themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Harry Kane gives verdict on Mason Greenwood after England call-up

Greenwood set the Premier League alight with superb displays for United last season , particularly in the back-end of the season .
And he is now looking to take his talents to the international stage with Gareth Southgate putting his trust in the Reds striker .
Greenwood is wasting no time impressing , too , with seasoned goalscorer Kane recognising the young forward 's talent from the off .
`` Mason 's been great , '' Kane said . ''
Since the first session we 've had you can tell he 's full of confidence as a player , trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 's exactly what we want .
`` He 's done great for his club , in that period after the lockdown especially , and it 's great to have him in the team .
`` People use the phrase 'natural goalscorer ' .
You work on being in the right place at the right time but some of it 's instinct as well .
`` Watching him in the short time that he 's been here , he has all different types of finishes , which shows he 's a complete finisher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League last season , but at the age of 18 , he still might not have expected to get the call-up for the Three Lions seniors , who face Iceland this evening and Denmark on Tuesday , '' It 's a dream come true , '' he said of the call-up .
`` Playing for England is every young boy 's dream .
`` It 's a privilege and I 'm honoured to be selected because it 's a good group of lads .
I 'm just happy to be here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I was at home with my dad .
I was over the moon , excited and just could n't wait to be out there .
`` The manager rang me and told me about my selection as well as my season at United .
`` My dad was buzzing for me .
He 's level-headed though so he kept me down early .
It 's a dream come true like I said before . ''
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Tottenham and England star Harry Kane believes Mason Greenwood is a 'complete finisher'.
Greenwood set the Premier League alight with superb displays for United last season, particularly in the back-end of the season.
And he is now looking to take his talents to the international stage with Gareth Southgate putting his trust in the Reds striker.
Greenwood is wasting no time impressing, too, with seasoned goalscorer Kane recognising the young forward's talent from the off.
"Mason's been great," Kane said." Since the first session we've had you can tell he's full of confidence as a player, trying to shoot and take people on. That's exactly what we want.
"He's done great for his club, in that period after the lockdown especially, and it's great to have him in the team.
"People use the phrase 'natural goalscorer'. You work on being in the right place at the right time but some of it's instinct as well.
"Watching him in the short time that he's been here, he has all different types of finishes, which shows he's a complete finisher."
Greenwood scored 10 times in the Premier League last season, but at the age of 18, he still might not have expected to get the call-up for the Three Lions seniors, who face Iceland this evening and Denmark on Tuesday,
"It's a dream come true," he said of the call-up. "Playing for England is every young boy's dream.
"It's a privilege and I'm honoured to be selected because it's a good group of lads. I'm just happy to be here.
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"I got the phone call, I was at home with my dad. I was over the moon, excited and just couldn't wait to be out there.
"The manager rang me and told me about my selection as well as my season at United.
"My dad was buzzing for me. He's level-headed though so he kept me down early. It's a dream come true like I said before."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Man City defender posts update after successful ankle surgery

Philippe Sandler is on the road to recovery again after undergoing another operation .
The Manchester City defender was recovering from knee surgery when he signed for the club back in 2018 , but quickly worked his way into Pep Guardiola 's plans and started games in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup during that season .
He was expected to continue his development under the watch of Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht last year , but more injury problems saw his progress stall with the 23-year-old 's last appearance coming almost 12 months ago in October .
Sandler has now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will hope that he can soon get back to playing football again .
Claudio Bravo , Kyle Walker , Fabian Delph and Daniel Grimshaw were among the teammates past and present to wish him well as he shared news of the successful operation .
The priority for the centre-back will be to work his way back to full fitness and show that his injury problems are behind him as he looks for a return to first team football .
City meanwhile are refocusing efforts on strengthening their defence in the month that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lionel Messi 's decision to stay at Barcelona puts an end to a 10-day saga that had the Blues waiting on updates , and the need to sign another centre-back has remained .
Kalidou Koulibaly has been identified as the principal target , although negotiations with Napoli have not been straightforward .

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Philippe Sandler is on the road to recovery again after undergoing another operation.
The Manchester City defender was recovering from knee surgery when he signed for the club back in 2018, but quickly worked his way into Pep Guardiola's plans and started games in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup during that season.
He was expected to continue his development under the watch of Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht last year, but more injury problems saw his progress stall with the 23-year-old's last appearance coming almost 12 months ago in October.
Sandler has now had surgery to repair his ankle ligaments and will hope that he can soon get back to playing football again. Claudio Bravo, Kyle Walker, Fabian Delph and Daniel Grimshaw were among the teammates past and present to wish him well as he shared news of the successful operation.
The priority for the centre-back will be to work his way back to full fitness and show that his injury problems are behind him as he looks for a return to first team football.
City meanwhile are refocusing efforts on strengthening their defence in the month that is left in the transfer window. Lionel Messi's decision to stay at Barcelona puts an end to a 10-day saga that had the Blues waiting on updates, and the need to sign another centre-back has remained.
Kalidou Koulibaly has been identified as the principal target, although negotiations with Napoli have not been straightforward.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Driver so drunk he threatened to wee in a police car arrested

Transport cops have had a busy night of arrests - including a driver who was so drunk he threatened to wee in their car .
Greater Manchester Police 's transport unit had to deal with a series of incidents , including a drug driver , an assault on an officer and an uninsured driver who was caught after being spotted driving erratically .
They were also called to Manchester Piccadilly to help a woman who was so drunk she forgot she 'd just spent several hours on a train , and thought she was still in London .
Officers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media .
They said : `` Overnight the GMP Transport Unit has made three arrests and attended multiple incidents across Manchester .
`` The first arrest was for assaulting a police officer .
Thankfully no major injuries to the officer and the suspect is now in our cells awaiting an interview once sober .
`` Next incident involved a suspected drink driver of a van who was seen by officers on patrol swerving all over the road .
`` On stopping the vehicle , despite the driver stinking of alcohol and being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back of the police car , he refused to provide a breath sample at the roadside , as apparently , he had only been drinking lemon and lime all night !
`` Thankfully he avoided a charge for criminal damage and saw sense , leaving our car seat dry .
`` He is now sleeping off his booze after providing an evidential reading at the station of over twice the drink-drive limit .
Read more of today 's stories here '' The third incident of the night was a lady so drunk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` She had consumed that much alcohol she had totally erased her memory of the 200-mile train journey she had just taken to Piccadilly Manchester .
`` Thank you to the concerned members of the public who called us .
We responded within minutes and when we arrived she was on the edge of tram tracks .
`` The lady was later identified and taken to a place of safety to allow her to sober up and be safeguarded .
`` The fourth incident of note was a vehicle seen driving erratically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insurance , resulting in the vehicle being immediately seized by XT patrol .
`` A short while later , patrols sighted a vehicle in suspicious circumstances .
`` On stopping the driver confirmed to using drugs frequently .
`` He later tested positive for drugs .
Male was subsequently arrested for drug driving '' .

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Transport cops have had a busy night of arrests - including a driver who was so drunk he threatened to wee in their car.
Greater Manchester Police's transport unit had to deal with a series of incidents, including a drug driver, an assault on an officer and an uninsured driver who was caught after being spotted driving erratically.
They were also called to Manchester Piccadilly to help a woman who was so drunk she forgot she'd just spent several hours on a train, and thought she was still in London.
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Officers have shared details of their busy night on social media.
They said: "Overnight the GMP Transport Unit has made three arrests and attended multiple incidents across Manchester.
"The first arrest was for assaulting a police officer. Thankfully no major injuries to the officer and the suspect is now in our cells awaiting an interview once sober.
"Next incident involved a suspected drink driver of a van who was seen by officers on patrol swerving all over the road.
"On stopping the vehicle, despite the driver stinking of alcohol and being so intoxicated he threatened to urinate in the back of the police car, he refused to provide a breath sample at the roadside, as apparently, he had only been drinking lemon and lime all night!
"Thankfully he avoided a charge for criminal damage and saw sense, leaving our car seat dry.
"He is now sleeping off his booze after providing an evidential reading at the station of over twice the drink-drive limit.
"The third incident of the night was a lady so drunk she initially thought she was in London.
"She had consumed that much alcohol she had totally erased her memory of the 200-mile train journey she had just taken to Piccadilly Manchester.
"Thank you to the concerned members of the public who called us. We responded within minutes and when we arrived she was on the edge of tram tracks.
"The lady was later identified and taken to a place of safety to allow her to sober up and be safeguarded.
"The fourth incident of note was a vehicle seen driving erratically.
"Driver found to have no insurance, resulting in the vehicle being immediately seized by XT patrol.
"A short while later, patrols sighted a vehicle in suspicious circumstances.
"On stopping the driver confirmed to using drugs frequently.
"He later tested positive for drugs. Male was subsequently arrested for drug driving".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Jadon Sancho addresses transfer speculation amid Man United interest

