned of “ immense logistical challenges ” in the rollout due to issues around storage temperature and how many times it can be transported .
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation ( JCVI ) , which advises ministers , has recommended care home residents and staff should be the top priority .
But health officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wait for the vaccine until a safe way of splitting packs of doses , which need to be kept at around -70C , is found .
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) is working to approve a method of splitting boxes , which contain 975 doses , so they are not wasted .
Wales ’ s chief medical officer Dr Frank Atherton confirmed the prioritisation list would have to be tempered as the devolved government would need to use mass vaccination centres which involved “ people moving towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , deputy chairman of the JCVI , said the vaccine priority list was designed to be flexible .
“ Our clear remit was to decide on prioritisation groups but that there were going to be vaccine product storage , transport and administration constraints , and individual local circumstances , ” he told the Today programme .
“ We have advised in our statement that there is flexibility at an approach to this list according to what was actually feasible and logistical on the ground , so this is not wholly unexpected , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out is a list of priority in terms of vulnerability.
” Professor Ugur Sahin , co-founder of BioNTech , agreed that the rollout of the vaccine was a “ challenge ” .
Pfizer and BioNTech have said the jab can be sent to care homes as long as it travels for no more than six hours after it leaves cold storage and is then put in a normal fridge at 2C to 8C .

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The first doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine are due to arrive in the UK in the next few hours.
Deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the jab will be arriving in the country in “hours, not days”.
The UK became the first country in the world to give the go-ahead to the vaccine, with the first jabs set to be administered in hospitals early next week.
The country has ordered 40 million doses, which is enough to vaccinate 20 million people with two doses, given 21 days apart.
The first shipments contain 800,000 doses with more to follow in the coming weeks.
BioNTech chief commercial officer Sean Marett said the UK is likely to receive at least 5 million doses by the end of the year.
Boris Johnson has warned of “immense logistical challenges” in the rollout due to issues around storage temperature and how many times it can be transported.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which advises ministers, has recommended care home residents and staff should be the top priority.
But health officials say people in care homes may have to wait for the vaccine until a safe way of splitting packs of doses, which need to be kept at around -70C, is found.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is working to approve a method of splitting boxes, which contain 975 doses, so they are not wasted.
Wales’s chief medical officer Dr Frank Atherton confirmed the prioritisation list would have to be tempered as the devolved government would need to use mass vaccination centres which involved “people moving towards the vaccine”.
Professor Anthony Harnden, deputy chairman of the JCVI, said the vaccine priority list was designed to be flexible.
“Our clear remit was to decide on prioritisation groups but that there were going to be vaccine product storage, transport and administration constraints, and individual local circumstances,” he told the Today programme.
“We have advised in our statement that there is flexibility at an approach to this list according to what was actually feasible and logistical on the ground, so this is not wholly unexpected, but the clear list that we have drawn out is a list of priority in terms of vulnerability.”
Professor Ugur Sahin, co-founder of BioNTech, agreed that the rollout of the vaccine was a “challenge”.
Pfizer and BioNTech have said the jab can be sent to care homes as long as it travels for no more than six hours after it leaves cold storage and is then put in a normal fridge at 2C to 8C.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--Youth workers given Metrolink passes so they can follow troublemakers onto trams

A team of youth workers in Oldham have been given passes for the Metrolink system so they can pursue young troublemakers without needing wait to buy a ticket on the platform .
The strategy was revealed at a meeting of the council ’ s overview and scrutiny board on Tuesday night following questions from councillors about how the youth team was dealing with youngsters on the network .
The Oldham and Rochdale Metrolink line has become notorious for incidents of crime and antisocial behaviour in recent years .
Committee chair Councillor Colin McLaren said that activity on the tram had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
He referenced both Freehold and Westwood stops as particular hotspots .
Quizzing Jodie Barber , the head of the youth service , he said : “ I think there ’ s problems at various stops , but I just wonder how you are coordinating the work from the youth service with the police and other agencies possibly in order to try and address the problems in that particular area ?
” Ms Barber said that the service works ‘ really closely ’ with Greater Manchester Police around the Metrolink .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passes that they ’ ve had for a while now that gives them free access to travel on the Metrolink , ” she said .
“ Because we discovered a problem was that the young people would jump on the Metrolink really quickly as it went off and the youth workers didn ’ t always have time to buy a ticket and jump on after them .
“ So we ’ d got that in place .
They have regular meetings with colleagues in GMP , community safety , TFGM right across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targeted response work is along the Metrolink corridor and it is various stops , Freehold definitely is up there but there are other hotspots along the way so we are consistently addressing the work on the Metrolink.
” Coun McLaren also raised the activity of the detached youth team , which is a team of two full time and four part-time youth workers who deliver community based and response work .
He said : “ How do you actually prioritise because you could send them to every ward every night basically.
” Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of responding directly to calls from partners about where youth workers were needed , and also proactive work in communities .
“ That could be anything from there ’ s been a number of incidents in this area can you put that on the radar , to whilst the youth workers are out they receive a call from one of the neighbourhood officers to say that there is a large gathering of young people in X park and the youth workers will respond immediately and go over there , ” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ come in .
“ But the other aspect of that is what we call the universal offer where we try and make sure there is a detached team present in each of the districts at least once a week because it ’ s important not to just wait for a call to come in but to be building relationships with the young people working with the community .
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A team of youth workers in Oldham have been given passes for the Metrolink system so they can pursue young troublemakers without needing wait to buy a ticket on the platform.
The strategy was revealed at a meeting of the council’s overview and scrutiny board on Tuesday night following questions from councillors about how the youth team was dealing with youngsters on the network.
The Oldham and Rochdale Metrolink line has become notorious for incidents of crime and antisocial behaviour in recent years.
Committee chair Councillor Colin McLaren said that activity on the tram had been ‘one of our major headaches’.
He referenced both Freehold and Westwood stops as particular hotspots.
Quizzing Jodie Barber, the head of the youth service, he said: “I think there’s problems at various stops, but I just wonder how you are coordinating the work from the youth service with the police and other agencies possibly in order to try and address the problems in that particular area?”
Ms Barber said that the service works ‘really closely’ with Greater Manchester Police around the Metrolink.
“Our detached youth work teams have Metrolink passes that they’ve had for a while now that gives them free access to travel on the Metrolink,” she said.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
“Because we discovered a problem was that the young people would jump on the Metrolink really quickly as it went off and the youth workers didn’t always have time to buy a ticket and jump on after them.
“So we’d got that in place. They have regular meetings with colleagues in GMP, community safety, TFGM right across the board.
“A lot of their targeted response work is along the Metrolink corridor and it is various stops, Freehold definitely is up there but there are other hotspots along the way so we are consistently addressing the work on the Metrolink.”
Coun McLaren also raised the activity of the detached youth team, which is a team of two full time and four part-time youth workers who deliver community based and response work.
He said: “How do you actually prioritise because you could send them to every ward every night basically.”
Ms Barber explained that it was a mix of responding directly to calls from partners about where youth workers were needed, and also proactive work in communities.
“That could be anything from there’s been a number of incidents in this area can you put that on the radar, to whilst the youth workers are out they receive a call from one of the neighbourhood officers to say that there is a large gathering of young people in X park and the youth workers will respond immediately and go over there,” she said.
“So they prioritise it as they come in.
“But the other aspect of that is what we call the universal offer where we try and make sure there is a detached team present in each of the districts at least once a week because it’s important not to just wait for a call to come in but to be building relationships with the young people working with the community.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--LGBT Foundation receives award for supporting LGBT+ people throughout pandemic

