themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Man United great Wayne Rooney names his Thiago transfer wish

Wayne Rooney says he would love to see Thiago Alcantara playing in the Premier League - just not for Manchester United 's fierce rivals Liverpool .
Derby County midfielder Rooney almost became teammates with Thiago at United but former manager David Moyes passed on signing him in the summer of 2013 .
Instead the Spanish midfielder secured a move to Bayern Munich that summer and has established himself as one of the most exciting players in European football .
The 29-year-old is expected to start the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night , and ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfielder .
United great Rooney thinks Thiago is one of the best in his position but is worried by the reports linking him with a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window .
`` He almost came to United in 2013 and now Liverpool are linked with him , '' Rooney told The Sunday Times .
`` He ’ s one of the best midfielders around – I just hope he doesn ’ t go there !
`` He can take the ball , be composed on it , keep things ticking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his foot in .
He ’ s an all-round midfielder , really , with a bit of everything .
He backs up that Bayern press and he drops in between the centre-halves to take the ball yet can also join in when they ’ re playing around the other box too .
`` He ’ s a great player .
It would be great to see him in the Premier League , actually . ''

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Wayne Rooney says he would love to see Thiago Alcantara playing in the Premier League - just not for Manchester United's fierce rivals Liverpool.
Derby County midfielder Rooney almost became teammates with Thiago at United but former manager David Moyes passed on signing him in the summer of 2013.
Instead the Spanish midfielder secured a move to Bayern Munich that summer and has established himself as one of the most exciting players in European football.
The 29-year-old is expected to start the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night, and ahead of the game Rooney piled the praise on the midfielder.
United great Rooney thinks Thiago is one of the best in his position but is worried by the reports linking him with a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window.
"He almost came to United in 2013 and now Liverpool are linked with him," Rooney told The Sunday Times. "He’s one of the best midfielders around – I just hope he doesn’t go there!
"He can take the ball, be composed on it, keep things ticking over – and he’ll put his foot in. He’s an all-round midfielder, really, with a bit of everything. He backs up that Bayern press and he drops in between the centre-halves to take the ball yet can also join in when they’re playing around the other box too.
"He’s a great player. It would be great to see him in the Premier League, actually."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Man taken to hospital after being stabbed in Crumpsall

A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Crumpsall .
Emergency services were called to reports of @ @ @ @ @ at around 4.30pm on Sunday ( August 23 ) .
A man was taken to @ @ @ @ @ His injuries are currently not believed to be life-threatening .
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A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Crumpsall.
Emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing on Moorland Avenue at around 4.30pm on Sunday (August 23).
A man was taken to hospital from the scene.
His injuries are currently not believed to be life-threatening.
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Man United evening headlines as Martial talks Rashford partnership

Martial reveals all on working relationship with Rashford Manchester United 's Anthony Martial believes that his relationship with Marcus Rashford allows the two to improve on the pitch .
The French striker has become the first-choice centre forward at Old Trafford under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Rashford playing off the left .
And , after several seasons in the same team , Martial thinks that they have developed a good connection on the pitch to get the best out of each other .
He told the : “ With Marcus , I think that we ’ ve been playing together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yes , we have that good understanding .
It ’ s a real positive for us that we have this great connection .
“ For example , there are some games where maybe a shot is on and then I decide to wait and see , and I give him the ball because I want him to score .
And he does the same thing for me , so you see , we ’ re not just focused on scoring all the time .
We ’ re always going to do everything we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means that , if he is better placed than me or I ’ m in a better position than him , we ’ ll always give each other the ball in order to score .
“ There is healthy competition , but the biggest thing is the positive rapport that we have with one another.
” United goalkeeper on the brink of loan move Young United shot-stopper Matej Kovar is believed to be close to a loan move away from the club this summer .
The 20-year-old enjoyed success with the under-23s last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides are pushing for a loan deal .
Swindon Town are understood to be the most likely suitors for the Czech goalkeeper who could depart within a matter of days .
Given the competition in the first team with David de Gea and Dean Henderson , the 20-year-old could perhaps benefit more from guaranteed minutes lower down the football pyramid .
Isak Hansen-Aaroen has confirmed that he is set to join United in the current transfer window .
The teenager turned 16 on Saturday which allows the Reds to sign the youngster after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first-year academy scholars .
Despite no official confirmation of a move yet , the 16-year-old shared an image of himself playing on his alongside the United club badge .
He became the youngest-ever player for Tromso earlier this year and it remains only a matter of time before United officially confirm his arrival as a done deal .

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Martial reveals all on working relationship with Rashford
Manchester United's Anthony Martial believes that his relationship with Marcus Rashford allows the two to improve on the pitch.
The French striker has become the first-choice centre forward at Old Trafford under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Rashford playing off the left.
And, after several seasons in the same team, Martial thinks that they have developed a good connection on the pitch to get the best out of each other.
He told the club’s official website : “With Marcus, I think that we’ve been playing together for five seasons now and so, yes, we have that good understanding. It’s a real positive for us that we have this great connection.
“For example, there are some games where maybe a shot is on and then I decide to wait and see, and I give him the ball because I want him to score. And he does the same thing for me, so you see, we’re not just focused on scoring all the time. We’re always going to do everything we can for the team to win which means that, if he is better placed than me or I’m in a better position than him, we’ll always give each other the ball in order to score.
“There is healthy competition, but the biggest thing is the positive rapport that we have with one another.”
United goalkeeper on the brink of loan move
Young United shot-stopper Matej Kovar is believed to be close to a loan move away from the club this summer.
The 20-year-old enjoyed success with the under-23s last season and MEN Sport understands that two Football League sides are pushing for a loan deal.
Swindon Town are understood to be the most likely suitors for the Czech goalkeeper who could depart within a matter of days.
Given the competition in the first team with David de Gea and Dean Henderson, the 20-year-old could perhaps benefit more from guaranteed minutes lower down the football pyramid.
Norwegian wonderkid announces United transfer
Isak Hansen-Aaroen has confirmed that he is set to join United in the current transfer window.
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The teenager turned 16 on Saturday which allows the Reds to sign the youngster after already filling up their initial intake of first-year academy scholars.
Despite no official confirmation of a move yet, the 16-year-old shared an image of himself playing on his Instagram story alongside the United club badge.
He became the youngest-ever player for Tromso earlier this year and it remains only a matter of time before United officially confirm his arrival as a done deal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Major delays in Bolton after reports of person struck by vehicle

A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle following a crash in Bolton .
Emergency services rushed to the incident on Royal Court Drive at around 5pm today ( August 23 ) .
The closures around the crash affected traffic along Chorely Street , Chorely New Road and St George ’ s Road .
Diversions were in place and drivers were warned to avoid the area .
In a tweet , Transport for Greater Manchester said : “ Police incident on Royal Court Drive ( Bolton ) .
“ The closures around the incident are affecting the following roads - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Georges Road “ Emergency services are on the scene .
Please follow local diversions.
” MancTraffic said : `` Congestion on the A673 St George 's Rd , Bolton out of town heading onto Chorley New Rd .
Reports a vehicle has struck a pedestrian . ''
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A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle following a crash in Bolton.
Emergency services rushed to the incident on Royal Court Drive at around 5pm today (August 23).
The closures around the crash affected traffic along Chorely Street, Chorely New Road and St George’s Road.
Diversions were in place and drivers were warned to avoid the area.
In a tweet, Transport for Greater Manchester said: “Police incident on Royal Court Drive (Bolton).
“The closures around the incident are affecting the following roads - Chorley Street - Chorley New Road - St Georges Road
“Emergency services are on the scene. Please follow local diversions.”
MancTraffic said: "Congestion on the A673 St George's Rd, Bolton out of town heading onto Chorley New Rd. Reports a vehicle has struck a pedestrian."
See how we reported on this live incident below:
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Road cordoned off after reports of man 'behaving aggressively'

A road in Newton Heath was taped off due to reports of a man 'behaving aggressively ' .
Police were @ @ @ @ @ Old Church Street before 5pm on Sunday evening , and the road was cordoned off @ @ @ @ @ the scene showed police officers wearing body armour and carrying shields and items being thrown @ @ @ @ @ cordon from a window .
Ambulance crews and fire engines also attended and an air @ @ @ @ @ car park .
Officers were later seen going into the properly with fire crews on @ @ @ @ @ confirmed in a statement : `` Police are in attendance at a property in Old @ @ @ @ @ a report of a man behaving aggressively .
`` Officers are attempting to engage with @ @ @ @ @ who has refused to leave the premises .
`` A road closure is in place @ @ @ @ @ '' The incident is believed to have come to an end at around 8pm .
@ @ @ @ @ from GMP .

