themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Why the bomb squad descended on Hulme earlier this week

A bomb scare in Hulme was sparked by a package delivered to a military training centre for students , the Manchester Evening News can reveal .
Several roads were closed and explosives experts drafted in after a 'suspicious item ' was found on Monday morning ( September 7 ) .
There was later found to be 'no credible threat ' .
The M.E.N .
understands an investigation is now underway into whether it may have been a deliberate hoax .
The alarm was raised after suspicions about a package wdelivered to University Barracks on Boundary Lane .
The site consists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Training Corps - an army reserve unit that recruits exclusively from university students across Greater Manchester .
Police descended on the barracks , and closed Boundary Lane and several surrounding roads as a precaution , while bomb disposal experts were called in .
A shopkeeper , who asked not to be named , said police set up the cordon around the junction of Boundary Lane and Bonsall Street when he opened up at 8.45am .
He claimed the focus of the operation appeared to be a letterbox by the barracks ’ front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to stay inside and pull his shutters down .
At around 10.30am , he said he heard a ‘ loudish bang ’ .
“ I asked the police what was happening and they said they ’ d found a suspicious package , '' he said .
`` The bomb disposal robot was looking at the letterbox in the front gate .
`` These are my neighbours and I always keep an eye on what ’ s happening there - especially at night .
`` But I ’ ve been here more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
I have to give the police credit .
`` They were very efficient throughout.
” A police spokeswoman said it was too early to say whether the incident was a deliberate hoax , but it is a line of enquiry .
An investigation into what the package contained is ongoing .
In a statement GMP said : `` Shortly after 8am on Monday , September 7 , police were called to Boundary Lane in Manchester to reports that a suspicious item had been found .
`` Specialist bomb disposal officers made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it was not a credible threat .
`` Enquiries are ongoing into the incident . ''

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A bomb scare in Hulme was sparked by a package delivered to a military training centre for students, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
Several roads were closed and explosives experts drafted in after a 'suspicious item' was found on Monday morning (September 7).
There was later found to be 'no credible threat'. A controlled explosion was carried out.
The M.E.N. understands an investigation is now underway into whether it may have been a deliberate hoax.
The alarm was raised after suspicions about a package wdelivered to University Barracks on Boundary Lane.
The site consists of the Manchester and Salford Universities Officers’ Training Corps - an army reserve unit that recruits exclusively from university students across Greater Manchester.
Police descended on the barracks, and closed Boundary Lane and several surrounding roads as a precaution, while bomb disposal experts were called in.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A shopkeeper, who asked not to be named, said police set up the cordon around the junction of Boundary Lane and Bonsall Street when he opened up at 8.45am.
He claimed the focus of the operation appeared to be a letterbox by the barracks’ front gates.
The man said police told him to stay inside and pull his shutters down.
At around 10.30am, he said he heard a ‘loudish bang’.
“I asked the police what was happening and they said they’d found a suspicious package," he said.
"The bomb disposal robot was looking at the letterbox in the front gate.
"These are my neighbours and I always keep an eye on what’s happening there - especially at night.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
"But I’ve been here more than 15 years and never seen anything like this. I have to give the police credit.
"They were very efficient throughout.”
A police spokeswoman said it was too early to say whether the incident was a deliberate hoax, but it is a line of enquiry. An investigation into what the package contained is ongoing.
In a statement GMP said: "Shortly after 8am on Monday, September 7, police were called to Boundary Lane in Manchester to reports that a suspicious item had been found.
"Specialist bomb disposal officers made an assessment of the item and concluded that it was not a credible threat.
"Enquiries are ongoing into the incident."
An army spokesman declined to comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Liam Delap is forcing Man City coaches to keep their attention on him

Liam Delap was having one of those games that strikers can sometimes have on Tuesday night , doing everything but put the ball in the net .
The 17-year-old Manchester City striker had bullied the Mansfield defence all game with his pace and power taking them by surprise , yet the game remained alive because he simply could not take any of the chances that he created .
In the cliched narrative , this EFL Trophy game was set up to be a lesson in how you do n't get the time and space against men that Under-18 or Under-23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity the cries of frustration rang louder around the empty stadium .
Delap , though , can not be pigeonholed .
Already standing at well over six foot , the former Derby academy youngster can play the target man role well but also boasts impressive speed and skill - as shown in the first half when he controlled a ball onto his chest , took a touch and played a precision pass to set Adrian Bernabe scampering clear for the opening goal .
What 's more , even a Delap on tilt after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 89th minute to hold the ball away from three defenders , wriggle free towards the centre of the goal and lash the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the box .
In injury time , he capitalised on a defensive slip to cushion his kick over the on-rushing goalkeeper from 40 yards and knock it into an empty net before it touched the floor .
`` I was a bit frustrated in the first half , I had a few chances and probably should have taken one but you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last minute and I scored two in the last five minutes to get a 3-0 win that we needed , '' he told M.E.N Sport .
`` Before I think I would have got frustrated but I just kept trying because I knew I was going to get another chance .
To come away with two goals is not too bad .
As a striker and the player I am , I need goals and the only enjoyment I get out of the game is scoring .
`` I could have probably had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the day it 's good . ''
Delap may only get enjoyment in goals but it is his whole game that makes him immensely watchable .
It is rare to see a forward with such all-round development at this age - he only turns 18 in February - and one that enjoys playing so much on edge .
He picked up six yellow cards in eleven Under-18 games last year and notched his first of the season after getting involved in a pushing match in the first half at Mansfield , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be at the very top of his game .
City have had enough youngsters show promise in their academy and not progress to the first team for caution to be advised , and his dad ( and former professional ) Rory is on hand to keep the player firmly grounded .
However , the rave reviews from Mansfield were just the latest to boost the profile of a player that is already on Pep Guardiola 's radar having trained with the first team after lockdown .
He may not look like the typical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is showing that he is able to score all kinds of goals at every level he is put in .
At the very least , Delap is forcing coaches to keep watching him to see if he can keep his level up .
`` I was excited for the taste of men 's football .
That 's where I want to be so to get that opportunity to do well is good for me , '' he said on Tuesday .
`` It was a really good experience training with the first team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the best and learning from them and being around them shows what the highest level is like and what it takes to be there .
Getting a taste of that gives me great confidence . ''

Liam Delap was having one of those games that strikers can sometimes have, doing everything but put the ball in the net.
The 17-year-old Manchester City striker had bullied the Mansfield defence all game with his pace and power taking them by surprise, yet the game remained alive because he simply could not take any of the chances that he created. In the cliched narrative, this EFL Trophy game 10 days ago was set up to be a lesson in how you don't get the time and space against men that Under-18 or Under-23 side will allow and with every missed opportunity the cries of frustration rang louder around the empty stadium.
Delap, though, cannot be pigeonholed.
Already standing at well over six foot, the former Derby academy youngster can play the target man role well but also boasts impressive speed and skill - as shown in the first half when he controlled a ball onto his chest, took a touch and played a precision pass to set Adrian Bernabe scampering clear for the opening goal.
What's more, even a Delap on tilt after so many misses had the composure in the 89th minute to hold the ball away from three defenders, wriggle free towards the centre of the goal and lash the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. In injury time, he capitalised on a defensive slip to cushion his kick over the on-rushing goalkeeper from 40 yards and knock it into an empty net before it touched the floor.
"I was a bit frustrated in the first half, I had a few chances and probably should have taken one but you have to keep on going until the last minute and I scored two in the last five minutes to get a 3-0 win that we needed," he told M.E.N Sport.
"Before I think I would have got frustrated but I just kept trying because I knew I was going to get another chance. To come away with two goals is not too bad. As a striker and the player I am, I need goals and the only enjoyment I get out of the game is scoring.
"I could have probably had five or six but at the end of the day it's good."
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Delap may only get enjoyment in goals but it is his whole game that makes him immensely watchable.
It is rare to see a forward with such all-round development at this age - he only turns 18 in February - and one that enjoys playing so much on edge. He picked up six yellow cards in eleven Under-18 games last year and notched his first of the season after getting involved in a pushing match in the first half at Mansfield, but insists that he needs that edge to be at the very top of his game.
City have had enough youngsters show promise in their academy and not progress to the first team for caution to be advised, and his dad (and former professional) Rory is on hand to keep the player firmly grounded.
However, the rave reviews from Mansfield were just the latest to boost the profile of a player that is already on Pep Guardiola's radar having trained with the first team after lockdown. He may not look like the typical build of a Guardiola striker but he is showing that he is able to score all kinds of goals at every level he is put in.
At the very least, Delap is forcing coaches to keep watching him to see if he can keep his level up.
"I was excited for the taste of men's football. That's where I want to be so to get that opportunity to do well is good for me," he said on Tuesday.
"It was a really good experience training with the first team too. Obviously they're the best of the best and learning from them and being around them shows what the highest level is like and what it takes to be there. Getting a taste of that gives me great confidence."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Former Man United coach Van Gaal gives verdict on possible Memphis move to Barca

