themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Trevor Sinclair defends Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after England exit

Former Man City star Trevor Sinclair has offered his take on Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after they were sent home by England for breaches of COVID-19 protocols .
The former England midfielder has leapt to the defence of the City and Manchester United starlets following the drama in Iceland .
Foden and Greenwood have left the England squad just two days after making their debuts in the win over Iceland .
They were pictured in the Icelandic press breaking England ’ s quarantine measures at their team hotel .
Sinclair has been quick to defend the duo but also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big mistake .
Sinclair tweeted on Monday afternoon : `` Boys will be boys .
Let 's not destroy our own young players .
Learn and be better , end of x . ''
Meanwhile , England have issued a statement on the matter and explained the decision to send Foden and Greenwood home .
`` Whilst in Iceland , both Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood spent time outside of our private team area , which was a breach of our COVID-19 rules , '' the statement read .
`` While they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was an unacceptable breach of our protocol .
They have both apologised for their serious lack of judgement .
`` The FA will be launching a full investigation into the circumstances leading up to this breach .
We have spoken to the Football Association of Iceland to offer our apologies for this incident and to ensure them that we are taking the appropriate steps .
`` We have also assured the Danish Football Union that all other players and staff members have been isolated within our group throughout this period .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team for the match against Denmark tomorrow . ''

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Former Man City star Trevor Sinclair has offered his take on Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after they were sent home by England for breaches of COVID-19 protocols.
The former England midfielder has leapt to the defence of the City and Manchester United starlets following the drama in Iceland.
Foden and Greenwood have left the England squad just two days after making their debuts in the win over Iceland.
They were pictured in the Icelandic press breaking England’s quarantine measures at their team hotel.
Sinclair has been quick to defend the duo but also acknowledged that the young guns had made a big mistake.
Sinclair tweeted on Monday afternoon: "Boys will be boys. Let's not destroy our own young players. Learn and be better, end of x."
Meanwhile, England have issued a statement on the matter and explained the decision to send Foden and Greenwood home.
"Whilst in Iceland, both Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood spent time outside of our private team area, which was a breach of our COVID-19 rules," the statement read.
"While they did not leave the team hotel, it was an unacceptable breach of our protocol. They have both apologised for their serious lack of judgement.
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"The FA will be launching a full investigation into the circumstances leading up to this breach. We have spoken to the Football Association of Iceland to offer our apologies for this incident and to ensure them that we are taking the appropriate steps.
"We have also assured the Danish Football Union that all other players and staff members have been isolated within our group throughout this period.
"Our immediate priority now is preparing the team for the match against Denmark tomorrow."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--We 'signed' Sergio Reguilon for Man United to see what might happen

Having completed the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek , the MEN understands that Manchester United are still working on up to three more signings before the transfer window closes .
Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho remains United 's priority target but the MEN also understands the club are also monitoring Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon , who spent last season on loan at Europa League winners Sevilla .
So , what kind of impact could Reguilon have at United if he joined this summer ?
We used Football Manager 2020 to predict how United might perform next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next transfer window .
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To set up this simulation , we used the Football Manager 2020 editor to arrange the transfer of Sergio Reguilon to United ahead of the 2020/21 season .
The Football Manager database currently contains data on more than 800,000 individuals and 45,000 active clubs , with data sourced from their international on the ground scouting network which numbers roughly 1,000 people .
Among their ranks are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional capacities , including scouts and coaches .
In addition , each annual iteration of Football Manager has built-in algorithms which check for outliers and data discrepancies .
Data accuracy is further ensured by input from contributors who are active within the professional game ( players , agents etc . )
who provide regular feedback .
This is what Reguilon 's player profile looks like in Football Manager 2020 before the start of the 2020/21 season .
Football Manager 2020 rates Reguilon as a superb young full-back , who is strong in both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2020/21 season to see what kind of impact Sergio Reguilon could have at United .
In our simulated season , Reguilon became the first-choice left-back for Manchester United , starting the majority of games in the 2020/21 campaign .
Overall the Spaniard made 54 appearances under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , of which 53 were starts , scoring once and providing six assists across the campaign .
Reguilon started 36 of United 's 38 Premier League games at left-back , showcasing just how important he became for United in our simulated campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a major creative force , creating 50 chances for his teammates in all competitions .
Only Bruno Fernandes and Donny van de Beek created more .
But the 23-year-old was also a positive influence defensively too , helping United 's solidity in defence .
In fact , Solskjaer 's side conceded only 35 goals in 38 league games in our simulated campaign , a record only Liverpool and Man City could better .
United 's statistically best eleven over the course of the season , according to Football Manager 2020 , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistically-best eleven in 2020/21 was as follows : De Gea ; Wan-Bissaka , Smalling , Maguire , Reguilon ; Pogba , Van de Beek ; Rashford , Fernandes , Greenwood ; Martial .
So , how did United perform in all competitions ?
In our simulated season , United had a significantly improved Premier League campaign , securing a second place finish in the league table , above Manchester City .
United won an impressive 88 points , with Liverpool finishing in first place with 95 , but that represents a huge 22-point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Reds were also much stronger in the cup competitions , winning the FA Cup against Arsenal in May , with Daniel James scoring a late winner .
Solskjaer 's side also had a phenomenal run in the Champions League , beating teams like Sevilla , Barcelona and Premier League champions Liverpool in the knockout stages , but eventually lost in the final to Chelsea .
Our simulation suggests that if United sign Reguilon this summer , he would be the club 's undisputed first-choice left-back at the club and have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FA Cup , reach a European cup final and secure a runners-up finish in the Premier League .
FM2020 suggests that Reguilon would be an upgrade on both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams at left-back , with the Spaniard a well-rounded attacking full-back , with plenty of potential to improve further .

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Having already completed the signing of midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax, MEN Sport understands that the club's recruitment department are monitoring Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon and Dynamo Kiev's Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho remains United's priority target but are also monitoring a number of left-backs due to uncertainty in the position. Real Madrid left-back Reguilon spent last season on loan at Europa League winners Sevilla, whose impressive performances put him onto United's radar.
So, what kind of impact could Reguilon have at United if he joined this summer?
We used Football Manager 2020 to predict how United might perform next season with Reguilon in the squad after the next transfer window.
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Sergio Reguilon to United in July 2020
To set up this simulation, we used the Football Manager 2020 editor to arrange the transfer of Sergio Reguilon to United ahead of the 2020/21 season.
The Football Manager database currently contains data on more than 800,000 individuals and 45,000 active clubs, with data sourced from their international on the ground scouting network which numbers roughly 1,000 people. Among their ranks are some who are involved in football in professional capacities, including scouts and coaches.
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In addition, each annual iteration of Football Manager has built-in algorithms which check for outliers and data discrepancies. Data accuracy is further ensured by input from contributors who are active within the professional game (players, agents etc.) who provide regular feedback.
This is what Reguilon's player profile looks like in Football Manager 2020 before the start of the 2020/21 season.
Football Manager 2020 rates Reguilon as a superb young full-back, who is strong in both defence and attack.
We then simulated the 2020/21 season to see what kind of impact Sergio Reguilon could have at United.
Sergio Reguilon's 2020/21 season for United
In our simulated season, Reguilon became the first-choice left-back for Manchester United, starting the majority of games in the 2020/21 campaign.
Overall the Spaniard made 54 appearances under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, of which 53 were starts, scoring once and providing six assists across the campaign.
Reguilon started 36 of United's 38 Premier League games at left-back, showcasing just how important he became for United in our simulated campaign. In attack, the Los Blancos defender was a major creative force, creating 50 chances for his teammates in all competitions. Only Bruno Fernandes and Donny van de Beek created more.
But the 23-year-old was also a positive influence defensively too, helping United's solidity in defence. In fact, Solskjaer's side conceded only 35 goals in 38 league games in our simulated campaign, a record only Liverpool and Man City could better.
United's statistically best eleven over the course of the season, according to Football Manager 2020, with Reguilon included at left-back.
United's statistically-best eleven in 2020/21 was as follows: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Smalling, Maguire, Reguilon; Pogba, Van de Beek; Rashford, Fernandes, Greenwood; Martial.
So, how did United perform in all competitions?
United's performance in 2020/21
In our simulated season, United had a significantly improved Premier League campaign, securing a second place finish in the league table, above Manchester City.
United won an impressive 88 points, with Liverpool finishing in first place with 95, but that represents a huge 22-point improvement from United's real-life 2019/20 campaign.
The Reds were also much stronger in the cup competitions, winning the FA Cup against Arsenal in May, with Daniel James scoring a late winner.
Solskjaer's side also had a phenomenal run in the Champions League, beating teams like Sevilla, Barcelona and Premier League champions Liverpool in the knockout stages, but eventually lost in the final to Chelsea.
Our simulation suggests that if United sign Reguilon this summer, he would be the club's undisputed first-choice left-back at the club and have an impressive debut campaign, helping United win the FA Cup, reach a European cup final and secure a runners-up finish in the Premier League.
FM2020 suggests that Reguilon would be an upgrade on both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams at left-back, with the Spaniard a well-rounded attacking full-back, with plenty of potential to improve further.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Coronation Street canal body identified - leaving Weatherfield reeling