One of Manchester ’ s biggest charities aimed at supporting LGBT+ people has been recognised with a community award for the work it has done over the last 45 years .
LGBT Foundation has won the Community Group Award at the PinkNews Awards 2020 , which honours the organisations and individuals who are working towards global LGBT+ equality .
The Manchester-based charity beat other nominees for the award including Bi Pride UK , AKT , Courageous Leaders and Mermaids .
The award was presented by reality TV star and musician Joe McElderry and was given to Paul Martin OBE , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overnight and at a time of great uncertainty , fear and anxiety for many LGBT people , we have had to radically redesign how we delivered our services through the dedication and the hard work of the remarkable people who make up the team LGBT Foundation , ” Paul said .
`` In its 45th year , our helpline is now once again being delivered from our team 's homes and has continued to provide a listening ear to LGBT people in this distressing time .
“ The calls to our crisis helpline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , and we 've also seen a surge in demand for our substance abuse and domestic abuse services .
`` Thank you to PinkNews and all their magnificent readers for this award . ''
Earlier this year , LGBT Foundation announced it would be closing its community centre on Richmond Street , which had been a staple fixture of Manchester ’ s gay village since 2010 .
The decision came in light of the charity ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic , which saw the majority of their support services operate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories here LGBT Foundation said moving to remote and online services would allow the charity to continue to play a ‘ vital role ’ going forward and better support the increased demand .
Upon being named as the Community Group Award winner , Paul paid tribute to the nominees and highlighted the particular struggles of the year .
`` This has been a year of immense challenges for LGBT communities , for LGBT Foundation and for society as a whole , '' he said .
`` We are living in a time of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I am sure of : we 'll get through this by working together . ''
Other winners at the PinkNews Awards include Rachel Levine and Kamilla Kamaruddin , who jointly received the COVID-19 Frontline Hero Award , and De Monfort University , which beat out The University of Manchester to receive the Public Sector Equality Award .
The awards were judged by a panel of LGBT+ influencers and advocates including author Ruby Rare , coach Char Bailey , and Macquarie 's Geff Parsons .
Chief Executive of PinkNews , Benjamin Cohen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominees and winners !
We are so proud to be honouring their vital work during what has been a challenging year for everyone .
“ This year ’ s winners are a truly deserving lot from big hitting international wins to grass roots wins such as the LGBT Foundation based in Manchester and Melz Owusu of the Free Black University , the PinkNews Awards is proud to highlight the full range of mobilisation and talent in the community .
” The PinkNews Awards is the highlight of the PinkNews events calendar and this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messages from celebrities and politicians celebrating advances in LGBT+ rights as well as PinkNews ’ 15th birthday .
“ I am so glad to be able to share this moment of celebration with our global readership , as a reminder of what our community can achieve when we come together and support one-another.
” You can find a full list of the PinkNews Awards 2020 winners here .

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One of Manchester’s biggest charities aimed at supporting LGBT+ people has been recognised with a community award for the work it has done over the last 45 years.
LGBT Foundation has won the Community Group Award at the PinkNews Awards 2020, which honours the organisations and individuals who are working towards global LGBT+ equality.
The Manchester-based charity beat other nominees for the award including Bi Pride UK, AKT, Courageous Leaders and Mermaids.
The award was presented by reality TV star and musician Joe McElderry and was given to Paul Martin OBE, CEO of LGBT Foundation.
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"Almost overnight and at a time of great uncertainty, fear and anxiety for many LGBT people, we have had to radically redesign how we delivered our services through the dedication and the hard work of the remarkable people who make up the team LGBT Foundation,” Paul said.
"In its 45th year, our helpline is now once again being delivered from our team's homes and has continued to provide a listening ear to LGBT people in this distressing time.
“The calls to our crisis helpline have doubled compared to this time last year, and we've also seen a surge in demand for our substance abuse and domestic abuse services.
"Thank you to PinkNews and all their magnificent readers for this award."
Earlier this year, LGBT Foundation announced it would be closing its community centre on Richmond Street, which had been a staple fixture of Manchester’s gay village since 2010.
The decision came in light of the charity’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, which saw the majority of their support services operate remotely.
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LGBT Foundation said moving to remote and online services would allow the charity to continue to play a ‘vital role’ going forward and better support the increased demand.
Upon being named as the Community Group Award winner, Paul paid tribute to the nominees and highlighted the particular struggles of the year.
"This has been a year of immense challenges for LGBT communities, for LGBT Foundation and for society as a whole," he said.
"We are living in a time of extreme uncertainty but there is one thing that I am sure of: we'll get through this by working together."
Other winners at the PinkNews Awards include Rachel Levine and Kamilla Kamaruddin, who jointly received the COVID-19 Frontline Hero Award, and De Monfort University, which beat out The University of Manchester to receive the Public Sector Equality Award.
The awards were judged by a panel of LGBT+ influencers and advocates including author Ruby Rare, coach Char Bailey, and Macquarie's Geff Parsons.
Chief Executive of PinkNews, Benjamin Cohen, said:“Congratulations to all our nominees and winners! We are so proud to be honouring their vital work during what has been a challenging year for everyone.
“This year’s winners are a truly deserving lot from big hitting international wins to grass roots wins such as the LGBT Foundation based in Manchester and Melz Owusu of the Free Black University, the PinkNews Awards is proud to highlight the full range of mobilisation and talent in the community.
”The PinkNews Awards is the highlight of the PinkNews events calendar and this year is no exception — with video messages from celebrities and politicians celebrating advances in LGBT+ rights as well as PinkNews’ 15th birthday.
“I am so glad to be able to share this moment of celebration with our global readership, as a reminder of what our community can achieve when we come together and support one-another.”
You can find a full list of the PinkNews Awards 2020 winners here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--Neymar wants Lionel Messi reunion amid Barcelona star's Man City links