Louis van Gaal says there will be a 'question mark ' over Memphis Depay if he joins Barcelona .
New Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is said to have earmarked former Manchester United winger Depay as a possible attacking reinforcement with Luis Suarez expected to leave and Philippe Coutinho set to take on an attacking midfield role .
Van Gaal brought Depay to United in a £26.3million deal in the summer of 2015 , having nurtured him at international level , but the Dutch forward lasted just 18 months before he moved to Lyon .
Koeman was interested in signing Depay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Depay 's only full campaign with United ended with his exclusion from the FA Cup final squad and he made one start for Jose Mourinho prior to his departure .
Depay , 26 , has thrived in France and skippered Lyon to the semi-finals of the Champions League last month but is out of contract next year .
`` There 's always a question mark , '' Van Gaal told told Tuttomercatoweb .
`` Depay is an interesting player , especially when he 's free to play .
But we have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new team .
And the first year is always the hardest .
Look at [ Matthijs ] de Ligt , or Frenkie de Jong . ''
`` Depay has talent , but he 's not Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo . ''
Van Gaal coached Barcelona in two separate tenures and became infamous for the amount of Dutch signings he made during his first spell .
Frank de Boer , Ronald de Boer , Patrick Kluivert , Boudewijn Zenden , Phillip Cocu , Michael Reiziger , Ruud Hesp and Winston Bogarde all moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Overall , Depay made 28 starts and 25 substitute appearances for United , scoring seven times .
United inserted a buy-back clause into his Lyon contract .
When asked about the Depay buy-back option at the time , Mourinho said : `` Because potentially he 's a very good player .
I think when Mr Van Gaal decided to buy him he did well , he knew him very well from the national team , he was very young when at the World Cup he had flashes of top quality .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we know the Dutch league is not the same but he was showing very good things .
So I think Mr Van Gaal and Manchester United did very well to buy him .
`` He did n't succeed in his 18 months but he 's very young so I think it 's important for the club to have complete control of this talent and we all wish he plays very , very well at Lyon and why not to come back because everyone here likes him . ''

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Louis van Gaal says there will be a 'question mark' over Memphis Depay if he joins Barcelona.
New Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is said to have earmarked former Manchester United winger Depay as a possible attacking reinforcement with Luis Suarez expected to leave and Philippe Coutinho set to take on an attacking midfield role.
Van Gaal brought Depay to United in a £26.3million deal in the summer of 2015, having nurtured him at international level, but the Dutch forward lasted just 18 months before he moved to Lyon. Koeman was interested in signing Depay when he was the manager of Everton.
Depay's only full campaign with United ended with his exclusion from the FA Cup final squad and he made one start for Jose Mourinho prior to his departure. Depay, 26, has thrived in France and skippered Lyon to the semi-finals of the Champions League last month but is out of contract next year.
"There's always a question mark," Van Gaal told told Tuttomercatoweb. "Depay is an interesting player, especially when he's free to play. But we have to consider adapting to a new culture and a new team. And the first year is always the hardest. Look at [Matthijs] de Ligt, or Frenkie de Jong."
"Depay has talent, but he's not Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo."
Van Gaal coached Barcelona in two separate tenures and became infamous for the amount of Dutch signings he made during his first spell. Frank de Boer, Ronald de Boer, Patrick Kluivert, Boudewijn Zenden, Phillip Cocu, Michael Reiziger, Ruud Hesp and Winston Bogarde all moved to Catalonia on Van Gaal's watch.
Overall, Depay made 28 starts and 25 substitute appearances for United, scoring seven times. United inserted a buy-back clause into his Lyon contract.
When asked about the Depay buy-back option at the time, Mourinho said: "Because potentially he's a very good player. I think when Mr Van Gaal decided to buy him he did well, he knew him very well from the national team, he was very young when at the World Cup he had flashes of top quality.
"He was playing well in Holland, we know the Dutch league is not the same but he was showing very good things. So I think Mr Van Gaal and Manchester United did very well to buy him.
"He didn't succeed in his 18 months but he's very young so I think it's important for the club to have complete control of this talent and we all wish he plays very, very well at Lyon and why not to come back because everyone here likes him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Man arrested after driver seriously injured in horror crash in Salford

A man has been arrested after a driver was seriously injured in a crash in Salford .
The smash happened on Trafford Road near Salford Quays just after 9am on Thursday ( September 10 ) .
An Audi A3 and a Renault Megane were involved in a collision near the junction with Phoebe Street in Ordsall , police said .
The driver of the Megane , a man in his 40s , was taken to hospital , where he remains in serious condition .
The driver in the A3 , who is in his 20s , was also taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving .
He remains in custody for questionin , g GMP said .
Pictures from the scene showed two-badly damaged cars inside the police cordon .
The road remained closed for several hours while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the incident .
It caused congestion in the area around the busy route with diversions in place for traffic heading from the Regent Road roundabout towards the Quays and Old Trafford .
Anyone who may have witnessed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is asked - to call GMP on 101 , quoting incident number 680 of 10/09/20 .
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A man has been arrested after a driver was seriously injured in a crash in Salford.
The smash happened on Trafford Road near Salford Quays just after 9am on Thursday (September 10).
An Audi A3 and a Renault Megane were involved in a collision near the junction with Phoebe Street in Ordsall, police said.
The driver of the Megane, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital, where he remains in serious condition.
The driver in the A3, who is in his 20s, was also taken to hospital. He was later discharged.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
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He remains in custody for questionin,g GMP said.
Pictures from the scene showed two-badly damaged cars inside the police cordon.
The road remained closed for several hours while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the incident.
It caused congestion in the area around the busy route with diversions in place for traffic heading from the Regent Road roundabout towards the Quays and Old Trafford.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash - or who has any information is asked - to call GMP on 101, quoting incident number 680 of 10/09/20.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Van caught with tinted windows tinted so dark they only let 5pc of light in

A van was spotted by cops on the M60 with tinted windows so dark they only let five per cent @ @ @ @ @ grey Vauxhall Combo was spotted by GMP Traffic Police on Thursday evening ( September 10 @ @ @ @ @ ushered off the motorway at the busy junction 13 for Worsley .
Officers discovered the @ @ @ @ @ let as little as 5pc of light in .
The rear registration plates were also @ @ @ @ @ with the letters embossed in green .
Police handed out a prohibition notice at the @ @ @ @ @ was so dangerous the driver has been forced to get the faults fixed immediately .
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A van was spotted by cops on the M60 with tinted windows so dark they only let five per cent of light in.
The grey Vauxhall Combo was spotted by GMP Traffic Police on Thursday evening (September 10).
The driver was ushered off the motorway at the busy junction 13 for Worsley.
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Officers discovered the windows were so dark they let as little as 5pc of light in.
The rear registration plates were also not to DVLA standard, with the letters embossed in green.
Police handed out a prohibition notice at the roadside - meaning the van was so dangerous the driver has been forced to get the faults fixed immediately.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Crook told elderly woman she'd be thrown out of her home if didn't gave him cash

A callous crook threatened an elderly woman with dementia , saying she 'd be thrown out of her home unless she handed over cash .
John Ward , 25 , has been jailed for his 'despicable ' crimes .
He demanded money for guttering work he claimed he would do .
He also tried to con another elderly woman , who lived alone , into handing over cash .
Ward , who did n't have any tools with him when he turned up at the properties in Blackley , was jailed for 25 months .
Before being sent down , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You are a coward , targeting elderly , vulnerable women .
`` What you did was despicable .
`` Your victims were entitled to be left to live their lives in peace - and to be treated with respect .
`` But you sought to defraud them , and intimidated one of them .
`` How low can a person get ? ''
Manchester Crown Court heard that Ward , from Clayton , knocked on the front door of a house in Blackley , where a woman had lived alone for 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At about 11.30am on Sunday , June 7 , Ward told her he had been doing some work on guttering next door and , as a result , some water was coming into the guttering at her home .
Ward , who did n't have any tools with him , said he could fix her guttering for £45 .
When the woman said she did n't want to pay , Ward said he could reduce the price by £10 because she was a pensioner .
Seeing what was happening , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they had heard about a guttering scam on social media and warned her to be careful .
Ward said some of his 'lads ' were further up the road and that he would return later with a business card .
He did n't return and there was found to be nothing wrong with her guttering .
In a statement , the woman said the incident had 'unnerved ' her and that she has had a chain fitted to her door for added security .
She said she felt Ward had 'taken advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'extremely isolated ' especially after having to isolate for 12 weeks during the pandemic .
`` This has made me feel scared , not knowing who I can trust , '' she said .
`` I am grateful I have such good neighbours who look out for me . ''
Later that day , Ward went to another house in Blackley , where an 84-year-old woman who suffers from dementia lives alone .
He was wearing a hi-vis jacket , and did n't have any tools or equipment with him .
Ward said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' £30 from the woman .
Prosecuting , Tom Worsfold said Ward told the woman she 'd be 'thrown out of her property by the council ' if she did n't hand over the money .
She felt she had to give him the cash , and handed over £30 .
Ward told her this was n't enough and demanded another £20 , which she gave him .
He went into her home and went upstairs , before telling her that no work needed to be done .
Ward turned up at her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman had told her family about the incident , and they were there when Ward returned .
He claimed that she owed him money for guttering work .
The police were alerted , and he was arrested shortly after .
In a statement to the court , her family said the incident was 'incredibly distressing ' , saying that the woman had been 'targeted over and over ' by unscrupulous people .
`` She tells me how scared she feels since the incident , '' the statement read .
`` I want the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much upset and devastation crimes like this cause . ''
Months earlier , Ward , who has previous convictions for burglary , had been spared jail after he was caught drink driving in a stolen car .
Defending , John Richards said Ward , a father , was 'ashamed ' and 'disgusted ' by his actions , and that he is remorseful .
Ward , of Keynsham Road , Clayton , admitted three counts of fraud .