Jadon Sancho says he is ignoring speculation over his future amid transfer interest from Manchester United .
The Borussia Dortmund star remains a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but the Reds have been unable to reach a breakthrough in negotiations for the 20-year-old .
Dortmund are adamant Sancho will stay at the Bundesliga side for at least one more season but MEN Sport understand United remain hopeful of securing his signature before the October 5 transfer window deadline .
United have still not found a resolution over Sancho 's salary expectations and the agents ' fees during talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intermediary Marco Lichtsteiner , acting on behalf of Dortmund .
The transfer saga looks set to drag on until deadline day and Sancho was asked about his future during an interview with SoccerBible .
They asked : `` There ’ s always talk of moves linking you with Premier League clubs .
Do you ever wish that would just go away ? ''
Sancho replied : `` No , the media ’ s the media .
`` They ’ re always going to try and create a story , but this is how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I just focus on my football .
I just want to do what ’ s best for my team and win titles at the end of the day . ''
Sancho was also asked about the viral clip from an England training session last year where he put United captain Harry Maguire on the ground with a quick stop-start .
The youngster laughed when reminiscing on the piece of trickery .
He said : `` Yeah , that shocked me as well .
Obviously it ’ s funny because he dropped , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because I wasn ’ t even that close to him .
`` I think it was just because of how sharp it was , it might have just thrown him off .
I was new to training so he might not have expected something like that .
Now he understands that the stop and start does come , he ’ s more aware .
`` But I feel that when you play against a new opponent they do n't know what ’ s coming , so they just get rattled [ laughs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our 2020/21 season survey By including your email address , you 'll also receive our free daily MUFC newsletter , where will deliver all the biggest breaking stories and best opinion and analysis straight into your inbox .

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Jadon Sancho says he is ignoring speculation over his future amid transfer interest from Manchester United.
The Borussia Dortmund star remains a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but the Reds have been unable to reach a breakthrough in negotiations for the 20-year-old.
Dortmund are adamant Sancho will stay at the Bundesliga side for at least one more season but MEN Sport understand United remain hopeful of securing his signature before the October 5 transfer window deadline. United have still not found a resolution over Sancho's salary expectations and the agents' fees during talks with his representative Emeka Obasi and the intermediary Marco Lichtsteiner, acting on behalf of Dortmund.
The transfer saga looks set to drag on until deadline day and Sancho was asked about his future during an interview with SoccerBible .
They asked: "There’s always talk of moves linking you with Premier League clubs. Do you ever wish that would just go away?"
Sancho replied: "No, the media’s the media.
"They’re always going to try and create a story, but this is how you manage it.
"For me, I just focus on my football. I just want to do what’s best for my team and win titles at the end of the day."
Sancho was also asked about the viral clip from an England training session last year where he put United captain Harry Maguire on the ground with a quick stop-start.
The youngster laughed when reminiscing on the piece of trickery.
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He said: "Yeah, that shocked me as well. Obviously it’s funny because he dropped, but I didn’t understand it, because I wasn’t even that close to him.
"I think it was just because of how sharp it was, it might have just thrown him off. I was new to training so he might not have expected something like that. Now he understands that the stop and start does come, he’s more aware.
"But I feel that when you play against a new opponent they don't know what’s coming, so they just get rattled [laughs]."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--The photos of parents at school gates sparking concern over social distancing

