The handshake, the smell of tobacco in the players' lounge, that huge sprawling office - nothing quite prepared a youngster for meeting Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford. It was a tactic Manchester United relied on to convince some of the country's hottest young talents, and their parents, to put pen to paper after they watched a first-team game. Ramon Calliste was one of them. Clutching a match programme, as he proudly sat alongside his mother, brother and sister, the 15-year-old did not need much convincing when he met the wily Scot in 2000. "It's a very popular photograph for me and my family - it follows us wherever we go," he told MEN Sport. "I had massive respect for him and still do. He's a little bit intimidating still. Such a wise man like him has this special aura." The Cardiff lad quickly made his mark - breaking Darren Campbell's 200m record at Ashton-on-Mersey School - and became the youngest player in the academy's history to score a hat-trick for the under-17s. Calliste … [Read more...] about The amazing story of the last Manchester United player to join Liverpool FC
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Liverpool have the mettle to run Manchester City even closer than ‘surprise’ 2014 title bid
Chris Bascombe Follow 14 December 2018 • 10:30pm Liverpool’s owner John W. Henry was holding a rare briefing at the club’s city centre HQ. It was the summer of 2013 and, principally, Henry was in town to use the media to communicate more forcibly to Arsenal to forget about signing Luis Suárez. During the course of the conversation he expressed enthusiasm about the season ahead. “I think we will surprise people this year,” he said. Aside from assembled eyebrows moving several inches closer to the ceiling, few took much notice. Liverpool had just finished 7th, 28 points off the top, had not been in the Champions League for four years and most supporters would have settled for a top four challenge. Suárez, rehabilitated and irrepressible, had other ideas. Liverpool went as close as they have been to the title for what will soon be 29 years, losing to Manchester City by two points. Five years on, Liverpool are back in a … [Read more...] about Liverpool have the mettle to run Manchester City even closer than ‘surprise’ 2014 title bid
Kevin De Bruyne injury could help Manchester City in long run – Pep Guardiola
Sport by Press Association December 14, 2018, 10:32 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Sport newsletter Pep Guardiola hopes Kevin De Bruyne’s recent injuries prove a blessing in disguise after the Manchester City playmaker began this season “tired”. De Bruyne has made just three substitute appearances in the Premier League this term, and not featured at all since November 1, after suffering two separate knee injuries. The 27-year-old was the star of City’s title-winning campaign last season and shone again in the summer as Belgium reached the World Cup semi-finals. Guardiola believes he was still feeling the effects of his heavy workload when his injury problems began and he hopes the enforced rest will have done him good as he nears a comeback. The City boss said: “I think Kevin finished last season exhausted, it was so tough for him. He played a lot of minutes, a lot. It was an incredible performance and after … [Read more...] about Kevin De Bruyne injury could help Manchester City in long run – Pep Guardiola
Manchester Airport bosses issue warning as region prepares for snow
Manchester Airport bosses are warning passengers to plan ahead as Greater Manchester prepares for snow. People are being urged to allow plenty of time for their journey to the airport, and for getting through security. A yellow weather alert has been issued for some parts of the region by the Met Office, warning of snow and ice over the weekend. Forecasters say snow could fall from midday on Saturday. The warning is in place for Saturday and Sunday. Manchester Airport bosses, posting a warning on Facebook, said: "Please be aware adverse weather has been forecast this weekend across the north of England. "Please check the status of your flight with your airline and allow plenty of time for your journey. Read more of today's top stories "Also, please arrive ready for security with winter garments removed, and liquids, gels and pastes all in a clear plastic bag under 100ml. "Highways England can provide traffic updates and National Rail train information." Northern areas of Greater … [Read more...] about Manchester Airport bosses issue warning as region prepares for snow
Who was Emmeline Pankhurst? The suffragette leader who was born in Manchester and fought for women’s right to vote
SHE was the Suffragette known for militant tactics and hunger strikes in her quest for women's rights. But who was Emmeline Pankhurst and how did she help revolutionise the lives of women and gain them the vote... Who was Emmeline Pankhurst? Emmeline Pankhurst was a political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement who is known for helping women win the right to vote. Emmeline, whose maiden name was Goulden, was born in Moss Side, Manchester, in 1858 to politically active parents. In 1879, she married barrister Richard Pankhurst – who was well-known for supporting women’s rights. In 1889, Emmeline founded the Women’s Franchise League – which fought to allow married women to vote in local elections. In 1903 she later went on to help found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) - a more militant organisation that gained notoriety for its activities. The WSPU was christened the “suffragettes”. Emmeline was arrested on … [Read more...] about Who was Emmeline Pankhurst? The suffragette leader who was born in Manchester and fought for women’s right to vote