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A callous crook threatened an elderly woman with dementia, saying she'd be thrown out of her home unless she handed over cash.
John Ward, 25, has been jailed for his 'despicable' crimes. He demanded money for guttering work he claimed he would do.
He also tried to con another elderly woman, who lived alone, into handing over cash.
Ward, who didn't have any tools with him when he turned up at the properties in Blackley, was jailed for 25 months.
Before being sent down, Judge Alan Conrad QC told Ward: "You are a coward, targeting elderly, vulnerable women.
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"What you did was despicable.
"Your victims were entitled to be left to live their lives in peace - and to be treated with respect.
"But you sought to defraud them, and intimidated one of them.
"How low can a person get?"
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Manchester Crown Court heard that Ward, from Clayton, knocked on the front door of a house in Blackley, where a woman had lived alone for 10 years after her husband had passed away.
At about 11.30am on Sunday, June 7, Ward told her he had been doing some work on guttering next door and, as a result, some water was coming into the guttering at her home.
Ward, who didn't have any tools with him, said he could fix her guttering for £45.
When the woman said she didn't want to pay, Ward said he could reduce the price by £10 because she was a pensioner.
Seeing what was happening, one of the woman's neighbours called and warned that they had heard about a guttering scam on social media and warned her to be careful.
Ward said some of his 'lads' were further up the road and that he would return later with a business card.
He didn't return and there was found to be nothing wrong with her guttering.
In a statement, the woman said the incident had 'unnerved' her and that she has had a chain fitted to her door for added security.
She said she felt Ward had 'taken advantage' of her, and she felt 'extremely isolated' especially after having to isolate for 12 weeks during the pandemic.
"This has made me feel scared, not knowing who I can trust," she said.
"I am grateful I have such good neighbours who look out for me."
Later that day, Ward went to another house in Blackley, where an 84-year-old woman who suffers from dementia lives alone.
He was wearing a hi-vis jacket, and didn't have any tools or equipment with him.
Ward said he was doing guttering work and 'demanded' £30 from the woman.
Prosecuting, Tom Worsfold said Ward told the woman she'd be 'thrown out of her property by the council' if she didn't hand over the money.
She felt she had to give him the cash, and handed over £30.
Ward told her this wasn't enough and demanded another £20, which she gave him.
He went into her home and went upstairs, before telling her that no work needed to be done.
Ward turned up at her home again the following day.
The woman had told her family about the incident, and they were there when Ward returned.
He claimed that she owed him money for guttering work.
The police were alerted, and he was arrested shortly after.
In a statement to the court, her family said the incident was 'incredibly distressing', saying that the woman had been 'targeted over and over' by unscrupulous people.
"She tells me how scared she feels since the incident," the statement read.
"I want the person responsible for this to see how much upset and devastation crimes like this cause."
Months earlier, Ward, who has previous convictions for burglary, had been spared jail after he was caught drink driving in a stolen car.
Defending, John Richards said Ward, a father, was 'ashamed' and 'disgusted' by his actions, and that he is remorseful.
Ward, of Keynsham Road, Clayton, admitted three counts of fraud.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Exclusive: Why Manchester United star Mason Greenwood is training separately

Mason Greenwood is training separately at Manchester United 's training ground as part of the standard bubble induction process .
Greenwood , 18 , returned to the Carrington training complex on Thursday afternoon after he was removed from the England squad for breaking COVID-19 protocols .
The MEN understands Greenwood spent around an hour at Carrington doing fitness work on Thursday and the club hope he can start training with the first-team squad early next week .
Greenwood was on the premises for 15 minutes before United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left .
Greenwood is unlikely to travel to Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-season friendly with Aston Villa due to his late return to training .
He did not report with other squad members on Friday morning and Greenwood does not have to quarantine as there is no travel restriction with Iceland .
Within 48 hours of making his England debut against Iceland last Saturday , Greenwood and Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden had to leave the camp after breaching the strict bio-bubble in Reykjavik .
In a statement released on Tuesday , Greenwood said : `` Having now had the chance to reflect on what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologise to everyone for the embarrassment I have caused .
`` It was irresponsible of me to break the COVID-19 protocols which are in place to protect players , staff and the public .
In particular , I want to apologise to Gareth Southgate , for letting him down , when he had shown great trust in me .
`` Playing for England was one of the proudest moments in my life and I only have myself to blame for this huge mistake .
I promise my family , the fans , Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lesson I will learn from . ''

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Mason Greenwood is training separately at Manchester United's training ground as part of the standard bubble induction process.
Greenwood, 18, returned to the Carrington training complex on Thursday afternoon after he was removed from the England squad for breaking COVID-19 protocols.
The MEN understands Greenwood spent around an hour at Carrington doing fitness work on Thursday and the club hope he can start training with the first-team squad early next week. Greenwood was on the premises for 15 minutes before United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left.
Greenwood is unlikely to travel to Villa Park on Saturday for United's only pre-season friendly with Aston Villa due to his late return to training. He did not report with other squad members on Friday morning and Greenwood does not have to quarantine as there is no travel restriction with Iceland.
Within 48 hours of making his England debut against Iceland last Saturday, Greenwood and Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden had to leave the camp after breaching the strict bio-bubble in Reykjavik.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Greenwood said: "Having now had the chance to reflect on what’s happened, I can only apologise to everyone for the embarrassment I have caused.
"It was irresponsible of me to break the COVID-19 protocols which are in place to protect players, staff and the public. In particular, I want to apologise to Gareth Southgate, for letting him down, when he had shown great trust in me.
"Playing for England was one of the proudest moments in my life and I only have myself to blame for this huge mistake. I promise my family, the fans, Manchester United and England that this is a lesson I will learn from."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Jackass star and wrestler Stevie Lee dies 'unexpectedly' at 54

Jackass star Stevie Lee has died at the age of 54 .
His family confirmed the tragic news on Friday and said he had died `` unexpectedly '' at his home on Wednesday morning .
They said in a statement : `` Steve 'Puppet The Psycho Dwarf ' Lee Richardson unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday , September 9 , 2020 at his home in the morning .
He was beloved by many and has many friends that were family , fans that adored him , but only his brother Jim left to take care of final arrangements .
`` Puppet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his hardcore attitude and lifestyle .
`` He is a legend in the art of Midget Wrestling . ''
They also said they have set up a GoFundMe page to help with the funeral costs .
The statement added : `` He needs our help to give him one last curtain call .
`` Please donate what you can , share his memories with everyone , and share this fundraiser to give the Psycho Dwarf the best resting place possible .
`` All proceeds will be given to Jim Richardson to handle the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much and Puppet , we love you brother ! ''
Stevie was known for starring in Jackass 3D as well as American Horror Story and Oz the Great and Powerful .
He was also popular in the wrestling world and was known to fans as Puppet The Psycho Dwarf .
Just last year he appeared in Baby Fever The Movie .
Stevie also had his own reality TV show , Half Pint Brawlers , which followed him running his own wrestling company .

