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Marcus Rashford gives update after car crash on way home from Manchester United training ground

The collision happened on Saturday night.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 25th September 2023

Marcus Rashford has given a health update after getting into a car crash on his way home from Manchester United’s training ground.

After the Red Devils managed to secure a 1-0 away win over the fellow North West side Burnley in a Premier League clash on Saturday, thanks to a goal in the 45th minute by Portuguese attacker Bruno Fernandes, the players then left for Manchester and made their way back on the team bus to the club’s training facility.

But once the team had arrived at Carrington, and then all departed to make their separate ways home, Marcus Rashford was confirmed to have been involved in a road traffic collision with another vehicle.

According to reports in The Sun newspaper, the Wythenshawe-born winger had just left Carrington in his Rolls Royce – which is believed to be a market value of £700,000 – when the incident happened.

It’s believed some damage was sustained to the luxury vehicle.

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Pictures and footage – which showed the extent of the crash damage – began emerging online following the incident, but it’s understood that no ambulance was required at the scene, and the 25-year-old walked away “unhurt”, Sky News reports.

Now, the 25-year-old footballer has now spoken out for the first time on social media following the incident.

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Breaking his silence after the horrific crash on Instagram, Rashford assured fans he was okay with the short-but- simple message: “3 points on the road! I’m alright guys, thanks for the messages.”

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Although no confirmation on team selection has been revealed, with Rashford having sustained no injuries during the collision, many fans are expecting him to still be in the lineup when Manchester United face Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup tomorrow (26 September).

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Tributes paid to former Manchester City winger Ian Mellor, dead at 74

Danny Jones Danny Jones Man City star Ian Mellor dead at 74

Tributes are pouring following the death of former Manchester City star, Ian Mellor, who has sadly passed away at the age of 74.

Mellor, from Sale in Greater Manchester, played as a left winger for Man City as well as the likes of Norwich City, Brighton, Chester, Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford.

With his family and former club confirming the death on Wednesday, 1 May, social media has been awash with people paying their respects to the seasoned ex-pro who sadly died following a long battle with amyloidosis, a rare and incurable disease which affects organs such as the heart, brains and kidneys.

Replying to his son and ex-Liverpool turned Sky Sports broadcaster, Neil Mellor, the club paid their respects to the former Blue who made 50 appearances for the club.

Ian Mellor died on Wednesday morning.

Mellor began his career just down the road at Wythenshawe Amateurs before going on to represent City from 1970 to 1973.

A boyhood fan of the club, he scored 10 goals whilst wearing Sky Blue and also went on to win the Charity Shield with them back in 1972.

Eventually nicknamed ‘Spider’ for a good chunk of his career due to his long-legged stature, he remained attached to the beautiful game for years after his retirement and went on to become a committee member for the Former Players Association at City.

Joining the likes of all his former clubs, Chester City said: “Everyone at [the club] is saddened to hear of the passing of Ian Mellor. Sending all our love to you and your family, Neil Mellor.

Arguably his greatest game for the club.
His longest tenure was for Brighton but once a blue always a blue.
Our friends over at The Sheff will be more than familiar with ‘The Spider’ too.

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His son Neil’s goodbye has touched many online too, calling his dad his “hero” and his “everything”.

He also went on to thank locally-based end-of-life care organisation and charity, St Ann’s Hospice, who have facilities all over Greater Manchester and who helped care for Ian in his final days.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family as well as those whose lives he touched through football during this difficult time.

Rest in peace.

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Public warned not to approach wanted man last spotted in Piccadilly Gardens

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Shaun Paul Smith - Public warned not to approach wanted man last spotted in Piccadilly Gardens. Credit: GMP

Police have launched an appeal to trace a wanted man who absconded during a visit from a secure unit.

The public are being warned not to approach Shaun Paul Smith, who also goes by the name Aemon Martin.

A confirmed sighting of the 60-year-old at a Tesco Express on Piccadilly Gardens was caught on CCTV at 8.30am yesterday morning (30 April).

GMP is now assisting with Lancashire Police’s appeal after enquiries traced him to Manchester city centre.

Smith absconding during a visit to Preston on Thursday 25 April and was caught on CCTV on Bank Street in Rawtenstall the following day.

Shaun is described as white, with grey hair, a slim build, a beard and moustache.

He was last seen wearing a hat, cream jeans, grey/red t-shirt, grey cardigan, black coat, black trainers and a backpack.

The public have been warned not to approach Shaun Paul Smith. Credit: GMP
The public have been warned not to approach Shaun Paul Smith. Credit: GMP

CCTV images and a photo of Smith’s face have also been released by police as part of the appeal to trace him.

But if spotted, the public are urged ‘do not approach him’ and instead report sightings urgently to the police.

Smith has links to Blackburn and Accrington town centres, but is believed to be in the City Centre area of Manchester.

GMP said: “We’re asking the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings to us and if you see him, please do not approach him but contact us on 999 quoting Log 1118 of 30/4/2024.”

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