With many pupils returning to school this week , the safety measures put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus have been in full swing .
But while the focus has understandably been on what 's happening inside the classroom , it 's what 's happening outside that is causing the most concern .
Within hours of schools reopening , parents were sharing pictures of crowded pavements as families struggle to distance while dropping pupils off .
One-way systems and staggered drop-off and pick-up times have become the norm , but the layout of some schools means it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make things work .
Mum Lorenza Casini says her child 's school , Alma Park Primary in Levenshulme , is doing what it can to help , but says the current set-up does not feel safe .
Sharing a photo of a crowded pavement outside the school , she said : `` This is the space outside our school this morning .
This situation is not safe or tenable for social distancing and for road safety . ''
Speaking to the M.E.N , she said : `` There are staggered entry times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five minutes apart so it ’ s difficult for everyone to arrive exactly when they are meant to .
There is simply not enough pavement space to allow for people to arrive safely and see their children off . ''
Lorenza said she and other parents had hoped that a School Streets scheme - part of the planned Levy Bee Network - would have been in place by now , allowing them to temporarily close the road to traffic at peak times and give families more space to distance .
But she says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` In the morning we need to get to main gates at our children ’ s class ’ allocated time and stay by the gate , not go on .
Also there 's only one adult per child/children allowed .
`` Our school has over 400 pupils .
Even with staggered entry times we are looking at a high number of children plus parents arriving , the school is doing its utmost , but there is just not enough safe space on the pavements we have . ''
A parent at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over crowds outside .
Sharing a picture of parents and children huddled together outside the gates on Wednesday morning , she described it as a 'free for all ' and asked whether 'lockdown had ended ' .
The mum , who did not want to be identified , told the M.E.N : `` I was disgusted with it .
It was just a free-for-all .
It was mayhem .
The parents were just stood at the gates .
It 's not the school 's fault , it 's the government 's - they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's a hard job for the school .
`` There were cars beeping their horns at people stood in the road .
I know Years 1 and 3 were at that gate , there are 90 children per year .
`` You could n't make out who were staff and who were parents .
How can anyone socially distance when that 's going on ?
I have never seen anything like it . ''
In guidance set out by the Department for Education , schools have been advised to consider staggered start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to communicate this to parents and remind them about the process that has been agreed for drop off and collection ' .
It also states that 'gathering at the school gates and otherwise coming into the site without an appointment is not allowed ' .
The transmission risk created by the school run is one that was raised by government medical officers as they discussed the potential impact of a return to full-time education .
Discussing the merits of getting children back to class , chief medical officer Chris Whitty , said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for families directly from children catching it at school and passing it on ' .
But he added : `` Now there are other ways that schools are connecting households together .
Parents meeting at the school gate , for example , and the fact that people who have got school-aged children , because their children are at school , they can then go to work and they will meet up with other people .
`` The fact of schools being open will probably lead to some increase in transmission but much of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Primary headteacher Jacq Maynard described the process of getting children back to school as 'extremely challenging for schools , parents and of course our pupils ' .
She said : `` The safety and well-being of our pupils is and will always be our top priority but we have to acknowledge we are working in incredibly difficult circumstances .
`` As a school we will always evaluate and respond to how we are doing things and adapt our plans where necessary . ''
In Stockport , mum Jill Glenister has been particularly anxious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five-year-old son Jasper and feels schools have an 'unenviable task ' running at full capacity in the current climate .
Classed as 'clinically vulnerable ' due to a heart condition , Jill has been shielding as much as she can and had mixed feelings over Jasper starting back .
But she says his school , Cale Green Primary , has tried its hardest 'to make sure everyone is as safe as possible ' .
She said : `` Our school really are doing everything in their power to keep everyone safe and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finding solutions as soon as a problem arises .
`` They ’ ve been handed a very difficult task with very little guidance and help from government .
I think the school are doing all they can and it ’ s really up to parents to police themselves when it comes to queuing outside of school .
`` The schools can only really advise and request adults to keep a safe distance , limit one parent/carer etc .
It ’ s an impossible situation and I know our school at least are doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got - in terms of using different entrances and staggered drop off/pick up slots . ''
Jill , whose son has now started in Year 5 , added : `` It ’ s a case of trial and error for all schools at the moment and they ’ re all just trying to find what works and change what doesn ’ t .
`` I think it ’ s an unenviable task for schools to be running at capacity for the first time while introducing these new requirements and safety measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems but I know our school at least are trying their hardest to make sure everyone is as safe as possible . ''
Manchester City Council says drop-offs and pick-ups are part of each school 's own risk assessment for getting pupils back into school , and will be different for each one as every site is unique and pupil numbers vary .
But the authority says it will offer support where needed .
Councillor Garry Bridges , the council 's executive member for children and schools , said : `` The council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pupils to school , and we will be on hand to offer whatever support is required throughout this transitional period .
`` We have been in touch with Alma Park and New Moston and will offer what help we can in regard to the safe arrival of pupils at the school .
We are also reaching out to other schools to determine if any more need support based on their first day 's experience . ''
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With many pupils returning to school this week, the safety measures put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus have been in full swing.
But while the focus has understandably been on what's happening inside the classroom, it's what's happening outside that is causing the most concern.
Within hours of schools reopening, parents were sharing pictures of crowded pavements as families struggle to distance while dropping pupils off.
One-way systems and staggered drop-off and pick-up times have become the norm, but the layout of some schools means it's simply not possible and they are struggling to make things work.
Mum Lorenza Casini says her child's school, Alma Park Primary in Levenshulme, is doing what it can to help, but says the current set-up does not feel safe.
Sharing a photo of a crowded pavement outside the school, she said: "This is the space outside our school this morning. This situation is not safe or tenable for social distancing and for road safety."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Speaking to the M.E.N, she said: "There are staggered entry times for different years. They are only five minutes apart so it’s difficult for everyone to arrive exactly when they are meant to. There is simply not enough pavement space to allow for people to arrive safely and see their children off."
Lorenza said she and other parents had hoped that a School Streets scheme - part of the planned Levy Bee Network - would have been in place by now, allowing them to temporarily close the road to traffic at peak times and give families more space to distance. But she says there have been ongoing delays.
She added: "In the morning we need to get to main gates at our children’s class’ allocated time and stay by the gate, not go on. Also there's only one adult per child/children allowed.
"Our school has over 400 pupils. Even with staggered entry times we are looking at a high number of children plus parents arriving, the school is doing its utmost, but there is just not enough safe space on the pavements we have."
A parent at New Moston Primary School shared similar concerns over crowds outside.
Sharing a picture of parents and children huddled together outside the gates on Wednesday morning, she described it as a 'free for all' and asked whether 'lockdown had ended'.
The mum, who did not want to be identified, told the M.E.N: "I was disgusted with it. It was just a free-for-all. It was mayhem. The parents were just stood at the gates. It's not the school's fault, it's the government's - they have told them what to do. It's a hard job for the school.
"There were cars beeping their horns at people stood in the road. I know Years 1 and 3 were at that gate, there are 90 children per year.
"You couldn't make out who were staff and who were parents. How can anyone socially distance when that's going on? I have never seen anything like it."
In guidance set out by the Department for Education, schools have been advised to consider staggered start and finish times and to 'consider how to communicate this to parents and remind them about the process that has been agreed for drop off and collection'.
It also states that 'gathering at the school gates and otherwise coming into the site without an appointment is not allowed'.
The transmission risk created by the school run is one that was raised by government medical officers as they discussed the potential impact of a return to full-time education.
(Image: PA)
Discussing the merits of getting children back to class, chief medical officer Chris Whitty, said it was unlikely 'to substantially increase the risk for families directly from children catching it at school and passing it on'.
But he added: "Now there are other ways that schools are connecting households together. Parents meeting at the school gate, for example, and the fact that people who have got school-aged children, because their children are at school, they can then go to work and they will meet up with other people.
"The fact of schools being open will probably lead to some increase in transmission but much of that is indirect."
New Moston Primary headteacher Jacq Maynard described the process of getting children back to school as 'extremely challenging for schools, parents and of course our pupils'.
She said: "The safety and well-being of our pupils is and will always be our top priority but we have to acknowledge we are working in incredibly difficult circumstances.
"As a school we will always evaluate and respond to how we are doing things and adapt our plans where necessary."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In Stockport, mum Jill Glenister has been particularly anxious over the return to school for her five-year-old son Jasper and feels schools have an 'unenviable task' running at full capacity in the current climate.
Classed as 'clinically vulnerable' due to a heart condition, Jill has been shielding as much as she can and had mixed feelings over Jasper starting back.
But she says his school, Cale Green Primary, has tried its hardest 'to make sure everyone is as safe as possible'.
She said: "Our school really are doing everything in their power to keep everyone safe and our headteacher is amazing at trouble shooting and finding solutions as soon as a problem arises.
"They’ve been handed a very difficult task with very little guidance and help from government. I think the school are doing all they can and it’s really up to parents to police themselves when it comes to queuing outside of school.
"The schools can only really advise and request adults to keep a safe distance, limit one parent/carer etc. It’s an impossible situation and I know our school at least are doing the best they can with what they’ve got - in terms of using different entrances and staggered drop off/pick up slots."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Jill, whose son has now started in Year 1, added: "It’s a case of trial and error for all schools at the moment and they’re all just trying to find what works and change what doesn’t.
"I think it’s an unenviable task for schools to be running at capacity for the first time while introducing these new requirements and safety measures. Of course there will be teething problems but I know our school at least are trying their hardest to make sure everyone is as safe as possible."
Manchester City Council says drop-offs and pick-ups are part of each school's own risk assessment for getting pupils back into school, and will be different for each one as every site is unique and pupil numbers vary. But the authority says it will offer support where needed.
Councillor Garry Bridges, the council's executive member for children and schools, said: "The council is committed to ensuring the safe return of pupils to school, and we will be on hand to offer whatever support is required throughout this transitional period.
"We have been in touch with Alma Park and New Moston and will offer what help we can in regard to the safe arrival of pupils at the school. We are also reaching out to other schools to determine if any more need support based on their first day's experience."
How have you found the return to school? Has drop-off and pick-up felt safe? Let us know in the comments or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City LIVE: build-up to Carabao Cup first round clash

It 's been a long wait for Bolton Wanderers to play competitive football once more .
But that wait is now over with the Whites back in action today in the Carabao Cup first round against Bradford City .
It will be the first time Wanderers have kicked a ball in anger since March 10 when Bolton , then managed by Keith Hill in League One , drew 2-2 on the road against Burton Albion .
And this afternoon 's match at the University of Bolton Stadium against the Bantams will be the first competitive fixture there since the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will be the start of a busy week for Wanderers with three games in eight days , as Crewe Alexandra and Forest Green Rovers are both due to take on Bolton in the EFL Trophy and League Two respectively , the latter of which starts next weekend .
The game will be played behind closed doors with no fans in the stadium .
But supporters will be able to watch events unfold from home and we 'll bring you all the pre-match build-up , team news , match action and post-game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what will be his first competitive match in charge of Wanderers since being appointed to the role at the start of July .

It's been a long wait for Bolton Wanderers to play competitive football once more.
But that wait is now over with the Whites back in action today in the Carabao Cup first round against Bradford City.
It will be the first time Wanderers have kicked a ball in anger since March 10 when Bolton, then managed by Keith Hill in League One, drew 2-2 on the road against Burton Albion.
And this afternoon's match at the University of Bolton Stadium against the Bantams will be the first competitive fixture there since the end of February when Accrington Stanley visited BL6.
It will be the start of a busy week for Wanderers with three games in eight days, as Crewe Alexandra and Forest Green Rovers are both due to take on Bolton in the EFL Trophy and League Two respectively, the latter of which starts next weekend.
The game will be played behind closed doors with no fans in the stadium.
But supporters will be able to watch events unfold from home and we'll bring you all the pre-match build-up, team news, match action and post-game reaction from Trotters boss Ian Evatt after what will be his first competitive match in charge of Wanderers since being appointed to the role at the start of July.
The Trotters lost 2-1 after goals from Lee Novak and Harry Pritchard sandwiched Antoni Sarcevic's strike.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Hansen-Aaroen used Man Utd history to learn English and is watching Fernandes