A death on Coronation Street is about the rock the world of some of its residents .
A mysterious body in a canal is discovered - and his identity will be a shock to some of the ITV soap ’ s best loved characters .
A recent storyline has been building up to the return of Todd Grimshaw , with Sean Tully ( Antony Cotton ) and Billy Mayhew ( Daniel Brocklebank ) launching a search party in a bid to find him .
The last time that Todd was on the cobbles was back in 2017 when he fled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after her grandmother attempted to get custody of her .
He has n't been seen since - but Todd , formerly played by Bruno Langley , is about to make a whirlwind return to the street , this time played by Gareth Pierce .
During Sean and Billy 's hunt , they end up fearing the worst when they find out that a body has been found in the canal .
They are likely to breathe a sigh of relief , however , when the identity of the dead body is revealed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t remember who he is , he ’ s the paedophile who took advantage of Paul Foreman ( Peter Ash ) back when he was a teenager .
Billy heads to the police station with Mary Taylor ( Patti Clare ) desperately wanting to know who the dead person is .
When Paul finds out , he is distraught and storms out of the house , leaving Billy worried about him .
While Paul struggles with news , his mother Bernie is delighted at Kel ’ s fate after what he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s identity is confirmed , Paul ends up being questioned by police officers about the last time he saw him alive .
And he could land himself in it when he makes a comment about being pleased that Kel had been murdered - the police officer never disclosed the cause of death .
Viewers are yet to discover what happened to Kel and how he ended up dead in the canal , but many are likely going to wonder whether Paul knows more than he ’ s letting on .
Elsewhere the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is set to make his own comeback later on this year .
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV .

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A death on Coronation Street is about the rock the world of some of its residents.
A mysterious body in a canal is discovered - and his identity will be a shock to some of the ITV soap’s best loved characters.
A recent storyline has been building up to the return of Todd Grimshaw, with Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) and Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) launching a search party in a bid to find him.
The last time that Todd was on the cobbles was back in 2017 when he fled Weatherfield with Summer (Matilda Freeman) after her grandmother attempted to get custody of her.
He hasn't been seen since - but Todd, formerly played by Bruno Langley, is about to make a whirlwind return to the street, this time played by Gareth Pierce.
During Sean and Billy's hunt, they end up fearing the worst when they find out that a body has been found in the canal.
(Image: PA)
They are likely to breathe a sigh of relief, however, when the identity of the dead body is revealed as Kel Hinchley.
For those viewers who can’t remember who he is, he’s the paedophile who took advantage of Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) back when he was a teenager.
Billy heads to the police station with Mary Taylor (Patti Clare) desperately wanting to know who the dead person is.
(Image: ITV)
When Paul finds out, he is distraught and storms out of the house, leaving Billy worried about him.
While Paul struggles with news, his mother Bernie is delighted at Kel’s fate after what he did to her son.
One Kel’s identity is confirmed, Paul ends up being questioned by police officers about the last time he saw him alive.
And he could land himself in it when he makes a comment about being pleased that Kel had been murdered - the police officer never disclosed the cause of death.
Viewers are yet to discover what happened to Kel and how he ended up dead in the canal, but many are likely going to wonder whether Paul knows more than he’s letting on.
Elsewhere the search continues for missing Todd, who is set to make his own comeback later on this year.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Gogglebox trailer teases the return of viewers' favourites

Viewers have been without their fix of the Channel 4 hit for months now .
But the trailer is finally here with just days to go before the new series returns .
The teaser of the upcoming series , which begins on Friday at 9pm , was posted to the official Gogglebox Twitter page this afternoon .
It features everything fans have come to expect - plenty of laughs and a few gasps .
And it also shows who we can expect to see back on screen .
Manchester family The Malones are back in their rightful spot - with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Blackpool duo Sophie and Pete and sisters Ellie and Izzi .
Best pals Jenny and Lee have also been reunited in Jenny 's caravan after spending the previous series earlier this year quarantining together .
Also lined up are Stephen and hubby Dan , sisters Amira and Iqra , Giles and Mary , brothers The Plummers and The Michaels .
But fans will be extremely pleased to see the return of some other familiar faces who had to skip the previous series .
Baasit and Umar Siddiqui are back , all socially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Marina .
Gogglebox returns to Channel 4 on Friday , September 11 , at 9pm .

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Gogglebox fans - it's almost time.
Viewers have been without their fix of the Channel 4 hit for months now.
But the trailer is finally here with just days to go before the new series returns.
The teaser of the upcoming series, which begins on Friday at 9pm, was posted to the official Gogglebox Twitter page this afternoon.
It features everything fans have come to expect - plenty of laughs and a few gasps.
And it also shows who we can expect to see back on screen.
Manchester family The Malones are back in their rightful spot - with sweet treats to boot - as well as Blackpool duo Sophie and Pete and sisters Ellie and Izzi.
Best pals Jenny and Lee have also been reunited in Jenny's caravan after spending the previous series earlier this year quarantining together.
Also lined up are Stephen and hubby Dan, sisters Amira and Iqra, Giles and Mary, brothers The Plummers and The Michaels.
But fans will be extremely pleased to see the return of some other familiar faces who had to skip the previous series.
Baasit and Umar Siddiqui are back, all socially distanced, as well as friends Mary and Marina.
Gogglebox returns to Channel 4 on Friday, September 11, at 9pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--There's a new Winnie the Pooh coin coming very soon

From Paddington Bear to Peter Rabbit , many childhood favourites have graced our change in recent years .
And now the Royal Mint is gearing up for the release of a brand new set of 50p coins that will take us on a trip to the Hundred Acre Wood .
The new series of collectible coins will feature Winnie the Pooh - the very first time the honey-loving bear has appeared on currency .
They are being produced to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the character created by A.A. Milne .
And it wo n't just be Pooh who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as his best friends Piglet and Christopher Robin are also expected to feature .
The Royal Mint said : `` A long time ago , a bear of very little brain bumped down the stairs and into our world .
He loves honey , Christopher Robin and all of his friends .
`` He is known for his hums , tucking into smackerels and for getting into all sorts of sticky spots .
We all know and love Winnie the Pooh .
`` Bee-ginning with Winnie the Pooh 50p coin , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the classic stories of A.A. Milne .
`` Welcome Winnie the Pooh and friends into your life as they appear for the first time on a UK 50p coin . ''
It has not been revealed yet when the coins will be released , or whether they 'll be collectibles as opposed to being in general circulation .
The design is also being kept under wraps for now .

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From Paddington Bear to Peter Rabbit, many childhood favourites have graced our change in recent years.
And now the Royal Mint is gearing up for the release of a brand new set of 50p coins that will take us on a trip to the Hundred Acre Wood.
The new series of collectible coins will feature Winnie the Pooh - the very first time the honey-loving bear has appeared on currency.
They are being produced to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the character created by A.A. Milne.
And it won't just be Pooh who will find himself fronting a few 50p coins, as his best friends Piglet and Christopher Robin are also expected to feature.
The Royal Mint said: "A long time ago, a bear of very little brain bumped down the stairs and into our world. He loves honey, Christopher Robin and all of his friends.
"He is known for his hums, tucking into smackerels and for getting into all sorts of sticky spots. We all know and love Winnie the Pooh.
"Bee-ginning with Winnie the Pooh 50p coin, we are introducing a series of designs inspired by the classic stories of A.A. Milne.
"Welcome Winnie the Pooh and friends into your life as they appear for the first time on a UK 50p coin."
It has not been revealed yet when the coins will be released, but what we do know is that they won't be going into general circulation making them more special to get your hands on.
The design is also being kept under wraps for now.
The Royal Mint added: "We will announce more details in due course, and collectors can register their interest on our website."
More details or to sign up for the latest news you can do so on the Royal Mint website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Manchester Arena bomb inquiry told first responders were on scene 'in a minute'

