themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Guardiola explains why Sterling has become undroppable for Man City

Pep Guardiola has explained that Raheem Sterling can not be left out of the Manchester City side as he is so important to the team , pointing out his 'physicality ' as a key trait .
While City have endured an inconsistent start to the season , Sterling 's fine form has continued and he has been one the club 's best players - scoring five goals and laying on four assists in 11 games in all competitions .
He has has been a near ever present in the league , playing 532 minutes out of a possible 540 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played 100 per cent of the minutes so far .
Next up for the City is Sterling 's former club Liverpool and , even though it 's still early doors in the campaign , the match could have significant ramifications in the Premier League title race .
Ahead of the fixture Guardiola , who all but confirmed that Sterling would start in the match , was asked if the forward was in need of a rest after playing so much football already in what is set to be a gruelling season .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much Sterling has improved since he took charge of the club and , as a result , how he has become so crucial to the side .
`` I think he 's a better player than when he arrived and hopefully in four years will be a better player than he is right now , '' the Spaniard said .
`` It 's a process .
He 's an exceptional player , he plays all the minutes because of his physicality and he will be there again on Sunday .
`` Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he takes a rest but at the moment he is such an important player for us so we can not leave him out but I 'm sure with his mentality and desire to win and improve a lot since we arrived .
Manchester City are preparing to take on Liverpool in the biggest match of the season so far .
Pep Guardiola 's men are desperate to regain the Premier League title , but the champions are already back on top of the table , and Sunday 's crunch at the Etihad Stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - is crucial to their chances of challenging for the crown .
City lie five points behind the Merseysiders in the table , but have a game in hand , so three points on Sunday could see them truly back in the race .
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I wish in three , four , five years he will be a much better player than he is today . ''
Guardiola was then asked if Sterling could one day be crowned the world 's best player , but that 's something that the manager believes does n't matter and should n't be focused on .
`` My advice I would say to him do n't think about this .
It makes no sense , '' Guardiola added .
`` Just enjoy your life , focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a player but he is one of the most fantastic players I have had in my career as a manager so step by step it depends on him and his performance . ''

Pep Guardiola has explained that Raheem Sterling cannot be left out of the Manchester City side as he is so important to the team, pointing out his 'physicality' as a key trait.
While City have endured an inconsistent start to the season, Sterling's fine form has continued and he has been one the club's best players - scoring five goals and laying on four assists in 11 games in all competitions.
He has has been a near ever present in the league, playing 532 minutes out of a possible 540, with only Rodri and goalkeeper Ederson having played 100 per cent of the minutes so far.
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Next up for the City is Sterling's former club Liverpool and, even though it's still early doors in the campaign, the match could have significant ramifications in the Premier League title race.
Ahead of the fixture Guardiola, who all but confirmed that Sterling would start in the match, was asked if the forward was in need of a rest after playing so much football already in what is set to be a gruelling season.
The Blues boss went on to explain how much Sterling has improved since he took charge of the club and, as a result, how he has become so crucial to the side.
"I think he's a better player than when he arrived and hopefully in four years will be a better player than he is right now," the Spaniard said. "It's a process. He's an exceptional player, he plays all the minutes because of his physicality and he will be there again on Sunday.
"Of course, there will be a moment where he takes a rest but at the moment he is such an important player for us so we cannot leave him out but I'm sure with his mentality and desire to win and improve a lot since we arrived.
"All the credit to him. I wish in three, four, five years he will be a much better player than he is today."
Guardiola was then asked if Sterling could one day be crowned the world's best player, but that's something that the manager believes doesn't matter and shouldn't be focused on.
"My advice I would say to him don't think about this. It makes no sense," Guardiola added. "Just enjoy your life, focus and destiny will dictate who he is as a player but he is one of the most fantastic players I have had in my career as a manager so step by step it depends on him and his performance."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Pep Guardiola names Liverpool and Barcelona as his toughest-ever opponents

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named Jurgen Klopp 's Liverpool and Luis Enrique 's Barcelona as the two toughest sides he has ever faced in management .
Unfortunately for Guardiola , he will be up against one of those sides on Sunday when the Premier League champions visit the Etihad for their first meeting of the season .
While City 's form has been sporadic in the opening stages of the campaign , Liverpool have largely remained consistent and already look the favourites to lift the title once again .
A victory over the Blues would see Jurgen Klopp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to eight points , which could be a significant margin despite it being so early in the season - though City do have a game in hand .
Ahead of the encounter Guardiola was asked which fixtures had been the most challenging for him as a coach , with Liverpool and the treble-winning Barcelona of 2015 standing out .
`` I will never underestimate an opponent , '' he said .
`` When I was in Bayern Munich there was Dortmund with Thomas Tuchel or Jurgen that were incredible teams , when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so tough always but here since I arrived when we fought for the titles Liverpool were the big rivals .
`` I have faced many teams , I have incredible respect for all of them but this is my feeling that Liverpool in the last few years and Luis Enrique 's Barcelona when I played them in Champions League semi-finals with Bayern Munich are the toughest opponents I have ever faced .
`` I will try to beat them but that is part of the process .
Maybe in a few years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have another rival so this will not be eternal in terms of all the teams being there but in the last there years the toughest opponent we have had in the Premier League has been Liverpool . ''

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool and Luis Enrique's Barcelona as the two toughest sides he has ever faced in management.
Unfortunately for Guardiola, he will be up against one of those sides on Sunday when the Premier League champions visit the Etihad for their first meeting of the season.
While City's form has been sporadic in the opening stages of the campaign, Liverpool have largely remained consistent and already look the favourites to lift the title once again.
A victory over the Blues would see Jurgen Klopp's side stretch their lead on City to eight points, which could be a significant margin despite it being so early in the season - though City do have a game in hand.
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Ahead of the encounter Guardiola was asked which fixtures had been the most challenging for him as a coach, with Liverpool and the treble-winning Barcelona of 2015 standing out.
"I will never underestimate an opponent," he said. "When I was in Bayern Munich there was Dortmund with Thomas Tuchel or Jurgen that were incredible teams, when I was in Barcelona Real Madrid were so, so tough always but here since I arrived when we fought for the titles Liverpool were the big rivals.
"I have faced many teams, I have incredible respect for all of them but this is my feeling that Liverpool in the last few years and Luis Enrique's Barcelona when I played them in Champions League semi-finals with Bayern Munich are the toughest opponents I have ever faced.
"I will try to beat them but that is part of the process. Maybe in a few years City will have another rival or Liverpool will have another rival so this will not be eternal in terms of all the teams being there but in the last there years the toughest opponent we have had in the Premier League has been Liverpool."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Man tried to feed Spice to birds in Piccadilly Gardens to avoid arrest

A suspect tried to evade arrest by feeding Spice to birds in Piccadilly Gardens , police have reported .
The @ @ @ @ @ stash of the synthetic class B drug by scattering it on the ground in the @ @ @ @ @ centre , on Saturday ( November 7 ) .
Greater Manchester Police say they believe @ @ @ @ @ to avoid arrest ” .
But instead , the drugs were confiscated and he was @ @ @ @ @ with intent to supply a controlled drug .
GMP Manchester City Centre tweeted about the @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers wrote : “ Male tried to feed Spice to birds to escape arrest @ @ @ @ @ stopped by officers , when he started to scatter drugs on the ground in Piccadilly @ @ @ @ @ arrest .
“ Drugs recovered & male arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to @ @ @ @ @ ”

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A suspect tried to evade arrest by feeding Spice to birds in Piccadilly Gardens, police have reported.
The man attempted to dump a stash of the synthetic class B drug by scattering it on the ground in the gardens, in Manchester city centre, on Saturday (November 7).
Greater Manchester Police say they believe the man was “hoping to avoid arrest”.
But instead, the drugs were confiscated and he was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug.
GMP Manchester City Centre tweeted about the bizarre incident on Saturday night.
Officers wrote: “Male tried to feed Spice to birds to escape arrest!
“A male was stopped by officers, when he started to scatter drugs on the ground in Piccadilly Gardens, hoping to avoid arrest.
“Drugs recovered & male arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Rashford says “now is the time for collaboration” after speaking with PM

Marcus Rashford says “ now is the time for collaboration ” after speaking with the Prime Minister .
The Manchester United striker is not backing down in his campaign to end child hunger .
His petition to extend free meals into the school holidays gathered more than one million signatures .
Despite this , Tory MPs voted down a Labour bid to extend support to struggling parents through the October half-term .
Boris Johnson has refused to extend free schools meals over the upcoming Christmas break - though he has pledged that no child will go hungry over the winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive approach , Rashford tweeted on Saturday that he had spoken to Mr Johnson .
“ Just had a great conversation with the Prime Minister , now is the time for collaboration , ” he wrote in tweet that has amassed 75,000 likes .
Wythenshawe-born Rashford , 23 , has captured the nation 's imagination with his campaign .
Following the Commons vote more than 2,000 paediatricians signed a letter saying England should follow the devolved nations of Scotland , Northern Ireland and Wales and provide free meals during holidays .
Members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health ( RCPCH ) said they are shocked by the government ’ s “ refusal ” to do so , and praised Rashford for his “ powerful campaigning ” on the issue .
Scores of businesses and organisations across Greater Manchester - and the country - have pledged to offer free food to children from low income backgrounds .
Meanwhile , a powerful mural of the footballer has appeared in Withington , where Rashford used to live with his mum as a child .