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Jackass star Stevie Lee has died at the age of 54.
His family confirmed the tragic news on Friday and said he had died "unexpectedly" at his home on Wednesday morning.
They said in a statement: "Steve 'Puppet The Psycho Dwarf' Lee Richardson unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home in the morning.
He was beloved by many and has many friends that were family, fans that adored him, but only his brother Jim left to take care of final arrangements.
"Puppet has put smiles across the world with his hardcore attitude and lifestyle.
"He is a legend in the art of Midget Wrestling."
They also said they have set up a GoFundMe page to help with the funeral costs.
The statement added: "He needs our help to give him one last curtain call.
"Please donate what you can, share his memories with everyone, and share this fundraiser to give the Psycho Dwarf the best resting place possible.
"All proceeds will be given to Jim Richardson to handle the services/burial costs.
"Thank you all so much and Puppet, we love you brother!"
Stevie was known for starring in Jackass 3D as well as American Horror Story and Oz the Great and Powerful.
He was also popular in the wrestling world and was known to fans as Puppet The Psycho Dwarf.
Just last year he appeared in Baby Fever The Movie.
Stevie also had his own reality TV show, Half Pint Brawlers, which followed him running his own wrestling company.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Dad shares video of huge queue outside Covid-19 walk-in test centre

A dad trying to get a coronavirus test for his son has shared footage of the huge queue he faced at a walk-in centre .
Video footage shows scores of people waiting in the street to be tested for Covid-19 at the Mosses Centre , in Bury , on Thursday .
Widespread testing delays have been reported across England since schools reopened last week .
Tony Kirvin , from Walmersley , turned up at the Mosses Centre after struggling to book a test online for his son 14-year-old son , Michael .
But the Bury dad decided against joining the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tony , 43 , said his family have been trying to get a test for a number of days .
`` We think my son has a cold but because he had a slight temperature his school say he ca n't go in until he 's been tested , '' he said .
`` That 's absolutely fair enough but we 've had real problems accessing a test .
`` He 's now missed out on four days of education because we ca n't get one .
`` So we tried the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's what we came across .
`` The queue was stupidly long and my son ca n't queue because of his condition .
`` Five minutes in a queue and he goes into full meltdown .
So we had to leave it .
`` I noticed that some people were n't social distancing and others were n't even wearing masks .
`` There must have been between 60 and 100 people waiting .
It was ridiculous . ''
Tony managed to secure a test at the Heywood site and has been told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A number of 'walk-through ' testing centres have been opened in Bury for people who do n't have cars .
The walk-through sites are only suitable for people aged three and over who are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus - a high temperature , a new continuous cough , or a loss or change to sense of smell or taste .
Coun Andrea Simpson , Bury Council Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing , said : '' Bury has opened a number of walk-through testing centres to improve access and options for local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , additional sites are due to open very soon .
`` Demand for testing is increasing at a national level and in response to this , having these local testing options helps to meet this demand locally .
`` As a result of this demand , our walk-through centres have become increasingly busy , and whilst the centres will test as many symptomatic people as possible , at busy times , there may be a wait , and if demand is very high people may be asked to consider other testing options .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ our walk-through centres are reserved for people who are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus , many people coming to the centres have no symptoms .
`` People not experiencing symptoms should not request a test and will not be tested at the centres .
`` For people with symptoms coming to one of the centres , it is important to stay a safe distance from other people and to wear a face covering on the journey to and from the site . ''
To help increase testing capacity , there will be a Mobile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury town centre from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday ( September 12-13 ) .
Bury Council say all appointments must be booked via the national Government portal .
Other walk-through sites include Chesham Fold , Whitefield Library and the Metro Christian Centre ( open from September 14 ) .

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A dad trying to get a coronavirus test for his son has shared footage of the huge queue he faced at a walk-in centre.
Video footage shows scores of people waiting in the street to be tested for Covid-19 at the Mosses Centre, in Bury, on Thursday.
Widespread testing delays have been reported across England since schools reopened last week.
Tony Kirvin, from Walmersley, turned up at the Mosses Centre after struggling to book a test online for his son 14-year-old son, Michael.
But the Bury dad decided against joining the queue due to his son's autism.
Tony, 43, said his family have been trying to get a test for a number of days.
"We think my son has a cold but because he had a slight temperature his school say he can't go in until he's been tested," he said.
"That's absolutely fair enough but we've had real problems accessing a test.
"He's now missed out on four days of education because we can't get one.
(Image: Tony Kirvin)
"So we tried the walk-in facility at the Mosses Centre and that's what we came across.
"The queue was stupidly long and my son can't queue because of his condition.
"Five minutes in a queue and he goes into full meltdown. So we had to leave it.
"I noticed that some people weren't social distancing and others weren't even wearing masks.
"There must have been between 60 and 100 people waiting. It was ridiculous."
Tony managed to secure a test at the Heywood site and has been told to expect a result within 24-48 hours.
A number of 'walk-through' testing centres have been opened in Bury for people who don't have cars.
The walk-through sites are only suitable for people aged three and over who are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus - a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to sense of smell or taste.
Coun Andrea Simpson, Bury Council Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said:
"Bury has opened a number of walk-through testing centres to improve access and options for local people that are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus, additional sites are due to open very soon.
"Demand for testing is increasing at a national level and in response to this, having these local testing options helps to meet this demand locally.
"As a result of this demand, our walk-through centres have become increasingly busy, and whilst the centres will test as many symptomatic people as possible, at busy times, there may be a wait, and if demand is very high people may be asked to consider other testing options.
"It’s really important that our walk-through centres are reserved for people who are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus, many people coming to the centres have no symptoms.
"People not experiencing symptoms should not request a test and will not be tested at the centres.
"For people with symptoms coming to one of the centres, it is important to stay a safe distance from other people and to wear a face covering on the journey to and from the site."
To help increase testing capacity, there will be a Mobile Testing Unit located on Foundry Street in Bury town centre from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday (September 12-13).
Bury Council say all appointments must be booked via the national Government portal.
Other walk-through sites include Chesham Fold, Whitefield Library and the Metro Christian Centre (open from September 14).


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Football writers on why they're backing Man City to win the Premier League

It ’ s that time again : a new Premier League season is upon us .
While slightly later than its usual mid-August start , there is a great deal of excitement for the upcoming campaign , even with continued uncertainty over when fans will be allowed back into stadiums .
With Fulham and Arsenal getting the new season underway at Craven Cottage in Saturday ’ s lunchtime kick-off , journalists who cover Premier League clubs for the Reach regional sports network were asked what they expect from the new season .
Interestingly , Manchester City came out as clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the predictions , with nine journalists backing them to reclaim their spot at the summit and capture the third title of Pep Guardiola ’ s reign .
Although Liverpool strolled to the title last season , many of Reach ’ s reporters pointed to City ’ s impressive transfer business over the last couple of months as the rationale for backing Guardiola ’ s men over the defending champions .
Additionally , Liverpool ’ s comparatively quiet window has seemingly impacted the belief that Jurgen Klopp ’ s Reds will retain their crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019/20 .
So , with the new season dawning , we asked club writers from across the Reach network what they thought about City ’ s chances in 2020/21 .
These writers tipped City to reclaim to title - here 's why ...
They have the league 's best player , its best manager and the motivation to right the wrongs of last season .
We 're judging squads before they 're complete but if , as seems likely , they secure Kalidou Koulibaly as well then they 'll have addressed last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put together a season not far from the heights they hit from 2017 to 2019 .
They 've added strength in depth to some key areas and I think the fire will be back in their bellies to mount a proper charge at the title .
Liverpool were incredible last season , but they wo n't be able to sustain a run like the one they went on at the start of the season - they 'll need some reinforcements .
Bar the odd freak result - and Liverpool 's early season dominance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last term , and after making a couple of shrewd moves in the transfer market , I can see City reclaiming the crown .
Liverpool , meanwhile , have n't strengthened and Guardiola will be keen for his side to bounce back .
Manchester City .
They are n't perfect but they have the biggest squad in terms of depth .
The lack of fans ( for the most part ) will help them massively .
I 'd expect them to win the title with a bit to spare .
If not , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pep Guardiola .
Last season will have stung Pep Guardiola and the club and they 've moved quickly to get their targets in this window .
Liverpool had a brilliant season but the pressure will be on to repeat the trick and they are yet to really have to deal with a key injury , such as to Van Dijk .
If that happens , do they have the depth to deal with it ?
Liverpool 's not-quite-as-excellent form over the final handful of games is perhaps an indicator that the title race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Man City are still the most irresistible attacking force in the division , and look like strengthening considerably at the back .
I ca n't necessarily tip Liverpool , can I ?
But regardless , City have made some really interesting additions this summer and I 'm intrigued to see how they 'll all link together .
It 'll surely be a closer title race this year than last year , let 's put it that way .
Their defence will be improved and Liverpool 's lack of transfer activity ( so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Those two will still be ahead of the rest , with Chelsea making up the best of the remaining 18 teams .
I believe it will once again be a straight shoot-out between City and Liverpool .
In my opinion City have the slightly stronger squad and a season without finishing top of the pile will see the hunger of 2017/18 and 2018/19 return .
So , as you can see , there is a strong argument for City wrestling the title back from Liverpool .
Ferran Torres will add an exciting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ake added to the squad and Aymeric Laporte having returned to full fitness after missing several months of the 2019/20 campaign , Guardiola ’ s side are expected to be much stronger in defence .
There is a strong belief , too , that Liverpool simply can not replicate the stunning form that propelled them to a 13-point lead at the midway point last season .
Whatever happens , it seems certain that this season will provide a much closer race for Premier League supremacy .