First responders ran to the scene of the Manchester Arena bombing 'barely a minute ' after the explosion detonated , the public inquiry into the atrocity was told .
They 'showed the very best of humanity ' and acted 'selflessly and without apparent regard for the danger they themselves might be in ' , said counsel to the inquiry Paul Greaney QC .
One British Transport Police ( BTP ) officer , who raced to the scene of the blast in the City Room area , later said she could 'only describe it as a war zone there ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the floor , blood everywhere , and the whole place was smokey and , in my words , was carnage , '' she said in a statement read to the inquiry by Mr Greaney .
`` There were nuts and bolts scattered everywhere . ''
The inquiry will examine the response of the emergency services and their preparedness for a terror attack like the Manchester bomb , among a host of other issues .
There was confusion as to who was in command on the part of British Transport Police , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived at the scene two hours and six minutes after the blast .
Day Two of the inquiry on Tuesday was told of the evacuation from the City Room of victims Georgina Callander and John Atkinson .
A metal barrier was obtained to be slid under a display board used to move Mr Atkinson .
He was carried to the area by the war memorial entrance where he was tended to by a paramedic .
He remained there for 24 minutes , Mr Greaney said .
His 'survivability ' is a 'significant issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the QC added .
But Mr Greaney said : `` It 's important that we acknowledge the pressure that those who responded to the attack at the Arena came under .
`` It must have been enormous .
`` Which of us , who was not there , and not required to make critical decisions in the agony of the moment can understand what that felt like .
`` This process must understand that and our investigation must not be used to vilify those who did their best on the night but made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` What we must do is to probe deeply , but fairly , into the emergency response that night .
`` If there were mistakes or failures they will need to be revealed , not because it is our purpose to criticise , but instead so that the beavered families may know the truth and real lessons be learned . ''
Mr Greaney said the officers 'showed the very best of humanity , acting selflessly and without apparent regard for the danger they themselves might be in in order to help those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb after an Ariana Grande concert at 10.31pm on May 22 , 2017 .
The attack claimed 22 lives and injured hundreds more .
The inquiry heard a British Transport Police officer responded at 10.32pm - 'barely a minute ' after the explosion .
And at 10.33pm , an Emergency Training UK medic was captured on CCTV making her way to the City Room .
The first paramedic entered the scene within 20 minutes , the inquiry was told .
Mr Greaney detailed the arrival of armed response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid kits to help the victims .
Six NWAS paramedics were there within the first 30 minutes , the inquiry was told .
One injured person was stretchered out of the City Room at 11.03pm , followed seconds later by another person on a makeshift stretcher , Mr Greaney said .
Three off-duty doctors arrived at the station concourse at 11.06pm and an abandoned wheelchair found on a raised footbridge was also used to move an injured person .
At 10.55pm , officers entered the City Room and 'began to assist those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the City Room ' , Mr Greaney said .
They included eight-year-old Saffie-Rose Roussos , the youngest victim .
The inquiry was told Greater Manchester Police 'did not know at an organisational level of the Ariana Grande concert ' - and 'had not made any provision or plan for the concert that night ' .
Mr Greaney said : `` On May 22 , 2017 , the understanding between both organisations ( British Transport Police and GMP ) ... was that BTP had primacy in relation to any property in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because BTP has jurisdiction in the City Room by this agreement , primacy rests with BTP and as such BTP had responsibility for leading the policing of that area , namely the City Room .
`` The issue of primacy is an important one .
`` So there is to be a legitimate question about whether it was appropriate and/or whether it gave the best protection to the public that it was the police specialising in the railways , namely BTP , that took the lead for all events which took place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force , namely GMP .
`` To take just one consequence that BTP had primacy GMP did not know at an organisational level of the Ariana Grande concert and had not made any provision or plan for the concert that night .
`` On the face of it that may seem surprising and serves to emphasise why this issue , the issue of primacy , demands investigation.
” Mr Greaney referenced Exercise Winchester Accord , held at the Trafford Centre in May 2016 .
But , he said , experts have 'expressed serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ' .
Operation Plato , the inquiry was told , is a term used for the response to a marauding terrorist firearms attack .
At 10.47pm - 16 minutes after the bomb was detonated - Operation Plato was declared by GMP .
The inquiry will examine whether the declaration was correct and whether it was communicated to other emergency services , as it should have been , Mr Greaney told the inquiry .
The inquiry is being held at Manchester magistrates court in front of retired High Court judge Sir John Saunders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spring next year .

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First responders ran to the scene of the Manchester Arena bombing 'barely a minute' after the explosion detonated, the public inquiry into the atrocity was told.
They 'showed the very best of humanity' and acted 'selflessly and without apparent regard for the danger they themselves might be in', said counsel to the inquiry Paul Greaney QC.
One British Transport Police (BTP) officer, who raced to the scene of the blast in the City Room area, later said she could 'only describe it as a war zone there'.
"There were a number of casualties on the floor, blood everywhere, and the whole place was smokey and, in my words, was carnage," she said in a statement read to the inquiry by Mr Greaney.
"There were nuts and bolts scattered everywhere."
The inquiry will examine the response of the emergency services and their preparedness for a terror attack like the Manchester bomb, among a host of other issues.
(Image: GMP/PA Wire)
There was confusion as to who was in command on the part of British Transport Police, the inquiry was told, and firefighters only arrived at the scene two hours and six minutes after the blast.
Day Two of the inquiry on Tuesday was told of the evacuation from the City Room of victims Georgina Callander and John Atkinson.
A metal barrier was obtained to be slid under a display board used to move Mr Atkinson.
He was carried to the area by the war memorial entrance where he was tended to by a paramedic.
He remained there for 24 minutes, Mr Greaney said.
His 'survivability' is a 'significant issue' for the inquiry to explore, the QC added.
But Mr Greaney said: "It's important that we acknowledge the pressure that those who responded to the attack at the Arena came under.
"It must have been enormous.
"Which of us, who was not there, and not required to make critical decisions in the agony of the moment can understand what that felt like.
"This process must understand that and our investigation must not be used to vilify those who did their best on the night but made mistakes or who could have done better.
"What we must do is to probe deeply, but fairly, into the emergency response that night.
"If there were mistakes or failures they will need to be revealed, not because it is our purpose to criticise, but instead so that the beavered families may know the truth and real lessons be learned."
Mr Greaney said the officers 'showed the very best of humanity, acting selflessly and without apparent regard for the danger they themselves might be in in order to help those who needed it'.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb after an Ariana Grande concert at 10.31pm on May 22, 2017.
The attack claimed 22 lives and injured hundreds more.
The inquiry heard a British Transport Police officer responded at 10.32pm - 'barely a minute' after the explosion.
And at 10.33pm, an Emergency Training UK medic was captured on CCTV making her way to the City Room.
The first paramedic entered the scene within 20 minutes, the inquiry was told.
Mr Greaney detailed the arrival of armed response units and officers racing to obtain first aid kits to help the victims.
Six NWAS paramedics were there within the first 30 minutes, the inquiry was told.
One injured person was stretchered out of the City Room at 11.03pm, followed seconds later by another person on a makeshift stretcher, Mr Greaney said.
Three off-duty doctors arrived at the station concourse at 11.06pm and an abandoned wheelchair found on a raised footbridge was also used to move an injured person.
At 10.55pm, officers entered the City Room and 'began to assist those who were injured, including by carrying them out of the City Room', Mr Greaney said.
They included eight-year-old Saffie-Rose Roussos, the youngest victim.
The inquiry was told Greater Manchester Police 'did not know at an organisational level of the Ariana Grande concert' - and 'had not made any provision or plan for the concert that night'.
Mr Greaney said: "On May 22, 2017, the understanding between both organisations (British Transport Police and GMP)... was that BTP had primacy in relation to any property in which they have jurisdiction.
"And so because BTP has jurisdiction in the City Room by this agreement, primacy rests with BTP and as such BTP had responsibility for leading the policing of that area, namely the City Room.
"The issue of primacy is an important one.
"So there is to be a legitimate question about whether it was appropriate and/or whether it gave the best protection to the public that it was the police specialising in the railways, namely BTP, that took the lead for all events which took place in the Arena, rather than the local force, namely GMP.
"To take just one consequence that BTP had primacy GMP did not know at an organisational level of the Ariana Grande concert and had not made any provision or plan for the concert that night.
"On the face of it that may seem surprising and serves to emphasise why this issue, the issue of primacy, demands investigation.”
Mr Greaney referenced Exercise Winchester Accord, held at the Trafford Centre in May 2016.
It was a mock marauding terrorist firearms attack exercise.
But, he said, experts have 'expressed serious concerns about whether lessons were learned from it'.
Operation Plato, the inquiry was told, is a term used for the response to a marauding terrorist firearms attack.
At 10.47pm - 16 minutes after the bomb was detonated - Operation Plato was declared by GMP.
The inquiry will examine whether the declaration was correct and whether it was communicated to other emergency services, as it should have been, Mr Greaney told the inquiry.
The inquiry is being held at Manchester magistrates court in front of retired High Court judge Sir John Saunders.
It's due to run through to spring next year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Bolton Council leader 'can't rule out' further lockdown measures