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has admitted that he would love to play with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi next season .
Neymar left Barca to join PSG in a world-record €222million ( £200m ) transfer back in 2017 , but he has frequently been linked with a move back to the Spanish giants , who made attempts to re-sign him in 2019 .
Messi ’ s Barcelona contract expires at the end of the season and has been linked with a move to Manchester City , where he would meet up with his former Barca manager Pep Guardiola .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear , with Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta that he will try and convince Messi to sign a new contract with the club .
Messi formed a potent front three alongside Neymar and Luis Suarez at Barcelona for four years and his former teammate ’ s desire to reunite potentially could influence his decision over his future .
“ What I want most of all is to play with Messi again , to be able to enjoy him once again on the pitch , ” Neymar told after PSG ’ s 3-1 win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He can play in my place , I have no problem with that !
But I want to play with him next year , for sure .
We have to do it next season.
” Whether Neymar is trying to persuade Messi to join him in Paris , or he is hinting at a return to the Camp Nou , it is n't good news for any potential City move for the Argentine .
Manchester City have secured top spot in their Champions League group .
They qualify for the last 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Porto in Portugal .
The Blues will resume their Premier League campaign on Saturday when Fulham visit the Etihad Stadium .
We 'll bring you all the reaction and analysis from Tuesday night 's match with our daily City newsletter .
You can get it all delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above or follow this link - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds Guardiola ’ s commitment to the project at City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract extension on 19 November and his influence could be key in Messi ’ s decision next summer .
The Argentinian forward enjoyed four wonderful years under Guardiola ’ s coaching from 2008 to 2012 , winning three La Liga and two Champions League titles .
Meanwhile , PSG manager Thomas Tuchel has previously said that Messi would be 'very welcome ' in Paris and the club ’ s Qatari ownership make them one of few sides who could afford such a move .

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has admitted that he would love to play with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi next season.
Neymar left Barca to join PSG in a world-record €222million (£200m) transfer back in 2017, but he has frequently been linked with a move back to the Spanish giants, who made attempts to re-sign him in 2019.
Messi’s Barcelona contract expires at the end of the season and has been linked with a move to Manchester City, where he would meet up with his former Barca manager Pep Guardiola.
The 33-year-old’s future is far from clear, with Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta saying this week that he will try and convince Messi to sign a new contract with the club.
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Messi formed a potent front three alongside Neymar and Luis Suarez at Barcelona for four years and his former teammate’s desire to reunite potentially could influence his decision over his future.
“What I want most of all is to play with Messi again, to be able to enjoy him once again on the pitch,” Neymar told ESPN after PSG’s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Wednesday evening.
“He can play in my place, I have no problem with that! But I want to play with him next year, for sure. We have to do it next season.”
Whether Neymar is trying to persuade Messi to join him in Paris, or he is hinting at a return to the Camp Nou, it isn't good news for any potential City move for the Argentine.
Guardiola’s commitment to the project at City was reaffirmed when he signed a two-year contract extension on 19 November and his influence could be key in Messi’s decision next summer. The Argentinian forward enjoyed four wonderful years under Guardiola’s coaching from 2008 to 2012, winning three La Liga and two Champions League titles.
Meanwhile, PSG manager Thomas Tuchel has previously said that Messi would be 'very welcome' in Paris and the club’s Qatari ownership make them one of few sides who could afford such a move.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he should have taken Fred off at half-time in their 3-1 Champions League @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday night .
Fred only received a yellow card for headbutting PSG midfielder Leandro Paredes @ @ @ @ @ appeared to stamp on the Argentinian in a separate challenge .
However , a minute @ @ @ @ @ lead Fred received a second yellow card when he played the the ball in a @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's not a foul , '' Solskjaer said of Fred 's second yellow @ @ @ @ @ disciplined in the second-half and when he makes a tackle like this you ca n't @ @ @ @ @ `` He was lucky to stay on in the first-half but the referee made a @ @ @ @ @ allowed .
But Fred knows he should n't put his head towards someone even though @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Stick with us for all the latest United news throughout the day .

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he should have taken Fred off at half-time in their 3-1 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night.
Fred only received a yellow card for headbutting PSG midfielder Leandro Paredes in the first-half and also appeared to stamp on the Argentinian in a separate challenge. However, a minute after Marquinhos restored PSG's lead Fred received a second yellow card when he played the the ball in a tackle on Ander Herrera.
"It's not a foul," Solskjaer said of Fred's second yellow. "Fred played really disciplined in the second-half and when he makes a tackle like this you can't really fault the boy.
"He was lucky to stay on in the first-half but the referee made a mistake there, that's allowed. But Fred knows he shouldn't put his head towards someone even though he doesn't touch him."
A recap of today's United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--Thugs armed with machete and knife rob store in terrifying robbery

Terrifying CCTV images have been released of two thugs armed with a machete and knife as they robbed a shop .
Two hooded men burst into a shop in Chapel Street , Leigh , at around 8pm on Friday evening ( November 20 ) .
One man was armed with a machete , while the other had a knife .
The pair confronted shop staff and threatened them , demanding money before searching the shop 's counter .
After stealing cash from the till , the thugs fled the scene , leaving via Clifford Street .
No one was injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'frightening experience ' that has 'impacted ' staff .
Officers are now hunting for the two men involved and have released CCTV images in an attempt to find them .
Police hope that a member of the public will recognise their clothing and get in touch .
DC Andrew Partington , of GMP 's Wigan district , said : `` This was a frightening experience for the member of staff .
Thankfully , they were n't injured but they have , understandably , been impacted by what happened .
`` We are releasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member of the public recognises one or both of the men 's clothing and can help us identify them .
If that 's you , I 'd ask you to contact us without hesitation . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7056 quoting 2458 20/11/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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Terrifying CCTV images have been released of two thugs armed with a machete and knife as they robbed a shop.
Two hooded men burst into a shop in Chapel Street, Leigh, at around 8pm on Friday evening (November 20).
One man was armed with a machete, while the other had a knife.
The pair confronted shop staff and threatened them, demanding money before searching the shop's counter.
After stealing cash from the till, the thugs fled the scene, leaving via Clifford Street.
No one was injured, but police say this was a 'frightening experience' that has 'impacted' staff.
(Image: GMP)
Officers are now hunting for the two men involved and have released CCTV images in an attempt to find them.
Police hope that a member of the public will recognise their clothing and get in touch.
DC Andrew Partington, of GMP's Wigan district, said: "This was a frightening experience for the member of staff. Thankfully, they weren't injured but they have, understandably, been impacted by what happened.
"We are releasing this CCTV in the hope that a member of the public recognises one or both of the men's clothing and can help us identify them. If that's you, I'd ask you to contact us without hesitation."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7056 quoting 2458 20/11/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--Manchester United tactics vs PSG highlighted transfer issue