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It’s that time again: a new Premier League season is upon us.
While slightly later than its usual mid-August start, there is a great deal of excitement for the upcoming campaign, even with continued uncertainty over when fans will be allowed back into stadiums.
With Fulham and Arsenal getting the new season underway at Craven Cottage in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, journalists who cover Premier League clubs for the Reach regional sports network were asked what they expect from the new season.
Interestingly, Manchester City came out as clear favourites to win the league based on the predictions, with nine journalists backing them to reclaim their spot at the summit and capture the third title of Pep Guardiola’s reign.
Although Liverpool strolled to the title last season, many of Reach’s reporters pointed to City’s impressive transfer business over the last couple of months as the rationale for backing Guardiola’s men over the defending champions.
Additionally, Liverpool’s comparatively quiet window has seemingly impacted the belief that Jurgen Klopp’s Reds will retain their crown after romping to an 18-point triumph in 2019/20.
So, with the new season dawning, we asked club writers from across the Reach network what they thought about City’s chances in 2020/21.
These writers tipped City to reclaim to title - here's why ...
James Benge, Arsenal
They have the league's best player, its best manager and the motivation to right the wrongs of last season. We're judging squads before they're complete but if, as seems likely, they secure Kalidou Koulibaly as well then they'll have addressed last season's Achilles heel in defence and could put together a season not far from the heights they hit from 2017 to 2019.
Joe Doyle, Crystal Palace
They've added strength in depth to some key areas and I think the fire will be back in their bellies to mount a proper charge at the title.
Liverpool were incredible last season, but they won't be able to sustain a run like the one they went on at the start of the season - they'll need some reinforcements.
Dominic Booth, Manchester United
Bar the odd freak result - and Liverpool's early season dominance - they would have won it again last term, and after making a couple of shrewd moves in the transfer market, I can see City reclaiming the crown. Liverpool, meanwhile, haven't strengthened and Guardiola will be keen for his side to bounce back.
Ian Doyle, Liverpool
Manchester City. They aren't perfect but they have the biggest squad in terms of depth. The lack of fans (for the most part) will help them massively. I'd expect them to win the title with a bit to spare. If not, then serious questions must be asked of Pep Guardiola.
Alasdair Gold - Tottenham Hotspur
Last season will have stung Pep Guardiola and the club and they've moved quickly to get their targets in this window. Liverpool had a brilliant season but the pressure will be on to repeat the trick and they are yet to really have to deal with a key injury, such as to Van Dijk. If that happens, do they have the depth to deal with it?
Jordan Blackwell, Leicester City
Liverpool's not-quite-as-excellent form over the final handful of games is perhaps an indicator that the title race will be much closer this time around. Man City are still the most irresistible attacking force in the division, and look like strengthening considerably at the back.
Adam Jones, Everton
I can't necessarily tip Liverpool, can I? But regardless, City have made some really interesting additions this summer and I'm intrigued to see how they'll all link together. It'll surely be a closer title race this year than last year, let's put it that way.
Alan Smith, Chelsea
Their defence will be improved and Liverpool's lack of transfer activity (so far) suggests stagnation is a possibility. Those two will still be ahead of the rest, with Chelsea making up the best of the remaining 18 teams.
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Alex Dicken, Wolves
I believe it will once again be a straight shoot-out between City and Liverpool. In my opinion City have the slightly stronger squad and a season without finishing top of the pile will see the hunger of 2017/18 and 2018/19 return.
So, as you can see, there is a strong argument for City wrestling the title back from Liverpool.
Ferran Torres will add an exciting dimension in attack, but with Nathan Ake added to the squad and Aymeric Laporte having returned to full fitness after missing several months of the 2019/20 campaign, Guardiola’s side are expected to be much stronger in defence.
There is a strong belief, too, that Liverpool simply cannot replicate the stunning form that propelled them to a 13-point lead at the midway point last season. Whatever happens, it seems certain that this season will provide a much closer race for Premier League supremacy.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Frog and Bucket comedy club is finally reopening

Northern Quarter comedy club The Frog and Bucket reopens today - bringing some much-needed laughter back .
The Oldham Street venue was the first comedy club in the country to host live stand-up again since the national lockdown , at a pilot performance in July .
But it has been unable to stage any more shows since , with government plans to resume live performances delayed by a fortnight and Greater Manchester later placed under tighter local lockdown rules .
Now , socially distanced indoor performances have been allowed to resume in Manchester and the club will reopen its doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showcase is back on Friday and Saturday , followed by its popular Beat the Frog night on Monday .
The club will be open every Monday , Thursday , Friday and Saturday thereafter , along with a schedule of special touring shows including Carl Hutchinson on Sunday September 27 and Eleanor Conway on Saturday October 3 .
`` After six months off we have finally been given the green light to reopen our doors and bring you the comedy that we all know and love once again , '' the team said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be back and we hope to see you all again very soon . ''
Covid safety rules have been put in place including a one-way system and hand sanitising stations around the venue .
Guests must also wear masks when not eating and drinking , and can only visit with members of their household , with a maximum of six people per table .
An anti-viral fogging machine will also be used to sanitise the entire premises daily , and an air conditioning and filtration system is also in use .

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Northern Quarter comedy club The Frog and Bucket reopens today - bringing some much-needed laughter back.
The Oldham Street venue was the first comedy club in the country to host live stand-up again since the national lockdown, at a pilot performance in July.
But it has been unable to stage any more shows since, with government plans to resume live performances delayed by a fortnight and Greater Manchester later placed under tighter local lockdown rules.
Now, socially distanced indoor performances have been allowed to resume in Manchester and the club will reopen its doors properly tonight.
Its Barrel of Laughs showcase is back on Friday and Saturday, followed by its popular Beat the Frog night on Monday.
The club will be open every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday thereafter, along with a schedule of special touring shows including Carl Hutchinson on Sunday September 27 and Eleanor Conway on Saturday October 3.
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"After six months off we have finally been given the green light to reopen our doors and bring you the comedy that we all know and love once again," the team said.
"We could not be more excited to be back and we hope to see you all again very soon."
Covid safety rules have been put in place including a one-way system and hand sanitising stations around the venue.
Guests must also wear masks when not eating and drinking, and can only visit with members of their household, with a maximum of six people per table.
An anti-viral fogging machine will also be used to sanitise the entire premises daily, and an air conditioning and filtration system is also in use.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Manchester United give team news for Aston Villa pre-season game

Manchester United will welcome Luke Shaw back to their side for their pre-season friendly against Aston Villa on Saturday .
Shaw missed the final seven games of United 's 2019/20 campaign after hobbling off during the 2-2 draw with Southampton after suffering an ankle problem .
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Shaw is impressing in United training at Carrington and will play a part at Villa Park .
United have an extra week of preparation , as the Premier League begins this weekend , after their participation in the Europa League latter stages .
Solskjaer gave an indication of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith 's side , also providing an update on centre-back and former Villa loanee Axel Tuanzebe who has been out long-term .
“ For me , Luke is looking really good in training .
He has come back , looking strong , and will play in the friendly against Villa , ” Solskjaer told United 's official website .
“ Then Axel [ Tuanzebe ] is getting closer as well .
In a few weeks ’ time , I guess he will be with us training full-time and hopefully we ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The United boss admitted some players will not feature at Villa as he seeks to get the balance right between game-time and saving players ' legs for the season proper .
United 's league opener is at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday September 19th .
“ It ’ s going to be a game to give players minutes , ” added the Norwegian .
“ Some have trained more than others and some will be more ready than others .
Some played international games , which actually sometimes you think you don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them have got valuable minutes there .
“ We ’ ll give the others minutes against Villa so they can all start on a decent level because it ’ s going to be a long season.
” As the MEN reported today , Paul Pogba is now back in training having recovered from coronavirus .
New signing Donny van de Beek may also be in line to make his debut for the club after signing from Ajax .
Sergio Romero , Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Phil Jones , Fred and Nemanja Matic have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since pre-season training started last week , while Juan Mata is training at home in quarantine .
Solskjaer added that the current circumstances were not ideal preparation for United , but said he was making no excuses .
`` That ’ s the reality of it , no point arguing or discussing it or being miserable or moaning about it .
This is the reality , '' he said .
“ We ’ re going to make the most of it .
Of course , the first few games are going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well because it ’ s such a long season .
“ We ’ re going to need most of them throughout the season .
”