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A road in Newton Heath was taped off due to reports of a man 'behaving aggressively'.
Police were called to a property on Old Church Street before 5pm on Sunday evening, and the road was cordoned off.
Photos and video from the scene showed police officers wearing body armour and carrying shields and items being thrown onto a road behind the cordon from a window.
Ambulance crews and fire engines also attended and an air ambulance landed at a nearby car park.
Officers were later seen going into the properly with fire crews on a ladder.
GMP earlier confirmed in a statement: "Police are in attendance at a property in Old Church Street, Manchester following a report of a man behaving aggressively.
"Officers are attempting to engage with a man at the scene who has refused to leave the premises.
"A road closure is in place on Old Church Street."
The incident is believed to have come to an end at around 8pm. We are awaiting further details from GMP.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--How to watch UEFA Champions League final live stream for free

Football fans can watch the UEFA Champions League final match live for free tonight .
Bayern Munich take on Paris St Germain in the final clash of the season in Lisbon tonight - and you can stream it online whether you have a BT Sport subscription or not .
The match had originally been scheduled to take place at the Ataturk Stadium in Turkey - but the game was moved to Benfica 's Estadio De Luz in light of the coronavirus pandemic .
Bayern Munich 's last success in the Champions League came at Wembley Stadium against Borussia Dortmund in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached further than the quarter finals of the competition until this year .
Kick-off is at 8pm UK but coverage will start an hour before .
The match is being played behind closed doors but UK viewers will be able to catch the game live on BT Sport 's YouTube channel .
BT Sport said : `` PSG are chasing their first ever Champions League trophy with an exciting attack boasting the likes of Neymar , Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria under the watchful eye of Thomas Tuchel .
`` Bayern Munich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years after turning their season around after Niko Kovac 's sacking in November , going from strength to strength under Hansi Flick , propelled by Robert Lewandowski 's goals , the emergence of Alphonso Davies and the form of Thiago Alcantara , Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer . ''
The live stream starts at 7pm and you can find it here .
BT TV customers can also tune in on channel 431 or 433 .
Sky customers with a BT Sport subscription will be able to watch in on channel 414 and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Virgin Media on channel 100 or 532 .

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Football fans can watch the UEFA Champions League final match live for free tonight.
Bayern Munich take on Paris St Germain in the final clash of the season in Lisbon tonight - and you can stream it online whether you have a BT Sport subscription or not.
The match had originally been scheduled to take place at the Ataturk Stadium in Turkey - but the game was moved to Benfica's Estadio De Luz in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bayern Munich's last success in the Champions League came at Wembley Stadium against Borussia Dortmund in 2013, while opponents PSG had never reached further than the quarter finals of the competition until this year.
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Kick-off is at 8pm UK but coverage will start an hour before.
The match is being played behind closed doors but UK viewers will be able to catch the game live on BT Sport's YouTube channel.
BT Sport said: "PSG are chasing their first ever Champions League trophy with an exciting attack boasting the likes of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria under the watchful eye of Thomas Tuchel.
"Bayern Munich are chasing a second treble in seven years after turning their season around after Niko Kovac's sacking in November, going from strength to strength under Hansi Flick, propelled by Robert Lewandowski's goals, the emergence of Alphonso Davies and the form of Thiago Alcantara, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer."
The live stream starts at 7pm and you can find it here.
BT TV customers can also tune in on channel 431 or 433.
Sky customers with a BT Sport subscription will be able to watch in on channel 414 and the match will also be free to watch on Virgin Media on channel 100 or 532.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Luke Shaw injury update ahead of Manchester United's new season

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is stepping up his recovery from injury ahead of the new Premier League season .
Shaw suffered an ankle injury during United 's draw with his former club Southampton on July 13 which sidelined him for the remainder of the league campaign .
The England international was not fit enough to travel to Cologne for the Europa League finals , with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hoping to have the defender back in time for the new season .
`` Luke will be out until next season , '' Solskjaer said at the end of July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him and a blow for us because he ’ s been fantastic . ''
United begin the 2020/21 campaign at home to Crystal Palace on September 19 with players currently on holiday ahead of the new season .
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Daniel James has also been using the facility .
Shaw 's return will be welcomed by United supporters given his impressive performances over the last year and with Brandon Williams having struggled for form during the run-in .

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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is stepping up his recovery from injury ahead of the new Premier League season.
Shaw suffered an ankle injury during United's draw with his former club Southampton on July 13 which sidelined him for the remainder of the league campaign.
The England international was not fit enough to travel to Cologne for the Europa League finals, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hoping to have the defender back in time for the new season.
"Luke will be out until next season," Solskjaer said at the end of July. "That’s a blow for him and a blow for us because he’s been fantastic."
United begin the 2020/21 campaign at home to Crystal Palace on September 19 with players currently on holiday ahead of the new season.
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Shaw is among several United players to have selected the Greek island of Mykonos as a holiday destination this summer and he continued to work on his recovery at a popular fitness location used by the likes of Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng and Arsenal star Hector Bellerin. Daniel James has also been using the facility.
Shaw's return will be welcomed by United supporters given his impressive performances over the last year and with Brandon Williams having struggled for form during the run-in.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Man, 21, arrested after four injured in Worsley pub stabbing

A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing at a pub in Worsley .
The Stocks Hotel , on Manchester Road , was cordoned off for almost 12 hours after police were called at around 10pm last night ( Sunday ) .
Paramedics treated four people at the scene before taking them to hospital .
One of them sustained serious injuries but is now in a stable condition .
A large area between Harriet Street and Egerton Road was closed off to the public and crime scene investigators were spotted outside the pub during the night .
Manchester Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealt with the incident .
Police remained at the scene until 11am this morning when the cordon was removed .
In a statement , a spokesman for GMP said detectives believe this was not related to any other incidents in the area .
They said : `` Just before 10pm on Sunday , August 23 , police were called to reports of a stabbing on Manchester Road , Worsley .
`` Emergency services attended and four people were taken to hospital , one of whom remains in a stable condition in hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of Section 18 assault .
He remains in custody for questioning .
`` This is believed to be an isolated incident . ''
Pictures from the scene show a large emergency service response , with a number of police cars and ambulances parked in front of the pub .
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the stabbing to come forward .
You can give information to an officer by calling 101 and quoting incident number 3191 of 23/08/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity @ @ @ @ @ @

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A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing at a pub in Worsley.
The Stocks Hotel, on Manchester Road, was cordoned off for almost 12 hours after police were called at around 10pm last night (Sunday).
Paramedics treated four people at the scene before taking them to hospital. One of them sustained serious injuries but is now in a stable condition.
A large area between Harriet Street and Egerton Road was closed off to the public and crime scene investigators were spotted outside the pub during the night.
Manchester Road was closed in both directions while officers dealt with the incident.
Police remained at the scene until 11am this morning when the cordon was removed.
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In a statement, a spokesman for GMP said detectives believe this was not related to any other incidents in the area.
They said: "Just before 10pm on Sunday, August 23, police were called to reports of a stabbing on Manchester Road, Worsley.
"Emergency services attended and four people were taken to hospital, one of whom remains in a stable condition in hospital.
"A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault. He remains in custody for questioning.
"This is believed to be an isolated incident."
Pictures from the scene show a large emergency service response, with a number of police cars and ambulances parked in front of the pub.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the stabbing to come forward.
You can give information to an officer by calling 101 and quoting incident number 3191 of 23/08/2020.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Children's mental health referrals down by almost half in lockdown