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Marcus Rashford says “now is the time for collaboration” after speaking with the Prime Minister.
The Manchester United striker is not backing down in his campaign to end child hunger.
His petition to extend free meals into the school holidays gathered more than one million signatures.
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Despite this, Tory MPs voted down a Labour bid to extend support to struggling parents through the October half-term.
Boris Johnson has refused to extend free schools meals over the upcoming Christmas break - though he has pledged that no child will go hungry over the winter break.
Taking a seemingly determined and positive approach, Rashford tweeted on Saturday that he had spoken to Mr Johnson.
“Just had a great conversation with the Prime Minister, now is the time for collaboration,” he wrote in tweet that has amassed 75,000 likes.
Wythenshawe-born Rashford, 23, has captured the nation's imagination with his campaign.
Following the Commons vote more than 2,000 paediatricians signed a letter saying England should follow the devolved nations of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and provide free meals during holidays.
Members of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) said they are shocked by the government’s “refusal” to do so, and praised Rashford for his “powerful campaigning” on the issue.
Scores of businesses and organisations across Greater Manchester - and the country - have pledged to offer free food to children from low income backgrounds.
Meanwhile, a powerful mural of the footballer has appeared in Withington, where Rashford used to live with his mum as a child.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Mum crafts brick effect kitchen feature wall for just £12 using Frogtape

Feature walls have been an interior design trend for some time .
They ’ re usually painted in a different shade to the rest of the room , or homeowners often splash the cash on some fancy wallpaper to add character .
But there are more innovative and cheaper ways to make a wall in your home stand out .
A mum-of-two has shown how you can create an industrial-style exposed brick dupe for just £12 with a frog tape hack .
Victoria McIntyre , 33 , wanted to brighten up her kitchen after already transforming three bathrooms .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I 've just returned to work from maternity leave so carrying out DIY projects during lockdown with a small child and a baby has definitely come with its challenges .
`` My husband was working from home throughout lockdown so getting stuck into redecorating at night times felt somewhat like an escape from the madness .
`` We liked the idea of using Frogtape but wanted to try something different other than your typical geometric walls which are very popular right now , '' Victoria said .
`` We could have achieved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , we are not a massive fan of wallpaper as it 's not as easy to simply change when you decide on a new colour scheme , and of course it would have been far more expensive , '' she added .
`` We have a brick tile splashback throughout the kitchen so we decided if we were to do a brick effect wall we would prefer if the ‘ bricks ' were the same size as those in the kitchen .
That 's where things got a lot more complex !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was previously a dark grey , so a few coats of white paint were needed to be applied as a base first .
But Victoria soon discovered her walls were n't quite level .
`` Each horizontal line had to be added to the wall using a measuring tape and spirit level , '' she said .
`` This is well worth taking your time with as if the lines are off even a by a few millimetres you will end up with a wavy effect rather than a brick effect .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one using a spare wall tile we had .
It took six hours of frog taping , only 10 minutes of painting it and about 40 seconds removing all that frog tape . ''
To achieve the look , the couple ran a deep fluffy roller through a tray of grey paint .
They did this with very little pressure so that not too much paint was on the roller .
They then very firmly ran the roller back and forth over the entire wall .
Victoria said : `` We utilised a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fill the gaps where the roller could not reach .
`` The aim was to cover the entire wall with as little paint as possible to create an almost porous effect to mimic that of your typical brick .
`` We already had plenty of white paint at home so to achieve the whole look it only cost me a total of £12 . ''
The £12 was spent on two rolls of Frogtape masking tape and a small tester pot of deep grey paint .
`` I was absolutely thrilled by how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Victoria added .
“ There was a point right before we pulled off the frog tape where my husband and I thought 'oh no , if this looks ridiculous we have no choice but to paint over it in solid grey ' , but fortunately enough we both loved it .
`` We both think it adds a unique look to the kitchen - it has really brightened up the kitchen and gives the illusion of it being bigger . ''
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Feature walls have been an interior design trend for some time.
They’re usually painted in a different shade to the rest of the room, or homeowners often splash the cash on some fancy wallpaper to add character.
But there are more innovative and cheaper ways to make a wall in your home stand out.
A mum-of-two has shown how you can create an industrial-style exposed brick dupe for just £12 with a frog tape hack.
Victoria McIntyre, 33, wanted to brighten up her kitchen after already transforming three bathrooms.
The neurological nurse told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk : “I've just returned to work from maternity leave so carrying out DIY projects during lockdown with a small child and a baby has definitely come with its challenges.
(Image: Victoria McIntyre)
"My husband was working from home throughout lockdown so getting stuck into redecorating at night times felt somewhat like an escape from the madness.
"We liked the idea of using Frogtape but wanted to try something different other than your typical geometric walls which are very popular right now," Victoria said.
(Image: Victoria McIntyre)
"We could have achieved a similar effect from using wallpaper, however, we are not a massive fan of wallpaper as it's not as easy to simply change when you decide on a new colour scheme, and of course it would have been far more expensive," she added.
"We have a brick tile splashback throughout the kitchen so we decided if we were to do a brick effect wall we would prefer if the ‘bricks' were the same size as those in the kitchen. That's where things got a lot more complex!"
The feature wall in the kitchen was previously a dark grey, so a few coats of white paint were needed to be applied as a base first.
But Victoria soon discovered her walls weren't quite level.
(Image: Victoria McIntyre)
"Each horizontal line had to be added to the wall using a measuring tape and spirit level," she said. "This is well worth taking your time with as if the lines are off even a by a few millimetres you will end up with a wavy effect rather than a brick effect.
"The vertical lines were added one by one using a spare wall tile we had. It took six hours of frog taping, only 10 minutes of painting it and about 40 seconds removing all that frog tape."
To achieve the look, the couple ran a deep fluffy roller through a tray of grey paint. They did this with very little pressure so that not too much paint was on the roller.
They then very firmly ran the roller back and forth over the entire wall.
(Image: Victoria McIntyre)
Victoria said: "We utilised a natural sea sponge for the edges to fill the gaps where the roller could not reach.
"The aim was to cover the entire wall with as little paint as possible to create an almost porous effect to mimic that of your typical brick.
"We already had plenty of white paint at home so to achieve the whole look it only cost me a total of £12."
The £12 was spent on two rolls of Frogtape masking tape and a small tester pot of deep grey paint.
(Image: Victoria McIntyre)
"I was absolutely thrilled by how it turned out in the end,” Victoria added.
“There was a point right before we pulled off the frog tape where my husband and I thought 'oh no, if this looks ridiculous we have no choice but to paint over it in solid grey', but fortunately enough we both loved it.
"We both think it adds a unique look to the kitchen - it has really brightened up the kitchen and gives the illusion of it being bigger."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Strictly viewers complain about fireworks ruining their viewing