The first time Isak Hansen-Aaroen went away with the Manchester United youth team , his eye was drawn to a lean , shaven-headed figure in training kit who had a special command of a football .
It 's August 2018 and Hansen-Aaroen is a few days short of his 14th birthday .
He 's in Hong Kong with United 's Under-16s , one of many visits to the club before making his move permanent .
During his time in Hong Kong the 13-year-old never did find out how that impressive figure was , but on his next trip to Carrington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former professional footballer Jonas Johansen when he sees the same person .
`` You do n't know that this a former player ?
`` , Johansen said to Hansen-Aaroen , before telling him all about Nicky Butt 's role in the Champions League final in Barcelona in 1999 and all that he achieved for United .
Hansen-Aaroen , a silky playmaker , will be seeing a bit more of Butt after moving to Manchester permanently just under three weeks ago , having turned 16 on August 22 .
The Norwegian has already impressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his arrival is yet to be confirmed by United , who are awaiting international clearance for him , hopes are high .
Hansen-Aaroen played seven games for Tromso , as a 15-year-old , in the Norwegian second tier between the start of July and early August before moving to Manchester in the middle of last month and moving in with a host family .
Most of Europe wanted to sign Hansen-Aaroen .
There were offers from Liverpool , visits to Everton and interest from Bayern Munich and Juventus , but after the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubt about his destination .
And while the ultimate goal is to reach the first-team , the teenager has already played at Old Trafford .
`` They ’ ve been following him since he was 13 , they saw him at a local football school here and he was the best player .
He was given a trip to Manchester and he actually played at Old Trafford , a small training game there for children , '' Johansen said of United 's interest in the player .
`` They ’ ve followed him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 he had his first trial there .
They ’ ve been close with him , his agent and family since then .
He completed the pre-contract when he was 15 , they had a good eye on him for a while before he signed .
`` The way he was treated the first time he was at Carrington convinced him this was the right place for him . ''
Since confirming his move there have been regular discussions with Neil Ryan , United 's Under-18s boss , and Les Parry , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hansen-Aaroen 's development .
His grasp of United 's history has improved as well .
In order to remain with Tromso 's reserves and senior side , Hansen-Aaroen missed his 10th grade in Norway , so had to have makeshift classes to continue his education .
That included working on his English , which Johansen helped with .
But rather than focusing on pronunciation and the finer details of the language , the coach , a United fan himself , combined the two to give his pupil a headstart when he arrived in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history lessons , instead of talking about pronunciation we just started talking English .
Every time he was in Manchester he was outside Old Trafford and he saw the Munich clock , he took an interest in the club ’ s history , '' said Johansen .
`` It was exciting for me because I know a lot of the history , so I taught him about Munich , told him about Duncan Edwards and gave him a relationship to what United is and the DNA .
`` So I told him about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he took a lot of interest in knowing United ’ s history .
I think it ’ s important for him to learn the history if you want to be part of the new history . ''
Johansen hung up his boots in 2017 after a distinguished career in Norway that started and ended with Tromso .
It was while training at the club 's Alfheim complex nearly six years ago that he first caught sight of a then 10-year-old attacking midfielder and `` saw straight away this boy had something special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work one-on-one with Hansen-Aaroen , on technical elements to his game and devising regular training sessions and weekly plans .
He 's also accompanied him on several visits to Carrington .
More recently the teenager has been watching videos of Juan Mata and Bruno Fernandes to try and add the defensive elements to his already impressive attacking game .
`` Before he was only a No .
10 , when he was young he was always the best player in the team and almost every game and every training session focused on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Johansen .
`` The last 18 months we ’ ve worked well on his defensive part of the game .
He ’ s never going to be a defensive-minded player but he needs some key points in his defensive work to make it as a United player .
`` We ’ ve watched players like Juan Mata and Bruno Fernandes , they work hard when it comes to the defensive part of the game .
`` Isak wants to get on the ball as much as possible , his biggest attribute now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball , his vision and the way he times his run , he knows when to let the ball go and when to dribble or when to pass . ''
And next time he bumps into Nicky Butt , he 'll know exactly who the 45-year-old is and what he did for Manchester United .
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The first time Isak Hansen-Aaroen went away with the Manchester United youth team, his eye was drawn to a lean, shaven-headed figure in training kit who had a special command of a football.
It's August 2018 and Hansen-Aaroen is a few days short of his 14th birthday. He's in Hong Kong with United's Under-16s, one of many visits to the club before making his move permanent.
During his time in Hong Kong the 13-year-old never did find out how that impressive figure was, but on his next trip to Carrington he's with his technical coach and former professional footballer Jonas Johansen when he sees the same person.
"You don't know that this a former player?", Johansen said to Hansen-Aaroen, before telling him all about Nicky Butt's role in the Champions League final in Barcelona in 1999 and all that he achieved for United.
Hansen-Aaroen, a silky playmaker, will be seeing a bit more of Butt after moving to Manchester permanently just under three weeks ago, having turned 16 on August 22.
The Norwegian has already impressed in training with the Under-18s and while his arrival is yet to be confirmed by United, who are awaiting international clearance for him, hopes are high.
Hansen-Aaroen played seven games for Tromso, as a 15-year-old, in the Norwegian second tier between the start of July and early August before moving to Manchester in the middle of last month and moving in with a host family.
Most of Europe wanted to sign Hansen-Aaroen. There were offers from Liverpool, visits to Everton and interest from Bayern Munich and Juventus, but after the first contact with United there was never any doubt about his destination.
And while the ultimate goal is to reach the first-team, the teenager has already played at Old Trafford.
"They’ve been following him since he was 13, they saw him at a local football school here and he was the best player. He was given a trip to Manchester and he actually played at Old Trafford, a small training game there for children," Johansen said of United's interest in the player.
"They’ve followed him closely ever since. When he was 14 he had his first trial there. They’ve been close with him, his agent and family since then. He completed the pre-contract when he was 15, they had a good eye on him for a while before he signed.
"The way he was treated the first time he was at Carrington convinced him this was the right place for him."
Since confirming his move there have been regular discussions with Neil Ryan, United's Under-18s boss, and Les Parry, the academy's player performance manager, about Hansen-Aaroen's development.
His grasp of United's history has improved as well. In order to remain with Tromso's reserves and senior side, Hansen-Aaroen missed his 10th grade in Norway, so had to have makeshift classes to continue his education.
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That included working on his English, which Johansen helped with. But rather than focusing on pronunciation and the finer details of the language, the coach, a United fan himself, combined the two to give his pupil a headstart when he arrived in Manchester.
"We did the United history lessons, instead of talking about pronunciation we just started talking English. Every time he was in Manchester he was outside Old Trafford and he saw the Munich clock, he took an interest in the club’s history," said Johansen.
"It was exciting for me because I know a lot of the history, so I taught him about Munich, told him about Duncan Edwards and gave him a relationship to what United is and the DNA.
"So I told him about Eric Harrison, the Class of 92, he took a lot of interest in knowing United’s history. I think it’s important for him to learn the history if you want to be part of the new history."
Johansen hung up his boots in 2017 after a distinguished career in Norway that started and ended with Tromso. It was while training at the club's Alfheim complex nearly six years ago that he first caught sight of a then 10-year-old attacking midfielder and "saw straight away this boy had something special".
After retiring he began to work one-on-one with Hansen-Aaroen, on technical elements to his game and devising regular training sessions and weekly plans. He's also accompanied him on several visits to Carrington.
More recently the teenager has been watching videos of Juan Mata and Bruno Fernandes to try and add the defensive elements to his already impressive attacking game.
"Before he was only a No. 10, when he was young he was always the best player in the team and almost every game and every training session focused on the offensive part of the game," said Johansen.
"The last 18 months we’ve worked well on his defensive part of the game. He’s never going to be a defensive-minded player but he needs some key points in his defensive work to make it as a United player.
"We’ve watched players like Juan Mata and Bruno Fernandes, they work hard when it comes to the defensive part of the game.
"Isak wants to get on the ball as much as possible, his biggest attribute now is probably his timing on and off the ball, his vision and the way he times his run, he knows when to let the ball go and when to dribble or when to pass."
And next time he bumps into Nicky Butt, he'll know exactly who the 45-year-old is and what he did for Manchester United.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Phil Foden might be about to start doing what Pep Guardiola wanted