The number of children and young people referred for mental health support during lockdown has fallen by almost a half .
Youngsters in urgent need of support in Trafford have still been seen by council services and Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services ( CAHMS ) since the pandemic began , but overall referrals are down .
While the drop in referrals means waiting times for treatment and other services have reduced , the concern is children and young people could have slipped through the net .
Now lockdown has begun to ease in the borough , referrals are starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exact impact of initial downturn is not yet known .
A report presented to Trafford council ’ s pandemic scrutiny committee meeting said : “ The committee welcome the news of reduced waiting lists for the Healthy Young Minds Service during COVID-19 .
“ Members had concerns regarding how referral pathways were functioning during COVID-19 and that an increase in referrals could happen once the restrictions were lifted .
“ The committee would like to be kept informed if there are any spikes in referrals and if the waiting list for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report added that the service has continued to receive urgent and non-urgent referrals , but “ overall referral numbers were reduced in quarter one ( between March and June ) , in line with the national picture.
’ It said : “ This is clear , when looking at the same period from the previous year.
” In 2019/20 between March and June there were 443 referrals into CAMHS across Trafford , in 2020/21 there were just 233 .
The report explicitly put the lower than usual referral rates down to the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s important to note that while the service was receiving fewer referrals , its activity was significantly increased during this period by the additional contacts and measures put in place around the system.
” Data from March to June 2019/20 showed there were 2988 ‘ contacts ’ ( in other words contact with children and young people in need ) with service users – for the same period in 2020/21 , there were 4822 .
Waiting times for the services in Trafford also slightly went down after an initial increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year .
In April 2019 , 71pc of cases were seen to by the 12 week waiting time target .
In April 2020 that was down to 65pc .
But while in May 2019 , 87pc of cases were seen to within 12 weeks , in May 2020 88pc of cases were getting treatment or help by that target time .
In June 2019 , just 65pc of cases were seen by the 12 week target , but in June 2020 that was up to 88pc .
Across Greater Manchester , two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health services in the city-region to coordinate their response to COVID-19 .
These aim to offer support , clear guidance , reassurance and welfare considerations on resuming and providing care for all services .
The services are also preparing for a surge in referrals and pressure on the system as lockdown measures are further relaxed through its ‘ surge planning ’ strategies .
To support planning for when schools reopen and ‘ a possible surge in mental health referrals , a virtual mental health hub has been setup .
The hub is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools , the council , mental health services and other parties work together .
The report said : “ There is a strong will to ensure that we can all work together to support children , schools and families.
” CAHMS has also created a ‘ welcome back ’ video for all schools in the borough giving information on resources and support available for schools .
If you or a young person you know needs support , you can contact charity Young Minds via their website here or Manchester-based support charity 42nd Street @ @

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The number of children and young people referred for mental health support during lockdown has fallen by almost a half.
Youngsters in urgent need of support in Trafford have still been seen by council services and Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAHMS) since the pandemic began, but overall referrals are down.
While the drop in referrals means waiting times for treatment and other services have reduced, the concern is children and young people could have slipped through the net.
Now lockdown has begun to ease in the borough, referrals are starting to pick back up again, but the exact impact of initial downturn is not yet known.
A report presented to Trafford council’s pandemic scrutiny committee meeting said: “The committee welcome the news of reduced waiting lists for the Healthy Young Minds Service during COVID-19.
“Members had concerns regarding how referral pathways were functioning during COVID-19 and that an increase in referrals could happen once the restrictions were lifted.
“The committee would like to be kept informed if there are any spikes in referrals and if the waiting list for the service started to increase again.”
The report added that the service has continued to receive urgent and non-urgent referrals, but “overall referral numbers were reduced in quarter one (between March and June), in line with the national picture.’
It said: “This is clear, when looking at the same period from the previous year.”
In 2019/20 between March and June there were 443 referrals into CAMHS across Trafford, in 2020/21 there were just 233.
The report explicitly put the lower than usual referral rates down to the pandemic and lock down.
It added: “It’s important to note that while the service was receiving fewer referrals, its activity was significantly increased during this period by the
additional contacts and measures put in place around the system.”
Data from March to June 2019/20 showed there were 2988 ‘contacts’ (in other words contact with children and young people in need) with service users – for the same period in 2020/21, there were 4822.
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Waiting times for the services in Trafford also slightly went down after an initial increase in April compared to the same time last year.
In April 2019, 71pc of cases were seen to by the 12 week waiting time target. In April 2020 that was down to 65pc.
But while in May 2019, 87pc of cases were seen to within 12 weeks, in May 2020 88pc of cases were getting treatment or help by that target time.
In June 2019, just 65pc of cases were seen by the 12 week target, but in June 2020 that was up to 88pc.
Across Greater Manchester, two working groups have been set up by mental health services in the city-region to coordinate their response to COVID-19.
These aim to offer support, clear guidance, reassurance and welfare considerations on resuming and providing care for all services.
The services are also preparing for a surge in referrals and pressure on the system as lockdown measures are further relaxed through its ‘surge planning’ strategies.
To support planning for when schools reopen and ‘a possible surge in mental health referrals, a virtual mental health hub has been setup.
The hub is a cross sector initiative that will see schools, the council, mental health services and other parties work together.
The report said: “There is a strong will to ensure that we can all work together to support children, schools and families.”
CAHMS has also created a ‘welcome back’ video for all schools in the borough giving information on resources and support available for schools.
If you or a young person you know needs support, you can contact charity Young Minds via their website here or Manchester-based support charity 42nd Street here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Soccer Aid 2020: Teams, managers and everything else we know so far

After a delay earlier this year , Soccer Aid WILL be back in 2020 .
The charity football match featuring stars of sport , stage and screen was due to take place at Old Trafford , the home of Manchester United , in June .
But even though the coronavirus pandemic halted its original plans for the annual star-studded charity game , Soccer Aid will still go ahead next month .
The match , which still does n't have an official date , will air on ITV and STV with Dermot O'Leary on hand to present the live show , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 11-a-side match will see an England and worldwide team go head-to-head to be crowned Soccer Aid 2020 champion but sadly without fans in the stands .
Who are the managers ?
However , it will be a big day for Wayne Rooney as he returns to his old stomping ground but this time as manager for the England side .
United and England 's all-time leading goalscorer said he had been given 'special dispensation ' from his current club , Derby County , where he is player coach , to take up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former England manager and Soccer Aid stalwart - will be a co-manager , with ex-England goalie David Seaman as goalkeeping coach .
Which celebs and footballers are playing this year ?
Comedian Jason Manford , Joel Dommett , Santan Dave , former United captain Patrice Evra and former Manchester City star Yaya Touré are among the World XI FC confirmed players so far .
For England , Olly Murs and Joe Wicks will return as well as keeper David James and Kelly Smith MBE .
More names are still set to be announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Soccer Aid for Unicef is the world ’ s biggest celebrity football match , raising money to give kids the best start in life .
And the charity now also recognised the impact coronavirus is having around the world .
As a results , this year , every £1 donated is automatically trebled thanks to the UK Government and Gavi , The Vaccine Alliance .
So , every £1 that is donated becomes £3 – up to £3 million – until October 6 , 2020 .
Soccer Aid for UNICEF began in 2006 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has raised more than £38million to help give children all over the world - with last year 's match raising £7.9million .