Strictly Come Dancing fans were despairing as Bonfire Night celebrations continued from Thursday into Saturday night and spoiled their viewing .
Viewers sitting down to watch the hit BBC dance contest say distracting firework noise ruined the show for them .
They took to Twitter to blast the bangs and explosions outside for drowning out the music performed by Dave Arch and his band as the celeb contestants and their partners took to the dancefloor .
And they reckon it 's even worse now that the Strictly audience is making less noise .
Because of COVID-19 restrictions the show has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheer on the dancers .
`` The worst thing about the reduced Strictly audience is that I 'm struggling to drown out the fireworks that some idiot insists on setting off outside my window , '' tweeted one fan .
`` Apparently JJ and Amy danced to Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head but here in my living room they danced to an explosion of fireworks , '' seethed another .
`` I really do n't understand why today ? ''
agreed another .
`` Same here , this is the third bonfire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-year-old grandson was telling them to shut up ! ''
tweeted another .
`` Same here , so annoying , '' commented another .
There were fireworks on the dancefloor with performances including Olympic champion boxer Nicola Adams , who studied at Hopwood Hall College in Middleton , dancing to Greased Lightnin ' from the musical film Grease with her pro partner Katya Jones .
One fan described their dance as 'hot ' and another praised 'Nicola and Katya are rocking it ! '
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And the Strictly pros did a suave James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Strictly Come Dancing fans were despairing as Bonfire Night celebrations continued from Thursday into Saturday night and spoiled their viewing.
Viewers sitting down to watch the hit BBC dance contest say distracting firework noise ruined the show for them.
They took to Twitter to blast the bangs and explosions outside for drowning out the music performed by Dave Arch and his band as the celeb contestants and their partners took to the dancefloor.
(Image: BBC)
And they reckon it's even worse now that the Strictly audience is making less noise.
Because of COVID-19 restrictions the show has a reduced studio audience to clap and cheer on the dancers.
"The worst thing about the reduced Strictly audience is that I'm struggling to drown out the fireworks that some idiot insists on setting off outside my window," tweeted one fan.
(Image: BBC)
"Quiet fireworks darlings," urged another viewer.
"Apparently JJ and Amy danced to Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head but here in my living room they danced to an explosion of fireworks," seethed another.
"I really don't understand why today?" agreed another.
"Same here, this is the third bonfire night on the trot, even my two-year-old grandson was telling them to shut up!" tweeted another.
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"Same here, so annoying," commented another.
There were fireworks on the dancefloor with performances including Olympic champion boxer Nicola Adams, who studied at Hopwood Hall College in Middleton, dancing to Greased Lightnin' from the musical film Grease with her pro partner Katya Jones.
One fan described their dance as 'hot' and another praised 'Nicola and Katya are rocking it!'.
And the Strictly pros did a suave James Bond-theme routine to kick off the show.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Woman who buys her clothes second hand reveals how to snap up £2 designer finds

Designer clothes and accessories usually comes with a very high price tag .
But one money saving shopper has found a way of bagging high-end pieces for as little as £2 .
You ca n't go wrong with that .
Charlotte Bray , 22 , has taken to fighting fast fashion and assembling a must-have wardrobe of designer and vintage finds – by buying all her clothes second hand .
The waitress began putting together her unique look from charity shops when she was just 15 .
Then , two years ago , concerned by estimates from charities like Wrap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes into landfill each year , she vowed never to buy new again .
Now Charlotte , of Halifax , West Yorkshire , devotes her spare time to scouring charity shops for dresses , cardigans and her beloved Dr Martens shoes or hunting online .
The thrifty shopper , who lives with her chef boyfriend Dan Durrance , 26 , said : `` The best thing is finding pieces that would be really expensive new and getting them for a bargain price .
`` I like the fact you 're giving money to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business rather than a big corporation too . ''
She continued : `` I 'd never go back to shopping in the fast fashion chain stores now . ''
So , what started as a teenager looking for ways to best use her money from her new job now means a lot more .
`` I started using charity shops when I was 15 and was paying for my own clothes .
They 're great , as I wanted nice clothes but I could n't afford them new , '' Charlotte said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I started to read more about fast fashion , how much shops throw out and what ends up in landfill .
`` I 'd also become vegan so I was becoming more socially and environmentally conscious . ''
Using websites like eBay , Depop , and Facebook swap groups , Charlotte manages to pick up high quality clothes and shoes .
`` I spend a lot of time on eBay , especially during lockdown , because there is so much stuff on there that is really good quality , ” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses on the website , too , who I would rather give my money to . ''
Her weekends will often be spent going from charity shop to charity shop trying to find something unique - which may be on the back burner for now due to current lockdown restrictions .
`` We have the best charity shops in Halifax .
There 's an Oxfam where everything is £1.99 .
You can ’ t believe what you ’ re getting for that price , '' she said .
`` Especially before lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity and vintage shops .
That for me is a weekend well spent !
`` People ask me how I have the time to go through and find things like this , but I think it ’ s the same as rummaging through places like TK-Maxx . ''
Charlotte added : `` It takes some patience , but the best bit is finding something completely unexpected .
`` Often I will get the train and do a charity shop crawl .
It can be a full day out !
`` There 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I save a fortune . ''
A big fan of Dr Martens boots , which can cost around £170 new , one of Charlotte ’ s best deals was a Christmas present from boyfriend Dan .
`` My boyfriend bought a beautiful pair of paisley Doc Martens from Depop for £45 .
When new they would have been well over £100 .
They ’ re one of my favourite items , '' she said .
“ Another of my favourites is a paisley print top which I bought from a charity shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jumper I bought six years ago for £2.50 , which is of really good quality .
`` Recently I 've picked up some really unique vintage style dresses on eBay including a Henry Holland one for £5.50 and a Cath Kidston for £9 . ''
Charlotte added : `` I got a Run and Fly cardigan with foxes on it for £1.99 which would have been £29 new , Campbell soup design converse for £12 and Orla Kiely shoes for £20 , Levi shorts for £5 , and a Joules coat for £35 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can always find it , especially on the internet .
I recently bought a winter coat from eBay for £18 , which would have cost £75 new in Topshop .
You can save hundreds of pounds .
`` I 've even bought a bikini second hand – although it still had the original tags on it ! ''
But not everyone sees Charlotte 's vision .
`` My parents laugh at me and call my stuff 'grandma clothes ' but I do n't mind !
`` It 's a lifestyle for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I love the fact you can go into a charity shop and not know what you ’ re going to get .
That 's the exciting part of it . ''
With many people facing financial uncertainty , Charlotte hopes sharing her tips and outfit ideas on Instagram will inspire others to think about shopping second hand .
`` For me and my boyfriend working in hospitality it has been an uncertain time , and we don ’ t know what ’ s going to happen so shopping this way has also been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` There are a lot of people in the same boat so , hopefully , they can see the appeal of shopping second hand . ''
You can find Charlotte on Instagram @ charificwears .

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Designer clothes and accessories usually comes with a very high price tag.
But one money saving shopper has found a way of bagging high-end pieces for as little as £2. You can't go wrong with that.
Charlotte Bray, 22, has taken to fighting fast fashion and assembling a must-have wardrobe of designer and vintage finds – by buying all her clothes second hand.
The waitress began putting together her unique look from charity shops when she was just 15.
Then, two years ago, concerned by estimates from charities like Wrap UK that £140 million worth of clothing goes into landfill each year, she vowed never to buy new again.
Now Charlotte, of Halifax, West Yorkshire, devotes her spare time to scouring charity shops for dresses, cardigans and her beloved Dr Martens shoes or hunting online.
The thrifty shopper, who lives with her chef boyfriend Dan Durrance, 26, said: "The best thing is finding pieces that would be really expensive new and getting them for a bargain price.
"I like the fact you're giving money to the charity or a small second hand business rather than a big corporation too."
She continued: "I'd never go back to shopping in the fast fashion chain stores now."
So, what started as a teenager looking for ways to best use her money from her new job now means a lot more.
"I started using charity shops when I was 15 and was paying for my own clothes. They're great, as I wanted nice clothes but I couldn't afford them new," Charlotte said.
"But a couple of years ago I started to read more about fast fashion, how much shops throw out and what ends up in landfill.
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
"I'd also become vegan so I was becoming more socially and environmentally conscious."
Using websites like eBay, Depop, and Facebook swap groups, Charlotte manages to pick up high quality clothes and shoes.
"I spend a lot of time on eBay, especially during lockdown, because there is so much stuff on there that is really good quality,” she said.
"There are a lot of smaller businesses on the website, too, who I would rather give my money to."
Her weekends will often be spent going from charity shop to charity shop trying to find something unique - which may be on the back burner for now due to current lockdown restrictions.
"We have the best charity shops in Halifax. There's an Oxfam where everything is £1.99. You can’t believe what you’re getting for that price," she said.
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"Especially before lockdown, I'd spend the weekends rummaging through charity and vintage shops. That for me is a weekend well spent!
"People ask me how I have the time to go through and find things like this, but I think it’s the same as rummaging through places like TK-Maxx."
Charlotte added: "It takes some patience, but the best bit is finding something completely unexpected.
"Often I will get the train and do a charity shop crawl. It can be a full day out!
"There's not much that costs more than £5, so I save a fortune."
A big fan of Dr Martens boots, which can cost around £170 new, one of Charlotte’s best deals was a Christmas present from boyfriend Dan.
"My boyfriend bought a beautiful pair of paisley Doc Martens from Depop for £45. When new they would have been well over £100. They’re one of my favourite items," she said.
“Another of my favourites is a paisley print top which I bought from a charity shop for £2 years ago and a purple jumper I bought six years ago for £2.50, which is of really good quality.
"Recently I've picked up some really unique vintage style dresses on eBay including a Henry Holland one for £5.50 and a Cath Kidston for £9."
Charlotte added: "I got a Run and Fly cardigan with foxes on it for £1.99 which would have been £29 new, Campbell soup design converse for £12 and Orla Kiely shoes for £20, Levi shorts for £5, and a Joules coat for £35.
"If I really need something I can always find it, especially on the internet. I recently bought a winter coat from eBay for £18, which would have cost £75 new in Topshop. You can save hundreds of pounds.
"I've even bought a bikini second hand – although it still had the original tags on it!"
But not everyone sees Charlotte's vision.
"My parents laugh at me and call my stuff 'grandma clothes' but I don't mind!
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"It's a lifestyle for me and I would never go back. I love the fact you can go into a charity shop and not know what you’re going to get. That's the exciting part of it."
With many people facing financial uncertainty, Charlotte hopes sharing her tips and outfit ideas on Instagram will inspire others to think about shopping second hand.
"For me and my boyfriend working in hospitality it has been an uncertain time, and we don’t know what’s going to happen so shopping this way has also been good for my finances," she said.
"There are a lot of people in the same boat so, hopefully, they can see the appeal of shopping second hand."
You can find Charlotte on Instagram @charificwears.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Heartbreaking effect of the miscarriage taboo on a woman who lost 6 pregnancies