Manchester United will welcome Luke Shaw back to their side for their pre-season friendly against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Shaw missed the final seven games of United's 2019/20 campaign after hobbling off during the 2-2 draw with Southampton after suffering an ankle problem.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Shaw is impressing in United training at Carrington and will play a part at Villa Park. United have an extra week of preparation, as the Premier League begins this weekend, after their participation in the Europa League latter stages.
Solskjaer gave an indication of the team he may pick against Dean Smith's side, also providing an update on centre-back and former Villa loanee Axel Tuanzebe who has been out long-term.
“For me, Luke is looking really good in training. He has come back, looking strong, and will play in the friendly against Villa,” Solskjaer told United's official website.
“Then Axel [Tuanzebe] is getting closer as well. In a few weeks’ time, I guess he will be with us training full-time and hopefully we’ll be able to give him games quickly.”
The United boss admitted some players will not feature at Villa as he seeks to get the balance right between game-time and saving players' legs for the season proper. United's league opener is at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday September 19th.
“It’s going to be a game to give players minutes,” added the Norwegian. “Some have trained more than others and some will be more ready than others. Some played international games, which actually sometimes you think you don’t really want that but some of them have got valuable minutes there.
“We’ll give the others minutes against Villa so they can all start on a decent level because it’s going to be a long season.”
As the MEN reported today, Paul Pogba is now back in training having recovered from coronavirus. New signing Donny van de Beek may also be in line to make his debut for the club after signing from Ajax.
Sergio Romero, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Phil Jones, Fred and Nemanja Matic have not been spotted at the training ground since pre-season training started last week, while Juan Mata is training at home in quarantine.
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Solskjaer added that the current circumstances were not ideal preparation for United, but said he was making no excuses.
"That’s the reality of it, no point arguing or discussing it or being miserable or moaning about it. This is the reality," he said.
“We’re going to make the most of it. Of course, the first few games are going to be important to give as many players minutes as well because it’s such a long season.
“We’re going to need most of them throughout the season.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Man Utd agree fee with Man City for talented youngster Charlie McNeill

Manchester United are expected to complete the signing of teenager Charlie McNeill after agreeing a fee with Manchester City that could rise to £1.35m .
McNeill , 17 , cost the Blues £12,000 when he joined the academy from United six years ago and his goalscoring exploits - he is credited with 600 goals at youth level - have also seen him recognised at international level with a number of appearances for England Under-16s .
After seeing his opportunities at Under-18 level limited at City , McNeill opted to reject the offer of a deal and left the club in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not turn 17 until this week anybody that wanted to sign the forward still had to negotiate a fee with his former club or risk a tribunal deciding his value .
United have agreed a price with City for an initial £750,000 potentially rising to £1.35m , with the Blues also getting a chunk of any future sale for the player ; a deal is expected to be completed shortly .
McNeill , a United fan , will add to what has been a busy summer of recruitment in the club 's academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alvaro Fernandez have all been recruited from Spanish academies , while Isak Hansen-Aaroen , Joe Hugill , Logan Pye and Radek Vitek have also been brought in .
The first Under-18s derby of the season is scheduled to be played at the City Football Academy on October 3 , with the return fixture pencilled in for February 13 .

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Manchester United are expected to complete the signing of teenager Charlie McNeill after agreeing a fee with Manchester City that could rise to £1.35m.
McNeill, 17, cost the Blues £12,000 when he joined the academy from United six years ago and his goalscoring exploits - he is credited with 600 goals at youth level - have also seen him recognised at international level with a number of appearances for England Under-16s.
After seeing his opportunities at Under-18 level limited at City, McNeill opted to reject the offer of a deal and left the club in June. However, because he did not turn 17 until this week anybody that wanted to sign the forward still had to negotiate a fee with his former club or risk a tribunal deciding his value.
United have agreed a price with City for an initial £750,000 potentially rising to £1.35m, with the Blues also getting a chunk of any future sale for the player; a deal is expected to be completed shortly.
McNeill, a United fan, will add to what has been a busy summer of recruitment in the club's academy. Alejandro Garnacho, Marc Jurado and Alvaro Fernandez have all been recruited from Spanish academies, while Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Joe Hugill, Logan Pye and Radek Vitek have also been brought in.
The first Under-18s derby of the season is scheduled to be played at the City Football Academy on October 3, with the return fixture pencilled in for February 13.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Parents 'disgusted' after son told he can't have a ponytail in school

The parents of a boy with a ponytail say they are disgusted that his new high school wo n't allow it .
Tyler Brown started his first year at Alder Community High School in Hyde just a week ago .
But three days in and he was told to remove his bobble and put his hair down , leaving it flopping in his face .
Parents Rachael Howard and Robert Brown are now accusing the Tameside school of sexual discrimination , letting girls have ponytails but not boys .
Robert told the Manchester Evening News'Manchester Family : `` He decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during lockdown .
It 's not really long enough for a full pony , but it 's too long to have it down as it covers his face , so he just has it tied up with the bobble on his crown and the bits on the top gelled down .
`` Me and his mum did try to talk him out of it at first and with him starting a new school we did n't want him to become a target among the kids , especially as he does n't know many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we decided it 's his choice and we should n't take that away from him .
He wants it to look like Thor 's hair in Marvel Avengers but it 's not long enough yet . ''
They say Tyler , 11 , was singled out and 'belittled ' by the school , who they believe should have contacted them directly rather than 'embarrassing ' their son and making him a target for bullies .
`` I rang the school and said 'this is ridiculous ' , '' added Robert , 36 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ uniform , they 're taking away his own rights .
If it was a girl who wanted a short back and sides it would be allowed . ''
Tyler 's parents sent him back in the following day with his hair up once again and say they were promised he would n't be made to remove his bobble for school photos that were taking place .
But they say the headteacher approached Tyler again and told him to remove it .
Mum Rachael , 33 , said : `` Tyler asked if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his response was 'No I 'm the headteacher here , I make the rules and I do n't have to ring anyone .
`` When my son asked why he could n't wear his hair in a ponytail the headteacher responded by saying 'if you do n't like the rules move schools . ''
The couple , who live in Newton in Hyde and have an older son , Bobby John , in Year 11 at Alder Community , are now in a stalemate with the school and Tyler has been off for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit out at the way her son 's 'personal choice ' is being taken away .
In an angry Facebook post , which has been shared more than 600 times in the last two days , she said : `` This school has made my son take his hair out of his bobble and made him walk around all day with his hair down because he 's a BOY and only girls can have ponytails !
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`` First of all that is sexual discrimination , you are stereotyping my son to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have short hair and girls should have long hair .
`` It 's 2020 and we teach our children to be open and diverse with their gender and lifestyle and this is not OK !
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This is a school claiming to support LGBT and gender diversity , yet they made my son feel embarrassed , singled out and a target for bullies on his third day at school .
`` He came home so upset and now does n't want to go to school .
He does n't understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away his choice to have long hair .
He and I would like an explanation as to why my son having long hair is going to affect his education IT DOES N'T !
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But do you know what will affect his education !
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him not wanting to come to school because he 's scared he 's going to be penalised or targeted because he was raised and encouraged to be the person he wants to be .
`` Please share this I want people to know how this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but an institution that tells our children it 's wrong to be different . ''
The M.E.N has contacted Alder Community High School for a comment .
Its policy on hair , published on the school website , states 'no extreme hairstyles , such as shaved less than # 2 , shaved patterns , 'skinhead ' , ‘ mohican ' , ‘ top knot ’ etc .
Longer hair should be tied back for practical lessons , with a plain hairband .
Girls may wear a plain black headscarf ( if applicable – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any type and small enough to be tucked into the shirt so the tie can be clearly seen ) .
What do you think ?
Is the school wrong for asking Tyler to remove his ponytail ?
Should pupils be given more freedom when it comes to hairstyles ?
Let us know in the comments or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page .