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After a delay earlier this year, Soccer Aid WILL be back in 2020.
The charity football match featuring stars of sport, stage and screen was due to take place at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, in June.
But even though the coronavirus pandemic halted its original plans for the annual star-studded charity game, Soccer Aid will still go ahead next month.
The match, which still doesn't have an official date, will air on ITV and STV with Dermot O'Leary on hand to present the live show, alongside Kirsty Gallacher.
As usual, the 11-a-side match will see an England and worldwide team go head-to-head to be crowned Soccer Aid 2020 champion but sadly without fans in the stands.
Who are the managers?
However, it will be a big day for Wayne Rooney as he returns to his old stomping ground but this time as manager for the England side.
United and England's all-time leading goalscorer said he had been given 'special dispensation' from his current club, Derby County, where he is player coach, to take up the role.
Sam Allardyce - the former England manager and Soccer Aid stalwart - will be a co-manager, with ex-England goalie David Seaman as goalkeeping coach.
Which celebs and footballers are playing this year?
Comedian Jason Manford, Joel Dommett, Santan Dave, former United captain Patrice Evra and former Manchester City star Yaya Touré are among the World XI FC confirmed players so far.
For England, Olly Murs and Joe Wicks will return as well as keeper David James and Kelly Smith MBE.
(Image: PA)
More names are still set to be announced for the behind closed doors game.
Soccer Aid for Unicef is the world’s biggest celebrity football match, raising money to give kids the best start in life.
And the charity now also recognised the impact coronavirus is having around the world.
As a results, this year, every £1 donated is automatically trebled thanks to the UK Government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance.
So, every £1 that is donated becomes £3 – up to £3 million – until October 6, 2020.
Soccer Aid for UNICEF began in 2006 as the brainchild of Robbie Williams and has raised more than £38million to help give children all over the world - with last year's match raising £7.9million.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--The full list of Met Office storm names for 2020

Parts of the UK are to be hit with strong winds of up to 70mph along with heavy rain , according to forecasters .
A deep area of low pressure will cross the country Monday evening , causing the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning for Tuesday and Wednesday .
The storm , officially named as Storm Francis , could batter most parts of England , including the north west , and the whole of Wales .
It comes after Storm Ellen struck last week .
Chief Meteorologist Andy Page , said : “ The UK is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Storm Francis arriving on Tuesday .
`` There will be strong winds and heavy rain , especially in the west of the UK .
A number of severe weather warnings have been issued and these warnings can be updated regularly so please keep up to date with the latest Met Office forecast.
” Storm Francis will clear to the east of the UK by Wednesday lunchtime , leaving a brighter and more settled outlook for the remainder of the day .
After a showery day on Friday , the bank holiday weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time with scattered showers before further unsettled weather is expected to move in from Tuesday next week .
The following list is the name of the storm , date named , and date the storm impacted the UK .
The Met Office use a set of criteria for naming storms .
It 's based on their National Severe Weather Warnings service , which is built on a combination of both the impact the weather may have , and the likelihood of those impacts occurring .
A storm will be named when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or red warning .
Other weather types will also be considered , specifically rain if it could lead to flooding .
When the criteria for naming a storm are met , either the Met Office , Met Éireann or KNMI can name a storm .
Earlier this year , the Met Office and Met Éireann asked people to send in their ideas for future storm names .
This was narrowed down to make a final list based on 'popular names and names that reflect the diversity of Britain , Ireland and the Netherlands @ @

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Parts of the UK are to be hit with strong winds of up to 70mph along with heavy rain, according to forecasters.
A deep area of low pressure will cross the country Monday evening, causing the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The storm, officially named as Storm Francis, could batter most parts of England, including the north west, and the whole of Wales.
It comes after Storm Ellen struck last week.
Chief Meteorologist Andy Page, said: “The UK is in for another unseasonably wet and windy spell with Storm Francis arriving on Tuesday.
"There will be strong winds and heavy rain, especially in the west of the UK. A number of severe weather warnings have been issued and these warnings can be updated regularly so please keep up to date with the latest Met Office forecast.”
Storm Francis will clear to the east of the UK by Wednesday lunchtime, leaving a brighter and more settled outlook for the remainder of the day.
After a showery day on Friday, the bank holiday weekend should bring sunshine to most parts for a time with scattered showers before further unsettled weather is expected to move in from Tuesday next week.
A-Z of UK storm names 2019/20
The following list is the name of the storm, date named, and date the storm impacted the UK.
Atiyah - December 6 December 2019, December 8-9 2019
Brendan - January 11 2020, January 13-14 2020
Ciara - February 5 2020, February 8-9 2020
Dennis - February 11 2020, February 15-16 2020
Jorge - February 27 2020, February 28 - March 1 2020
Ellen - August 18 2020, August 19-20 2020
Francis - August 24 2020,
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Gerda
Hugh
Iris
Jan
Kitty
Liam
Maura
Noah
Olivia
Piet
Róisín
Samir
Tara
Vince
Willow
When is a storm named?
(Image: Steve Reigate Daily Express)
The Met Office use a set of criteria for naming storms. It's based on their National Severe Weather Warnings service, which is built on a combination of both the impact the weather may have, and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.
A storm will be named when it has the potential to cause an amber or red warning.
Other weather types will also be considered, specifically rain if it could lead to flooding.
How is a storm named?
When the criteria for naming a storm are met, either the Met Office, Met Éireann or KNMI can name a storm.
Earlier this year, the Met Office and Met Éireann asked people to send in their ideas for future storm names.
This was narrowed down to make a final list based on 'popular names and names that reflect the diversity of Britain, Ireland and the Netherlands.'


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Hero 9-year-old who flagged down an ambulance after his mum collapsed at home

A quick thinking schoolboy flagged down an ambulance after his mum collapsed at home .
Kirsty Hanson , 28 , fell in the kitchen of their home in Middleton on Sunday morning .
Her husband Steven was out , and the mum-of-four was alone with her children .
But heroic Alfie ran out of the property on Tennyson Road in Boarshaw without his shoes and socks on , noticing an ambulance was parked up down the street .
He told them what had happened and they sent help .
Following his brave actions , Alfie , a pupil at Boarshaw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declaring him the 'world 's best little helper ' .
He posted for a picture with paramedics , and was even allowed to sit in the ambulance .
It was n't just Alfie who stepped in when his mum needed help .
Lacie , 10 , knocked on a neighbour 's door to ask for help , while five-year-old Evie-Jean stood outside and made sure the paramedics knew where to come .
Kirsty told the M.E.N .
of her pride at Alfie 's heroics .
`` I 've had a kidney infection , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' she said .
`` My husband had nipped out and I collapsed and banged my head , it was just the children in the house .
`` Alfie ran out , he did n't have his shoes and socks on .
`` He told him ' I need you to come and help my mum ' .
`` The paramedics could n't believe what he had done at his age .
`` He is undergoing assessments for autism at the moment , so he really went out of his comfort zone to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud of him . ''
Paramedics assessed Kirsty , who was being sick and suffered a bang to her head when she fell .
She decided not to attend hospital .
They attended the house minutes later , after Alfie alerted them to his mum 's condition .
He was taken in the ambulance by the paramedics , who drove the short distance from where they had been previously , to Alfie 's home .
After Kirsty had been attended to , the paramedics went to print out a special certificate for Alfie @ @ @ @ @ @

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A quick thinking schoolboy flagged down an ambulance after his mum collapsed at home.
Kirsty Hanson, 28, fell in the kitchen of their home in Middleton on Sunday morning.
Her husband Steven was out, and the mum-of-four was alone with her children.
But heroic Alfie ran out of the property on Tennyson Road in Boarshaw without his shoes and socks on, noticing an ambulance was parked up down the street.
He told them what had happened and they sent help.
(Image: Kirsty Hanson)
Following his brave actions, Alfie, a pupil at Boarshaw Primary, was presented with a certificate declaring him the 'world's best little helper'.
He posted for a picture with paramedics, and was even allowed to sit in the ambulance.
It wasn't just Alfie who stepped in when his mum needed help.
Lacie, 10, knocked on a neighbour's door to ask for help, while five-year-old Evie-Jean stood outside and made sure the paramedics knew where to come.
Kirsty told the M.E.N. of her pride at Alfie's heroics.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"I've had a kidney infection, and I passed out last week," she said.
"My husband had nipped out and I collapsed and banged my head, it was just the children in the house.
"Alfie ran out, he didn't have his shoes and socks on.
"He told him 'I need you to come and help my mum'.
"The paramedics couldn't believe what he had done at his age.
(Image: Kirsty Hanson)
"He is undergoing assessments for autism at the moment, so he really went out of his comfort zone to approach a stranger, I'm so proud of him."
Paramedics assessed Kirsty, who was being sick and suffered a bang to her head when she fell. She decided not to attend hospital.
They attended the house minutes later, after Alfie alerted them to his mum's condition.
He was taken in the ambulance by the paramedics, who drove the short distance from where they had been previously, to Alfie's home.
After Kirsty had been attended to, the paramedics went to print out a special certificate for Alfie to recognise his courageous actions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Two £1m lottery prizes have been won in Oldham - but they remain unclaimed