Sophie Wood recalls the first time her heart was broken by a failed pregnancy .
She was 26 at the time and wanted to be a mum more than anything .
`` It started like any other miscarriage '' , she said .
`` I started bleeding one day .
It was horrible .
`` I rang the hospital and they said I was preparing to miscarry.
” Sophie , now 28 , fell pregnant with twins in October 2018 , losing one twin five weeks into her pregnancy .
She was told the other twin would not survive after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hormone known as hCG .
`` I was told over the phone that I was starting to miscarry , ” recalls Sophie , from Stockport .
“ I broke down into tears .
She said it happened to one in four pregnancies as though it was fine .
“ But it wasn ’ t fine at all .
It was my pregnancy and I was offered no support . ''
Sophie then had to wait for a methotrexate injection to terminate the pregnancy of the second twin on a maternity unit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ups and scans .
“ I just felt inadequate as a woman , like I was put on this earth to have babies because that ’ s what society tells us we are here for , ” recalls Sophie .
`` I was on the delivery unit with all these other couples .
You just do n't want to be there . ''
Sophie and her partner Steven became pregnant with twins again in March the following year .
No sooner had the couple got their hopes up , Sophie began to miscarry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8-9 weeks .
`` It was exactly the same format .
I started bleeding and my hCG levels , though rising , were not rising enough to sustain the pregnancy .
`` At the time I just thought , why me ?
Why has this happened again ?
I could give a baby good life .
I 've got a supportive family , a good job .
`` Part of me felt ashamed about it . ''
It was only when Sophie miscarried for the fifth time in June 2019 that she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester .
After a series of blood tests , Sophie was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid syndrome ( APS ) , an immune disorder that increases the risk of blood clots .
APS has been linked to recurrent miscarriage but with the right treatment and care , women can go on to have successful pregnancies .
Sophie was upset to learn that women are only tested for APS after they have had miscarried five times , like herself .
`` I was shocked when I was told you have to go through all that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` she said .
`` They told me I had it and then referred me to the Tommy 's website .
That was about it . ''
Sophie was told her next pregnancy would be an assisted one , and that she would need to take Aspirin to thin her blood , plus other interventions to help her sustain the pregnancy .
They conceived again in March this year just as the coronavirus pandemic was hitting UK hospitals .
Sophie called her early miscarriage unit as instructed but no one from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she miscarried for the sixth time .
`` I started bleeding so I phoned the unit to tell them .
`` The person I spoke to told me I would just have to pass it out at home .
`` One of previous pregnancies with twins had been ectopic so I was told if the pain got to that level to go to the hospital .
`` Other than that I had to stay at home because of coronavirus .
I get that coronavirus is there but I thought the care was appalling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ educate other people about APS and help other women feel less ashamed about miscarriage .
`` It sounds strange but it makes you feel quite dirty , '' explains Sophie .
`` It 's just something that is n't really spoken about .
People feel awkward and you can see that they want to do anything to get out of that conversation .
`` I used to feel embarrassed and that people were judging me , even though they were n't .
`` It made me feel really mad with myself .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fault , whether it 's because you 're too big .
`` It just makes you think 'why am I the only person in my family who ca n't do this ? '
'' Sophie says there are many misconceptions about women who are struggling to have children .
She believes these stereotypes are unhelpful for everyone involved .
One assumption people make is that she 's resentful of other women having successful pregnancies .
`` I do know someone who was in a similar position to me who felt angry that everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everyone thinks you 're going to feel that way but I really do n't .
`` When my sister got pregnant some said 'oh I bet you hate it ' and I just thought what ?
Why would you bring that into it ?
`` I am still so happy that my sister has had a baby and I have a beautiful niece .
`` Other people 's lives do n't concern me in terms of my own situation and I am glad for everyone else who gets pregnant .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at someone because they 've got pregnant and I have n't . ''
Sophie admits that some people simply do n't know what to say to a person who 's had a miscarriage .
She explains : `` Just try and be normal , that 's my advice .
`` Just be there for someone .
There are some things people say that are unhelpful .
`` 'It was n't meant to be ' is one , because for me , it was meant to be .
So do n't say that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
There are all these little things that people say and sometimes it 's not what you want to hear . ''
Sophie and Steve , who have been together for two years , have not given up hope of having children , and are looking into other treatment options that could help them in the future .
She adds : `` We 're just going to keep trying because why should I not ?
`` If I can get the right treatment that will make a difference .
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Sophie Wood recalls the first time her heart was broken by a failed pregnancy.
She was 26 at the time and wanted to be a mum more than anything.
"It started like any other miscarriage", she said.
"I started bleeding one day. It was horrible.
"I rang the hospital and they said I was preparing to miscarry.”
Sophie, now 28, fell pregnant with twins in October 2018, losing one twin five weeks into her pregnancy.
She was told the other twin would not survive after having tests to detect the levels of a hormone known as hCG.
"I was told over the phone that I was starting to miscarry,” recalls Sophie, from Stockport.
“I broke down into tears. She said it happened to one in four pregnancies as though it was fine.
“But it wasn’t fine at all. It was my pregnancy and I was offered no support."
Sophie then had to wait for a methotrexate injection to terminate the pregnancy of the second twin on a maternity unit, surrounding by other expectant women attending check ups and scans.
“I just felt inadequate as a woman, like I was put on this earth to have babies because that’s what society tells us we are here for,” recalls Sophie.
"I was on the delivery unit with all these other couples. You just don't want to be there."
Sophie and her partner Steven became pregnant with twins again in March the following year.
No sooner had the couple got their hopes up, Sophie began to miscarry at five weeks and then again between 8-9 weeks.
"It was exactly the same format. I started bleeding and my hCG levels, though rising, were not rising enough to sustain the pregnancy.
"At the time I just thought, why me? Why has this happened again? I could give a baby good life. I've got a supportive family, a good job.
"Part of me felt ashamed about it."
(Image: Getty Images)
It was only when Sophie miscarried for the fifth time in June 2019 that she was referred to an early miscarriage unit in Greater Manchester.
After a series of blood tests, Sophie was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), an immune disorder that increases the risk of blood clots.
APS has been linked to recurrent miscarriage but with the right treatment and care, women can go on to have successful pregnancies.
Sophie was upset to learn that women are only tested for APS after they have had miscarried five times, like herself.
"I was shocked when I was told you have to go through all that five times before it's even considered, " she said.
"They told me I had it and then referred me to the Tommy's website. That was about it."
Sophie was told her next pregnancy would be an assisted one, and that she would need to take Aspirin to thin her blood, plus other interventions to help her sustain the pregnancy.
They conceived again in March this year just as the coronavirus pandemic was hitting UK hospitals.
(Image: PA)
Sophie called her early miscarriage unit as instructed but no one from the hospital called her back and in April she miscarried for the sixth time.
"I started bleeding so I phoned the unit to tell them.
"The person I spoke to told me I would just have to pass it out at home.
"One of previous pregnancies with twins had been ectopic so I was told if the pain got to that level to go to the hospital.
"Other than that I had to stay at home because of coronavirus. I get that coronavirus is there but I thought the care was appalling."
Sophie hopes her story will educate other people about APS and help other women feel less ashamed about miscarriage.
"It sounds strange but it makes you feel quite dirty," explains Sophie.
"It's just something that isn't really spoken about. People feel awkward and you can see that they want to do anything to get out of that conversation.
"I used to feel embarrassed and that people were judging me, even though they weren't.
"It made me feel really mad with myself. It makes you wonder whether it's your fault, whether it's because you're too big.
"It just makes you think 'why am I the only person in my family who can't do this?'"
Sophie says there are many misconceptions about women who are struggling to have children.
She believes these stereotypes are unhelpful for everyone involved.
One assumption people make is that she's resentful of other women having successful pregnancies.
"I do know someone who was in a similar position to me who felt angry that everyone around her was getting pregnant.
"Everyone thinks you're going to feel that way but I really don't.
"When my sister got pregnant some said 'oh I bet you hate it' and I just thought what? Why would you bring that into it?
"I am still so happy that my sister has had a baby and I have a beautiful niece.
"Other people's lives don't concern me in terms of my own situation and I am glad for everyone else who gets pregnant.
"It's not in my nature to be angry at someone because they've got pregnant and I haven't."
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Sophie admits that some people simply don't know what to say to a person who's had a miscarriage.
She explains: "Just try and be normal, that's my advice.
"Just be there for someone. There are some things people say that are unhelpful.
"'It wasn't meant to be' is one, because for me, it was meant to be. So don't say that.
"Or 'there's always next time'. There are all these little things that people say and sometimes it's not what you want to hear."
Sophie and Steve, who have been together for two years, have not given up hope of having children, and are looking into other treatment options that could help them in the future.
She adds: "We're just going to keep trying because why should I not?
"If I can get the right treatment that will make a difference. For now we will just carry on.
"I'm not ashamed anymore."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Rio Ferdinand praises Solskjaer for fixture congestion rant after Man Utd win