Pep Guardiola spends so long talking about Phil Foden 's many great qualities that his mention of a fault pricked the ears last season .
At a time when the Manchester City youngster was still not getting many minutes at club level or recognition at England senior level , the Blues boss suggested that the player treated him with too much respect .
“ He is a shy guy , ” Guardiola said .
“ I would like him to talk more to me , but all the time I go to him and speak to him .
He still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much respect , and after two or three seasons it ’ s not necessary.
” Foden , however , has always been one to let his feet do the talking .
As he said recently , he simply ensures he puts in 100 per cent effort on the training ground and then celebrates if that is enough for him to make the team but if he does n't he knows that it is not through any fault of his own .
That does n't mean he does n't and has n't been frustrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his ability .
Also , that very attitude of the 20-year-old is one of the qualities that Guardiola admires in him so the decision not to stink the training ground or the manager 's office out when he does n't make the team has n't really worked against him .
Foden is still developing though .
The last 12 months have shown that on the pitch with him flourishing in a number of different positions , and this week he showed a change in front of the media .
Interviews have never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
He has always been polite , and sometimes spoken when he was n't even sure he was supposed to yet there has always been that feeling of awkwardness that melts away as soon as he has a football back at his feet .
Watching Foden address journalists from the England camp this week appeared different though .
Presented as a face of the next generation of talent uninhibited by previous failures because they were either in school or not even born for it , the Stockport youngster sounded like it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to suggesting that past England teams may have seen more success with better coaching or playing style , this was a footballer confident enough to speak as he plays .
As Foden grows into the player that so many expected , do not be surprised if his voice follows .
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Pep Guardiola spends so long talking about Phil Foden's many great qualities that his mention of a fault pricked the ears last season.
At a time when the Manchester City youngster was still not getting many minutes at club level or recognition at England senior level, the Blues boss suggested that the player treated him with too much respect.
“He is a shy guy,” Guardiola said. “I would like him to talk more to me, but all the time I go to him and speak to him. He still looks at me with a little too much respect, and after two or three seasons it’s not necessary.”
Foden, however, has always been one to let his feet do the talking. As he said recently, he simply ensures he puts in 100 per cent effort on the training ground and then celebrates if that is enough for him to make the team but if he doesn't he knows that it is not through any fault of his own.
That doesn't mean he doesn't and hasn't been frustrated before, simply that he is confident in his ability. Also, that very attitude of the 20-year-old is one of the qualities that Guardiola admires in him so the decision not to stink the training ground or the manager's office out when he doesn't make the team hasn't really worked against him.
Foden is still developing though. The last 12 months have shown that on the pitch with him flourishing in a number of different positions, and this week he showed a change in front of the media.
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Interviews have never come naturally to the "shy guy". He has always been polite, and sometimes spoken when he wasn't even sure he was supposed to yet there has always been that feeling of awkwardness that melts away as soon as he has a football back at his feet.
Watching Foden address journalists from the England camp this week appeared different though.
Presented as a face of the next generation of talent uninhibited by previous failures because they were either in school or not even born for it, the Stockport youngster sounded like it. From making clear which position he favours to suggesting that past England teams may have seen more success with better coaching or playing style, this was a footballer confident enough to speak as he plays.
As Foden grows into the player that so many expected, do not be surprised if his voice follows.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Sainsbury's, Lidl, Iceland and Spar are urgently recalling these food products

Shoppers across the UK are being warned not to eat a number of popular food items following a series of product recalls this week .
Household names including Sainsbury 's , Lidl , Iceland , Spar and Waitrose have all issued warnings about food items .
All of the affected items have been removed from shelves , and shoppers are being urged not to consume them , and instead return them to the store in which they were bought .
The recalls are issued by the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) , which has urged shoppers to return affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and to not consume them .
The FSA says if an item is under a recall notice , you can return the product for an exchange or refund .
And if shoppers do choose to return the products , they are advised to be mindful of social distancing guidelines when visiting a supermarket or store .
At present there is no central database of every type of product recalled at any time - meaning consumers need to browse several different agency websites for details - or hope they catch site of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easier , here 's a round up of the latest supermarket product recalls - from incorrect allergen labels to contaminated products .
List correct at the time of publishing .
Sainsbury 's is recalling its semi-skimmed UHT milk because of possible microbiological contamination .
The supermarket has taken the precautionary step of recalling the UHT milk as the contamination could lead to it being unsafe to consume .
Lidl is recalling its Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries over concerns the product might contain salmonella .
Iceland has recalled two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found the presence of salmonella in them .
It 's also issued a recall on Greggs frozen steak bakes because they may contain small pieces of plastic .
Customers have been asked to return the Greggs bakes , Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters to stores .
Salmonella can result in symptoms including fever , diarrhoea and abdominal cramps if consumed .
The affected Curry Chicken Breast Toppers were the 400g packs with best before dates of 27 February 2021 , 17 March 2021 and 8 April 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were sold in 220g packs with a best before date of 4 April , 2021 .
Spar is recalling its own-brand Chicken and Prawn Paella over concerns it may contain fish , molluscs , milk and wheat ( gluten ) , which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish , and/or molluscs , and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents , and/or to wheat .
Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and milk which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts ( hazelnuts ) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
Waitrose is also recalling its own-brand chicken satay with sweet chilli sauce .
This is because an incorrect dip has been packed in the product resulting in fish and peanuts not being mentioned on the label .
The presence of fish and peanuts poses a possible health risk to anyone with these allergies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ben ’ s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches as some packs may contain pieces of glass .
The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat .
Holland & Barrett has taken the precautionary step of recalling several of its products containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella .
The following items are affected : Primula Ltd is recalling all Primula Cheese tubes , ( chilled and ambient ) because the products might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum due to a production fault .
A statement from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could potentially affect the safety of the products listed above could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company .
`` The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum .
`` Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal .
`` A recall from customers is being carried out as a precautionary measure . ''
Best before : From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 Best before : From 25 December 2020 up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 Best before : From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 Best before : From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 Best before : From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 Best before : From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021 Best before : From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020 Best before : From 30 October 2020 up to and including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020 JFC ( UK ) Ltd is recalling S & B Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce Mix because it contains celery and mustard which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard .
Benyfit Natural Pet Food Ltd has taken the precautionary step of recalling several types of frozen raw dog food products containing beef because the products might contain salmonella .
These products have been sold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online .
Highland Bay Seafoods is recalling its Baked Whole King Scallops with a creamy leek and kale sauce topped with mash potato because it contains fish which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish .

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Shoppers across the UK are being warned not to eat a number of popular food items following a series of product recalls this week.
Household names including Sainsbury's, Lidl, Iceland, Spar and Waitrose have all issued warnings about food items.
All of the affected items have been removed from shelves, and shoppers are being urged not to consume them, and instead return them to the store in which they were bought.
The recalls are issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which has urged shoppers to return affected products to the place they bought them - and to not consume them.
The FSA says if an item is under a recall notice, you can return the product for an exchange or refund.
And if shoppers do choose to return the products, they are advised to be mindful of social distancing guidelines when visiting a supermarket or store.
At present there is no central database of every type of product recalled at any time - meaning consumers need to browse several different agency websites for details - or hope they catch site of a customer-end in-store notice.
To make things easier, here's a round up of the latest supermarket product recalls - from incorrect allergen labels to contaminated products. List correct at the time of publishing.
Sainsbury's semi-skimmed UHT milk
Sainsbury's is recalling its semi-skimmed UHT milk because of possible microbiological contamination.
The supermarket has taken the precautionary step of recalling the UHT milk as the contamination could lead to it being unsafe to consume.
Pack size: 1 litre
Best before
December 28, 2020
December 29, 2020
Lidl Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bars
Lidl is recalling its Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries over concerns the product might contain salmonella.
Pack size: 3 x 45g
Best before
August 2020
September 2020
October 2020
December 2020
January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
Iceland - Greggs steak bakes, Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters
Iceland has recalled two of its own-brand chicken products after testing found the presence of salmonella in them.
It's also issued a recall on Greggs frozen steak bakes because they may contain small pieces of plastic.
Customers have been asked to return the Greggs bakes, Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters to stores.
Salmonella can result in symptoms including fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps if consumed.
The affected Curry Chicken Breast Toppers were the 400g packs with best before dates of 27 February 2021, 17 March 2021 and 8 April 2021.
The Southern Fried Chicken Popsters affected were sold in 220g packs with a best before date of 4 April, 2021.
Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers:
Pack size: 400g
Best before
February 27, 2021
March 17, 2021
April 8, 2021
Southern Fried Chicken Popsters:
Pack size: 220g
Best before: April 4, 2021
Greggs Steak Bakes:
Pack size: 280g
Best before:
20 December 2020
22 December 2020
23 December 2020
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Spar
Spar is recalling its own-brand Chicken and Prawn Paella over concerns it may contain fish, molluscs, milk and wheat (gluten), which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish, and/or molluscs, and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or to wheat.
Pack size: 600g
Best before: October 2021
Waitrose Beef and Ale pie
Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie is being recalled because it contains hazelnuts and milk which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (hazelnuts) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details
Pack size: 400g
Batch code: L0125
Best before: November 2021
Waitrose chicken satay with sweet chilli sauce
Waitrose is also recalling its own-brand chicken satay with sweet chilli sauce.
This is because an incorrect dip has been packed in the product resulting in fish and peanuts not being mentioned on the label.
The presence of fish and peanuts poses a possible health risk to anyone with these allergies.
Pack size: 85g
Best before: August 17, 2020
Uncle Ben's Brown Basmati
Mars Food UK is recalling Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches as some packs may contain pieces of glass.
The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat.
Pack size : 250g
Best before
November 17, 2020
December 8, 2020
December 9, 2020
January 8, 2021
January 18, 2021
January 19, 2021
March 2, 2021
March 16, 2021
March 20, 2021
May 24, 2021
June 14, 2021
June 15, 2021
July 3, 2021
July 19, 2021
Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett has taken the precautionary step of recalling several of its products containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella.
The following items are affected:
Broken Brazil Nuts:
Pack sizes: 100g, 300g, 400g
Batch codes: 145450, 145765, 145571, 145816, 146021, 146807, 146125, 146569,147201, 145506
Best before:
March 2021
May 2021
Healthy Heart
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: 146936
Best before: March 2021
Mixed Nuts and Raisins
Pack size: 200g
Batch codes: 145118, 146049
Best before October 2020, February 2021
Mixed Nuts and Raisins
Pack size: 1kg
Batch codes: 145968, 146070, 146871, 147011
Best before:
December 2020
March 2021
Primula Cheese tubes
Primula Ltd is recalling all Primula Cheese tubes, (chilled and ambient) because the products might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum due to a production fault.
A statement from the FSA says: "Manufacturing controls that could potentially affect the safety of the products listed above could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company.
"The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum.
"Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal.
"A recall from customers is being carried out as a precautionary measure."
Products Include:
Product code: Primula Plain Original Cheese Spread
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Smoked Paprika
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Jalapenos
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Light Cheese Spread
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Ham
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Chives
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Prawns
Pack size: 150g
Best before: From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Product code: Primula Original Cheese Spread (ambient)
Pack size: 100g
Best before: From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020
Product code: Primula Cheese Spread with Ham (ambient)
Pack size: 100g
Best before: From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020
Product code: Primula Cheese spread with Chives (ambient)
Pack size: 100g
Best before: From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020
Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce
JFC (UK) Ltd is recalling S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce Mix because it contains celery and mustard which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard.
Pack size: 1kg
Best before:
December 22, 2020;
March 16, 2022
May 7, 2022
May 23, 2022
June 12, 2022
July 10, 2022
Benyfit Natural Pet Food
Benyfit Natural Pet Food Ltd has taken the precautionary step of recalling several types of frozen raw dog food products containing beef because the products might contain salmonella.
These products have been sold by various independent pet food stores and online.
Product details:
Benyfit Natural 80-10-10 Beef Meat Feast (1kg).
Benyfit Natural 80-10-10 Beef Meat Feast (500g).
Benyfit Natural Beef & Tripe (1kg)
Benyfit Natural Beef & Tripe (500g)
Benyfit Natural Succulent Beef (1kg)
Benyfit Natural Succulent Beef (500g)
Embark on Raw Natural Working Dog Food Beef Complete (454g)
Neew Dog Premium Beef (1kg)
Neew Dog Premium Beef (500g)
Unique Raw Chicken, Beef & Ox Recipe (1kg).
For individual batch codes visit food.gov.uk/news-alerts.
Baked Whole King Scallops
Highland Bay Seafoods is recalling its Baked Whole King Scallops with a creamy leek and kale sauce topped with mash potato because it contains fish which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.
Pack size: 200g (2 scallops in a pack)
Batch code: R006, R007, R008, and 20106
Best before:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Man United slammed over Donny van de Beek 'panic buy' transfer decision