Two people from Oldham are millionaires - they just do n't know it yet .
The pair from the lockdown-hit town are being urged to come forward as the Lotto winnings are still yet to be claimed .
The £1 million prizes were both won in the Lotto draw on Saturday August 8 , but the National Lottery are still waiting for the lucky ticket-holders to get in touch .
Camelot 's Andy Carter , senior winners ' adviser at the National Lottery , said : `` This is incredible news – one draw , one town and an incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 're desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder or ticket-holders and unite them with their winnings , these amazing prizes could really make a huge difference to somebody ’ s life .
`` Given the current situation in Oldham , and the wider national situation , we ’ re encouraging everyone who may have bought a ticket in the area to check their tickets online via the National Lottery website or via the National Lottery App .
`` You can scan your retail draw-based game tickets on the National Lottery App to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Try checking in the pockets of clothing , in wallets , bags and down the back of the sofa .
`` We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner or winners comes forward .
`` We 're hoping that we can bring a little bit of cheer to the area with this news and a whole lot more cheer when these prizes are claimed . ''
Lotto bosses are urging people to double-check their tickets for the winning numbers which were : 02 , 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 58 with a bonus ball of 41 .
There is still plenty of time for the winners to claim the prize as they have until February 4 , 2021 to come foreward .
However , the news will be sure to lift spirits for those in the area - even if celebrations will be slightly subdued due to the tough coronavirus restirctions .
If no-one does comes forward with the winning tickets before the deadline , the prize money and the interest it has generated will go to help National Lottery-funded projects across @ @ @

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Two people from Oldham are millionaires - they just don't know it yet.
The pair from the lockdown-hit town are being urged to come forward as the Lotto winnings are still yet to be claimed.
The £1 million prizes were both won in the Lotto draw on Saturday August 8, but the National Lottery are still waiting for the lucky ticket-holders to get in touch.
Camelot's Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at the National Lottery, said: "This is incredible news – one draw, one town and an incredible two £1 million Lotto unclaimed prizes.
"We're desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder or ticket-holders and unite them with their winnings, these amazing prizes could really make a huge difference to somebody’s life.
"Given the current situation in Oldham, and the wider national situation, we’re encouraging everyone who may have bought a ticket in the area to check their tickets online via the National Lottery website or via the National Lottery App.
"You can scan your retail draw-based game tickets on the National Lottery App to see if you've won a prize.
"Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags and down the back of the sofa.
"We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner or winners comes forward.
"We're hoping that we can bring a little bit of cheer to the area with this news and a whole lot more cheer when these prizes are claimed."
Lotto bosses are urging people to double-check their tickets for the winning numbers which were: 02, 40, 49, 53, 56 and 58 with a bonus ball of 41.
There is still plenty of time for the winners to claim the prize as they have until February 4, 2021 to come foreward.
However, the news will be sure to lift spirits for those in the area - even if celebrations will be slightly subdued due to the tough coronavirus restirctions.
If no-one does comes forward with the winning tickets before the deadline, the prize money and the interest it has generated will go to help National Lottery-funded projects across the UK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Storm Francis to bring strong winds and heavy rain - this is when it will hit

Storm Francis is set to hit the UK this week bringing strong winds and heavy rain .
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain as another storm draws closer in the wake of last week 's Storm Ellen .
Forecasters say a deep area of low pressure will cross the UK from tonight , bringing gusts of wind up to 70mph .
A yellow wind warning is in force for the whole of Wales and most of England , including Greater Manchester , until midday on Wednesday .
Winds this strong are unusual for August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be accompanied by some heavy rain in places .
The Met Office has warned of possible transport disruption and power cuts .
Chief meteorologist at the Met Office Andy Page said : “ The UK is in for another unseasonably wet and windy spell with Storm Francis arriving on Tuesday .
`` There will be strong winds and heavy rain , especially in the west of the UK . ''
The worst of the wet weather is expected in Northern Ireland and south west Scotland where up to 90mm of rain could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to east .
By Wednesday lunchtime , the worst of Storm Francis should have passed .
The Met Office said : `` Storm Francis will clear to the East of the UK by Wednesday lunchtime , leaving a brighter and more settled outlook for the remainder of the day .
`` After a showery day on Friday the Bank Holiday weekend should bring sunshine to most parts for a time with scattered showers before further unsettled weather is expected to move in from Tuesday next week . ''

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Storm Francis is set to hit the UK this week bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain as another storm draws closer in the wake of last week's Storm Ellen.
Forecasters say a deep area of low pressure will cross the UK from tonight, bringing gusts of wind up to 70mph.
A yellow wind warning is in force for the whole of Wales and most of England, including Greater Manchester, until midday on Wednesday.
(Image: Met Office)
Winds this strong are unusual for August, according to forecasters, and they will be accompanied by some heavy rain in places.
The Met Office has warned of possible transport disruption and power cuts.
Chief meteorologist at the Met Office Andy Page said: “The UK is in for another unseasonably wet and windy spell with Storm Francis arriving on Tuesday.
"There will be strong winds and heavy rain, especially in the west of the UK."
The worst of the wet weather is expected in Northern Ireland and south west Scotland where up to 90mm of rain could fall as the storm moves from west to east.
By Wednesday lunchtime, the worst of Storm Francis should have passed.
The Met Office said: "Storm Francis will clear to the East of the UK by Wednesday lunchtime, leaving a brighter and more settled outlook for the remainder of the day.
"After a showery day on Friday the Bank Holiday weekend should bring sunshine to most parts for a time with scattered showers before further unsettled weather is expected to move in from Tuesday next week."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Bayern Munich and Liverpool may have given Man United a new priority

Manchester United are a long way off the likes of Bayern Munich .
If there was a degree of schadenfreude from United fans on Sunday night as they saw former players Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera end up on the losing side in the Champions League final — joining Ashley Young , Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez as ex-Reds losing a European showpiece this summer — then it was misplaced .
United should be looking to bridge the gap to Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain , while leaving Inter Milan and the Europa League behind .
The past few Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common ; a ruthless streak and an ability to produce consistent displays on the big stage .
But then all trophy-winners have that and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to change the United mentality so that Sir Alex Ferguson 's ethos is flowing back through the corridors of Old Trafford .
Slowly , attitudes are changing again for the better .
But there is something more tangible from a footballing perspective that United ought to be trying to emulate .
Both Bayern Munich and 2019 European kings Liverpool channeled much of their attacking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not feel quite right to describe any of Trent Alexander-Arnold , Andrew Roberton , Joshua Kimmich or Alphonso Davies as out-and-out full-backs .
Of the quartet , only Robertson really relishes defending .
Davies relies on his pace , Kimmich on his positional sense and Alexander-Arnold is a crosser and a passer of the ball first and foremost .
It 's not a coincidence that all four players have been suggested as ideal for other more attacking positions .
Pep Guardiola began the trend , almost a decade ago , of full-backs moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , midfielders playing at either left-back or right-back .
Gone are the days at the elite level when your full-backs did n't offer anything offensively .
Even under Ferguson , you had Gary Neville and Patrice Evra overlapping regularly and providing assists .
And you feel this is an area where United can improve .
It is common knowledge now that the Old Trafford club offered a trial to the 19-year-old Davies before he 'd joined Bayern , but the left-back instead stayed in his homeland to attend a training camp with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aside , however — United ca n't change past mistakes — there is no reason why Solskjaer ca n't get more out of his current full-backs .
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is renowned for his defensive game and his tackling ability is second to none .
Have your say on United 's summer transfers here : But the next level for the 22-year-old is to race forward with the menace of someone like Davies , then develop the nous of a Kimmich .
As things stand , you can not really imagine Wan-Bissaka playing anywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up as a winger .
He needs to rediscover that attacking purpose he had in his youth , as his former coach Colin Omogbehin told MEN Sport in March .
`` I think he can be the complete full-back , '' said ex-Crystal Palace academy coach Omogbehin .
`` The expectation from Manchester United full backs from the past is always to go and join in the final third when they 're attacking , so he will suit the style that Manchester United want and expect from their full-backs .
`` So yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can develop into the complete full-back . ''
Luke Shaw is a different matter .
In his younger days at Southampton it always appeared clear that he had attacking instincts , hence the interest from big clubs that eventually brought his United move about .
When fit and firing , Shaw offers a threat going forward but he perhaps lacks the genuine pace of Davies or Robertson , and could provide more end product too .
United 's priorities are far-ranging right now as they look for a route back to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least their third-placed Premier League finish means they will share a stage with Champions League winners Bayern next season .
And although transfers might appeal more to fans than tactical training ground tweaks , the evolution of United 's full-backs is key to bridging the chasm to the kings of Germany and England right now .