Bolton ’ s council leader has said ‘ all options are on the table ’ regarding local restrictions as they tackle the town ’ s ‘ sudden ’ and ‘ extreme ’ spike in Covid 19 infections .
At a council cabinet meeting on Monday evening , the leader of the council , David Greenhalgh was asked by opposition Labour Coun Martin Donaghy whether he had ruled out a ‘ total lockdownof Bolton again ’ .
Coun Greenhalgh , said : “ I think nobody at this stage can sensibly rule out anything .
“ I think we have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the data and take advice from our experts and clinicians and it would be wholly irresponsible for me at this stage to rule anything in or rule anything out .
“ We have to respond when we see the data .
“ Clearly this is a very worrying time for Bolton .
“ I think we can appreciate the level of the spike has been sudden , it ’ s been unpredicted and it ’ s been extreme .
“ There have been meetings over the past few days with our own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Secretary of State ’ s department and the Cabinet Office .
“ We ’ re doing all we can to keep to some degree of normality for the residents of this town but discussions are ongoing about what level is needed if the cases continue to rise.
” During the cabinet meeting , Coun Susan Haworth asked whether Bolton had learned from other nearby areas which have had similar spikes in infection rates .
She said : “ We all know that the COVID infection rate has risen .
“ We all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a part of that but I ’ m learning from the other areas such as Oldham where couple of cabinet members there have been saying that literally they ’ ve been on the streets .
“ One of them was in Woodhouses in Oldham where they were saying they were getting a really good reception on the doorsteps where they were handing out the self test kits .
“ They ’ ve been out there in the communities .
“ Is there anything we should hear about today that we are learning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , director of Public Health for Bolton , replied : “ I want to emphasise the work that ’ s been done over the weekend with officers across the community .
“ We ’ ve actually handed out more than 700 tests this weekend .
“ We did an approach that was targeting the younger population , the 18 to 42-year-olds through supermarkets and the reason for that was to have that engagement so we can have a discussion at the same time socially distanced in a safe environment .
“ What we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus is a slightly different pattern to what Oldham ’ s was so the approach we have taken is appropriate for our residents here in Bolton .
“ Our spread is right across the borough and in that younger population which is why we have focused in that particular way .

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Bolton’s council leader has said ‘all options are on the table’ regarding local restrictions as they tackle the town’s ‘sudden’ and ‘extreme’ spike in Covid 19 infections.
At a council cabinet meeting on Monday evening, the leader of the council, David Greenhalgh was asked by opposition Labour Coun Martin Donaghy whether he had ruled out a ‘total lockdownof Bolton again’.
Coun Greenhalgh, said: “I think nobody at this stage can sensibly rule out anything.
“I think we have to be drawn by the evidence, drawn by the data and take advice from our experts and clinicians and it would be wholly irresponsible for me at this stage to rule anything in or rule anything out.
“We have to respond when we see the data.
“Clearly this is a very worrying time for Bolton.
“I think we can appreciate the level of the spike has been sudden, it’s been unpredicted and it’s been extreme.
“There have been meetings over the past few days with our own chief officers, Public Health England, the Secretary of State’s department and the Cabinet Office.
“We’re doing all we can to keep to some degree of normality for the residents of this town but discussions are ongoing about what level is needed if the cases continue to rise.”
During the cabinet meeting, Coun Susan Haworth asked whether Bolton had learned from other nearby areas which have had similar spikes in infection rates.
She said: “We all know that the COVID infection rate has risen.
“We all know that much more test and trace is a part of that but I’m learning from the other areas such as Oldham where couple of cabinet members there have been saying that literally they’ve been on the streets.
“One of them was in Woodhouses in Oldham where they were saying they were getting a really good reception on the doorsteps where they were handing out the self test kits.
“They’ve been out there in the communities.
“Is there anything we should hear about today that we are learning from those areas?”
Dr Lowey, director of Public Health for Bolton, replied: “I want to emphasise the work that’s been done over the weekend with officers across the community.
“We’ve actually handed out more than 700 tests this weekend.
“We did an approach that was targeting the younger population, the 18 to 42-year-olds through supermarkets and the reason for that was to have that engagement so we can have a discussion at the same time socially distanced in a safe environment.
“What we have to remember is that our spread of the virus is a slightly different pattern to what Oldham’s was so the approach we have taken is appropriate for our residents here in Bolton.
“Our spread is right across the borough and in that younger population which is why we have focused in that particular way.
“Were doing a very intensive testing strategy.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Manchester United midfielder James Garner set to make loan choice

Manchester United midfielder James Garner is set to decide on which Championship club to join by the end of the week .
The MEN understands Garner , 19 , met with the Huddersfield coach Carlos Corberan prior to United Under-23s ' 3-3 draw just over a week ago but Blackburn and Milwall are also interested .
Newly-promoted Championship side Coventry also considered taking Garner on loan .
Fellow U23 players Ethan Laird , Dishon Bernard , Dylan Levitt , Max Taylor and Arnau Puigmal could leave on loan before the transfer window closes on October 5 , but Teden Mengi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Garner made his United debut in February 2019 and started three times last season - all of them in the Europa League group stage .
Competition in the United midfield has intensified with the arrival of Donny van de Beek though Garner was always due to go out on loan for the upcoming season .
Garner , Mengi and Galbraith were all included in the United Europa League squad for the latter stages in Cologne but failed to make an appearance against Copenhagen or Sevilla .
Laird , Bernard , Levitt and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Astana and Taylor , Puigmal and Mengi were unused substitutes .
Levitt , 19 , attained his first Wales cap in the win over Finland last week .
United have already signed off loans for goalkeepers Joel Pereira and Matej Kovar , as well as Dutch winger Tahith Chong .
Chong , 20 , has joined Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen , Kovar , also 20 , has moved to League One Swindon and the 24-year-old Pereira is at Huddersfield after a much-criticised season on loan with relegated Hearts .

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Manchester United midfielder James Garner is set to decide on which Championship club to join by the end of the week.
The MEN understands Garner, 19, met with the Huddersfield coach Carlos Corberan prior to United Under-23s' 3-3 draw just over a week ago but Blackburn and Milwall are also interested. Newly-promoted Championship side Coventry also considered taking Garner on loan.
Fellow U23 players Ethan Laird, Dishon Bernard, Dylan Levitt, Max Taylor and Arnau Puigmal could leave on loan before the transfer window closes on October 5, but Teden Mengi and Ethan Galbraith are expected to stay.
Garner made his United debut in February 2019 and started three times last season - all of them in the Europa League group stage. Competition in the United midfield has intensified with the arrival of Donny van de Beek though Garner was always due to go out on loan for the upcoming season.
Garner, Mengi and Galbraith were all included in the United Europa League squad for the latter stages in Cologne but failed to make an appearance against Copenhagen or Sevilla.
Laird, Bernard, Levitt and Galbraith debuted for United last November away at Astana and Taylor, Puigmal and Mengi were unused substitutes. Levitt, 19, attained his first Wales cap in the win over Finland last week.
United have already signed off loans for goalkeepers Joel Pereira and Matej Kovar, as well as Dutch winger Tahith Chong. Chong, 20, has joined Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen, Kovar, also 20, has moved to League One Swindon and the 24-year-old Pereira is at Huddersfield after a much-criticised season on loan with relegated Hearts.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Man City Women sign Champions League winner Lucy Bronze