Arsenal great Paul Merson believes Manchester United 's decision to sign Donny van de Beek this summer is a panic buy .
The Dutchman became United 's first summer signing earlier this week , completing a £40million move from Ajax .
Van de Beek signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford , with the option of a further year .
Van de Beek was widely expected to join Real Madrid this summer and his agent confirmed Arsenal and Barcelona were among the clubs vying for his signature before United sealed a deal for the 23-year-old .
Merson is not impressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beek and believes United only swooped for the midfielder to appease fans who were desperate to see new faces at the club .
`` Donny Van de Beek looks like a panic buy at Manchester United , '' he told The Daily Star .
`` I don ’ t get it .
They just spent £40m on a position where they are already strong .
`` And how does he play with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes ?
You have to have someone who can play the holding role .
`` That signing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we haven ’ t bought anyone yet , let ’ s go and buy someone , who can we get ?
’ '' When you look at their midfield , Fred was improving , and they ’ ve got Scott McTominay .
Now they won ’ t get a game .
`` And they just gave Nemanja Matic a new contract .
`` Would they have done that if they knew they were getting Van de Beek ?
`` It makes no sense to me .
Who is making these decisions ?
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jadon Sancho .
If they sign Sancho , Greenwood doesn ’ t play .
For me they need another centre back . ''
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Arsenal great Paul Merson believes Manchester United's decision to sign Donny van de Beek this summer is a panic buy.
The Dutchman became United's first summer signing earlier this week, completing a £40million move from Ajax. Van de Beek signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with the option of a further year.
Van de Beek was widely expected to join Real Madrid this summer and his agent confirmed Arsenal and Barcelona were among the clubs vying for his signature before United sealed a deal for the 23-year-old.
Merson is not impressed with the decision to sign Van de Beek and believes United only swooped for the midfielder to appease fans who were desperate to see new faces at the club.
"Donny Van de Beek looks like a panic buy at Manchester United," he told The Daily Star . "I don’t get it. They just spent £40m on a position where they are already strong.
"And how does he play with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes? You have to have someone who can play the holding role.
"That signing looked to me like: ‘Oh we haven’t bought anyone yet, let’s go and buy someone, who can we get?’
"When you look at their midfield, Fred was improving, and they’ve got Scott McTominay. Now they won’t get a game.
"And they just gave Nemanja Matic a new contract. "Would they have done that if they knew they were getting Van de Beek?
"It makes no sense to me. Who is making these decisions?
"It’s like them going for Jadon Sancho. If they sign Sancho, Greenwood doesn’t play. For me they need another centre back."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--B&M pull Na Na Na Surprise doll from sale after mum left 'disgusted'

Discount retailer B & M have been forced to remove a popular child 's toy from shelves across the UK after a mum was left 'mortified ' after opening it .
The £23 Na Na Na Surprise doll - a collectible fashion doll aimed at little girls - was sold wrapped , meaning customers do n't know what it looks like until after it has been purchased .
And the mum , who bought the toy for her four-year-old daughter , has slammed the doll as `` disgusting '' after discovering it was dressed in lacy lingerie , thigh high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the complaint , B & M have said they will now be removing the doll from sale .
The mum , who did not wish to be named , bought the toy from B & M Bargains in Kirkcaldy , Scotland .
She told The Scottish Sun : `` It 's a surprise doll so you ca n't see what it is when you purchase .
There 's a selection and it 's just random the type of doll you get you get .
`` They 're dressed differently , they 've got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But they come with clothes and underneath the clothes they 're wearing what I would say is inappropriate - a lace bra , fishnet tights , ready for a Saturday night .
`` I was pretty disgusted .
She was pretty oblivious to the under clothes .
`` There 's a dress as well and a little jacket so she was just excited to put that on .
`` But it 's just not something that you would take out in public anyway . ''
After complaining to the firm , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a gesture of goodwill .
She added : `` I contacted B & M and I contacted what I thought was the manufacturer and both got back and said they were going to be looking into it .
A B & M spokesperson said : `` We will be removing this product from our stores .
`` We ’ d like to thank our customer for bringing this to our attention and are sorry for any offence that may have been caused . ''

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Discount retailer B&M have been forced to remove a popular child's toy from shelves across the UK after a mum was left 'mortified' after opening it.
The £23 Na Na Na Surprise doll - a collectible fashion doll aimed at little girls - was sold wrapped, meaning customers don't know what it looks like until after it has been purchased.
And the mum, who bought the toy for her four-year-old daughter, has slammed the doll as "disgusting" after discovering it was dressed in lacy lingerie, thigh high boots and a fishnet bodysuit.
Following the complaint, B&M have said they will now be removing the doll from sale.
The mum, who did not wish to be named, bought the toy from B&M Bargains in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. She told The Scottish Sun : "It's a surprise doll so you can't see what it is when you purchase. There's a selection and it's just random the type of doll you get you get.
"They're dressed differently, they've got different styles, if you like.
"But they come with clothes and underneath the clothes they're wearing what I would say is inappropriate - a lace bra, fishnet tights, ready for a Saturday night.
"I was pretty disgusted. She was pretty oblivious to the under clothes.
"There's a dress as well and a little jacket so she was just excited to put that on.
"But it's just not something that you would take out in public anyway."
After complaining to the firm, she was offered an apology and a voucher as a gesture of goodwill.
She added: "I contacted B&M and I contacted what I thought was the manufacturer and both got back and said they were going to be looking into it.
A B&M spokesperson said: "We will be removing this product from our stores.
"We’d like to thank our customer for bringing this to our attention and are sorry for any offence that may have been caused."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Robbie Savage makes Premier League predictions for Man United and Man City