Manchester United are a long way off the likes of Bayern Munich.
If there was a degree of schadenfreude from United fans on Sunday night as they saw former players Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera end up on the losing side in the Champions League final — joining Ashley Young, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez as ex-Reds losing a European showpiece this summer — then it was misplaced. United should be looking to bridge the gap to Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain, while leaving Inter Milan and the Europa League behind.
The past few Champions League winners have all had something in common; a ruthless streak and an ability to produce consistent displays on the big stage. But then all trophy-winners have that and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to change the United mentality so that Sir Alex Ferguson's ethos is flowing back through the corridors of Old Trafford. Slowly, attitudes are changing again for the better.
But there is something more tangible from a footballing perspective that United ought to be trying to emulate.
Both Bayern Munich and 2019 European kings Liverpool channeled much of their attacking football through their full-backs.
It does not feel quite right to describe any of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Roberton, Joshua Kimmich or Alphonso Davies as out-and-out full-backs. Of the quartet, only Robertson really relishes defending. Davies relies on his pace, Kimmich on his positional sense and Alexander-Arnold is a crosser and a passer of the ball first and foremost. It's not a coincidence that all four players have been suggested as ideal for other more attacking positions.
Pep Guardiola began the trend, almost a decade ago, of full-backs moving into central midfield and, vice versa, midfielders playing at either left-back or right-back. Gone are the days at the elite level when your full-backs didn't offer anything offensively. Even under Ferguson, you had Gary Neville and Patrice Evra overlapping regularly and providing assists.
And you feel this is an area where United can improve. It is common knowledge now that the Old Trafford club offered a trial to the 19-year-old Davies before he'd joined Bayern, but the left-back instead stayed in his homeland to attend a training camp with the Canada Olympic team.
But putting that aside, however — United can't change past mistakes — there is no reason why Solskjaer can't get more out of his current full-backs. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is renowned for his defensive game and his tackling ability is second to none.
Have your say on United's summer transfers here:
But the next level for the 22-year-old is to race forward with the menace of someone like Davies, then develop the nous of a Kimmich. As things stand, you cannot really imagine Wan-Bissaka playing anywhere other than at right-back, despite growing up as a winger. He needs to rediscover that attacking purpose he had in his youth, as his former coach Colin Omogbehin told MEN Sport in March.
"I think he can be the complete full-back," said ex-Crystal Palace academy coach Omogbehin. "The expectation from Manchester United full backs from the past is always to go and join in the final third when they're attacking, so he will suit the style that Manchester United want and expect from their full-backs.
"So yes over the next few years I think he can develop into the complete full-back."
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Luke Shaw is a different matter. In his younger days at Southampton it always appeared clear that he had attacking instincts, hence the interest from big clubs that eventually brought his United move about.
When fit and firing, Shaw offers a threat going forward but he perhaps lacks the genuine pace of Davies or Robertson, and could provide more end product too.
United's priorities are far-ranging right now as they look for a route back to the top tier of European football. At least their third-placed Premier League finish means they will share a stage with Champions League winners Bayern next season.
And although transfers might appeal more to fans than tactical training ground tweaks, the evolution of United's full-backs is key to bridging the chasm to the kings of Germany and England right now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Guardiola has been sent a reminder by Man City youngster Liam Delap

Manchester City youngster Liam Delap smashed in a hat-trick against Everton Under-18s as the academy teams prepare for the start of the new season .
Youth football was curtailed in March as a result of the pandemic but the club 's youngsters are back at the City Football Academy getting ready to begin a new campaign as well as having their efforts recognised for last year by the academy coaches .
Delap , a powerful and speedy forward , has made an excellent impression since joining the Blues last year .
He was bumped up to play Under-19 and Under-23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and also trained with Pep Guardiola 's first team in the build-up to their Champions League mini-tournament in Lisbon .
Phil Foden and others have shown that first-team opportunities have to be earned with plenty of patience needed and the 17-year-old striker is not expected to be challenging Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus for a place in the team in the immediate future .
However , all he can do is keep impressing at whatever level he plays and he enjoyed himself at the weekend with one of his three goals in particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Delap may not fit the typical bill of a City or Guardiola striker but that may not work against his first-team ambitions .
`` In the past you look at City 's strikers and they 're small and technical but I think I 'm just a different player , '' he told MEN Sport earlier this year .
`` It works well for me because I am different and I can show myself even more .
It 's good .
`` I 've always looked up to Cristiano Ronaldo .
Just the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the power .
For me , he 's the best in the world so aspiring to someone who is the best in the world , your dreams just have to be high .
`` Listening to people that he 's worked with , the extras and lengths that he goes to look after his body and get better every day just shows why he 's at the top level .
You can have talent but talent on its own does n't work without effort . ''

Manchester City youngster Liam Delap smashed in a hat-trick against Everton Under-18s as the academy teams prepare for the start of the new season.
Youth football was curtailed in March as a result of the pandemic but the club's youngsters are back at the City Football Academy getting ready to begin a new campaign as well as having their efforts recognised for last year by the academy coaches.
Delap, a powerful and speedy forward, has made an excellent impression since joining the Blues last year. He was bumped up to play Under-19 and Under-23 football before the end of the season and also trained with Pep Guardiola's first team in the build-up to their Champions League mini-tournament in Lisbon.
Phil Foden and others have shown that first-team opportunities have to be earned with plenty of patience needed and the 17-year-old striker is not expected to be challenging Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus for a place in the team in the immediate future.
However, all he can do is keep impressing at whatever level he plays and he enjoyed himself at the weekend with one of his three goals in particular drawing praise. Already over six foot, Delap may not fit the typical bill of a City or Guardiola striker but that may not work against his first-team ambitions.
"In the past you look at City's strikers and they're small and technical but I think I'm just a different player," he told MEN Sport earlier this year. "It works well for me because I am different and I can show myself even more. It's good.
"I've always looked up to Cristiano Ronaldo. Just the way he plays, the pace and the power. For me, he's the best in the world so aspiring to someone who is the best in the world, your dreams just have to be high.
"Listening to people that he's worked with, the extras and lengths that he goes to look after his body and get better every day just shows why he's at the top level. You can have talent but talent on its own doesn't work without effort."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--GMB’s Laura Tobin opens up about premature birth of daughter at 27 weeks

Laura Tobin has opened up about her daughter ’ s premature birth and the protective measures she has taken to keep her safe .
The Good Morning Britain meteorologist 's daughter , Charlotte Blossom Eva , was born at 27 weeks and weighing just 2lb 8oz .
As a result , she spent the first 83 days of her life being cared for in hospital .
Laura , 38 , revealed that time was an immensely emotional period in her and her husband Dean Brown ’ s lives , and explained that this is why they have kept it largely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now three , is now thriving - and delighted GMB fans earlier this year when she gatecrashed her mum 's live weather bulletin during lockdown .
“ We probably have been more protective of Charlotte than if she had been a full-term baby , ” she told Hello !
magazine .
“ With most premature babies who are born really early , their lungs do n't function properly , which makes them much more susceptible to colds and coughs and other illnesses .
“ The advice is basically to do what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , which is to lock down .
“ I now realise that the approach we took was quite extreme , but I just did n't want our baby girl to get poorly.
” Laura has joined forces with former Miss England Georgia Jones to shine a spotlight on a new campaign , Soothing the Smallest , that aims to raise funds for vital neonatal equipment .
She praised her GMB colleagues who were there for her during the tough times , and how they have since all rallied together for Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still in intensive care after battling covid-19 .
`` Everyone was just so happy when Kate came back to work , '' said Laura .
`` As a friend and colleague , you just want to help in any small way possible and I know myself that when you come home at the end of a long and emotional day and you get a little message , spurring you on , it does give you a boost . ''