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The parents of a boy with a ponytail say they are disgusted that his new high school won't allow it.
Tyler Brown started his first year at Alder Community High School in Hyde just a week ago.
But three days in and he was told to remove his bobble and put his hair down, leaving it flopping in his face.
Parents Rachael Howard and Robert Brown are now accusing the Tameside school of sexual discrimination, letting girls have ponytails but not boys.
Robert told the Manchester Evening News'Manchester Family : "He decided he wanted to start growing his hair during lockdown. It's not really long enough for a full pony, but it's too long to have it down as it covers his face, so he just has it tied up with the bobble on his crown and the bits on the top gelled down.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Me and his mum did try to talk him out of it at first and with him starting a new school we didn't want him to become a target among the kids, especially as he doesn't know many of them yet.
"But then we decided it's his choice and we shouldn't take that away from him. He wants it to look like Thor's hair in Marvel Avengers but it's not long enough yet."
They say Tyler, 11, was singled out and 'belittled' by the school, who they believe should have contacted them directly rather than 'embarrassing' their son and making him a target for bullies.
"I rang the school and said 'this is ridiculous'," added Robert, 36. "He's in all the right uniform, they're taking away his own rights. If it was a girl who wanted a short back and sides it would be allowed."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Tyler's parents sent him back in the following day with his hair up once again and say they were promised he wouldn't be made to remove his bobble for school photos that were taking place.
But they say the headteacher approached Tyler again and told him to remove it.
Mum Rachael, 33, said: "Tyler asked if they could ring his mum or dad and his response was 'No I'm the headteacher here, I make the rules and I don't have to ring anyone.
"When my son asked why he couldn't wear his hair in a ponytail the headteacher responded by saying 'if you don't like the rules move schools."
The couple, who live in Newton in Hyde and have an older son, Bobby John, in Year 11 at Alder Community, are now in a stalemate with the school and Tyler has been off for the last two days.
Rachael has hit out at the way her son's 'personal choice' is being taken away.
In an angry Facebook post, which has been shared more than 600 times in the last two days, she said: "This school has made my son take his hair out of his bobble and made him walk around all day with his hair down because he's a BOY and only girls can have ponytails!!!
"First of all that is sexual discrimination, you are stereotyping my son to say you're a boy and should have short hair and girls should have long hair.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"It's 2020 and we teach our children to be open and diverse with their gender and lifestyle and this is not OK!!!!! This is a school claiming to support LGBT and gender diversity, yet they made my son feel embarrassed, singled out and a target for bullies on his third day at school.
"He came home so upset and now doesn't want to go to school. He doesn't understand why the school is trying to take away his choice to have long hair. He and I would like an explanation as to why my son having long hair is going to affect his education IT DOESN'T!!! But do you know what will affect his education!!!! him not wanting to come to school because he's scared he's going to be penalised or targeted because he was raised and encouraged to be the person he wants to be.
"Please share this I want people to know how this school is not a supporter of diversity but an institution that tells our children it's wrong to be different."
The M.E.N has contacted Alder Community High School for a comment.
Its policy on hair, published on the school website, states 'no extreme hairstyles, such as shaved less than #2, shaved patterns, 'skinhead', ‘mohican', ‘top knot’ etc. Longer hair should be tied back for practical lessons, with a plain hairband. Girls may wear a plain black headscarf (if applicable – no tassels, lace or fringe of any type and small enough to be tucked into the shirt so the tie can be clearly seen).
What do you think? Is the school wrong for asking Tyler to remove his ponytail? Should pupils be given more freedom when it comes to hairstyles? Let us know in the comments or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Boris Johnson faces open revolt from Tory backbenchers over new restrictions

Boris Johnson is facing open rebellion from some of his Conservative backbenchers over “ absolutely grotesque ” new lockdown restrictions .
As of Monday , a new social distancing rule comes into force in England which limits social gatherings to groups of six people both indoors and outside .
But reports state ministers are divided over the change , with one former minister declaring : “ It is time for us to actually start living like a free people , not subjecting ourselves to constantly shifting legal requirements.
” The Daily Telegraph reported on Friday that senior Tories also want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so-called 'rule of six ' in England .
While the Daily Mail claimed Health Secretary Matt Hancock was the only Cabinet minister on Mr Johnson ’ s coronavirus strategy committee to support the plan at a meeting on Tuesday - the day before it was announced to the public .
Speaking this morning , Tory former minister Steve Baker told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme : “ I think it is now time to say that this is not a fit legal environment for the British people .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system – unless the government can demonstrate otherwise .
“ And it is time for us to actually start living like a free people , not subjecting ourselves to constantly shifting legal requirements , which I think now no-one can fully understand .
“ It seems to me the effect of having Covid marshals will be to turn every public space in Britain into the equivalent of going through airport security where we are badgered and directed… I ’ m not willing to live like this.
” Conservative MP Sir Desmond Swayne said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He told Times Radio : “ It is an intrusion into family life , to individual liberty , right of association and also we ’ re threatened with marshals in our streets .
“ What powers are they going to have to direct us and order us to do things that we ’ d otherwise not wish to do ?
“ All this is done without any debate in Parliament or any vote in Parliament .
How has this happened in a democracy , that the government can rule by order in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The criticism comes as the devolved nations again are taking different approaches to the new requirements around social gatherings .
On Thursday , Scotland ’ s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced similar measures limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings to groups of six from two households , with a key difference that children under 12 are not included .
She also made it mandatory for indoor customers at hospitality businesses to wear face coverings “ whenever they are moving around and not eating or drinking ” .
On Friday , Welsh First Minister Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in shops and indoor spaces from Monday , while indoor meetings of more than six people will become illegal , although under-12s will not count towards the total .
Mr Drakeford said groups of up to 30 can continue to meet outdoors however because there is no evidence that coronavirus is being transmitted between people when they meet in the fresh air .
“ While the season still allows that to happen , we are anxious that people have that freedom in Wales because there ’ s no evidence it has a detrimental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he told BBC Radio 5 Live .
“ Meeting indoors , we know the evidence there is much stronger and that ’ s why we will take action there.
” The change on Monday will come as the latest figures show there are sharp increases in coronavirus infection rates in every single Greater Manchester borough .
The region has now had 2,029 positive cases in the week ending September 7 , the first time the number has gone above 2,000 since April 24 - when the country was in full lockdown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ other parts of the UK , with Leeds and Birmingham among areas at risk of further lockdown measures .
The most recent data for the seven days to September 7 showed Birmingham had the second highest rate of new cases in the country at 85.4 per 100,000 people and 975 new cases while Leeds had 536 new cases and a rate of 67.6 .
Meanwhile , the Treasury Select Committee has warned that Chancellor Rishi Sunak risks mass long-term unemployment and putting hard-hit viable firms out of business if the furlough scheme comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the second report of its inquiry into the economic impact of coronavirus , the cross-party committee of MPs recommended a “ targeted ” extension to the scheme .
On Thursday , Health Secretary Matt Hancock defended the Government ’ s ambitious mass Covid-19 testing proposals in the face of laughter and heckling in Parliament .
He hit out at the “ naysayers ” in the House of Commons when outlining the Operation Moonshot plans , which aim to see millions of UK-wide tests carried out daily with results available in 20-90 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as being overly ambitious and relying on technology that does not yet exist .
Leaked documents seen by the BMJ medical journal suggest the project could have a price tag of £100 billion – close to that of the £114 billion budget given to NHS England in 2018-19 .

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Boris Johnson is facing open rebellion from some of his Conservative backbenchers over “absolutely grotesque” new lockdown restrictions.
As of Monday, a new social distancing rule comes into force in England which limits social gatherings to groups of six people both indoors and outside.
But reports state ministers are divided over the change, with one former minister declaring: “It is time for us to actually start living like a free people, not subjecting ourselves to constantly shifting legal requirements.”
The Daily Telegraph reported on Friday that senior Tories also want younger children to be exempt from the so-called 'rule of six' in England.
While the Daily Mail claimed Health Secretary Matt Hancock was the only Cabinet minister on Mr Johnson’s coronavirus strategy committee to support the plan at a meeting on Tuesday - the day before it was announced to the public.
Speaking this morning, Tory former minister Steve Baker told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think it is now time to say that this is not a fit legal environment for the British people.
“It’s time to move to a voluntary system – unless the government can demonstrate otherwise.
“And it is time for us to actually start living like a free people, not subjecting ourselves to constantly shifting legal requirements, which I think now no-one can fully understand.
“It seems to me the effect of having Covid marshals will be to turn every public space in Britain into the equivalent of going through airport security where we are badgered and directed… I’m not willing to live like this.”
Conservative MP Sir Desmond Swayne said the ban was “absolutely grotesque”.
He told Times Radio: “It is an intrusion into family life, to individual liberty, right of association and also we’re threatened with marshals in our streets.
“What powers are they going to have to direct us and order us to do things that we’d otherwise not wish to do?
(Image: Getty Images)
“All this is done without any debate in Parliament or any vote in Parliament. How has this happened in a democracy, that the government can rule by order in this way without democratic restraint?”
The criticism comes as the devolved nations again are taking different approaches to the new requirements around social gatherings.
On Thursday, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced similar measures limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings to groups of six from two households, with a key difference that children under 12 are not included. She also made it mandatory for indoor customers at hospitality businesses to wear face coverings “whenever they are moving around and not eating or drinking”.
On Friday, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said face masks will become compulsory in shops and indoor spaces from Monday, while indoor meetings of more than six people will become illegal, although under-12s will not count towards the total.
Mr Drakeford said groups of up to 30 can continue to meet outdoors however because there is no evidence that coronavirus is being transmitted between people when they meet in the fresh air.
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“While the season still allows that to happen, we are anxious that people have that freedom in Wales because there’s no evidence it has a detrimental impact on the spread or coronavirus,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“Meeting indoors, we know the evidence there is much stronger and that’s why we will take action there.”
The change on Monday will come as the latest figures show there are sharp increases in coronavirus infection rates in every single Greater Manchester borough.
(Image: PA)
The region has now had 2,029 positive cases in the week ending September 7, the first time the number has gone above 2,000 since April 24 - when the country was in full lockdown.
Coronavirus rates also continue to increase across other parts of the UK, with Leeds and Birmingham among areas at risk of further lockdown measures.
The most recent data for the seven days to September 7 showed Birmingham had the second highest rate of new cases in the country at 85.4 per 100,000 people and 975 new cases while Leeds had 536 new cases and a rate of 67.6.
Meanwhile, the Treasury Select Committee has warned that Chancellor Rishi Sunak risks mass long-term unemployment and putting hard-hit viable firms out of business if the furlough scheme comes to an abrupt end on October 31.
In the second report of its inquiry into the economic impact of coronavirus, the cross-party committee of MPs recommended a “targeted” extension to the scheme.
On Thursday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock defended the Government’s ambitious mass Covid-19 testing proposals in the face of laughter and heckling in Parliament.
He hit out at the “naysayers” in the House of Commons when outlining the Operation Moonshot plans, which aim to see millions of UK-wide tests carried out daily with results available in 20-90 minutes. The idea has been criticised as being overly ambitious and relying on technology that does not yet exist.
Leaked documents seen by the BMJ medical journal suggest the project could have a price tag of £100 billion – close to that of the £114 billion budget given to NHS England in 2018-19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-12--Real Madrid enter race for Upamecano amid Man United links and more rumours