Lucy Bronze has signed for Man City Women on a two-year deal .
The England international returns for her second spell at City , moving back to Manchester after a trophy-laden spell at Olympique Lyonnais where she won three Champions League titles .
Bronze was integral to City Women 's early success including their double-winning campaign of 2016 .
The 28-year-old is also an England stalwart having won 81 caps and heled the Lionesses to third place in the 2015 World Cup .
Bronze said : “ I ’ m really happy to be back here at City – I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would return one day , and it just feels like the perfect time and opportunity right now .
“ I really enjoyed my time in France , but there were so many things that I missed and it ’ s great to be back .
“ I feel like I ’ m returning as a better leader and person who is capable of bringing similar success to the table here in England both domestically with City and internationally too .
“ Having already experienced everything that City has to offer as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me when the offer came in and there isn ’ t another team in England that I would have looked at .
“ There ’ s nowhere I ’ d rather be right now than with Manchester City and I ’ m really excited to see what the future holds with the exciting squad we have here.
” Head Coach Gareth Taylor said : “ We ’ re absolutely thrilled to see Lucy return to Manchester City and I ’ m sure I speak on behalf of everyone when I say that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back at the Club .
“ She is an unrivalled talent and her endless individual and team awards only scratch the surface of what a superb player she is , not only at Club level , but also internationally with England .
“ She joins us off the back of a hugely successful few years in France and being able to add a player of her quality to our already ambitious squad is incredibly exciting . ''
Head of Women ’ s Football Gavin Makel added : “ Lucy has received many accolades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ What impresses me most about her however is that despite what she has already achieved in the game , she still maintains that hunger for even more success whilst having the desire to continue to develop .
“ That sheer focus and mentality is one of the main reasons why she is regarded as one of the best players in the world and I couldn ’ t be happier to welcome her back to the Club.
” Bronze will wear the number 20 shirt during the 2020/21 Barclays FA Women ’ @ @ @ @ @

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Lucy Bronze has signed for Man City Women on a two-year deal.
The England international returns for her second spell at City, moving back to Manchester after a trophy-laden spell at Olympique Lyonnais where she won three Champions League titles.
Bronze was integral to City Women 's early success including their double-winning campaign of 2016.
The 28-year-old is also an England stalwart having won 81 caps and heled the Lionesses to third place in the 2015 World Cup.
Bronze said: “I’m really happy to be back here at City – I always had it in my mind that I would return one day, and it just feels like the perfect time and opportunity right now.
“I really enjoyed my time in France, but there were so many things that I missed and it’s great to be back.
“I feel like I’m returning as a better leader and person who is capable of bringing similar success to the table here in England both domestically with City and internationally too.
“Having already experienced everything that City has to offer as a Club, it was a no brainer for me when the offer came in and there isn’t another team in England that I would have looked at.
“There’s nowhere I’d rather be right now than with Manchester City and I’m really excited to see what the future holds with the exciting squad we have here.”
Head Coach Gareth Taylor said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to see Lucy return to Manchester City and I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone when I say that we’re delighted to have her back at the Club.
“She is an unrivalled talent and her endless individual and team awards only scratch the surface of what a superb player she is, not only at Club level, but also internationally with England.
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“She joins us off the back of a hugely successful few years in France and being able to add a player of her quality to our already ambitious squad is incredibly exciting."
Head of Women’s Football Gavin Makel added: “Lucy has received many accolades over the years, and rightly so.
“What impresses me most about her however is that despite what she has already achieved in the game, she still maintains that hunger for even more success whilst having the desire to continue to develop.
“That sheer focus and mentality is one of the main reasons why she is regarded as one of the best players in the world and I couldn’t be happier to welcome her back to the Club.”
Bronze will wear the number 20 shirt during the 2020/21 Barclays FA Women’s Super League campaign.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Parents in Rochdale told to wear face masks outside school... but lots of people are confused

Parents in Rochdale have been told to wear face masks when taking their kids to school .
But the advice , published this morning on the council 's Facebook page , has left a lot of people confused .
The message said : `` # BackToSchoolSafely .
Parents/carers you must wear a mask when dropping off/picking up your children . ''
When asked by the Manchester Evening News a Rochdale council spokesman said wearing face masks outside schools was not mandatory .
It 's a precautionary measure aimed at parents at all schools across the borough , the spokesman added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by being told they 'must ' wear masks .
`` When was this made up rule created as our kids have been in school since Wednesday and none of us have been wearing masks ... because we are outside and social distancing !
`` I feel sorry for the schools as the late information really causes them problems ! ''
Natasha Fielding wrote : `` Why have schools not told parents this ... is this new guidance ?
We have been told absolutely everything else but this . ''
James Nicholas posted : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this ?
Where ’ s the schools guidance on this ?
When we ’ re schools supposed to tell us ? ''
But several others backed the move .
Gwen Simpson said : `` Makes sense especially when access to playground is narrow .
And hard to distance . ''
And Becky Kershaw posted : `` I ’ ve been the only one wearing one .
Makes sense when everyone is queued up so close together . ''
On Monday Middleton Parish Primary and Bowless Primary , both in Middleton in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools in Greater Manchester to send some pupils home after positive coronavirus test results .

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Parents in Rochdale have been told to wear face masks when taking their kids to school.
But the advice, published this morning on the council's Facebook page, has left a lot of people confused.
The message said: "#BackToSchoolSafely. Parents/carers you must wear a mask when dropping off/picking up your children."
When asked by the Manchester Evening News a Rochdale council spokesman said wearing face masks outside schools was not mandatory.
It's a precautionary measure aimed at parents at all schools across the borough, the spokesman added.
But many parents were left confused by being told they 'must' wear masks.
Vicky Sanders posted: "Even more conflicting guidance?!?!?
"When was this made up rule created as our kids have been in school since Wednesday and none of us have been wearing masks...because we are outside and social distancing!
"I feel sorry for the schools as the late information really causes them problems!"
Natasha Fielding wrote: "Why have schools not told parents this... is this new guidance? We have been told absolutely everything else but this."
James Nicholas posted: "Where’s the gov guidance on this? Where’s the schools guidance on this? When we’re schools supposed to tell us?"
But several others backed the move.
Gwen Simpson said: "Makes sense especially when access to playground is narrow. And hard to distance."
And Becky Kershaw posted: "I’ve been the only one wearing one. Makes sense when everyone is queued up so close together."
On Monday Middleton Parish Primary and Bowless Primary, both in Middleton in the borough of Rochdale, were among 15 schools in Greater Manchester to send some pupils home after positive coronavirus test results.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Two players could be like new signings for Man United next season