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Laura Tobin has opened up about her daughter’s premature birth and the protective measures she has taken to keep her safe.
The Good Morning Britain meteorologist's daughter, Charlotte Blossom Eva, was born at 27 weeks and weighing just 2lb 8oz.
As a result, she spent the first 83 days of her life being cared for in hospital.
Laura, 38, revealed that time was an immensely emotional period in her and her husband Dean Brown’s lives, and explained that this is why they have kept it largely private until now.
Charlotte, who is now three, is now thriving - and delighted GMB fans earlier this year when she gatecrashed her mum's live weather bulletin during lockdown.
(Image: ITV)
“We probably have been more protective of Charlotte than if she had been a full-term baby,” she told Hello! magazine.
“With most premature babies who are born really early, their lungs don't function properly, which makes them much more susceptible to colds and coughs and other illnesses.
“The advice is basically to do what we've all been doing for much of this year, which is to lock down.
“I now realise that the approach we took was quite extreme, but I just didn't want our baby girl to get poorly.”
Laura has joined forces with former Miss England Georgia Jones to shine a spotlight on a new campaign, Soothing the Smallest, that aims to raise funds for vital neonatal equipment.
She praised her GMB colleagues who were there for her during the tough times, and how they have since all rallied together for Kate Garraway, whose husband Derek Draper is still in intensive care after battling covid-19.
"Everyone was just so happy when Kate came back to work," said Laura.
"As a friend and colleague, you just want to help in any small way possible and I know myself that when you come home at the end of a long and emotional day and you get a little message, spurring you on, it does give you a boost."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Manchester United have given Paul Pogba what he wanted

`` I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else .
I am thinking of this : to have a new challenge somewhere else . ''
Paul Pogba did n't shy away from his desire to leave Manchester United when he spoke so openly about his future at the end of last season .
Three years back in English football had provided him with two trophies to show for it , but he watched on in envy as two potential suitors Real Madrid and Juventus were battling it out for greater glories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Old Trafford as one of the most exciting players in world football , yet a combination of mismanagement and his own poor performances on the pitch saw his stock dwindle while other superstars emerged .
Despite the clear desire for Pogba to leave the club he was selected for United 's pre-season tour of Australia and Southeast Asia only a month later , while agent Mino Raiola revealed he was in the process of working on a potential deal for the France international .
`` There is no need .
No need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he made his way through the mixed zone after United 's win over Perth Glory at the Optus Stadium .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen to reinvigorate his World Cup winner by deploying him in the same midfield two formation which had seen him impress so much in Russia a summer previous , but doubts remained as they struggled to find the right personnel to compliment him .
“ I have not been upset by anything he has said because we have had many conversations and I know exactly what Paul is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I can give him a new challenge . ''
A failed pursuit of Sean Longstaff saw United start the new season without any reinforcements in midfield , but still Pogba was shining and begun the new Premier League season with a composed , mature display in the rout of Chelsea on the opening day .
Yet what followed for United was a run of just four wins from their opening 14 Premier League matches , that penalty miss against Wolves , and rotten injury luck for Pogba as many wondered whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play for the club again .
You could n't really blame him for wanting to leave .
Heading into December the club looked lost , as a squad in desperate need of reinforcements was deprived of all confidence while supporters again began to take aim at those in charge at the top .
Wins over Tottenham and City in the same week soon restored life back into a team which was on its knees , but Solskjaer knew fresh faces and ideas would be needed in the January transfer window if he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players to stay .
United sources told MEN Sport of the immediate lift Bruno Fernandes brought to training as early as his first session , but it was n't until February we saw what he could really do .
An excellent display away at Chelsea in the Premier League sparked a run which saw him net 12 goals and grab 8 assists as Solskjaer 's side were guided back in the Champions League , with their new midfield pairing to thank .
Fernandes ' impact has not only transformed both the on-field fortunes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba just why he can still achieve his goals playing for United .
A decision to sign a new contract at Old Trafford is made easier by the cooling of interest from Real Madrid to add him to their ranks , and retaining him would be a huge signal of intent from United and a show of faith from Pogba in the vision of the club .
Agreeing fresh terms with the star midfielder will end any speculation over his future for now , but it will count for little if United rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to strive for improvement .
Having won the top prize in international football Pogba is rightfully dreaming of lifting the biggest trophies in club football too , and with Fernandes in the squad that dream has been made more realistic .
If the Frenchman signs a new deal further investment in the squad is still desperately needed , but crucially the first major hurdle will have been overcome .
Solskjaer promised he 'd be able to give Pogba a new challenge , now the club must repay both by giving them the squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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"I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else. I am thinking of this: to have a new challenge somewhere else."
Paul Pogba didn't shy away from his desire to leave Manchester United when he spoke so openly about his future at the end of last season.
Three years back in English football had provided him with two trophies to show for it, but he watched on in envy as two potential suitors Real Madrid and Juventus were battling it out for greater glories in the Champions League.
Pogba returned to Old Trafford as one of the most exciting players in world football, yet a combination of mismanagement and his own poor performances on the pitch saw his stock dwindle while other superstars emerged.
Despite the clear desire for Pogba to leave the club he was selected for United's pre-season tour of Australia and Southeast Asia only a month later, while agent Mino Raiola revealed he was in the process of working on a potential deal for the France international.
"There is no need. No need to talk," Pogba told reporters as he made his way through the mixed zone after United's win over Perth Glory at the Optus Stadium.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen to reinvigorate his World Cup winner by deploying him in the same midfield two formation which had seen him impress so much in Russia a summer previous, but doubts remained as they struggled to find the right personnel to compliment him.
“I have not been upset by anything he has said because we have had many conversations and I know exactly what Paul is thinking," Solskjaer said days later. "I can give him a new challenge."
A failed pursuit of Sean Longstaff saw United start the new season without any reinforcements in midfield, but still Pogba was shining and begun the new Premier League season with a composed, mature display in the rout of Chelsea on the opening day.
Yet what followed for United was a run of just four wins from their opening 14 Premier League matches, that penalty miss against Wolves, and rotten injury luck for Pogba as many wondered whether or not the French midfielder would ever play for the club again. You couldn't really blame him for wanting to leave.
Heading into December the club looked lost, as a squad in desperate need of reinforcements was deprived of all confidence while supporters again began to take aim at those in charge at the top. Wins over Tottenham and City in the same week soon restored life back into a team which was on its knees, but Solskjaer knew fresh faces and ideas would be needed in the January transfer window if he was to restore hope and convince his best players to stay.
United sources told MEN Sport of the immediate lift Bruno Fernandes brought to training as early as his first session, but it wasn't until February we saw what he could really do. An excellent display away at Chelsea in the Premier League sparked a run which saw him net 12 goals and grab 8 assists as Solskjaer's side were guided back in the Champions League, with their new midfield pairing to thank.
Fernandes' impact has not only transformed both the on-field fortunes of the team, but it showed Pogba just why he can still achieve his goals playing for United.
A decision to sign a new contract at Old Trafford is made easier by the cooling of interest from Real Madrid to add him to their ranks, and retaining him would be a huge signal of intent from United and a show of faith from Pogba in the vision of the club.
Agreeing fresh terms with the star midfielder will end any speculation over his future for now, but it will count for little if United rest on their laurels and do not continue to strive for improvement.
Having won the top prize in international football Pogba is rightfully dreaming of lifting the biggest trophies in club football too, and with Fernandes in the squad that dream has been made more realistic. If the Frenchman signs a new deal further investment in the squad is still desperately needed, but crucially the first major hurdle will have been overcome.
Solskjaer promised he'd be able to give Pogba a new challenge, now the club must repay both by giving them the squad to compete with the very best.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Will parents be fined for refusing to send children to school when they reopen?