There are few clubs who experience such a rollercoaster of emotions quite like Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Wednesday 's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain burst the bubble of a weekend triumph over Southampton and left United battling to stay in the European competition when qualification previously looked inevitable .
A potential exit from the Champions League would be down to calamity defending away at Istanbul Basaksehir more than a home defeat to PSG , but what makes it so frustrating is that United responded pretty well this midweek .
While they were fortunate to be level both in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Solskjaer 's side do deserve genuine credit for the manner in which they took the game to PSG once it had resumed .
After the match fans pointed towards glaring misses from Anthony Martial , Fred 's reckless red card and poor game management from Solskjaer as the three main contributing factors to their eventual collapse .
Yet it might be fairer to say the defeat came as consequence of United 's forced formation change amid a fresh struggle at the back .
Axel Tuanzebe was the hero for United 's opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but with him suspended and Luke Shaw injured there was little option to revert to an often-favoured back five .
Eric Bailly returned to the matchday squad but remains a huge risk in defence , despite shining so brightly in a back three away at Chelsea back in February , while Marcos Rojo is n't even registered to play in Europe at the moment .
Some supporters might push for Teden Mengi to be involved a bit more , but putting him up against Kylian Mbappe and Neymar would have been reckless management @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for United .
While fans are right to ask questions of Martial , Fred and Solskjaer the defeat has once again pushed the argument for United to sign a new central defender next year .
With two games a week the normality for any elite side it is crucial United not only have an established pairing in their favoured back four , but have others they can trust and rely upon from the bench .
The huge caveat is that Bailly , Rojo and Phil Jones still remain at the club ; with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford .
It means United 's need to recruit is underpinned by a more essential need to sell defensive deadwood , with the board reluctant to add more players to a squad which is already bloated .
Individual errors are part and parcel of the game , but by signing a new reliable defender United will at least ease the burden on current personnel and open up the possibility of genuine rotation options .
The fact United created chances against PSG has to be taken as a positive , even if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even with an attack firing on all cylinders they will risk undoing such handwork with a defence which continues to be over relied upon .

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There are few clubs who experience such a rollercoaster of emotions quite like Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Wednesday's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain burst the bubble of a weekend triumph over Southampton and left United battling to stay in the European competition when qualification previously looked inevitable.
A potential exit from the Champions League would be down to calamity defending away at Istanbul Basaksehir more than a home defeat to PSG, but what makes it so frustrating is that United responded pretty well this midweek.
While they were fortunate to be level both in personnel and scoreline at the half-time break, Solskjaer's side do deserve genuine credit for the manner in which they took the game to PSG once it had resumed.
After the match fans pointed towards glaring misses from Anthony Martial, Fred's reckless red card and poor game management from Solskjaer as the three main contributing factors to their eventual collapse.
Yet it might be fairer to say the defeat came as consequence of United's forced formation change amid a fresh struggle at the back.
Axel Tuanzebe was the hero for United's opening win at the Parc des Princes, but with him suspended and Luke Shaw injured there was little option to revert to an often-favoured back five.
Eric Bailly returned to the matchday squad but remains a huge risk in defence, despite shining so brightly in a back three away at Chelsea back in February, while Marcos Rojo isn't even registered to play in Europe at the moment.
Some supporters might push for Teden Mengi to be involved a bit more, but putting him up against Kylian Mbappe and Neymar would have been reckless management with so much still on the line for United.
While fans are right to ask questions of Martial, Fred and Solskjaer the defeat has once again pushed the argument for United to sign a new central defender next year.
With two games a week the normality for any elite side it is crucial United not only have an established pairing in their favoured back four, but have others they can trust and rely upon from the bench.
The huge caveat is that Bailly, Rojo and Phil Jones still remain at the club; with all of them verging on redundant at Old Trafford. It means United's need to recruit is underpinned by a more essential need to sell defensive deadwood, with the board reluctant to add more players to a squad which is already bloated.
Individual errors are part and parcel of the game, but by signing a new reliable defender United will at least ease the burden on current personnel and open up the possibility of genuine rotation options.
The fact United created chances against PSG has to be taken as a positive, even if the finishing wasn't to match, but even with an attack firing on all cylinders they will risk undoing such handwork with a defence which continues to be over relied upon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--UK is first to get vaccine because it is 'better country', declares minister

