Why Manchester United are looking beyond results to assess Ole Gunnar Solskjaer future

For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletterThe father of Emily Jones, who was killed in a Bolton park on Mother's Day, has paid a touching tribute to her.Mark Jones was with his daughter in Queen's Park on March 22 when she rode her scooter down a path towards her mother, Sarah Barnes.During a seven-day trial, jurors heard that Eltiona Skana, 30, had grabbed the seven-year-old as she scooted by and cut her throat.Mr Jones, who sat through every day of the heartbreaking trial, stood with a police representative outside Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court to hear his own statement read to the public.In the statement, Mr Jones said: "How can you put into words how you feel about the senseless

straight to your inboxRodri could miss Manchester City's final Champions League group game with Marseille as a precaution after sitting out the team training session on Tuesday. The midfielder, who has been one of Pep Guardiola's most trusted and used players this season, was not feeling 100 per cent for the session so a decision was taken not to risk him.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have joined the Queen and Prince Charles at Windsor Castle to welcome and thank key workers at the end of their whistle-stop train tour around the country.

Carol Vorderman, 59, rose to fame as a maths whizz on Countdown, which she co-hosted from 1982 until 2008.

Elisabeth Moss was seen filming the fourth season of Hulu's dystopian drama The Handmaid's Tale in Toronto, Canada on Monday.The star looked worse for wear during the shoot, sporting bruises and cuts around her left eye.A bundled up Moss made her way off a tugboat to meet up with co-starsSamira Wiley, who plays her best friend, and O.T. Fagbenle, who plays her husband, while the cameras rolled.

Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins recently wowed fans with her impressive figure, wearing a gorgeous black leotard with fluffy embellishments. The star, also known as the ‘GC’, managed to lose three stone in weight recently and was quickly praised by fans and friends.

a jury was told last week.Skana was found not guilty after a seven-day trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court ended with the prosecution telling jurors it would no longer pursue a murder charge.She was sentenced today (Tuesday) at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to manslaughter at an earlier hearing.She was given a life sentence, with a minimum term of 8 years, but will be detained in hospital and only be sent to prison if her treatment allows it.Judge Mr Justice Wall told her: "What this means is that you will be detained in hospital until no longer necessary.

direct to your inboxA police investigation has been launched after a young woman was raped in Sale.Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a woman in her 20s had been raped on Woodhouse Lane.Officers were called to the scene shortly after 1.30am on Tuesday morning.An area of woodland on nearby Cherry Tree Lane was sealed off for a number of hours on Tuesday as part of the investigation.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereA statement released by GMP said: "Shortly after 1.30am, police were called to reports of a rape of a woman."The address was Woodhouse Lane.

direct to your inboxForty-six more people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after contracting coronavirus.The latest NHS figures bring the region's hospital death toll to 3,833.Thirteen more Covid-19 deaths were recorded by Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in their 24 hour data.The trust's figures include those for the Royal Oldham, Rochdale Infirmary, Fairfield General and North Manchester General.The Royal Bolton Hospital recorded 12 new deaths while Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that 10 more people had died.Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust recorded five new Covid deaths each.MFT's figures include those of the Manchester Royal Infirmary,

Paul Pogba is reportedly willing to take a pay cut to rejoin Juventus from Manchester United.

The Lightning Seeds, while closing out the gig in Manchester will be The Charlatans.Hosted on January 30 (Liverpool) and 31 (Manchester), the gigs will take place at the Invisible Wind Factory and Gorilla respectively. Tickets for the streams are available via Ticketmaster with a presale tomorrow morning (December 9) at 9am GMT, and a general sale at the same time on Friday (December 11).Joining The Lightning Seeds in Liverpool will be Red Rum Club and Zuzu, while The Charlatans will be joined in Manchester the following night by IST IST and LIINES.Just announced #thenorthwillriseagain Part 1 Liverpool @iwfactory with headliner @Lightning_Seeds & guests @RedRumClub & @thisiszuzu Live Stream Sat 30th Jan 2021.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.A talented Dumbarton United goalkeeper admits he’s learning plenty from training with the Dumbarton FC first-team - even if his schoolwork remains his number one priority.Michael Carr, 16, has been training with the Sons since the summer, with the youngster impressing coaches at the Castle Road club - including veteran manager Jim Duffy who named him on the bench for the first team last weekend against Partick Thistle.However despite being the youngest player to ever be named in a matchday squad for the Sons (at 16 years and 12 days old), the OLSP pupil remains focused on his upcoming exams - even if he

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Aerosmith have added a new UK date to their European tour for 2021 – check out the full schedule below.The Steven Tyler-fronted band had been due to hit the road this summer, before they were forced to postpone the shows due to the coronavirus crisis.With the previously-announced appearances in London and Machester now set to take place next June, Aerosmith have today (December 8) confirmed an additional concert for Sheffield Arena on July 2, 2021.Tickets will go on general sale here this coming Friday (December 11) at 9am (GMT).

Gorillaz are set to host the final episode of their ‘Song Machine’ radio show on Apple Music tonight (December 8) – see an exclusive preview on NME below.Each member of the cartoon band have been hosting a monthly episode on the airwaves, talking through their current song series and 20-year career.Tonight, bassist Murdoc takes the reigns, joined by Gorillaz masterminds Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. In the episode, they talk about everything from which gruesome way Hewlett would choose to die, to daytime television.Check out the exclusive preview of Gorillaz’ final ‘Song Machine’ radio show below.Murdoc: “Okay, let’s see what chat machine wants to know.

Bolton, on Mother's Day, March 22, this year. Skana was sentenced today (Tuesday) at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to manslaughter at an earlier hearing, reports the Manchester Evening News.The 30-year-old, who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was given a life sentence, with a minimum term of 8 years, but will be detained in hospital and only be sent to prison if her treatment allows it.Judge Mr Justice Wall told her: "What this means is that you will be detained in hospital until no longer necessary.

Kelly Clarkson is getting her “Kellyoke” on with Joan Osborne’s smash hit “One of Us”.

Paul Pogba has decided where he wants to play after leaving Manchester United. The World Cup winner seems to have his heart set on an Old Trafford exit before his contract expires in the summer of 2022, and has been heavily linked to both Real Madrid and former club Juventus.

Rio Ferdinand is keen to let Manchester United "free" Paul Pogba on the pitch after the transfer storm caused by Mino Raiola.

A woman who killed a seven-year-old girl by slitting her throat in a park on Mother's Day has been handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 8 years.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola sees the forward roles as the best place to use Phil Foden at Manchester City in the immediate future. Foden came through the academy as a No.10 and was integrated into the first team as a midfielder, but has played almost exclusively as a forward over the last 12 months; as well as lining up on either flank of a 4-3-3 shape, the 20-year-old has even occasionally played as a central striker - he notably performed the role at home to Real Madrid last season.