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responded to Manchester United 's win over Everton by launching a rant on the club 's fixture congestion , something which former Reds ' defender Rio Ferdinand has now reacted to .
United claimed a much-needed victory as they ran out 3-1 winners in Saturday 's Premier League encounter at Goodison Park .
The result will have come as a big relief to Solskjaer , whose future has come into question following a mixed start to the season .
But the Norwegian was in no mood to celebrate as he faced the live television cameras and hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were set up to fail , '' said Solskjaer .
`` We got Luke Shaw injured today because we went to Turkey ( to play Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League ) , we ’ ve played loads of games already this season , we went to Turkey on Wednesday night , Thursday morning we ’ re back in , we ’ re playing Saturday lunchtime .
`` It ’ s an absolute shambles and I can not praise the boys enough for the character they ’ ve shown .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today because those boys deserve better than being thrown out here to fail today .
“ The authorities set us up to fail .
How can I set us up after a Champions League game , Wednesday night , in Turkey , and set us up for a Saturday 12.30pm kick-off ?
You ’ ve got Liverpool and City , yeah fair play , they play against each other .
They played on Tuesday , they play Sunday .
Who is responsible ?
We ’ ve had enough of that .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star Ferdinand understands Solskjaer 's frustration , but claims his outburst may have been a clever diversion tactic .
“ I think the demands on big clubs , that ( fixture congestion ) comes with it , '' Ferdinand told BT Sport .
`` We played on a Wednesday evening away in Ukraine , coming back and playing away in Newcastle on a Saturday lunchtime .
That ’ s part and parcel of it .
`` I understand he ’ s frustrated , because we used to moan .
We want the league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and give us a bit of extra time , but it wasn ’ t the case at times and you have to get on with it .
`` His frustration is because of players getting injured , but also he talked about what he wanted to talk about and that ’ s something a lot of top managers have done in the past as well , so it takes away from maybe the other things that were there before the game .
”

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responded to Manchester United's win over Everton by launching a rant on the club's fixture congestion, something which former Reds' defender Rio Ferdinand has now reacted to.
United claimed a much-needed victory as they ran out 3-1 winners in Saturday's Premier League encounter at Goodison Park. The result will have come as a big relief to Solskjaer, whose future has come into question following a mixed start to the season.
But the Norwegian was in no mood to celebrate as he faced the live television cameras and hit out at the fixture schedule.
"We were set up to fail," said Solskjaer. "We got Luke Shaw injured today because we went to Turkey (to play Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League), we’ve played loads of games already this season, we went to Turkey on Wednesday night, Thursday morning we’re back in, we’re playing Saturday lunchtime.
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"It’s an absolute shambles and I cannot praise the boys enough for the character they’ve shown. That’s all I want to talk about today because those boys deserve better than being thrown out here to fail today.
“The authorities set us up to fail. How can I set us up after a Champions League game, Wednesday night, in Turkey, and set us up for a Saturday 12.30pm kick-off? You’ve got Liverpool and City, yeah fair play, they play against each other. They played on Tuesday, they play Sunday. Who is responsible? We’ve had enough of that. I’ve had enough."
Former United star Ferdinand understands Solskjaer's frustration, but claims his outburst may have been a clever diversion tactic.
“I think the demands on big clubs, that (fixture congestion) comes with it," Ferdinand told BT Sport. "We played on a Wednesday evening away in Ukraine, coming back and playing away in Newcastle on a Saturday lunchtime. That’s part and parcel of it.
"I understand he’s frustrated, because we used to moan. We want the league to be a little bit more lenient and give us a bit of extra time, but it wasn’t the case at times and you have to get on with it.
"His frustration is because of players getting injured, but also he talked about what he wanted to talk about and that’s something a lot of top managers have done in the past as well, so it takes away from maybe the other things that were there before the game.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Wigan Athletic match postponed after opponents' positive coronavirus tests

Wigan Athletic 's match next weekend against AFC Wimbledon has been postponed after a number of positive coronavirus tests within the Dons squad , the EFL has said .
The Latics were due to head to newly opened Plough Lane stadium next weekend to take on the London side in League One .
But the game has now been called off for the time being due to positive coronavirus tests within the Wimbledon camp .
The circumstances surrounding the postponement will be investigated .
A statement from the EFL read : `` Next weekend ’ s Sky Bet League One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been suspended and will not take place on Saturday 14 November as scheduled .
`` Due to the number of positive cases of COVID-19 within the AFC Wimbledon squad and the requirement for players and staff to subsequently self-isolate as per EFL and Government guidance , the Club has advised the EFL it is unable to safely fulfil next weekend ’ s fixture .
`` The circumstances surrounding the postponement will now be the subject of investigation in accordance with EFL Regulations .
`` A revised date for the rearranged fixture will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Latics currently sit bottom of the League One table , while the Wombles are 11th .
Wigan are in FA Cup first round action tomorrow against Chorley at the DW Stadium .

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Wigan Athletic's match next weekend against AFC Wimbledon has been postponed after a number of positive coronavirus tests within the Dons squad, the EFL has said.
The Latics were due to head to newly opened Plough Lane stadium next weekend to take on the London side in League One.
But the game has now been called off for the time being due to positive coronavirus tests within the Wimbledon camp.
The circumstances surrounding the postponement will be investigated.
A statement from the EFL read: "Next weekend’s Sky Bet League One fixture between AFC Wimbledon and Wigan Athletic has been suspended and will not take place on Saturday 14 November as scheduled.
"Due to the number of positive cases of COVID-19 within the AFC Wimbledon squad and the requirement for players and staff to subsequently self-isolate as per EFL and Government guidance, the Club has advised the EFL it is unable to safely fulfil next weekend’s fixture.
"The circumstances surrounding the postponement will now be the subject of investigation in accordance with EFL Regulations.
"A revised date for the rearranged fixture will be confirmed in due course."
The Latics currently sit bottom of the League One table, while the Wombles are 11th.
Wigan are in FA Cup first round action tomorrow against Chorley at the DW Stadium.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--“We did it, Joe!” - Kamala Harris shares election victory moment

Vice president-elect Kamala Harris has shared the moment she spoke to her running mate Joe Biden about their US election victory .
Ms Harris - who will be the first female , black , and Indian-American vice president - tweeted a video of herself which was shared over 450,000 times with 1.5 million likes in less than an hour .
The footage shows the Democrat on the phone to Mr Biden after their campaign topped the 270 electoral college votes needed for victory over Donald Trump .
“ We did it .
We did it , Joe , ” a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You ’ re going to be the next president of the United States.
” Ms Harris ’ s husband Doug Emhoff shared a picture of the couple hugging after the historic result , tweeting : “ So proud of you.
” Ms Harris also tweeted : “ This election is about so much more than @ JoeBiden or me .
“ It ’ s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it .
We have a lot of work ahead of us .
Let ’ s get started.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ America , I ’ m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country .
“ The work ahead of us will be hard , but I promise you this : I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not .
“ I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.
” Former US First Lady Michelle Obama tweeted : “ I ’ m beyond thrilled that my friend @ JoeBiden and our first Black and Indian-American woman Vice President , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dignity , competence , and heart at the White House .