The UK is the first country in the world to get a coronavirus vaccine because it is a 'much better country ' , a Cabinet minister has declared .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has praised the work carried out by the medical regulator to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for use .
Mr Williamson attributed the UK 's status to superior experts in the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) .
But the European regulator has criticised the quick approval of the vaccine using emergency powers , insisting that its own , slower approach is more appropriate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ got the very best people in this country and we ’ ve obviously got the best medical regulator , much better than the French have , much better than the Belgians have , much better than the Americans have , ” he told LBC Radio .
“ That doesn ’ t surprise me at because we ’ re a much better country than every single one of them.
” However , unlike Health Secretary Matt Hancock , Mr Williamson did not suggest that Brexit had directly contributed .
“ I think just being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliver it and the brilliant people in our medical regulator making it happen means that people in this country are going to be the first ones in the western world to get that Pfizer vaccine , ” he said .
“ Real competitive advantage , but do you know who it ’ s down to ?
“ It ’ s down to those brilliant , brilliant clinicians in the regulator who ’ ve made it happen so fast , so our thanks go out to them because by doing what they ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have saved lives.
” On Tuesday , Mr Hancock suggested that Brexit had allowed the UK to move quicker on the vaccine – but this claim has been disputed by the MHRA and the EU .
MHRA chief June Raine said it is still bound by EU law until the end of the year and “ our progress has been totally dependent on the availability of data in our rolling review and the independent advice we have received ” .
The European Medicines Agency ( EMA ) suggested that it is imposing more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the MHRA .
The EMA believes that its conditional marketing authorisation ( CMA ) process is “ the most appropriate regulatory mechanism for use in the current pandemic emergency ” .
A CMA application is supported by “ extensive data ” submitted by companies and “ provides a controlled and robust framework ” .
Dr Berkeley Phillips , medical director of Pfizer UK , compared the process to a book , with the necessary chapters written but not yet fully bound into a complete work .
He told reporters : “ In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effectively said ‘ We can see what we need to see from those chapters in this book – the book still needs to be written in totality – but , given the crisis that we ’ re in , we have seen enough to be confident to give this emergency authorisation ’ .
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The UK is the first country in the world to get a coronavirus vaccine because it is a 'much better country', a Cabinet minister has declared.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has praised the work carried out by the medical regulator to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for use.
Mr Williamson attributed the UK's status to superior experts in the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
But the European regulator has criticised the quick approval of the vaccine using emergency powers, insisting that its own, slower approach is more appropriate.
“I just reckon we’ve got the very best people in this country and we’ve obviously got the best medical regulator, much better than the French have, much better than the Belgians have, much better than the Americans have,” he told LBC Radio.
“That doesn’t surprise me at because we’re a much better country than every single one of them.”
However, unlike Health Secretary Matt Hancock, Mr Williamson did not suggest that Brexit had directly contributed.
“I think just being able to get on with things, deliver it and the brilliant people in our medical regulator making it happen means that people in this country are going to be the first ones in the western world to get that Pfizer vaccine,” he said.
“Real competitive advantage, but do you know who it’s down to?
“It’s down to those brilliant, brilliant clinicians in the regulator who’ve made it happen so fast, so our thanks go out to them because by doing what they’ve done, they’re going to have saved lives.”
On Tuesday, Mr Hancock suggested that Brexit had allowed the UK to move quicker on the vaccine – but this claim has been disputed by the MHRA and the EU.
MHRA chief June Raine said it is still bound by EU law until the end of the year and “our progress has been totally dependent on the availability of data in our rolling review and the independent advice we have received”.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) suggested that it is imposing more stringent checks than the emergency process used by the MHRA.
The EMA believes that its conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) process is “the most appropriate regulatory mechanism for use in the current pandemic emergency”.
A CMA application is supported by “extensive data” submitted by companies and “provides a controlled and robust framework”.
Dr Berkeley Phillips, medical director of Pfizer UK, compared the process to a book, with the necessary chapters written but not yet fully bound into a complete work.
He told reporters: “In an emergency situation, the MHRA have effectively said ‘We can see what we need to see from those chapters in this book – the book still needs to be written in totality – but, given the crisis that we’re in, we have seen enough to be confident to give this emergency authorisation’.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-03--Aldi’s two metre pig in blanket is back this Christmas

Aldi 's two metre pig in blanket is back this Christmas and launches in shops today .
You 'll need @ @ @ @ @ up the family favourite as in previous years they have flown off the shelves .
@ @ @ @ @ , it trumps other retailers ' offerings and will set you back £4.99 .
Like @ @ @ @ @ , it features a sausage made from British pork with bacon wrapped around the outside @ @ @ @ @ so big , the pig in blanket is coiled into a swirl so you can @ @ @ @ @ oven before eating it by either unravelling it or cutting it up .
Weighing a @ @ @ @ @ also gluten free - another reason why they 're snapped up so quickly .
Sadly @ @ @ @ @ so you 'll need to pop into your local store to get your hands on @ @ @ @ @ 's part of the retailer 's Super Weekly Offers and available from December 3 until @ @ @

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Aldi's two metre pig in blanket is back this Christmas and launches in shops today.
You'll need to be quick to pick up the family favourite as in previous years they have flown off the shelves.
Measuring 6ft 5in in length, it trumps other retailers' offerings and will set you back £4.99.
Like a traditional pig in blanket, it features a sausage made from British pork with bacon wrapped around the outside.
Because it’s so big, the pig in blanket is coiled into a swirl so you can easily cook it in the oven before eating it by either unravelling it or cutting it up.
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Weighing a whopping 850g, it's also gluten free - another reason why they're snapped up so quickly.
Sadly they're not sold online so you'll need to pop into your local store to get your hands on the meaty feast.
It's part of the retailer's Super Weekly Offers and available from December 3 until stocks last.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-04--Man City players have all said the same thing to Guardiola recently

Pep Guardiola said that every Manchester City player is asking him to play every week .
Raheem Sterling has long been a mainstay in the team but has found himself on the bench for two of the last four games with the manager wanting more goals from the forward .
With standards being lifted as more players return from injury , Guardiola insisted that the England international does not need to change anything in order to return to the team .
`` Absolutely nothing differently than he has done since we are together .
He is an incredibly important player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long with so many games .
His contribution for us this season was huge , has been , and will be in the future .
Manchester City have secured top spot in their Champions League group .
They qualify for the last 16 as group winners after drawing 0-0 with Porto in Portugal .
The Blues will resume their Premier League campaign on Saturday when Fulham visit the Etihad Stadium .
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You can get it all delivered straight to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above or follow this link - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds Asked if Sterling had sought him out seeking to play in every game possible , Guardiola replied : `` Yes .
And Nathan Ake .
And [ Aymeric ] Laporte , and [ Kyle ] Walker and [ Joao ] Cancelo and Ruben [ Dias ] and Eric [ Garcia ] and Kevin De Bruyne and Ferran Torres and Gabriel Jesus and [ Ilkay ] Gundogan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the players every single day .
I am on the pitch with them so I talk with them a lot . ''
With all but Sergio Aguero fit , all of the academy players that have been training with the first team dropped down to the Under-23s for a Premier League 2 match with Brighton on Friday afternoon .

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Pep Guardiola said that every Manchester City player is asking him to play every week.
Raheem Sterling has long been a mainstay in the team but has found himself on the bench for two of the last four games with the manager wanting more goals from the forward.
With standards being lifted as more players return from injury, Guardiola insisted that the England international does not need to change anything in order to return to the team.
"Absolutely nothing differently than he has done since we are together. He is an incredibly important player for us and the season is so long with so many games. His contribution for us this season was huge, has been, and will be in the future.
Asked if Sterling had sought him out seeking to play in every game possible, Guardiola replied: "Yes. And Nathan Ake. And [Aymeric] Laporte, and [Kyle] Walker and [Joao] Cancelo and Ruben [Dias] and Eric [Garcia] and Kevin De Bruyne and Ferran Torres and Gabriel Jesus and [Ilkay] Gundogan. Everyone.
"We speak with the players every single day. I am on the pitch with them so I talk with them a lot."
With all but Sergio Aguero fit, all of the academy players that have been training with the first team dropped down to the Under-23s for a Premier League 2 match with Brighton on Friday afternoon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-04--Mourners pay final respects to 'irreplaceable' former mayoress killed in crash