Real Madrid have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano next summer , according to reports .
After completing the signing of Donny van de Beek , MEN Sport understands that United are working on up to three more deals before the October 5 deadline .
Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has n't ruled out strengthening his defence and the club are monitoring a number of left-backs , attacking positions have been prioritised this summer and Jadon Sancho remains the top target .
A new centre-back could be on the agenda next summer , however , with Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford in the current window .
United have been heavily linked with Leipzig 's impressive young centre-half Upamecano , who played a crucial role in the Bundesliga club reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their history last season .
The 21-year-old signed a new contract with Leipzig earlier this summer and manager Julian Nagelsmann recently made it clear he will stay with the club for the coming season , though he did admit that he could leave after that .
Upamecano becoming available next summer could suit United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stiff competition to sign the Frenchman .
According to AS La Liga champions Real Madrid have entered the race as they look to improve their own defence .
However , United may have an advantage over Los Blancos as Madrid are said to be prioritising moves for Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga next summer .
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested .
Meanwhile , Smalling is reportedly just 'one step away ' from returning to Roma .
The 30-year-old has been training individually at Carrington ahead of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move back to the Italian capital after enjoying a successful loan spell there last season .
According to Gazzetta dello Sport , Roma have made a new offer of €12-13million and hope that will be enough to bring him to the Stadio Olimpico permanently .

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Real Madrid have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano next summer, according to reports.
After completing the signing of Donny van de Beek, MEN Sport understands that United are working on up to three more deals before the October 5 deadline.
Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn't ruled out strengthening his defence and the club are monitoring a number of left-backs, attacking positions have been prioritised this summer and Jadon Sancho remains the top target.
A new centre-back could be on the agenda next summer, however, with Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo both possibly leaving Old Trafford in the current window.
United have been heavily linked with Leipzig's impressive young centre-half Upamecano, who played a crucial role in the Bundesliga club reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their history last season.
The 21-year-old signed a new contract with Leipzig earlier this summer and manager Julian Nagelsmann recently made it clear he will stay with the club for the coming season, though he did admit that he could leave after that.
Upamecano becoming available next summer could suit United perfectly, but they will likely face stiff competition to sign the Frenchman.
According to AS La Liga champions Real Madrid have entered the race as they look to improve their own defence. However, United may have an advantage over Los Blancos as Madrid are said to be prioritising moves for Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga next summer.
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested.
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Meanwhile, Smalling is reportedly just 'one step away' from returning to Roma.
The 30-year-old has been training individually at Carrington ahead of a potential departure, and is keen on a move back to the Italian capital after enjoying a successful loan spell there last season.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma have made a new offer of €12-13million and hope that will be enough to bring him to the Stadio Olimpico permanently.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Teacher wins first £1m Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? jackpot in 14 years

A history and politics teacher has become the first contestant to win the £1m jackpot on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
in 14 years , it was revealed tonight .
The final question Donald Fear , 57 , answered correctly was : `` In 1718 , which pirate died in battle off the coast of what is now North Carolina ? ''
Mr Fear celebrated with a caravan holiday around the UK - and now plans to spend some of his windfall on a motor home .
Mr Fear only used one of his lifelines , 50:50 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ask The Host unused .
The episodes were pre-recorded without a studio audience due to Covid-19 , with contestants given the option of a double Phone A Friend in place of asking the audience .
Mr Fear , who lives in Telford , is a father of four .
He 's been married to his wife , Debs , a nurse , for 33 years and is the sixth champion in the programme 's 22-year history .
The lucky streak runs in the family as his elder brother , Davyth , last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following his win , Mr Fear and his wife embarked on a caravan trip along the Northumberland coast .
They previously planned to visit Santander , Bilbao and Pamplona in Spain before heading for the Pyrenees , but were thwarted by Covid-19 .
Asked how he would be spending his next holiday , Mr Fear revealed he intended to buy a motor home and visit 'wonderful Britain ' .
He said : `` Much as I 'd love to jump on the next plane to the States or something like that , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So for the moment it 's wonderful Britain , probably Wales first of all - so a motor home in Wales is what I 'm going to spend my million pounds on . ''
The show 's host , Jeremy Clarkson , said Mr Fear was like 'having the Encyclopaedia Britannica sitting opposite me ' and added : `` It 's Google , in a head . ''
Describing himself as ' a bit of a democratic socialist ' , Mr Fear said he planned to give at least 70 per cent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spend the rest on a 'comfortable retirement ' .
He also rubbished the idea of buying an Aston Martin sports car or moving house , saying : `` It 's in a lovely area and I 've been there for 27 years . ''
After winning the second Fastest Finger First round of Friday 's show , Mr Fear said he was 'in the zone immediately ' .
However , he admitted : `` Then my next thing to negotiate was getting on the chair because I was a bit worried I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've got quite short legs .
`` I was concentrating , I was sitting as absolutely still as I can , so this thing about ( me being ) cool and calm is actually me trying not to make a complete idiot of myself on national television .
`` You do n't be a history teacher for 33 years without knowing a few dates , and the date 1718 and Blackbeard leapt out at me instantly . ''
Ingram Wilcox was the last winner of the top prize , going all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five contestants previously won the £1 million prize on the UK version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
The first was Judith Keppel in November 2000 .

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A history and politics teacher has become the first contestant to win the £1m jackpot on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 14 years, it was revealed tonight.
The final question Donald Fear, 57, answered correctly was: "In 1718, which pirate died in battle off the coast of what is now North Carolina?"
His winning answer was Blackbeard.
Mr Fear celebrated with a caravan holiday around the UK - and now plans to spend some of his windfall on a motor home.
Mr Fear only used one of his lifelines, 50:50 - leaving his two Phone A Friend options and Ask The Host unused.
The episodes were pre-recorded without a studio audience due to Covid-19, with contestants given the option of a double Phone A Friend in place of asking the audience.
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The show aired on ITV tonight.
Mr Fear, who lives in Telford, is a father of four.
He's been married to his wife, Debs, a nurse, for 33 years and is the sixth champion in the programme's 22-year history.
The lucky streak runs in the family as his elder brother, Davyth, last year won £500,000 as a contestant.
(Image: PA/ITV/ Stellify Media)
Following his win, Mr Fear and his wife embarked on a caravan trip along the Northumberland coast.
They previously planned to visit Santander, Bilbao and Pamplona in Spain before heading for the Pyrenees, but were thwarted by Covid-19.
Asked how he would be spending his next holiday, Mr Fear revealed he intended to buy a motor home and visit 'wonderful Britain'.
He said: "Much as I'd love to jump on the next plane to the States or something like that, it's just not an option.
"So for the moment it's wonderful Britain, probably Wales first of all - so a motor home in Wales is what I'm going to spend my million pounds on."
The show's host, Jeremy Clarkson, said Mr Fear was like 'having the Encyclopaedia Britannica sitting opposite me' and added: "It's Google, in a head."
Describing himself as 'a bit of a democratic socialist', Mr Fear said he planned to give at least 70 per cent of his winnings to members of his family and spend the rest on a 'comfortable retirement'.
He also rubbished the idea of buying an Aston Martin sports car or moving house, saying: "It's in a lovely area and I've been there for 27 years."
After winning the second Fastest Finger First round of Friday's show, Mr Fear said he was 'in the zone immediately'.
However, he admitted: "Then my next thing to negotiate was getting on the chair because I was a bit worried I was going to fall off... because I've got quite short legs.
"I was concentrating, I was sitting as absolutely still as I can, so this thing about (me being) cool and calm is actually me trying not to make a complete idiot of myself on national television.
"You don't be a history teacher for 33 years without knowing a few dates, and the date 1718 and Blackbeard leapt out at me instantly."
Ingram Wilcox was the last winner of the top prize, going all the way in 2006.
In all, five contestants previously won the £1 million prize on the UK version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
The first was Judith Keppel in November 2000.