Parents will only be fined for refusing to send their children back to school as ' a last resort ' , a minister has said .
Boris Johnson is urging parents to send their children back to class when schools reopen to all pupils from September .
The UK ’ s chief medical officers have insisted they will be safe , and have claimed children are more at risk of long-term harm from missing school than from coronavirus itself .
Minister for school standards Nick Gibb said there was a “ moral imperative ” for children to attend classes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to parents who refuse .
Local authorities can fine parents £120 – cut to £60 if paid within 21 days – over a child ’ s absence from school , with the threat of prosecution if they fail to pay .
Mr Gibb acknowledged that some parents would still have concerns but stressed that education was compulsory .
“ Fines for non-attendance have always been a last resort for headteachers and schools , ” he told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today .
“ What matters is that young people are attending school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where education is compulsory and I think parents can be reassured that the measures that schools are taking to make sure that we minimise the risk of the transmission of the virus are very effective.
” He added : `` Ninety per cent of parents have said that it ’ s likely or very likely that their children will attend school .
I ’ m confident that all schools will be open at the beginning of September.
” Mr Gibb suggested that any parents that have additional concerns should discuss them directly with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of school leaders ’ union NAHT , said issuing fines to parents could damage the relationships teachers have with families at the school .
He told BBC Breakfast : “ Everyone understands the need for education and I think with a proper engagement from government , real encouragement , and the messages about how safe it is and what to do around those areas of risk – if we acknowledge the risk , quantify it and mitigate it , I think there ’ d be enough confidence for parents to return their children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that still have a lack of confidence hopefully without fines.
” He added : “ I think if the government puts schools in a position where they have to enforce ( fines ) I think that damages the relationship between school and home at a point when you need it to be at its absolute strongest , so I don ’ t see that as the strongest way of encouraging children back into school.
” Prime minister Boris Johnson insisted the risk of children contracting coronavirus is low and schools would be safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I think parents are genuinely still a bit worried about their children contracting coronavirus , '' he said .
`` All I can say is the risks are very , very , very small that they ’ ll even get it , but then the risk that they ’ ll suffer from it badly are very , very , very , very small indeed .
“ I think it ’ s vital that parents understand that schools are safe and that teachers have gone to great lengths to get schools ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been open to children of key workers throughout the pandemic and had been looking after kids `` successfully '' .

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Parents will only be fined for refusing to send their children back to school as 'a last resort', a minister has said.
Boris Johnson is urging parents to send their children back to class when schools reopen to all pupils from September.
The UK’s chief medical officers have insisted they will be safe, and have claimed children are more at risk of long-term harm from missing school than from coronavirus itself.
Minister for school standards Nick Gibb said there was a “moral imperative” for children to attend classes, and warned that fines could be issued to parents who refuse.
Local authorities can fine parents £120 – cut to £60 if paid within 21 days – over a child’s absence from school, with the threat of prosecution if they fail to pay.
Mr Gibb acknowledged that some parents would still have concerns but stressed that education was compulsory.
“Fines for non-attendance have always been a last resort for headteachers and schools,” he told BBC Radio 4’s Today.
“What matters is that young people are attending school.
“We live in a country where education is compulsory and I think parents can be reassured that the measures that schools are taking to make sure that we minimise the risk of the transmission of the virus are very effective.”
He added: "Ninety per cent of parents have said that it’s likely or very likely that their children will attend school. I’m confident that all schools will be open at the beginning of September.”
Mr Gibb suggested that any parents that have additional concerns should discuss them directly with headmasters.
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said issuing fines to parents could damage the relationships teachers have with families at the school.
He told BBC Breakfast: “Everyone understands the need for education and I think with a proper engagement from government, real encouragement, and the messages about how safe it is and what to do around those areas of risk – if we acknowledge the risk, quantify it and mitigate it, I think there’d be enough confidence for parents to return their children.
“We can engage with those that still have a lack of confidence hopefully without fines.”
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He added: “I think if the government puts schools in a position where they have to enforce (fines) I think that damages the relationship between school and home at a point when you need it to be at its absolute strongest, so I don’t see that as the strongest way of encouraging children back into school.”
Prime minister Boris Johnson insisted the risk of children contracting coronavirus is low and schools would be safe with additional hygiene and distancing measures introduced.
“I think parents are genuinely still a bit worried about their children contracting coronavirus," he said.
"All I can say is the risks are very, very, very small that they’ll even get it, but then the risk that they’ll suffer from it badly are very, very, very, very small indeed.
“I think it’s vital that parents understand that schools are safe and that teachers have gone to great lengths to get schools ready."
He added that schools had been open to children of key workers throughout the pandemic and had been looking after kids "successfully".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Grub has brilliant response to influencers asking for free food

Manchester street food giant Grub has shared a brilliant response to influencers asking for free meals in exchange for social media posts .
The operator posted at the weekend to say they would continue to charge influencers full price for their meals - but there 's a twist .
Grub will match the amount spent by influencers at its site in the Green Quarter and donate it to local food banks and charities .
They wrote : `` We will then donate an equal amount to your bill to a local food bank charity so that someone in need can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and profile on our social media so that everyone knows you are supporting your community in these tough times . ''
It comes a month after several restaurant operators in Manchester hit out at Instagram influencers asking for free meals - requests abelled 'excessive ' and 'inconsiderate ' .
Simon Wood of Wood restaurant , Mughli , Kala and Mama Z all reported receiving - and rejecting - similar requests after months of forced closures .
Grub has already had one influencer take them up on the offer , with sustainable food blogger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elsa 's order of katsu curry , vegan chicken wings , a box of doughnuts and a cucumber mojito totalled £41.50 .
Grub has since matched her spend and donated the same amount to Mustard Tree , the homeless charity headquartered nearby in Ancoats .
She posted : `` Definitely money well spent in these difficult times . ''
Sharing a screenshot of the donation , Grub added : `` If you can afford it we would also encourage folk to drop @ MustardTreeMCR a donation , they ’ re doing some important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furlough now coming to an end we are hearing of more and more hospitality ( and other industries ) redundancies . ''
The move has been praised on Twitter , with users posting : `` A brilliant and innovative way of working with influencers instead of just posting abuse to them as some other operators do .
Well done '' Another wrote : `` Love this : ) It 's been hard for the hospitality industry especially and asking for freebies is just not right.. ATM .
Feeding others is so much better @ @ @

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Manchester street food giant Grub has shared a brilliant response to influencers asking for free meals in exchange for social media posts.
The operator posted at the weekend to say they would continue to charge influencers full price for their meals - but there's a twist.
Grub will match the amount spent by influencers at its site in the Green Quarter and donate it to local food banks and charities.
They wrote: "We will then donate an equal amount to your bill to a local food bank charity so that someone in need can eat plus we'll share YOUR post and profile on our social media so that everyone knows you are supporting your community in these tough times."
It comes a month after several restaurant operators in Manchester hit out at Instagram influencers asking for free meals - requests abelled 'excessive' and 'inconsiderate'.
Simon Wood of Wood restaurant, Mughli, Kala and Mama Z all reported receiving - and rejecting - similar requests after months of forced closures.
Grub has already had one influencer take them up on the offer, with sustainable food blogger Elsa Eats visiting over the weekend.
Elsa's order of katsu curry, vegan chicken wings, a box of doughnuts and a cucumber mojito totalled £41.50.
Grub has since matched her spend and donated the same amount to Mustard Tree, the homeless charity headquartered nearby in Ancoats.
She posted: "Definitely money well spent in these difficult times."
Sharing a screenshot of the donation, Grub added: "If you can afford it we would also encourage folk to drop @MustardTreeMCR a donation, they’re doing some important work at a crucial time, with furlough now coming to an end we are hearing of more and more hospitality (and other industries) redundancies."
The move has been praised on Twitter, with users posting: "A brilliant and innovative way of working with influencers instead of just posting abuse to them as some other operators do. Well done"
Another wrote: "Love this :) It's been hard for the hospitality industry especially and asking for freebies is just not right.. ATM. Feeding others is so much better :)"