Dozens of people lined the streets of Bolton to wave farewell to former Mayoress Gay Wharton today .
Mourners socially distanced along Chorley New Road and Overdale Drive , close to the Retreat Restaurant , watched on as the funeral cortege made its way to Overdale West Chapel .
As the black Mercedes-Benz hearse turned into Overdale Drive , those who had gathered started to clap .
A bouquet of lilies and yellow flowers decorated Gay 's coffin in the car .
It is clear that Gay had touched many people 's lives during her 58 years ; a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in attendance in their uniforms to pay their respects , as were representatives from other local organisations throughout Bolton .
After the procession disappeared down Overdale Drive , some people made their way towards the chapel on foot , while other members of the crowd stayed around to share memories .
Grandmother Gay , who was also a patron for domestic violence charity Fortalice , was killed three weeks ago , after being struck by an Audi on Chorley New Road .
Under Tier 3 restrictions , only 30 people are allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public ceremony is planned to take place at Bolton Parish Church , once restrictions allow .
The day after her death , some close friends also held a small tribute ceremony for Gay in Queens Park , close to where she died .
Mayor Linda Thomas , who led the ceremony , described Gay as 'irreplaceable ' .
`` She was just a good woman and friend , '' she said .
`` You 'll not find anyone , anywhere , who 'll have a bad thing to say about her .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the manner she 's died is such a cruel thing to happen to someone in the prime of their life .
Close friend and Westhoughton South councillor Anna-Marie Watters added : `` She was completely selfless and she 's going to be really sadly missed .
`` Steve , her husband , absolutely doted on Gay and I ca n't even begin to imagine how he 's feeling '' Two men - Assad Hussain , 23 , of Maplewood Gardens and Wasim Iqbal , 23 , of Chorley New Road , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving .
They are both due to appear in Crown Court later this month .
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Dozens of people lined the streets of Bolton to wave farewell to former Mayoress Gay Wharton today.
Mourners socially distanced along Chorley New Road and Overdale Drive, close to the Retreat Restaurant, watched on as the funeral cortege made its way to Overdale West Chapel.
As the black Mercedes-Benz hearse turned into Overdale Drive, those who had gathered started to clap. A bouquet of lilies and yellow flowers decorated Gay's coffin in the car.
It is clear that Gay had touched many people's lives during her 58 years; a number of former colleagues from Sainsbury's were in attendance in their uniforms to pay their respects, as were representatives from other local organisations throughout Bolton.
After the procession disappeared down Overdale Drive, some people made their way towards the chapel on foot, while other members of the crowd stayed around to share memories.
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Grandmother Gay, who was also a patron for domestic violence charity Fortalice, was killed three weeks ago, after being struck by an Audi on Chorley New Road.
Under Tier 3 restrictions, only 30 people are allowed to attend a funeral and a larger, public ceremony is planned to take place at Bolton Parish Church, once restrictions allow.
The day after her death, some close friends also held a small tribute ceremony for Gay in Queens Park, close to where she died.
Mayor Linda Thomas, who led the ceremony, described Gay as 'irreplaceable'.
"She was just a good woman and friend," she said.
"You'll not find anyone, anywhere, who'll have a bad thing to say about her.
"There's been an outpouring of love and the manner she's died is such a cruel thing to happen to someone in the prime of their life.
"She's irreplaceable."
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Close friend and Westhoughton South councillor Anna-Marie Watters added: "She was completely selfless and she's going to be really sadly missed.
"Steve, her husband, absolutely doted on Gay and I can't even begin to imagine how he's feeling"
Two men - Assad Hussain, 23, of Maplewood Gardens and Wasim Iqbal, 23, of Chorley New Road, have been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. They are both due to appear in Crown Court later this month.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-04--Manchester United think they have improved their squad balance with four players

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United have addressed their squad balance with four signings this calendar year .
United recruited Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka , both 21 at the time , in Solskjaer 's first summer transfer window and Harry Maguire was 26 at the time of his £80million arrival in the same window .
Marouane Fellaini , Ander Herrera , Antonio Valencia , Chris Smalling and Alexis Sanchez left United on loan or permanently in Solskjaer 's first year and all were either already in their 30s or about to turn 30 .
Despite outlining a preference for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United bought Edinson Cavani , 33 , on deadline day in October , having signed the 31-year-old striker Odion Ighalo on loan in January .
Bruno Fernandes , Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles fall into United 's preferred age bracket but are more seasoned players than Wan-Bissaka and James , who had played just 18 months of senior football prior to their transfers .
Manchester United were hit by a double Neymar sucker-punch as they lost 3-1 to Paris Saint-Germain in their crucial Champions League match on Wednesday .
It means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their final group match against RB Leipzig to qualify for the last 16 .
Before then , the Reds have a tricky Premier League trip to West Ham to negotiate at the weekend .
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It 's free and only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , we were the youngest team in the Premier League , '' Solskjaer explained .
`` And we have been looking at ways to improve the squad , either being young talent or experienced ones , or the likes of Bruno .
`` With the signings of Bruno , Donny , Alex and Edinson the balance of the squad has been improved [ with ] experience .
`` With Edinson : one , his positioning , because he 's a centre forward , he 's a different type of centre forward and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And his experience in world football : he has come in and shown the young lads how to live your life and last long in your career . ''
Solskjaer comes up against former United manager David Moyes on Saturday with West Ham fifth in the Premier League table .
Moyes was sacked less than 10 months into a six-year contract by United and has since claimed he needed more time despite a trophyless 2013-14 in which United failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 19 years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his appointment as United manager , initially on a caretaker basis , but has not discussed the uniqueness of the role with one of his predecessors .
`` I have n't sat down and had discussions with David , no , '' Solskjaer said .
`` When you 're here , it 's the biggest club in the world and it 's a different animal to anything else .
`` But we 've had other discussions and I really admire David for what he 's done in his career .
And you see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the results they 're getting shows his qualities . ''
United lost for the fourth time at Old Trafford this term to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek but have won their last eight away games in the league - a club record .
The last time United lost away from home in the Premier League was at Anfield on January 16 and Solskjaer believes they are showing signs of consistency .
`` Depends on how many games do you want to go back ?
Football is a game with human beings and they live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against some fantastic teams , '' he added .
`` Go 40 games back we 're one of the most consistent teams , performance-wise , in the Premier League , so you 're disappointed when you lose a game .
I thought we played really well on Wednesday , and it 's fine margins at times that decide if you win or lose .
`` The PSG game was miles better than West Brom , for example , but you win against West Brom and you do n't get three points against PSG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad performances and getting more and more consistent .
`` You can never control the result in the end , that 's decided by margins . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United have addressed their squad balance with four signings this calendar year.
United recruited Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, both 21 at the time, in Solskjaer's first summer transfer window and Harry Maguire was 26 at the time of his £80million arrival in the same window.
Marouane Fellaini, Ander Herrera, Antonio Valencia, Chris Smalling and Alexis Sanchez left United on loan or permanently in Solskjaer's first year and all were either already in their 30s or about to turn 30.
Despite outlining a preference for targets aged between 23 and 28, United bought Edinson Cavani, 33, on deadline day in October, having signed the 31-year-old striker Odion Ighalo on loan in January.
Bruno Fernandes, Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles fall into United's preferred age bracket but are more seasoned players than Wan-Bissaka and James, who had played just 18 months of senior football prior to their transfers.
"Last season, we were the youngest team in the Premier League," Solskjaer explained. "And we have been looking at ways to improve the squad, either being young talent or experienced ones, or the likes of Bruno.
"With the signings of Bruno, Donny, Alex and Edinson the balance of the squad has been improved [with] experience.
"With Edinson: one, his positioning, because he's a centre forward, he's a different type of centre forward and we can play a different way. And his experience in world football: he has come in and shown the young lads how to live your life and last long in your career."
Solskjaer comes up against former United manager David Moyes on Saturday with West Ham fifth in the Premier League table. Moyes was sacked less than 10 months into a six-year contract by United and has since claimed he needed more time despite a trophyless 2013-14 in which United failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 19 years.
Solskjaer is approaching the second anniversary of his appointment as United manager, initially on a caretaker basis, but has not discussed the uniqueness of the role with one of his predecessors.
"I haven't sat down and had discussions with David, no," Solskjaer said. "When you're here, it's the biggest club in the world and it's a different animal to anything else.
"But we've had other discussions and I really admire David for what he's done in his career. And you see now the way West Ham perform and the results they're getting shows his qualities."
United lost for the fourth time at Old Trafford this term to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek but have won their last eight away games in the league - a club record.
The last time United lost away from home in the Premier League was at Anfield on January 16 and Solskjaer believes they are showing signs of consistency.
"Depends on how many games do you want to go back? Football is a game with human beings and they live their own lives, we've played against some fantastic teams," he added.
"Go 40 games back we're one of the most consistent teams, performance-wise, in the Premier League, so you're disappointed when you lose a game. I thought we played really well on Wednesday, and it's fine margins at times that decide if you win or lose.
"The PSG game was miles better than West Brom, for example, but you win against West Brom and you don't get three points against PSG. I think we're getting less bad performances and getting more and more consistent.
"You can never control the result in the end, that's decided by margins."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-04--Charity that gives youngsters 'lifeline' urges council to reconsider cuts