The wait is almost over for Manchester United as they prepare to go again in the Premier League starting next week .
United fans will be watching on with intrigue as the opening weekend commences in just four days time , and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will get a good chance to eye up his competitors ahead of another gruelling campaign .
Even before a ball has been kicked there are certain expectations to be had .
Liverpool and Man City will likely battle for the title , while United have to expect at least Champions League football and a more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will provide United with the chance to monitor the progress made by Arsenal , Leicester and Chelsea in their bid for a top-four finish , while Sunday 's meeting between Tottenham and Everton will be fascinating in terms of the chasing pack .
As things stand United have made just the one addition to a squad which was well off the mark in terms of a title challenge last season , however the club are still confident they can strengthen elsewhere before the deadline early next month .
Jadon Sancho remains the priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also open to signing a left-back , a centre-back and a centre forward , if the right opportunities present themselves .
It is n't all so straight forward though .
United accept they have to trim their defensive department before they can seriously plan for the arrival of another centre-back , with Chris Smalling , Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo all free to leave .
However , with United finding it difficult to sell some of their unwanted goods the possibility of a reprieve is one which is slowly gaining momentum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dedication to undergo double training sessions since returning to Manchester last month , and with few suitable buyers there is a chance he could remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer transfer deadline .
United had no plans to reintegrate him into their first-team squad before their own season ended , and it remains to be seen how his future will be resolved .
The club tried to sell the Argentine in four of the last five summer transfer windows and will still let him leave this summer if they receive an appropriate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proving difficult given his wage demands in the current climate .
With no imminent move in sight Solskjaer might have to start planning a new squad role for Rojo with the 30-year-old fulfilling the desire for a new left-footed central defender as well as the ability to alleviate the pressure on Luke Shaw at left-back .
Doing so would allow for Brandon Williams to provide cover at right-back , the position he excelled in for the U23s early last season .
Solskjaer is also set to be boosted by the return of Dean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labelled his own return as being like a new signing .
His role at Old Trafford will not only see him battle for the No.1 spot with David de Gea but it could bring added stability to a defence which was heavily under fire by the end of last season .
Henderson 's vocal approach coupled with his ability to command his own box could bring added grit to the entire backline and aide communication between the current centre-backs if no new arrival is added .
Perhaps in the worst case scenario Henderson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gea to recapture his best form in the same way Williams brought the best out of Shaw at the turn of the year .
It is quite clear United will need further reinforcement if they really are to build upon their solid foundations next season , but with plenty of fixture congestion Solskjaer will need to use his extensive squad to its full extent .
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The wait is almost over for Manchester United as they prepare to go again in the Premier League starting next week.
United fans will be watching on with intrigue as the opening weekend commences in just four days time, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will get a good chance to eye up his competitors ahead of another gruelling campaign.
Even before a ball has been kicked there are certain expectations to be had. Liverpool and Man City will likely battle for the title, while United have to expect at least Champions League football and a more competitive domestic campaign.
The opening weekend will provide United with the chance to monitor the progress made by Arsenal, Leicester and Chelsea in their bid for a top-four finish, while Sunday's meeting between Tottenham and Everton will be fascinating in terms of the chasing pack.
As things stand United have made just the one addition to a squad which was well off the mark in terms of a title challenge last season, however the club are still confident they can strengthen elsewhere before the deadline early next month.
Jadon Sancho remains the priority target but the MEN understands the club is also open to signing a left-back, a centre-back and a centre forward, if the right opportunities present themselves.
It isn't all so straight forward though. United accept they have to trim their defensive department before they can seriously plan for the arrival of another centre-back, with Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo all free to leave.
However, with United finding it difficult to sell some of their unwanted goods the possibility of a reprieve is one which is slowly gaining momentum.
Rojo has impressed United staff with his dedication to undergo double training sessions since returning to Manchester last month, and with few suitable buyers there is a chance he could remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer transfer deadline.
United had no plans to reintegrate him into their first-team squad before their own season ended, and it remains to be seen how his future will be resolved. The club tried to sell the Argentine in four of the last five summer transfer windows and will still let him leave this summer if they receive an appropriate offer, although finding a buyer is proving difficult given his wage demands in the current climate.
With no imminent move in sight Solskjaer might have to start planning a new squad role for Rojo with the 30-year-old fulfilling the desire for a new left-footed central defender as well as the ability to alleviate the pressure on Luke Shaw at left-back. Doing so would allow for Brandon Williams to provide cover at right-back, the position he excelled in for the U23s early last season.
Solskjaer is also set to be boosted by the return of Dean Henderson with the young goalkeeper having already labelled his own return as being like a new signing.
His role at Old Trafford will not only see him battle for the No.1 spot with David de Gea but it could bring added stability to a defence which was heavily under fire by the end of last season. Henderson's vocal approach coupled with his ability to command his own box could bring added grit to the entire backline and aide communication between the current centre-backs if no new arrival is added.
Perhaps in the worst case scenario Henderson's presence will at least inspire De Gea to recapture his best form in the same way Williams brought the best out of Shaw at the turn of the year.
It is quite clear United will need further reinforcement if they really are to build upon their solid foundations next season, but with plenty of fixture congestion Solskjaer will need to use his extensive squad to its full extent.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Head reveals impact of covid cases at primary school

The headteacher of a primary school where a family has tested positive for coronavirus has spoken of the impact it 's having on parents .
Six classes from the Year 3 and 4 bubble at Wilbraham Primary School in Fallowfield are now having to stay off for a fortnight after a pupil and parent tested positive .
Headteacher Steve Wheeldon alerted parents on Monday - just days after pupils returned from the summer holidays on Thursday - and said it had understandably caused concern among families .
He told the M.E.N : `` Once we 'd sent the message out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children in different year groups and they were in tears wanting to take their children out .
`` Some are worried because their child has asthma , or they themselves have asthma and we have a lot of parents from black and ethnic minority groups who are more vulnerable so they 're really anxious .
`` It 's a really difficult situation but we 're doing all we can and following all the guidance from Public Health England . ''
He added : `` I 've stressed to parents that what we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't give any guarantees , but we are doing everything we can to minimise the spread .
People are just massively anxious and worried . ''
With many schools across Greater Manchester having to send pupils home following positive cases - the M.E.N reported 15 yesterday and there have been many more today - questions have been raised over why school bubbles are so big .
But Mr Wheeldon said at his school , like most other primaries , it would be 'logistically and physically impossible ' to separate the children into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have had to put Year 3 and Year 4 in one bubble and that 's up to 180 children for both year groups .
`` When we set them up over the holidays it was a case of what staff have we got , as all of a sudden staff who would previously have worked over four or five year groups can only work in the one bubble .
`` A lot of primaries have put two years together as we simply do n't have the staff to do it less than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't work . ''
Pupils from the classes that are now self-isolating until September 21 will be given daily work on Google Classroom .
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill @ trinitymirror.com .

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The headteacher of a primary school where a family has tested positive for coronavirus has spoken of the impact it's having on parents.
Six classes from the Year 3 and 4 bubble at Wilbraham Primary School in Fallowfield are now having to stay off for a fortnight after a pupil and parent tested positive.
Headteacher Steve Wheeldon alerted parents on Monday - just days after pupils returned from the summer holidays on Thursday - and said it had understandably caused concern among families.
He told the M.E.N: "Once we'd sent the message out we had some parents coming in with children in different year groups and they were in tears wanting to take their children out.
"Some are worried because their child has asthma, or they themselves have asthma and we have a lot of parents from black and ethnic minority groups who are more vulnerable so they're really anxious.
"It's a really difficult situation but we're doing all we can and following all the guidance from Public Health England."
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He added: "I've stressed to parents that what we are doing is minimising the risk. We can't give any guarantees, but we are doing everything we can to minimise the spread. People are just massively anxious and worried."
With many schools across Greater Manchester having to send pupils home following positive cases - the M.E.N reported 15 yesterday and there have been many more today - questions have been raised over why school bubbles are so big.
But Mr Wheeldon said at his school, like most other primaries, it would be 'logistically and physically impossible' to separate the children into more bubbles.
He said: "We have had to put Year 3 and Year 4 in one bubble and that's up to 180 children for both year groups.
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"When we set them up over the holidays it was a case of what staff have we got, as all of a sudden staff who would previously have worked over four or five year groups can only work in the one bubble.
"A lot of primaries have put two years together as we simply don't have the staff to do it less than that. Physically and logistically it doesn't work."
Pupils from the classes that are now self-isolating until September 21 will be given daily work on Google Classroom.
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@trinitymirror.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Steps reunion tour announced including a date in Manchester

Nineties pop sensations Steps have announced a huge arena tour next year , including a stop at Manchester 's newly-rebranded AO Arena .
The tour comes three years after their comeback and will be in support of their new album , What the Future Holds .
The five-piece will be supported by fellow pop star and very special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor .
Claire , Faye , H , Lee and Lisa first hit the charts in the late 1990s with singles such as 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , Tragedy , and Stomp .
The pop group have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Platinum-selling debut Step One , a Brit award , and almost 20 years of sold-out touring experience .
They also support Britney Spears on her Baby One More Time tour back in 1999 , earning themselves a Brit Award nomination for Best Newcomer in the process .
Their 2017 album Tears on the Dancefloor was the second-biggest selling independent album of 2017 , beaten only by Stormzy .
Next year 's tour will kick off in Sheffield in November , before travelling around the UK for a month and reaching Manchester on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new album - also titled What the Future Holds - has been written by Sia , and will premiere tomorrow ahead of tickets going on sale from Friday .
The full album will be released on November 27 , with the option to buy it on a nostalgic pink cassette tape .
Speaking of the album and tour , Steps said : `` We will never forget the past with Steps , it ’ s what made us , but we ’ ve got to look to the future too .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ album was a success and it gave us a new lease of life .
`` Performing live has always been our favourite part of being in Steps – we had the most fun of our career on the last tour and we ’ re already planning for the next one to be our biggest spectacle yet .
`` We ’ re also thrilled to have Sophie Ellis-Bextor as our special guest on the What The Future Holds 2021 Tour – her catalogue is full of floor-fillers and she knows how to get any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excited for everyone to hear this new album and to come join us on tour . ''
Steps will perform at the AO Arena in Manchester on Thursday November 11 , 2021 .
General sale tickets for the What The Future Holds Tour go on sale from 10am on Friday September 18 at AXS and Ticketmaster .
Pre-sale tickets will be available from September 15 to those who pre-order the album from the Steps superstore .
Full 2021 UK tour dates for Steps - What The Future Holds tour

