A lad from Manchester’s proposal to his girlfriend has gone viral on social media and has already been viewed millions of times.
James Feetham and Morgan Evans had been friends for six years prior to getting together a year ago when their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship during the first lockdown.
They decided to live together at the start of the pandemic as they believed it would only last for three weeks – but their relationship kept going from strength to strength.
“I just knew I wanted to marry her, and I thought ‘why am I wasting my time?” James told the MEN.
Eager to pop the question and with the pair having just recently moved house, James decided to organise a gathering of friends and family in their garden in Levenshulme to celebrate, but Morgan had no idea their housewarming party would soon turn into an engagement party instead.
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Not only did Morgan say ‘yes’, but the proposal was captured on camera and posted by James to video sharing platform TikTok, where it’s since racked up over 1.3 million views.
But, it was the date that James chose to propose on that is particularly touching.
James was keen to get down on one knee on the 22nd May, as he knew this was a date that Morgan often felt rather sad and uneasy about.
Morgan – who is currently in second year of her nursing degree at the University of Salford and has worked on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as at the NHS Nightingale Hospital and on intensive care units in the autumn – attended the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena when the attack occurred four years prior.
“Morgan was there when the arena bomb went off and though she wasn’t injured, she was there and remembers it.” James recalled.
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“I can’t imagine what it must have felt like for her.
“Normally in the run up to the anniversary she feels quite on edge and upset [so] I was trying to think of a way that I could make it less of a negative day for her.”
Morgan had no idea that their housewarming would turn into an engagement party / Image: TikTok – @jfeetzz
“I’m just over the moon she said yes.” James added.
Morgan said: “I was completely shocked when I turned around and he was down on one knee.
“I think the day will always be bittersweet for me and I’ll always remember what happened, but what James has done has made me so happy and hopefully I can look forward to that day too, instead of dreading it.”
A League Of Their Own LIVE is coming to Manchester
Danny Jones
The inaugural live tour version of A League Of Their Own Live Tour is heading out across the UK, with a big Manchester show booked on the list of dates.
For fans of the hit sports-based TV show on Sky, this will be the first time ever that the A League Of Their Own (ALOTO) cast will be presenting, performing and cracking plenty of jokes in front of a proper live audience.
There’s no stopping and resetting to get the shot with this production: just them and the crowds up and down the country – we know you won’t let the side down, Manchester.
Booking one of the city’s biggest and most storied live entertainment spaces, we have every faith they’ll make it a night to remember.
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN LIVE TOUR
The hit TV show announces its first-ever live arena tour! Hosted by Jamie Redknapp!
As you can see, already confirmed to be taking part in the live adaptation of the panel show are regular co-hosts Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott, as well as some of the big names.
In addition to famous former sports personalities like Manchester United defender Patrice Evra and ex-boxer Tony Bellew, they will also be joined by comedians Tom Davies and Maisie Adam.
Massive football fans themselves, who have both been part of the ALOTO cast in the past, it’s a funny lineup, for sure.
While the main presenter, Romesh Ranganathan, has not been confirmed as part of the touring crew, it’s worth noting that the lineup could change closer to the time. We wouldn’t be surprised if they have some special guests up their sleeves for one or two of the shows, either…
Please let us see ‘Wazza’ roped in to recreate this moment:
Speaking of the dates, you can see all the shows – including the Manchester this coming autumn – currently announced down below:
A League Of Their Own Live Tour dates – 2026
Friday, 4 September – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Saturday, 5 September – AO Arena, Manchester
Tuesday, 8 September – OVO Arena Wembley, London
Friday, 11 September – Utilita Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne
Monday, 14 September – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham
Thursday, 17 September – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
As detailed above, early access can be enjoyed either for Three Mobile members or via the venue’s official presale window, which opens at 10am this Thursday, 30 April.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live at the same time the following Friday (1 May); you can get ready to grab yours right HERE.
Featured Images — Publicity pictures (supplied via AO Arena)
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John Stones is leaving Manchester City after a decade
Danny Jones
Manchester City defender John Stones has revealed he will be leaving after nearly a full decade in sky blue at the end of the season.
The England and Man City defender has lifted pretty much everything there is to win at club level, being part of the ‘Centurions’, Treble-winning and four-in-a-row sides.
John Stones signed for City back in August of 2016 and has gone on to be part of their greatest-ever period of success under Pep Guardiola, not to mention becoming a mainstay in the national team during that time.
Sharing a moving video on social media, announced the decision that will see him depart after the best part of 10 years this summer.
Having made nearly 300 appearances for the Cityzens, he will leave the Etihad as one of their most decorated players, with a tally of 19 major trophies, the same number of goals and nine assists during his time with the club.
That being said, depending on how the remainder of this 2025/26 campaign goes, all of those stats could improve even further.
Writing in an official statement of their own, Man City went on to say: “Armed with wonderful technique, a sublime passing range allied to a superb work rate and astute reading of the game, Stones was in many ways the very embodiment of Pep Guardiola’s City.
“Such was his natural talent and tactical flexibility that Stones’ City career later saw him often deployed in a hybrid role, which saw him move into the middle of the City engine room to great effect, not least in the 2023 UEFA Champions League final…”
He is now set to leave as a free agent this June.
John Stones will leave Manchester City in the summer, bringing an end to a memorable and hugely successful ten-year stay.
They sign off by adding that “the Club and all of our supporters will take the time to deliver a fitting tribute and farewell to a superb servant of Manchester City Football Club at the end of the season.”
Following rumours of his departure in recent weeks and months, a number of clubs across Europe are already thought to have expressed interest in a transfer for the 31-year-old.
Some of the names floating around the Yorkshire-born centre-back’s signature include AC Milan and Bayern Munich; there have even been some hints at Everton attempting to re-sign him.
Where does he rank among your favourite City stars of all-time, Blues?
Emily Sergeant -
26th May 2021 