An Oldham charity which gives young people a ‘ vital lifeline ’ has urged the council to reconsider planned £200,000 cuts to its budget .
The town hall is currently consulting on proposals for the next financial year , including plans to reduce its annual contribution to Mahdlo Youth Zone .
The charity , which is based at a purpose built centre on Egerton Street , provides activities and experiences for young people from across the borough .
The latest budget proposals would see the council ’ s contribution to the charity reduce by half from £400,000 to £200,000 over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to save £8m , which the town hall admits could see less activities delivered at the youth zone .
Bosses from the charity are now imploring the authority to reconsider , saying that they give some of the ‘ borough ’ s most disadvantaged the chance to participate in positive , exciting and constructive activities ’ which can ‘ transform ’ lives .
Its chairman Chris Wareing said : “ Oldham ’ s young people need our support now more than ever .
“ By working in partnership with the council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital lifeline for the last eight years , which enables them to talk to trusted and trained adults on their terms .
“ The Youth Zone is so much more than an activity centre , it provides the necessary future foundations for Oldham ’ s next generation .
It is often their only safe space and source of positive contact with the community they have .
“ We ’ re deeply concerned about the impact the council ’ s cuts will have on our members and their families .
“ We must work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met now , or there will be major costs to health and welfare services in the future .
“ I would urge the council to work with us to find an affordable plan that will ensure our young people get the future they deserve.
” Mahdlo says that its ‘ collaborative private-public funding model ’ ensures that every £1 invested by the council is worth ‘ at least an additional £3 for the young people of Oldham ’ .
Lucy Lees , interim chief executive at the charity , added : “ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment , there will be serious consequences for the health and wellbeing of all .
“ The pandemic has unfortunately served to amplify the challenges facing our younger citizens .
“ Youth workers are part-teacher , part-social worker , part-mental health professional and much more , providing so many benefits .
To many of our members , we are an extension of their family .
“ This is our community , and we will go above and beyond to advocate for the best possible provision and opportunities for its young people.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged eight to 19 , and up to 25 for people with a disability .
It is normally open seven days a week all year round and offers activities that youngsters can access for as little as 50p as a member , including sports , arts , personal development , environmental and employment and enterprise activities .
The council ’ s consultation documents state : “ If this proposal is taken forward , Mahdlo would need to consider how it reorganises its activity , assess staffing levels , and assess which current services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reduction could mean that they will deliver less activity for young people .
“ This could potentially be mitigated by Madhlo increasing its charges , patron and grant income.
” Oldham council has been contacted for comment by the Local Democracy Reporting Service .

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An Oldham charity which gives young people a ‘vital lifeline’ has urged the council to reconsider planned £200,000 cuts to its budget.
The town hall is currently consulting on proposals for the next financial year, including plans to reduce its annual contribution to Mahdlo Youth Zone.
The charity, which is based at a purpose built centre on Egerton Street, provides activities and experiences for young people from across the borough.
The latest budget proposals would see the council’s contribution to the charity reduce by half from £400,000 to £200,000 over a two year period a part of plans to save £8m, which the town hall admits could see less activities delivered at the youth zone.
Bosses from the charity are now imploring the authority to reconsider, saying that they give some of the ‘borough’s most disadvantaged the chance to participate in positive, exciting and constructive activities’ which can ‘transform’ lives.
Its chairman Chris Wareing said: “Oldham’s young people need our support now more than ever.
“By working in partnership with the council, Mahdlo has been able to provide a vital lifeline for the last eight years, which enables them to talk to trusted and trained adults on their terms.
“The Youth Zone is so much more than an activity centre, it provides the necessary future foundations for Oldham’s next generation. It is often their only safe space and source of positive contact with the community they have.
“We’re deeply concerned about the impact the council’s cuts will have on our members and their families.
“We must work together to make sure their needs are met now, or there will be major costs to health and welfare services in the future.
“I would urge the council to work with us to find an affordable plan that will ensure our young people get the future they deserve.”
Mahdlo says that its ‘collaborative private-public funding model’ ensures that every £1 invested by the council is worth ‘at least an additional £3 for the young people of Oldham’.
Lucy Lees, interim chief executive at the charity, added: “If support falls away due to lack of investment, there will be serious consequences for the health and wellbeing of all.
“The pandemic has unfortunately served to amplify the challenges facing our younger citizens.
“Youth workers are part-teacher, part-social worker, part-mental health professional and much more, providing so many benefits. To many of our members, we are an extension of their family.
“This is our community, and we will go above and beyond to advocate for the best possible provision and opportunities for its young people.”
The charity works with children and young people aged eight to 19, and up to 25 for people with a disability.
It is normally open seven days a week all year round and offers activities that youngsters can access for as little as 50p as a member, including sports, arts, personal development, environmental and employment and enterprise activities.
The council’s consultation documents state: “If this proposal is taken forward, Mahdlo would need to consider how it reorganises its activity, assess staffing levels, and assess which current services are working.
“The impact of the reduction could mean that they will deliver less activity for young people.
“This could potentially be mitigated by Madhlo increasing its charges, patron and grant income.”
Oldham council has been contacted for comment by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-04--Guardiola explains Fernandinho role at Man City amid unclear future