Former Manchester United midfielder turned pundit Robbie Savage believes his old club could challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title this season .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men were way off champions Liverpool last season , despite turning things around in the second half of the campaign .
But Savage still believes they will successfully transform into title contenders this term after adding Donny van de Beek to the equation .
“ I ca n't wait to see United 's midfield three of Bruno Fernandes , Paul Pogba and new signing Donny van de Beek supplying the ammunition for Marcus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he told the Mirror .
“ Add a world-class centre-back and a top-class goalscorer and they will be the real deal.
” Speaking about Liverpool 's chances , Savage added ; `` Jurgen Klopp is not the sort of manager to let the grass grow under his feet .
“ They have stockpiled 196 points over the last two seasons and that defensive unit , with Virgil van Dijk at its heart , will be the foundation for more success .
“ They have only lost four games out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's some going.
” Savage thinks Chelsea , who have already spent more than £200m this summer , could finish above Man City , who wound up second last season .
“ Owner Roman Abramovich means business – he 's given manager Frank Lampard £230 million to spend this summer and Chelsea have brought in serious quality , '' Savage continued .
“ Hakim Ziyech , Timo Werner , Ben Chilwell , Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr will build on Lampard 's excellent first season in charge – but he needs a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he thinks Man City may come up short , though he has been impressed by one defensive recruit He concluded ; `` If Lionel Messi was n't staying at Barcelona , all bets would be off .
City 's suspect back line has been shored up by £41m Nathan Ake and the 18-point gap to champions Liverpool last season looks a bridge too far .
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Former Manchester United midfielder turned pundit Robbie Savage believes his old club could challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title this season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men were way off champions Liverpool last season, despite turning things around in the second half of the campaign.
But Savage still believes they will successfully transform into title contenders this term after adding Donny van de Beek to the equation.
“I can't wait to see United's midfield three of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and new signing Donny van de Beek supplying the ammunition for Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial," he told the Mirror.
“Add a world-class centre-back and a top-class goalscorer and they will be the real deal.”
Speaking about Liverpool's chances, Savage added; "Jurgen Klopp is not the sort of manager to let the grass grow under his feet.
“They have stockpiled 196 points over the last two seasons and that defensive unit, with Virgil van Dijk at its heart, will be the foundation for more success.
“They have only lost four games out of the last 77 in the Premier League – that's some going.”
Savage thinks Chelsea, who have already spent more than £200m this summer, could finish above Man City, who wound up second last season.
“Owner Roman Abramovich means business – he's given manager Frank Lampard £230 million to spend this summer and Chelsea have brought in serious quality," Savage continued.
“Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr will build on Lampard's excellent first season in charge – but he needs a world-class goalkeeper.”
Savage did explain why he thinks Man City may come up short, though he has been impressed by one defensive recruit
He concluded; "If Lionel Messi wasn't staying at Barcelona, all bets would be off. City's suspect back line has been shored up by £41m Nathan Ake and the 18-point gap to champions Liverpool last season looks a bridge too far.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Pregnant Real Housewives star on gender reveal and baby names

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Hanna Kinsella is 'super excited ' to be expecting a baby with her husband Martin , and the journey of her pregnancy will be documented on the ITVBe reality show .
Hanna is currently filming the 12th series of the explosive docudrama and she says the rows have already begun over who will be godmother .
She 's thrilled that the pregnancy will feature in the long-running series as a future memento for them and their first child .
She told us : `` Production have been really , really good with me and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to .
`` Because I 'm pregnant I 'm not getting into any arguments .
`` I 've got a good excuse not to get involved now . ''
Speaking about her co-stars on the show she laughed : `` The fights are already starting over who 's going to be godmother .
`` The girls have all been lovely and supportive . ''
Hanna , whose wedding day last September featured in the show , says she is n't daunted by the idea of the cameras following her first pregnancy .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the show but at the same time we 're on a reality show , '' she said .
`` It 's nice to document it and to have something to keep . ''
Dentist Hanna and anti-ageing specialist doctor Martin found out they were to become parents after Hanna felt out of sorts during lockdown .
The due date is February 8 .
`` We are super excited , '' she said .
`` We were n't actively trying and it was a nice surprise .
`` We had been so busy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
`` I said to Martin ' I do n't feel the same ' and I just knew .
`` He went out to the chemist to get a test and it said 'pregnant two to three weeks . '
`` It took a while to sink in . ''
The ladies are known for shopping up a storm on The Real Housewives and Hanna has already bought a couple of things for their little one .
She added : `` It feels surreal looking for baby stuff in shops and seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of them . '
'' Hanna , 32 , and Martin , 39 , have the gender of their baby written down for them on a piece of paper and sealed in an envelope .
The envelope is currently in a drawer and Hanna says it 's taking all of her willpower not to open it to have a peek .
`` It is taking every little bit of my willpower not to see what it is , '' she said .
`` There 's something lovely about it being a surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reveal so I want people to see the real reaction . ''
Asked if the pair have chosen names for baby Kinsella Hanna said they have , but they 're keeping their choices to themselves for now .
On September 14 Hanna and Martin will celebrate a year of marriage after tying the knot with two ceremonies in Liverpool .
`` I feel so lucky , everything is coming together , '' she said .
`` We were going to Palma but we will definitely do something nice to celebrate . ''

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The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Hanna Kinsella is 'super excited' to be expecting a baby with her husband Martin, and the journey of her pregnancy will be documented on the ITVBe reality show.
Hanna is currently filming the 12th series of the explosive docudrama and she says the rows have already begun over who will be godmother.
She's thrilled that the pregnancy will feature in the long-running series as a future memento for them and their first child.
She told us: "Production have been really, really good with me and they let me leave if I need to.
(Image: Chic PR)
"Because I'm pregnant I'm not getting into any arguments.
"I've got a good excuse not to get involved now."
Speaking about her co-stars on the show she laughed: "The fights are already starting over who's going to be godmother.
"The girls have all been lovely and supportive."
Hanna, whose wedding day last September featured in the show, says she isn't daunted by the idea of the cameras following her first pregnancy.
(Image: Hanna Kinsella Instagram)
"It is quite personal having your scan on the show but at the same time we're on a reality show," she said.
"It's nice to document it and to have something to keep."
Dentist Hanna and anti-ageing specialist doctor Martin found out they were to become parents after Hanna felt out of sorts during lockdown. The due date is February 8.
"We are super excited," she said.
"We weren't actively trying and it was a nice surprise.
(Image: Chic PR)
"We had been so busy and in lockdown we had a great time.
"I said to Martin 'I don't feel the same' and I just knew.
"He went out to the chemist to get a test and it said 'pregnant two to three weeks.'
"It took a while to sink in."
The ladies are known for shopping up a storm on The Real Housewives and Hanna has already bought a couple of things for their little one.
She added: "It feels surreal looking for baby stuff in shops and seeing pregnant ladies and thinking 'I'm one of them.'"
(Image: Monkey Kingdom)
Hanna, 32, and Martin, 39, have the gender of their baby written down for them on a piece of paper and sealed in an envelope.
The envelope is currently in a drawer and Hanna says it's taking all of her willpower not to open it to have a peek.
"It is taking every little bit of my willpower not to see what it is," she said.
"There's something lovely about it being a surprise.
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"We may do a gender reveal so I want people to see the real reaction."
Asked if the pair have chosen names for baby Kinsella Hanna said they have, but they're keeping their choices to themselves for now.
On September 14 Hanna and Martin will celebrate a year of marriage after tying the knot with two ceremonies in Liverpool.
"I feel so lucky, everything is coming together," she said.
"We were going to Palma but we will definitely do something nice to celebrate."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--13 arrested as Extinction Rebellion protesters blockade newspaper printers