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Vice president-elect Kamala Harris has shared the moment she spoke to her running mate Joe Biden about their US election victory.
Ms Harris - who will be the first female, black, and Indian-American vice president - tweeted a video of herself which was shared over 450,000 times with 1.5 million likes in less than an hour.
The footage shows the Democrat on the phone to Mr Biden after their campaign topped the 270 electoral college votes needed for victory over Donald Trump.
“We did it. We did it, Joe,” a beaming Ms Harris tells Mr Biden.
“You’re going to be the next president of the United States.”
Ms Harris’s husband Doug Emhoff shared a picture of the couple hugging after the historic result, tweeting: “So proud of you.”
Ms Harris also tweeted: “This election is about so much more than @JoeBiden or me.
“It’s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started.”
(Image: Getty Images)
President-elect Joe Biden posted: “America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.
“The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.
“I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.”
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama tweeted: “I’m beyond thrilled that my friend @JoeBiden and our first Black and Indian-American woman Vice President, @KamalaHarris, are headed to restore some dignity, competence, and heart at the White House.
“Our country sorely needs it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Greater Manchester MPs react as Joe Biden wins 2020 US election

Greater Manchester ’ s MPs have reacted to the news that Joe Biden has won the US 2020 election .
President-elect Biden and his running mate Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have been congratulated by many high-profile politicians .
Among them was Labour ’ s deputy leader and Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner , who said Donald Trump ’ s defeat was a 'defeat for the politics of dishonesty and division ' .
She tweeted : “ This is a great victory for the values that we in the UK hold dear - decency , integrity and compassion .
It is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future .
She added : “ But all of us across the world must recognise that we need to come together , organise and fight the politics that Trump represents.
” She also tweeted : “ I look forward to developing the links between UKLabour and the Democrats and forging a strengthened partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
” The deputy leader also shared Kamala Harris ’ tweet adding : “ Today billions of women and girls - women and girls of colour in particular - will push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and dream bigger.
” Shadow foreign secretary and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy also congratulated Mr Biden and Mr Harris tweeting : “ Congratulations to President Elect Joe Biden whose victory is a light after years of darkness .
“ The world now has a chance to turn the page on a dark , divisive era .
“ To our Democratic friends – know that you have friend in @ UKLabour as we face the many challenges that lie ahead.
” She added : `` Seeing @ KamalaHarris make history as the first woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the office of Vice-President of the United States is a day I will never forget .
This is what hope feels like .
History is made . ''
Shadow Education Secretary and Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green also congratulated Mr Biden and Ms Harris .
“ Congratulations JoeBiden , president-elect of USA !
Very excited to congratulate KamalaHarris , first Black woman to be vice president , too !
” she tweeted .
Meanwhile , Oldham West & Royton MP Jim McMahon said he sincerely hopes America will unite around “ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the future ” .
He tweeted : “ There are many millions of working people in the US and here in the UK who don ’ t believe politics matters .
“ For too many hard work doesn ’ t mean a better life .
It transcends cultural divisions to come down to a simple truth ; when working people don ’ t stand together , we fall apart.
” Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell tweeted : “ The world is watching , with hope .
Right behind you.
” While Worsley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Congratulations to JoeBiden and KamalaHarris And thanks to HillaryClinton for her campaign against Trump in 2016.
” Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham also congratulated the running mates , tweeting : “ In a dark year , this is a good day .
It ’ s time for a return to decency , unity and humanity in our politics.
” Gorton MP Afzal Khan commented that after a long few days it was “ wonderful ” to see Joe Biden “ finally hit the magic 270 !
” .
“ I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and all Americans who are finally getting the leadership they so desperately need and deserve .
I hope America can now heal under this new presidency , ” he tweeted .
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams tweeted : “ Warmest congratulations to you & all in # TeamBidenHarris ” “ Let ’ s press the restart button on Climate Change and international cooperation .
Congratulations ”

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Greater Manchester’s MPs have reacted to the news that Joe Biden has won the US 2020 election.
President-elect Biden and his running mate Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have been congratulated by many high-profile politicians.
Among them was Labour’s deputy leader and Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner, who said Donald Trump’s defeat was a 'defeat for the politics of dishonesty and division'.
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She tweeted: “This is a great victory for the values that we in the UK hold dear - decency, integrity and compassion. It is a victory for hope and for a better future.
She added: “But all of us across the world must recognise that we need to come together, organise and fight the politics that Trump represents.”
She also tweeted: “I look forward to developing the links between UKLabour and the Democrats and forging a strengthened partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States of America.”
The deputy leader also shared Kamala Harris’ tweet adding: “Today billions of women and girls - women and girls of colour in particular - will push their shoulders back, stand up taller and dream bigger.”
Shadow foreign secretary and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy also congratulated Mr Biden and Mr Harris tweeting: “Congratulations to President Elect Joe Biden whose victory is a light after years of darkness.
“The world now has a chance to turn the page on a dark, divisive era.
“To our Democratic friends – know that you have friend in @UKLabour as we face the many challenges that lie ahead.”
She added: "Seeing @KamalaHarris make history as the first woman and first woman of colour to hold the office of Vice-President of the United States is a day I will never forget. This is what hope feels like. History is made."
Shadow Education Secretary and Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green also congratulated Mr Biden and Ms Harris.
“Congratulations JoeBiden, president-elect of USA! Very excited to congratulate KamalaHarris, first Black woman to be vice president, too!” she tweeted.
Meanwhile, Oldham West & Royton MP Jim McMahon said he sincerely hopes America will unite around “a shared prosperity, where everyone feels part of the future”.
He tweeted: “There are many millions of working people in the US and here in the UK who don’t believe politics matters.
“For too many hard work doesn’t mean a better life. It transcends cultural divisions to come down to a simple truth; when working people don’t stand together, we fall apart.”
Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell tweeted: “The world is watching, with hope. Right behind you.”
While Worsley and Eccles South MP Barbara Keeley added: “Congratulations to JoeBiden and KamalaHarris And thanks to HillaryClinton for her campaign against Trump in 2016.”
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham also congratulated the running mates, tweeting: “In a dark year, this is a good day. It’s time for a return to decency, unity and humanity in our politics.”
Gorton MP Afzal Khan commented that after a long few days it was “wonderful” to see Joe Biden “finally hit the magic 270!”.
“I'm so pleased for Joe, KamalaHarris, and all Americans who are finally getting the leadership they so desperately need and deserve. I hope America can now heal under this new presidency,” he tweeted.
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams tweeted: “Warmest congratulations to you & all in #TeamBidenHarris”
While Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd added: “Great news JoeBiden now President-elect.
“Let’s press the restart button on Climate Change and international cooperation. Congratulations”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Man Utd great Rio Ferdinand agrees with Bruno Fernandes over leadership issues

Rio Ferdinand has hailed Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes after the Reds pulled a much-needed victory out of the bag this afternoon at Everton .
United won 3-1 at Goodison Park in the early Premier League kick-off on Saturday to ease the pressure somewhat on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after successive defeats .
Bernard gave Everton a 19th-minute lead but Fernandes soon headed the visitors level and then put them ahead before the break when his cross found its way into the net .
The points were sealed in added time as Edinson Cavani netted his first goal for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duties during the contest for BT Sport and post-match he had some kind words for the United squad , particularly Fernandes .
“ Man United under Ole have been able to pull out a performance when they really needed it and today was one of them , '' Ferdinand told BT Sport .
`` They frustrated Everton today , but when the big moments in the game came , they were clinical and Fernandes , two goals and an assist .
This guy is on fire - 30 goal involvements in 33 games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think he ’ s a fantastic player .
They need more of that type , not just in terms of output , but the actual personalities to get them through difficult stages.
” Ferdinand believes Fernandes can be a key leader in the United team - in the mould of former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard - as the season goes on , with the former Reds ' defender agreeing with Fernandes ' take on the club 's leadership issues .
`` There are different types of leaders , there are people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in the right positions , then there are ones like Steven Gerrard who organises by going out and playing and leading by example , '' Ferdinand added .
`` There are very different leaders in the game but I don ’ t think United have enough of them .
He ( Fernandes ) falls into that category of leading by example , by going out there and scoring goals and creating chances .
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Rio Ferdinand has hailed Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes after the Reds pulled a much-needed victory out of the bag this afternoon at Everton.
United won 3-1 at Goodison Park in the early Premier League kick-off on Saturday to ease the pressure somewhat on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after successive defeats. Bernard gave Everton a 19th-minute lead but Fernandes soon headed the visitors level and then put them ahead before the break when his cross found its way into the net. The points were sealed in added time as Edinson Cavani netted his first goal for the club.
Rio Ferdinand was on punditry duties during the contest for BT Sport and post-match he had some kind words for the United squad, particularly Fernandes.
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“Man United under Ole have been able to pull out a performance when they really needed it and today was one of them," Ferdinand told BT Sport. "They frustrated Everton today, but when the big moments in the game came, they were clinical and Fernandes, two goals and an assist. This guy is on fire - 30 goal involvements in 33 games, it says it all.
“I think he’s a fantastic player. They need more of that type, not just in terms of output, but the actual personalities to get them through difficult stages.”
Ferdinand believes Fernandes can be a key leader in the United team - in the mould of former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard - as the season goes on, with the former Reds' defender agreeing with Fernandes' take on the club's leadership issues.
"There are different types of leaders, there are people who are vocal that will organise and get people in the right positions, then there are ones like Steven Gerrard who organises by going out and playing and leading by example," Ferdinand added.
"There are very different leaders in the game but I don’t think United have enough of them. He (Fernandes) falls into that category of leading by example, by going out there and scoring goals and creating chances.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery numbers for Saturday's £20m jackpot