Nineties pop sensations Steps have announced a huge arena tour next year, including a stop at Manchester's newly-rebranded AO Arena.
The tour comes three years after their comeback and will be in support of their new album, What the Future Holds.
The five-piece will be supported by fellow pop star and very special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Claire, Faye, H, Lee and Lisa first hit the charts in the late 1990s with singles such as 5, 6, 7, 8, Tragedy, and Stomp.
The pop group have five studio albums including their five times Platinum-selling debut Step One, a Brit award, and almost 20 years of sold-out touring experience.
They also support Britney Spears on her Baby One More Time tour back in 1999, earning themselves a Brit Award nomination for Best Newcomer in the process.
Their 2017 album Tears on the Dancefloor was the second-biggest selling independent album of 2017, beaten only by Stormzy.
Next year's tour will kick off in Sheffield in November, before travelling around the UK for a month and reaching Manchester on Thursday November 11.
The first single from the new album - also titled What the Future Holds - has been written by Sia, and will premiere tomorrow ahead of tickets going on sale from Friday.
The full album will be released on November 27, with the option to buy it on a nostalgic pink cassette tape.
(Image: Daily Record)
Speaking of the album and tour, Steps said: "We will never forget the past with Steps, it’s what made us, but we’ve got to look to the future too.
"We were so thrilled that the last album was a success and it gave us a new lease of life.
"Performing live has always been our favourite part of being in Steps – we had the most fun of our career on the last tour and we’re already planning for the next one to be our biggest spectacle yet.
"We’re also thrilled to have Sophie Ellis-Bextor as our special guest on the What The Future Holds 2021 Tour – her catalogue is full of floor-fillers and she knows how to get any party started.
"We are so excited for everyone to hear this new album and to come join us on tour."
Steps will perform at the AO Arena in Manchester on Thursday November 11, 2021.
General sale tickets for the What The Future Holds Tour go on sale from 10am on Friday September 18 at AXS and Ticketmaster.
Pre-sale tickets will be available from September 15 to those who pre-order the album from the Steps superstore.
Full 2021 UK tour dates for Steps - What The Future Holds tour
November 2 - Sheffield FlyDSA Arena
November 3 - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
November 5 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
November 8- Newcastle Utilita Arena
November 11 - Manchester Arena
November 13 - Aberdeen P&J Live
November 15- SSE Arena Belfast
November 18- Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
November 19- Leeds First Direct Arena
November 22 - Glasgow The SSE Hydro
November -25 Brighton Centre
November 26 - London The O2
November 29- Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
December 1 - BIC Bournemouth


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Stockport's Peel Centre proposes new food offer under plans to split H&M store

Plans to split up H & M in Stockport into three smaller shops - which would also be allowed to sell food - look set to be given the go-ahead .
The popular fashion retailer is based at the Peel Centre , on the fringe of the town centre , also home to high street favourites like Boots and Argos .
Bosses at the clothing firm have previously committed to staying in Stockport and maintaining the brand 's presence in the town .
But , with its lease coming up for renewal , landlord Peel wants to divide up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more ‘ flexibility ’ should H & M move from the Great Portwood Street retail park .
The council has recommended its planning committee approves the proposals - including ‘ unrestricted permission ’ to sell food - when it meets on Thursday night .
The town hall bought the more centrally located Merseyway Shopping Centre four years ago in a bid to ‘ arrest decline in the town centre ’ and underpin its regeneration plans for the area .
Any proposals that threaten to compete with Merseyway - potentially luring away prospective occupiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious concern to the council .
And while town centre units are generally of a smaller size to those at the Peel Centre - resulting in ‘ slightly different ’ tenants being attracted to each site - Peel ’ s plans could result in ‘ direct competition ’ between the two .
Shops at Merseyway are , on average , around 310 sq m but the plans for the Peel Centre could create a unit of this size - between 279 sq m and 465 sq m. The other two units would split @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smaller than 465 sq m. But a council officer ’ s report to the planning committee says the application is ‘ unlikely to harm the town centre or Merseyway ’ provided it is a one off , ‘ on a single basis ’ .
It states : “ In this individual case , at this point in time , the subdivision as sought by the applicant is unlikely to harm the town centre , or Merseyway due to the slightly different nature of tenants that would be attracted to the retail park as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reiterate , as an individual unique occurrence.
” Stockport also has plans to create much more housing in the town centre - a 3,000 home ‘ urban village ’ being key to its regeneration programme .
The report says it is worth noting that this is ‘ likely to generate greater demand for retail development including food ’ .
It reads : “ Location wise the retail park is likely to be reasonably well placed in terms of reducing the need to travel for new and existing residents living in and around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being accessible to bus services and provision of existing car parking spaces for those travelling in from further afield , including those making linked trips.
” In conclusion it adds : “ It is considered that the smaller units would not have a significant detrimental impact on the main town centre and as such should be supported.
” H & M said it was currently in a negotiation period with the Peel and had nothing further to add at present .
Stockport council ’ s planning and highways committee will decide the matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday at 6pm .

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Plans to split up H&M in Stockport into three smaller shops - which would also be allowed to sell food - look set to be given the go-ahead.
The popular fashion retailer is based at the Peel Centre, on the fringe of the town centre, also home to high street favourites like Boots and Argos.
Bosses at the clothing firm have previously committed to staying in Stockport and maintaining the brand's presence in the town.
But, with its lease coming up for renewal, landlord Peel wants to divide up the 1672 sq m store so it has more ‘flexibility’ should H&M move from the Great Portwood Street retail park.
The council has recommended its planning committee approves the proposals - including ‘unrestricted permission’ to sell food - when it meets on Thursday night.
The town hall bought the more centrally located Merseyway Shopping Centre four years ago in a bid to ‘arrest decline in the town centre’ and underpin its regeneration plans for the area.
Any proposals that threaten to compete with Merseyway - potentially luring away prospective occupiers and leaving shops empty - are a serious concern to the council.
And while town centre units are generally of a smaller size to those at the Peel Centre - resulting in ‘slightly different’ tenants being attracted to each site - Peel’s plans could result in ‘direct competition’ between the two.
Shops at Merseyway are, on average, around 310 sq m but the plans for the Peel Centre could create a unit of this size - between 279 sq m and 465 sq m.
The other two units would split the remainder, although would be no smaller than 465 sq m.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
But a council officer’s report to the planning committee says the application is ‘unlikely to harm the town centre or Merseyway’ provided it is a one off, ‘on a single basis’.
It states: “In this individual case, at this point in time, the subdivision as sought by the applicant is unlikely to harm the town centre, or Merseyway due to the slightly different nature of tenants that would be attracted to the retail park as opposed to the core town centre. to reiterate, as an individual unique occurrence.”
Stockport also has plans to create much more housing in the town centre - a 3,000 home ‘urban village’ being key to its regeneration programme.
The report says it is worth noting that this is ‘likely to generate greater demand for retail development including food’.
It reads: “Location wise the retail park is likely to be reasonably well placed in terms of reducing the need to travel for new and existing residents living in and around Stockport town centre, as well as being accessible to bus services and provision of existing car parking spaces for those travelling in from further afield, including those making linked trips.”
In conclusion it adds: “It is considered that the smaller units would not have a significant detrimental impact on the main town centre and as such should be supported.”
The Peel Centre's current food offering includes Nando's, Frankie & Benny's and Costa.
H&M said it was currently in a negotiation period with the Peel and had nothing further to add at present.
Stockport council’s planning and highways committee will decide the matter at a remote meeting to be held on Thursday at 6pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Raheem Sterling can make Man City boss Pep Guardiola rethink decision