Thirteen people have been arrested amid ongoing protests which have stopped delivery trucks leaving two News Corporation printing presses .
More than 100 Extinction Rebellion ( XR ) protesters used vehicles and bamboo lock-ons to block roads outside the Newsprinters printing works at Broxbourne , Hertfordshire , and Knowsley yesterday .
Hertfordshire Police said delivery lorries had not left the Broxbourne site as of 6am on Saturday , with 13 arrests made and more expected .
The Newsprinters presses publish the Rupert Murdoch-owned News Corp ’ s titles including The Sun , The Times , The Sun on Sunday and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph , the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday , and the London Evening Standard .
Newsprinters condemned the protests as an “ attack on all of the free press ” which had affected workers going about their jobs and others such as newsagents who face “ financial penalty ” .
The company said it had transferred printing to other sites , but that delays would occur in some deliveries of The Sun , The Times , the Daily Mail , the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Great Eastern Road near the Broxbourne plant around 10pm , where they found around 100 protesters who had “ secured themselves to structures and one another ” .
Under a banner reading “ Free the truth ” , XR tweeted that it was using the disruption to expose the newspapers ’ “ failure to report on the climate and ecological emergency , and their consistent manipulation of truth to suit their own agendas ” .
The group said it was planning to block routes out of the printing works throughout the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newspapers printed here is polluting national debate on climate change , immigration policy , the rights and treatment of minority groups , and on dozens of other issues , ” the group said .
Hertfordshire Police assistant chief constable Owen Weatherill said officers were “ working to facilitate the rights of both the protesters and those affected by their presence ” but protesters were not co-operating .
Read more of today 's stories here “ The rights to protest are well established in this country and we remain committed to facilitating peaceful protest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
“ However , at this time , the group are not engaging with us and the protest is causing major disruption to local businesses .
“ At this time , 13 people have been arrested in connection with the incident , and we anticipate more arrests will be made .
“ I ’ d like to reassure you that we are doing all we can to bring the incident to a peaceful conclusion , ensuring minimum disruption to the affected businesses.
” Merseyside Police tweeted on Saturday morning that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Knowsley plant .
A spokesman for Newsprinters said in a statement : “ This attack on all of the free press impacted many workers going about their jobs .
`` Overnight print workers , delivery drivers , wholesale workers and retail newsagents have faced delays and financial penalty .
This is a matter for the police and the Home Office .
“ Thanks to other industry partners , printing was transferred to other sites .
“ We apologise sincerely to any readers of The Sun , The Times , the Daily Mail , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who may be unable to buy their usual newspaper this morning due to late deliveries.
” XR protesters also held a smaller demonstration near Motherwell aimed at disrupting the distribution of Saturday ’ s Scottish Sun newspaper .
Meanwhile , climate change protesters have been warned they risk a large fine if they fail to comply with coronavirus rules banning gatherings of more than 30 people .
The Met Police said risk assessments explaining how XR activists were minimising the possibility of Covid-19 transmission at a planned march in Westminster “ did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force said XR ’ s latest round of demonstrations “ pose a risk , not only to those involved , but to the wider public and communities of London ” .
Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted : `` This morning people across the country will be prevented from reading their newspaper because of the actions of Extinction Rebellion .
`` This attack on our free press , society and democracy is completely unacceptable . ''

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Thirteen people have been arrested amid ongoing protests which have stopped delivery trucks leaving two News Corporation printing presses.
More than 100 Extinction Rebellion (XR) protesters used vehicles and bamboo lock-ons to block roads outside the Newsprinters printing works at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and Knowsley yesterday.
Hertfordshire Police said delivery lorries had not left the Broxbourne site as of 6am on Saturday, with 13 arrests made and more expected.
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The Newsprinters presses publish the Rupert Murdoch-owned News Corp’s titles including The Sun, The Times, The Sun on Sunday and The Sunday Times, as well as The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, and the London Evening Standard.
Newsprinters condemned the protests as an “attack on all of the free press” which had affected workers going about their jobs and others such as newsagents who face “financial penalty”.
The company said it had transferred printing to other sites, but that delays would occur in some deliveries of The Sun, The Times, the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times.
Hertfordshire Police said officers were called to Great Eastern Road near the Broxbourne plant around 10pm, where they found around 100 protesters who had “secured themselves to structures and one another”.
Under a banner reading “Free the truth”, XR tweeted that it was using the disruption to expose the newspapers’ “failure to report on the climate and ecological emergency, and their consistent manipulation of truth to suit their own agendas”.
The group said it was planning to block routes out of the printing works throughout the night.
“Coverage in many of the newspapers printed here is polluting national debate on climate change, immigration policy, the rights and treatment of minority groups, and on dozens of other issues,” the group said.
Hertfordshire Police assistant chief constable Owen Weatherill said officers were “working to facilitate the rights of both the protesters and those affected by their presence” but protesters were not co-operating.
“The rights to protest are well established in this country and we remain committed to facilitating peaceful protest and ensuring compliance,” he said in a statement.
“However, at this time, the group are not engaging with us and the protest is causing major disruption to local businesses.
“At this time, 13 people have been arrested in connection with the incident, and we anticipate more arrests will be made.
“I’d like to reassure you that we are doing all we can to bring the incident to a peaceful conclusion, ensuring minimum disruption to the affected businesses.”
Merseyside Police tweeted on Saturday morning that officers were still in attendance at the Knowsley plant.
A spokesman for Newsprinters said in a statement: “This attack on all of the free press impacted many workers going about their jobs.
"Overnight print workers, delivery drivers, wholesale workers and retail newsagents have faced delays and financial penalty. This is a matter for the police and the Home Office.
“Thanks to other industry partners, printing was transferred to other sites.
“We apologise sincerely to any readers of The Sun, The Times, the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times who may be unable to buy their usual newspaper this morning due to late deliveries.”
XR protesters also held a smaller demonstration near Motherwell aimed at disrupting the distribution of Saturday’s Scottish Sun newspaper.
Meanwhile, climate change protesters have been warned they risk a large fine if they fail to comply with coronavirus rules banning gatherings of more than 30 people.
The Met Police said risk assessments explaining how XR activists were minimising the possibility of Covid-19 transmission at a planned march in Westminster “did not meet the required standard”.
The force said XR’s latest round of demonstrations “pose a risk, not only to those involved, but to the wider public and communities of London”.
Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted: "This morning people across the country will be prevented from reading their newspaper because of the actions of Extinction Rebellion.
"This attack on our free press, society and democracy is completely unacceptable."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Micah Richards opens up on Man City regret after Wright conversation

Micah Richards accepts his biggest regret in football was leaving Manchester City , having failed to appreciate the position he was in at the time .
Richards emerged through the club 's academy and made his first-team debut in 2005 under Stuart Pearce and was part of the side that won their first Premier League title in 2012 under Roberto Mancini .
Amid the elation of the last-gasp Sergio Aguero winner over QPR , Richards remembers a conversation with goalkeeper Richard Wright that he dismissed at the time but has stuck with him and grown in importance over time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said to me , 'Enjoy the moment , as you do n't know when it 's going to come around again , ' '' he told the Mail .
`` I was looking at him thinking , 'You what ! '
We had just won the Premier League !
I 'm thinking we 're going on to win another three , four or five .
`` I left City having won one Premier League .
I 'm not saying I got ahead of myself but I now know what Richard meant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I should never have left .
If I 'd looked after my body , maybe I could still have been in and around it .
My ego made me leave Manchester City .
`` I could n't stand being second best .
They offered me a five-year deal before I left .
A lot of people do n't know that .
It was my ego that made me leave .
When you have been first choice and then you are not getting into squads ?
I could n't deal with that !
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richards moved to Aston Villa in 2015 but the team were relegated from the Premier League during his first year there , and regular injuries limited his game time to the extent that he retired in 2019 at the age of 31 .
He is now an increasingly regular presence covering football as a pundit .

Micah Richards accepts his biggest regret in football was leaving Manchester City, having failed to appreciate the position he was in at the time.
Richards emerged through the club's academy and made his first-team debut in 2005 under Stuart Pearce and was part of the side that won their first Premier League title in 2012 under Roberto Mancini. Amid the elation of the last-gasp Sergio Aguero winner over QPR, Richards remembers a conversation with goalkeeper Richard Wright that he dismissed at the time but has stuck with him and grown in importance over time.
"Richard Wright, our back-up goalkeeper, said to me, 'Enjoy the moment, as you don't know when it's going to come around again,'" he told the Mail. "I was looking at him thinking, 'You what!' We had just won the Premier League! I'm thinking we're going on to win another three, four or five.
"I left City having won one Premier League. I'm not saying I got ahead of myself but I now know what Richard meant. My biggest regret is leaving City. I should never have left. If I'd looked after my body, maybe I could still have been in and around it. My ego made me leave Manchester City.
"I couldn't stand being second best. They offered me a five-year deal before I left. A lot of people don't know that. It was my ego that made me leave. When you have been first choice and then you are not getting into squads? I couldn't deal with that! It was tough, so tough."
Richards moved to Aston Villa in 2015 but the team were relegated from the Premier League during his first year there, and regular injuries limited his game time to the extent that he retired in 2019 at the age of 31. He is now an increasingly regular presence covering football as a pundit.