It 's Saturday night which means it 's National Lottery time .
After England went back into lockdown this week , winning a few quid in the Lotto draw could certainly provide some cheer during these uncertain times .
Tonight 's jackpot sits at a cool £20m - and you could win that if you match all six main numbers .
However five numbers plus the bonus ball would also net you a life-changing £1m .
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online via the National Lottery website for £2 a play .
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card , then that huge jackpot fund could be all yours .
The winning numbers for tonight 's Lotto draw will be revealed at 8pm , while the winning Thunderball numbers will be drawn shortly afterwards at 8.15pm .
And if you have missed your chance to play tonight , there will be another Lotto draw on Wednesday .
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight 's Lotto and Thunderball draws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
Fingers crossed and best of luck !

It's Saturday night which means it's National Lottery time.
After England went back into lockdown this week, winning a few quid in the Lotto draw could certainly provide some cheer during these uncertain times.
Tonight's jackpot sits at a cool £20m - and you could win that if you match all six main numbers.
However five numbers plus the bonus ball would also net you a life-changing £1m.
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight. You can also play online via the National Lottery website for £2 a play.
The ticket includes a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card, then that huge jackpot fund could be all yours.
The winning numbers for tonight's Lotto draw will be revealed at 8pm, while the winning Thunderball numbers will be drawn shortly afterwards at 8.15pm .
And if you have missed your chance to play tonight, there will be another Lotto draw on Wednesday.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in.
Fingers crossed and best of luck!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Little Mix fans in tears as they 'slay' as a trio without Jesy

Little Mix performed as a trio after bandmate Jesy Nelson was forced to pull out of the final of Little Mix : The Search , and fans were blown away by the girls ' powerful performance .
Viewers said they were in tears and had 'chills ' as Leigh-Anne Pinnock , Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards gave it their all as they opened the show with a heartrending rendition of Secret Love Song .
Supportive fans took to Twitter to give their verdict on their spine-tingling ballad as they launched the final of their talent search show .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ angels , they are angels , '' said another .
`` I think this is their best performance ever I cant lie , '' another commented .
`` It doesn ’ t feel right without Jesy but they did amazing ! ''
another tweeted .
`` The pipes on Perrie though , '' said another fan .
`` IN TEARS , '' declared another Little Mix supporter .
`` I ’ m 43 years old and that had me in tears everything about it was absolutely beautiful , '' tweeted another viewer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday night , which had been delayed from last Saturday because of Boris Johnson 's late-running lockdown announcement .
They performed a mix of Little Mix hits with her bandmates in the studio at the opening of the show including their 2020 single Holiday and their 2016 hit Touch .
Jesy was due to host and perform at the EMAs tomorrow night as Little Mix are up for four prestigious awards .
The news comes just 24 hours after the release of the band 's sixth studio album Confetti .
Sadly Jesy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One talent search because of a mystery illness .
The world 's biggest girl band are choosing an act to support Little Mix on their next UK tour .
Jesy has also pulled out of appearing on Sunday night 's MTV European Music Awards .
A rep for the band said : `` Jesy is unwell and will not be appearing on tonight 's final of Little Mix The Search .
`` She will also not be hosting or performing at tomorrow 's MTV EMAs . ''
No further information was given about @ @ @ @ @ @

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Little Mix performed as a trio after bandmate Jesy Nelson was forced to pull out of the final of Little Mix: The Search, and fans were blown away by the girls' powerful performance.
Viewers said they were in tears and had 'chills' as Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards gave it their all as they opened the show with a heartrending rendition of Secret Love Song.
Supportive fans took to Twitter to give their verdict on their spine-tingling ballad as they launched the final of their talent search show.
"You girls absolutely slaaaaaaay," tweeted one.
"They look like angels, they sound like angels, they are angels," said another.
"I think this is their best performance ever I cant lie," another commented.
"It doesn’t feel right without Jesy but they did amazing!" another tweeted.
"The pipes on Perrie though," said another fan.
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"THE VOCALS!!!" shouted another.
"WOW CHILLS," another commented.
"IN TEARS," declared another Little Mix supporter.
"I’m 43 years old and that had me in tears everything about it was absolutely beautiful," tweeted another viewer.
Jesy appeared in The Search's semi-final on Friday night, which had been delayed from last Saturday because of Boris Johnson's late-running lockdown announcement.
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They performed a mix of Little Mix hits with her bandmates in the studio at the opening of the show including their 2020 single Holiday and their 2016 hit Touch.
Jesy was due to host and perform at the EMAs tomorrow night as Little Mix are up for four prestigious awards.
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The news comes just 24 hours after the release of the band's sixth studio album Confetti.
Sadly Jesy withdrew from the final of the BBC One talent search because of a mystery illness.
The world's biggest girl band are choosing an act to support Little Mix on their next UK tour.
Jesy has also pulled out of appearing on Sunday night's MTV European Music Awards.
A rep for the band said: "Jesy is unwell and will not be appearing on tonight's final of Little Mix The Search.
"She will also not be hosting or performing at tomorrow's MTV EMAs."
No further information was given about her condition reports the Mirror.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Man Utd evening headlines as Solskjaer lambastes fixture schedule

Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Saturday , November 7 .
Solsksjaer says United have been “ set up to fail ” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launched an impassioned rant after Manchester United ’ s 3-1 victory at Everton , questioning how the authorities have scheduled his side ’ s fixtures .
Having lost 2-1 away to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday , Solskjaer ’ s side didn ’ t have much of a turnaround before their trip to Goodison Park in the early Saturday kick-off slot .
The Norwegian questioned why rivals Manchester City and Liverpool , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday , weren ’ t scheduled until tomorrow , and suggested the fixture congestion led to the injury suffered by Luke Shaw .
`` We were set up to fail , '' he told BT Sport .
`` I said to you before , I want to talk about the kick-off time .
They set up the boys to fail .
We 've got Luke Shaw injured today because we 've been to Turkey , we 've played loads of games already this season , we 've been to Turkey on Wednesday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're playing Saturday in a lunchtime kick-off , it 's an absolute shambles .
`` I ca n't praise the boys enough for the character they 've shown .
Those boys deserve better than being thrown out here to fail . ''
Here ’ s what he said in full .
Solskjaer picked out his captain , Harry Maguire , for praise after the victory at Goodison Park .
The 27-year-old has come under criticism this season but did well to shackle his in-form England team-mate Dominic Calvert-Lewin , who came into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring charts with eight goals .
But the Everton striker failed to register a shot on target , and mustered just one attempt all game , while David de Gea didn ’ t make a single save .
`` I thought Harry ’ s performance was top , '' the United manager said .
`` Of course , against - for me - one of the best in the world at aerial play .
Calvert-Lewin , with his timing in the air , his jump , his spring and his athleticism .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defended really well against him .
Very pleased with Harry and the rest of them back there . ''
The Norwegian also praised Bruno Fernandes after the two goals he scored , praising his leadership and desire .
Mason Greenwood was too unwell to feature against Everton today .
That was the explanation given by Solskjaer , who said the 19-year-old forward was not well enough to travel to Merseyside .
He featured for 75 minutes in last weekend ’ s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal , and for the final 15 minutes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play in today ’ s outing .
`` He reported not well and could n't travel .
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Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Saturday, November 7.
Solsksjaer says United have been “set up to fail”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launched an impassioned rant after Manchester United’ s 3-1 victory at Everton, questioning how the authorities have scheduled his side’s fixtures.
Having lost 2-1 away to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday, Solskjaer’s side didn’t have much of a turnaround before their trip to Goodison Park in the early Saturday kick-off slot.
The Norwegian questioned why rivals Manchester City and Liverpool, who played in the Champions League on Tuesday, weren’t scheduled until tomorrow, and suggested the fixture congestion led to the injury suffered by Luke Shaw.
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"We were set up to fail," he told BT Sport.
"I said to you before, I want to talk about the kick-off time. They set up the boys to fail. We've got Luke Shaw injured today because we've been to Turkey, we've played loads of games already this season, we've been to Turkey on Wednesday night, back in Thursday morning and we're playing Saturday in a lunchtime kick-off, it's an absolute shambles.
"I can't praise the boys enough for the character they've shown. Those boys deserve better than being thrown out here to fail."
Here’s what he said in full .
Maguire singled out for praise
Solskjaer picked out his captain, Harry Maguire, for praise after the victory at Goodison Park.
The 27-year-old has come under criticism this season but did well to shackle his in-form England team-mate Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who came into the fixture joint top of the Premier League scoring charts with eight goals.
But the Everton striker failed to register a shot on target, and mustered just one attempt all game, while David de Gea didn’t make a single save.
"I thought Harry’s performance was top," the United manager said. "Of course, against - for me - one of the best in the world at aerial play. Calvert-Lewin, with his timing in the air, his jump, his spring and his athleticism.
"And I thought we as a backline defended really well against him. Very pleased with Harry and the rest of them back there."
The Norwegian also praised Bruno Fernandes after the two goals he scored, praising his leadership and desire.
Here’s the full story .
Greenwood’s absence explained
Mason Greenwood was too unwell to feature against Everton today.
That was the explanation given by Solskjaer , who said the 19-year-old forward was not well enough to travel to Merseyside.
He featured for 75 minutes in last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, and for the final 15 minutes in Istanbul in midweek, but was unable to play in today’s outing.
"Mason wasn't feeling well last night," Solskjaer told BT Sport post-match.
"He reported not well and couldn't travel.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-07--Evatt on Bolton's FA Cup loss to Crewe, squad options and backing Crellin