Pep Guardiola is hopeful that Fernandinho will play a major role for Manchester City this season .
The newly-appointed club captain , taking over from David Silva , started his first game since September in the Champions League stalemate with Porto in midweek where he provided his typical trademark bite to midfield alongside Rodri .
Fernandinho is out of contract at the end of the campaign and has hinted that this could be his last year in Manchester .
Guardiola made no secret of the importance of the captain but insisted that he does not make the final decision on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new deal .
Manchester City have secured top spot in their Champions League group .
They qualify for the last 16 as group winners after drawing 0-0 with Porto in Portugal .
The Blues will resume their Premier League campaign on Saturday when Fulham visit the Etihad Stadium .
We 'll bring you all the build-up with our daily City newsletter .
You can get it all delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above or follow this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only takes a few seconds Having established himself as the most reliable centre-back option last season , Guardiola has preferred to use him in midfield so far this season and expects that role to continue .
`` It is not necessary to say how important he is for all of us and me personally .
The last game against Porto showed his incredible personality .
We need Fernandinho a lot this season because we have just two holding midfielders and he knows the position perfectly .
`` Last season he helped us a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't have much players with injuries so he is coming back to his position because we now have five central defenders .
Whatever happens in the middle of the season or three-quarters of the way through or at the end of the season , him and the club are going to talk about it [ a contract ] . ''

Pep Guardiola is hopeful that Fernandinho will play a major role for Manchester City this season.
The newly-appointed club captain, taking over from David Silva, started his first game since September in the Champions League stalemate with Porto in midweek where he provided his typical trademark bite to midfield alongside Rodri.
Fernandinho is out of contract at the end of the campaign and has hinted that this could be his last year in Manchester. Guardiola made no secret of the importance of the captain but insisted that he does not make the final decision on whether the player will be offered a new deal.
Having established himself as the most reliable centre-back option last season, Guardiola has preferred to use him in midfield so far this season and expects that role to continue.
"It is not necessary to say how important he is for all of us and me personally. The last game against Porto showed his incredible personality. We need Fernandinho a lot this season because we have just two holding midfielders and he knows the position perfectly.
"Last season he helped us a lot in a position where we didn't have much players with injuries so he is coming back to his position because we now have five central defenders. Whatever happens in the middle of the season or three-quarters of the way through or at the end of the season, him and the club are going to talk about it [a contract]."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-04--Manchester United give Amad Diallo work permit update

Manchester United are hopeful of obtaining a work permit for Amad Diallo so he can join the club in the January transfer window .
The MEN first revealed United 's interest in Atalanta youngster Diallo , 18 , and the club agreed a deal rising to €41million for the winger on October 5 .
The MEN reported at the time the deal for Diallo was 'not straightforward ' due to the forward 's passport issues as Diallo was born in the Ivory Coast and moved to Italy at a young age .
United partly moved for Diallo in the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for Premier League clubs to sign 18 to 21-year-old foreign talent post-Brexit .
Under the UK ’ s European Union membership , clubs could sign a scholar or professional with an EU passport over the age of 16 .
The UK left the EU via the withdrawal agreement on January 31 but still follows EU rules as part of the transition period , which ends on January 31 .
Diallo and fellow right winger Facundo Pellistri , also 18 , agreed moves to United on deadline day but Pellistri immediately moved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Manchester United were hit by a double Neymar sucker-punch as they lost 3-1 to Paris Saint-Germain in their crucial Champions League match on Wednesday .
It means United travel to Germany needing a point from their final group match against RB Leipzig to qualify for the last 16 .
Before then , the Reds have a tricky Premier League trip to West Ham to negotiate at the weekend .
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`` Facundo has come in , trained with the first-team , done well , we felt now is time for him to get game time , and he 's played a couple of games in the reserves and is gradually settled in nicely and getting more used to us .
`` Amad has come on a few times for Atalanta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young boy and talent and hopefully we 'll get the work permit and he 'll be with us in January .
A very , very exciting boy as well . ''
Diallo made his first appearance of the season last week in Atalanta 's 2-0 home defeat to Verona and came on in the 68th minute of their midweek Champions League draw with Midtjylland .

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Manchester United are hopeful of obtaining a work permit for Amad Diallo so he can join the club in the January transfer window.
The MEN first revealed United's interest in Atalanta youngster Diallo, 18, and the club agreed a deal rising to €41million for the winger on October 5. The MEN reported at the time the deal for Diallo was 'not straightforward' due to the forward's passport issues as Diallo was born in the Ivory Coast and moved to Italy at a young age.
United partly moved for Diallo in the last transfer window before new criteria is drafted up for Premier League clubs to sign 18 to 21-year-old foreign talent post-Brexit.
Under the UK’s European Union membership, clubs could sign a scholar or professional with an EU passport over the age of 16. The UK left the EU via the withdrawal agreement on January 31 but still follows EU rules as part of the transition period, which ends on December 31.
Diallo and fellow right winger Facundo Pellistri, also 18, agreed moves to United on deadline day but Pellistri immediately moved to Manchester and has played for the Under-23s.
"Facundo has come in, trained with the first-team, done well, we felt now is time for him to get game time, and he's played a couple of games in the reserves and is gradually settled in nicely and getting more used to us.
"Amad has come on a few times for Atalanta lately, he is a very exciting young boy and talent and hopefully we'll get the work permit and he'll be with us in January. A very, very exciting boy as well."
Diallo made his first appearance of the season last week in Atalanta's 2-0 home defeat to Verona and came on in the 68th minute of their midweek Champions League draw with Midtjylland.