Of the three Manchester City players called up to England , it is only former national scapegoat Raheem Sterling that has emerged from the first half of their camp with any credit .
If Kyle Walker 's red card and Phil Foden 's off-field misconduct are cause for concern for Pep Guardiola , the coach can take comfort in how reliable Sterling is .
It was not just his late penalty against Iceland that so impressed Gareth Southgate but his entire attitude since he first turned up for duty .
`` His hunger to score , his hunger to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you really ca n't underestimate it , '' said the Three Lions boss .
`` It has a massive impact on everybody around him and really has taken his game to another level .
`` I ca n't speak highly enough of him , really .
It would have been very easy to have another few days on the beach , not report in , get himself right for his club at the beginning of the season .
His mentality the whole week has been exceptional .
Desperate to be here , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , I thought he carried the fight when we went down to 10 men .
`` He took the responsibility of the penalty , and I thought it was outstanding character throughout - his desire to win and succeed is exceptional . ''
Guardiola knows all about the hunger and drive of Sterling , and has previously praised the forward 's ability to put his past issues behind him .
Where once he would have wallowed in bad misses during games , he has successfully adapted to only be focused on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was obvious to the City boss that Sterling would constantly put his hand up for penalties again in a pressure situation , both his conversion and the manner of it open an interesting avenue .
That impudent pass down the middle with the game tied in injury time was not the sort of finish you would necessarily expect from somebody that had not scored from a spotkick in three years .
His recent misses in a City shirt have led Kevin De Bruyne to take responsibility from that range , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch .
And if Guardiola is looking for someone oozing confidence in that moment , the England star will be itching for one more chance .
Given how many other parts of his game have improved , can penalties be the next breakthrough ?
It is a decision that wo n't be near the top of the manager 's to-do list , yet given it is a situation that will inevitably come up again before too long that penalty in Iceland may yet be more significant for Sterling than even Southgate imagined .
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Of the three Manchester City players called up to England, it is only former national scapegoat Raheem Sterling that has emerged from the first half of their camp with any credit.
If Kyle Walker's red card and Phil Foden's off-field misconduct are cause for concern for Pep Guardiola, the coach can take comfort in how reliable Sterling is. It was not just his late penalty against Iceland that so impressed Gareth Southgate but his entire attitude since he first turned up for duty.
"His hunger to score, his hunger to win things, his hunger to drive himself, you really can't underestimate it," said the Three Lions boss. "It has a massive impact on everybody around him and really has taken his game to another level.
"I can't speak highly enough of him, really. It would have been very easy to have another few days on the beach, not report in, get himself right for his club at the beginning of the season. His mentality the whole week has been exceptional. Desperate to be here, desperate to play, desperate to stay on, I thought he carried the fight when we went down to 10 men.
"He took the responsibility of the penalty, and I thought it was outstanding character throughout - his desire to win and succeed is exceptional."
Guardiola knows all about the hunger and drive of Sterling, and has previously praised the forward's ability to put his past issues behind him. Where once he would have wallowed in bad misses during games, he has successfully adapted to only be focused on the putting the next chance away.
If it was obvious to the City boss that Sterling would constantly put his hand up for penalties again in a pressure situation, both his conversion and the manner of it open an interesting avenue.
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That impudent pass down the middle with the game tied in injury time was not the sort of finish you would necessarily expect from somebody that had not scored from a spotkick in three years.
His recent misses in a City shirt have led Kevin De Bruyne to take responsibility from that range, but the Belgian will not always be on that pitch. And if Guardiola is looking for someone oozing confidence in that moment, the England star will be itching for one more chance. Given how many other parts of his game have improved, can penalties be the next breakthrough?
It is a decision that won't be near the top of the manager's to-do list, yet given it is a situation that will inevitably come up again before too long that penalty in Iceland may yet be more significant for Sterling than even Southgate imagined.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-08--Manchester United must park three transfer priorities until January

It is fair to say the transfer speculation surrounding Manchester United and left-back options like Sergio Reguilon and Alex Telles in the past few days has sprung from nowhere .
Perhaps the defensive recruits made by Manchester City and Chelsea in the past few weeks have changed minds at Old Trafford , because it was previously believed the rise of Brandon Williams and Luke Shaw 's solid form had put left-back on the back burner of transfer priorities .
But Chelsea 's acquisition of Ben Chilwell was just one of a number of major transfer statements made by Frank Lampard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it looks likely that City will add another marquee centre-back to the signing of the versatile Nathan Ake this summer .
So just like United were accused by some ( misguided ) pundits for `` panicking '' while signing Donny van de Beek , the general picture in defence has seemingly changed as the window has gone on .
It must be stated that United are not in panic mode .
Quite the opposite , they are operating a much more considered and careful transfer policy , as Gary Neville recently noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling they are on it and are just not getting them over the line quite as quickly as they ’ d want , '' he said .
`` But they ’ re not panicking and they ’ re still in control I think .
They ’ re not reacting to the market like they were a few years ago , they ’ re in control .
`` The signings are better , they ’ re a better age-profile and look like they will be at the club for a long time rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m positive generally about United , but getting those players over the line is critical . ''
Whether United get two defenders over the line in the next month before the window closes looks a tall order .
Links with RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano were quick to spring up after Van de Beek was unveiled , but cold water was swiftly poured over the rumours .
Like with the left-back situation , it was previously understood that United would not prioritise a centre-back this summer and that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ splash £125million on reshaping the defence 12 months ago through the signings of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire , and saw a return on that investment with a marked improvement from the United back line .
But it 's true to say there is still room for improvement , amid question marks over Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly , fitness concerns surrounding Axel Tuanzebe plus the trio of unwanted centre-backs waiting for an exit .
It was always thought United would have to wait to sell Chris Smalling , Phil Jones and Marcos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just as they would have to wait for injuries to hit Williams and Shaw to change their minds on a left-back .
And it remains to be seen whether United will push through interest in Real Madrid star Reguilon , or Porto left-back Telles , who is now being linked with Wolves ; let alone sign a centre-back .
Perhaps the increase in defensive speculation comes as a result of stagnation elsewhere in United 's transfer plans .
It is no longer appropriate to say the Jadon Sancho saga 'rumbles on ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standing still .
United 's interest is unwavering , however , and they retain a strong desire to clinch the Borussia Dortmund man , with right-wing a top priority .
Maybe United need to remember those priorities that were outlined at the start of the window .
It is tempting to delve into the market for centre-back and left-back options , which may well be needed in time , but Sancho ( or an elite right winger ) would be the vital piece in Solskjaer 's jigsaw puzzle .
Just like United have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by extending Odion Ighalo 's loan until the winter , they must delay their defensive plans , too .
It might not sit well with supporters to turn down the chance to sign a player like Reguilon , but it may be necessary to channel their attention in one direction .
United must put all their eggs in the Sancho basket this summer , as they always wanted to .
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It is fair to say the transfer speculation surrounding Manchester United and left-back options like Sergio Reguilon and Alex Telles in the past few days has sprung from nowhere.
Perhaps the defensive recruits made by Manchester City and Chelsea in the past few weeks have changed minds at Old Trafford, because it was previously believed the rise of Brandon Williams and Luke Shaw's solid form had put left-back on the back burner of transfer priorities.
But Chelsea's acquisition of Ben Chilwell was just one of a number of major transfer statements made by Frank Lampard's side in recent weeks. Meanwhile, it looks likely that City will add another marquee centre-back to the signing of the versatile Nathan Ake this summer. So just like United were accused by some (misguided) pundits for "panicking" while signing Donny van de Beek, the general picture in defence has seemingly changed as the window has gone on.
It must be stated that United are not in panic mode. Quite the opposite, they are operating a much more considered and careful transfer policy, as Gary Neville recently noted.
"I’ve got a feeling they are on it and are just not getting them over the line quite as quickly as they’d want," he said.
"But they’re not panicking and they’re still in control I think. They’re not reacting to the market like they were a few years ago, they’re in control.
"The signings are better, they’re a better age-profile and look like they will be at the club for a long time rather than a season or two. I’m positive generally about United, but getting those players over the line is critical."
Whether United get two defenders over the line in the next month before the window closes looks a tall order.
Links with RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano were quick to spring up after Van de Beek was unveiled, but cold water was swiftly poured over the rumours.
Like with the left-back situation, it was previously understood that United would not prioritise a centre-back this summer and that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was happy with his back four. He did splash £125million on reshaping the defence 12 months ago through the signings of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire, and saw a return on that investment with a marked improvement from the United back line. But it's true to say there is still room for improvement, amid question marks over Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly, fitness concerns surrounding Axel Tuanzebe plus the trio of unwanted centre-backs waiting for an exit.
It was always thought United would have to wait to sell Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo before moving for a central defender, just as they would have to wait for injuries to hit Williams and Shaw to change their minds on a left-back. And it remains to be seen whether United will push through interest in Real Madrid star Reguilon, or Porto left-back Telles, who is now being linked with Wolves; let alone sign a centre-back.
Perhaps the increase in defensive speculation comes as a result of stagnation elsewhere in United's transfer plans. It is no longer appropriate to say the Jadon Sancho saga 'rumbles on', simply because it appears to be standing still. United's interest is unwavering, however, and they retain a strong desire to clinch the Borussia Dortmund man, with right-wing a top priority.
Maybe United need to remember those priorities that were outlined at the start of the window. It is tempting to delve into the market for centre-back and left-back options, which may well be needed in time, but Sancho (or an elite right winger) would be the vital piece in Solskjaer's jigsaw puzzle.
Just like United have pushed back a centre-forward signing until January by extending Odion Ighalo's loan until the winter, they must delay their defensive plans, too.
It might not sit well with supporters to turn down the chance to sign a player like Reguilon, but it may be necessary to channel their attention in one direction. United must put all their eggs in the Sancho basket this summer, as they always wanted to.
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