Bolton Wanderers were dumped out of the FA Cup at the first round stage after defeat to League One Crewe Alexandra .
The Railwaymen booked their place in Monday 's second round draw after goals from Mikael Mandron , Oli Finney and Charlie Kirk saw Crewe emerge victorious , with Nathan Delfouneso scoring twice for Wanderers .
After the 3-2 loss , Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here are some of the initial highlights of what he had to say .
What did you make of it ?
“ I think Crewe are a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Gillingham on Saturday , they lost 1-0 and they should have been 5-0 up at half-time , so I knew what we were coming up against .
`` We ’ ve seen it twice already this season , they ask questions , they move the ball , they rotate .
The frustrating thing for me is we score two excellent goals , well worked goals , but the opposition don ’ t have to work equally as hard to score against us and , on the back of that which is crazy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals , but I think the back three have defending really well .
`` I just think we ’ ve made individual errors again which have cost us the game .
The first one we ’ ve given the ball away in comfortable possession and transition , 1-0 down .
`` We get ourselves back into it with a fantastic goal , then the second one Tom White ’ s been beat far too easy , then it probably goes in far too easy .
We ’ re trying to at that stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get Miller and Isgrove on that need minutes to go and get us a victory .
Before they could make an impact , we ’ re 3-1 down .
`` Really Crewe , for all their nice play hadn ’ t really created too much , but we rallied and we scored another excellent goal which Lloyd Isgrove is a big part of , and then we ran out of steam at the end .
`` For me , it ’ s just another game where we ’ ve huffed and puffed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of brilliance , but also we ’ ve seen the other side , which isn ’ t so good and I think we ’ ve beat ourselves rather than Crewe have beaten us . ''
Do you feel you ’ ve got enough options if you wanted to make changes and rest people ?
“ I think I will have once we get players back fit and that is the big positive that Miller , Isgrove , Doyle , Jones , are all getting very close to full fitness and they ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so once they ’ re back , I think we ’ ll be a lot more stronger , but for now the ones that are getting opportunities , they have to get up to some of the others ’ standards . ''
It 's another game without a win - does that put more pressure on you and the expectation levels or is it not there as much as it was at the start of the season ?
“ Possibly .
The expectation from the fans I think is probably still there because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve said many times and I ’ ve said in midweek , we have to have a sense of perspective and we can ’ t keep falling and falling and then all of a sudden someone flicks a switch and we ’ re the best team you ’ ve ever seen .
It is going to take time .
`` We are in a massive transitional period at the moment where we ’ re implementing a new style with a new squad of players but we want results and we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I ’ m seeing flashes , we ’ re just not doing it consistently enough , and on the back of that , we haven ’ t really had our best team in my opinion all available all at once .
Hopefully we ’ re close to getting that . ''
What would you say to the young goalkeeper Billy Crellin who at best is lacking confidence ?
Is it an area you really are concerned about ?
“ I think what I said before with Billy against Cambridge was right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaction out of him .
Sometimes with young players , they are going to be inconsistent , they ’ re not the finished article .
`` Billy is a fantastic kid with a great attitude , he ’ s got so many attributes and he ’ s going to be a top player .
It ’ s just at the minute I think we ’ re getting punished for everything , but he ’ ll keep working , he has our blessing , he has our backing and we ’ ll keep working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working with the others to get them all up to the standards that some of them are setting for themselves . ''

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Bolton Wanderers were dumped out of the FA Cup at the first round stage after defeat to League One Crewe Alexandra.
The Railwaymen booked their place in Monday's second round draw after goals from Mikael Mandron, Oli Finney and Charlie Kirk saw Crewe emerge victorious, with Nathan Delfouneso scoring twice for Wanderers.
After the 3-2 loss, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here are some of the initial highlights of what he had to say.
What did you make of it?
“I think Crewe are a good team. I watched the game back against Gillingham on Saturday, they lost 1-0 and they should have been 5-0 up at half-time, so I knew what we were coming up against.
"We’ve seen it twice already this season, they ask questions, they move the ball, they rotate. The frustrating thing for me is we score two excellent goals, well worked goals, but the opposition don’t have to work equally as hard to score against us and, on the back of that which is crazy to say when they've scored three goals, but I think the back three have defending really well.
"I just think we’ve made individual errors again which have cost us the game. The first one we’ve given the ball away in comfortable possession and transition, 1-0 down.
"We get ourselves back into it with a fantastic goal, then the second one Tom White’s been beat far too easy, then it probably goes in far too easy. We’re trying to at that stage make changes to win the game, get Miller and Isgrove on that need minutes to go and get us a victory. Before they could make an impact, we’re 3-1 down.
"Really Crewe, for all their nice play hadn’t really created too much, but we rallied and we scored another excellent goal which Lloyd Isgrove is a big part of, and then we ran out of steam at the end.
"For me, it’s just another game where we’ve huffed and puffed and we’ve seen glimpses and flashes of brilliance, but also we’ve seen the other side, which isn’t so good and I think we’ve beat ourselves rather than Crewe have beaten us."
Do you feel you’ve got enough options if you wanted to make changes and rest people?
“I think I will have once we get players back fit and that is the big positive that Miller, Isgrove, Doyle, Jones, are all getting very close to full fitness and they’ll make a big impact into this squad so once they’re back, I think we’ll be a lot more stronger, but for now the ones that are getting opportunities, they have to get up to some of the others’ standards."
It's another game without a win - does that put more pressure on you and the expectation levels or is it not there as much as it was at the start of the season?
“Possibly. The expectation from the fans I think is probably still there because of the club we are, but I’ve said many times and I’ve said in midweek, we have to have a sense of perspective and we can’t keep falling and falling and then all of a sudden someone flicks a switch and we’re the best team you’ve ever seen. It is going to take time.
"We are in a massive transitional period at the moment where we’re implementing a new style with a new squad of players but we want results and we’re trying our best to get results.
"I’m seeing flashes, we’re just not doing it consistently enough, and on the back of that, we haven’t really had our best team in my opinion all available all at once. Hopefully we’re close to getting that."
What would you say to the young goalkeeper Billy Crellin who at best is lacking confidence? Is it an area you really are concerned about?
“I think what I said before with Billy against Cambridge was right at the time and we got a reaction out of him. Sometimes with young players, they are going to be inconsistent, they’re not the finished article.
"Billy is a fantastic kid with a great attitude, he’s got so many attributes and he’s going to be a top player. It’s just at the minute I think we’re getting punished for everything, but he’ll keep working, he has our blessing, he has our backing and we’ll keep working with him, we’ll keep working with the others to get them all up to the standards that some of them are setting for themselves."