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Metro
8 hours ago
- Business
- Metro
Chelsea make enquiry for Newcastle target who has worked with Enzo Maresca
Chelsea have made an approach for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, with Robert Sanchez facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca put his faith in Sanchez as Chelsea's number one at the start of last season, which saw Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga sent out on loan to Strasbourg and Bournemouth respectively. But a series of costly errors led to Sanchez being dropped in favour of Filip Jorgensen in February, only for the latter to hand the gloves back to the Spaniard with some less-than-convincing displays of his own. As a result, Chelsea have turned to the summer transfer market to fix the problem position and a host of high-profile 'keepers have been linked in recent weeks, including Southampton's Aaron Ramsdale to Roma's Mile Svilar. Mike Maignan is another shot-stopper on Chelsea's radar and the Europa Conference League winners are believed to have held initial talks with AC Milan to gauge the Frenchman's availability. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. According to The Guardian, the Blues have also made an enquiry for Trafford on the back of the 22-year-old's superb campaign with Burnley in the Championship. But the report claims Newcastle have shown 'firmer interest' in Trafford and a move to St James' Park appears more likely at this stage, with the Magpies set to miss out on their number one goalkeeping target Joan Garcia. It's understood Trafford – a player Maresca previously worked with at Manchester City – could be sold for a fee in the region of £30million this summer. Trafford played an instrumental role as Burnley sealed automatic promotion back to the Premier League with a total of just 16 goals conceded – far and away the best defensive record in the division. Boasting 29 clean sheets across the season, Trafford was subsequently named in the Championship team of the season at the EFL Awards. 'Every year throughout my professional career I've tried to improve my game and myself and luckily this year there's a lot of stats that indicate I have,' Trafford told BBC Sport of his selection in the all-star XI. 'But last season I improved so much and the season before, so it's not a surprise that I've done well this season and improved because every day I try to get better. 'It's just that everyone is seeing the numbers and stats that show that.' Trafford was called up to Thomas Tuchel's first England squad earlier this year, but is yet to make his senior debut for the national team. The Manchester City academy product is tied into a contract at Turf Moor until June 2027. More Trending Last month, Burnley head coach Scott Parker waxed lyrical about Trafford's work ethic and development, labelling his number one a 'world-class 'keeper'. 'There's no denying at the beginning of the season, the work we all had to do with Traff and where he was, there was a lot of work,' Parker said. 'He needed to engage in that. He needed to take a breath and take stock and decide where he wanted to be, and to be fair to him, I've seen someone mature. There's no denying that he's a world-class 'keeper. 'How you judge 'keepers is in big moments. He's just a top, top 'keeper.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: John Obi Mikel reveals if Victor Osimhen will join Man Utd or Arsenal this summer MORE: Son Heung-min 'set to leave Tottenham' after 10 years at north London club MORE: Gianluigi Donnarumma's agent responds to talk of shock PSG exit
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
'Life will never be the same' after grandad dies in Trafford crash
The family of a man who died in a motorbike crash have paid tribute to a "deeply loved husband, father and grandad" who was "kind and thoughtful".Chris Davies, 54, died after a crash involving the motorbike he was riding and a car in the Partington area of Trafford at about 09:30 BST on 14 May, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said."He was a kind and thoughtful man who was always there to support and better the lives of his family, and who would help anybody," his family said in a statement issued by police.A man in his 70s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has since been bailed. Greater Manchester Police said a Peugeot 107 was travelling along Moss Lane when it was in collision with a motorbike travelling along Warburton Davies, who was from Partington, died at the scene."Chris was a huge and influential part of our lives," his family said in their tribute. "He loved his family dearly and idolised his grandchildren and we are devastated that he has been taken from us so young and in such tragic circumstances.""He did many amazing things in his life and would be proud to look back on the impact he made with everyone he met, just as we are so very proud of him," they added."His cheerful attitude and bright smile will be missed forever, and our lives will never be the same without him. "We have been left with broken hearts but lots of precious memories that we will cherish."Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Boy, 15, collapsed and died during football game at school just days after doctors wrongly diagnosed him with asthma
A TEENAGE boy who collapsed and died during a football game at school was wrongly diagnosed with asthma just days before, an inquest heard. Jake Lawler, 15, passed away after collapsing at Ashton on Mersey School in Sale, Trafford, on November 5 last year. 2 The court heard a month before his death he attended Wythenshawe Hospital complaining of shortness of breath while playing football. The inquest was told Jake, from Sale, had collapsed on the pitch on October 13, 2024. Alison Mutch, senior coroner for Manchester South, has now written in a Prevention of Future Death report. She warned how medical professionals incorrectly diagnosed the teenager with exercise induced asthma. According to the report, an "abnormal ECG" and an "exercise induced syncope episode", were not recognised or followed up on. Medical history provided by Jake's father was also "not assessed correctly". The coroner concluded the abnormal ECG in combination with the teen's collapse "should have resulted in him being referred for an inpatient paediatric review and further testing". And, when Jake was discharged, his ECG results were wrongly recorded as coming back "normal". Jake's GP prescribed him medication for the misdiagnosed asthma, but it did not seem to have any effect on the youngster. A test for asthma was also conducted five days after Jake collapsed. But the nurse referred him back to a doctor as they did not think he suffered from the condition. The 15-year-old tragically died from a biventricular arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy just a month later. The coroner wrote in her report: "It is probable that he would not have died on the day he did had the correct actions been taken. "Jake's collapse was incorrectly attributed to his exercise induced asthma." In her report, four areas of concern were highlighted to help prevent future deaths. She stated Jake's ECG results were "key warning signs" that shouldn't have been missed, whether due to training or insufficient medical equipment. Another "red flag event" laid out was "no clear national guidance" on the route to take after a paediatric exercise induced syncope. The third point spotlighted covered asthma treatment prescribed by the GP, which failed to elevate Jake's symptoms, and the asthma assessment. "Jake was assessed by his GP practice using the national asthma scoring system," wrote the coroner. "However, the scoring system does not appear to facilitate scoring for exercise induced asthma. "In Jake's case the readings and answers pointed to a well-controlled asthma. "This was at variance with the fact that his history indicated that he was continuing to struggle with his breathing when exercising and meant he did not trigger as a concern. "This was exacerbated by the normal peak flow readings taken at rest which gave a falsely reassuring picture." The coroner added there was a "lack of curiosity" and a "lack of appreciation" regarding how limiting the assessment was. "In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths, and I believe you and/or your organisation have the power to take such action," she continued. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and GP Surgery have until July 4 later this year to respond to the report. Jake's school said at the time of his tragic death: "Our school community was absolutely devastated by the loss of one of our much loved and precious students, Jake Lawler, who recently passed away in tragic circumstances. "As a school, we keep his family and friends in our thoughts and continue to support our students and staff during this incredibly difficult time. "We would also like to take this opportunity to share a link to Jake's memorial fund, set up by his family to raise awareness of a very worthy cause - CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). "The money will go towards raising awareness of young sudden cardiac death as well as supporting the families affected, supporting their screening programme and funding research and pathology." What is biventricular arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy ACM is a condition where the cells in your heart muscle don't stick together properly. The walls of your heart can become weak and blood may not be pumped as well as it should. Your heart has four chambers. The top two are called the atria and the bottom two are called the ventricles. ACM can affect one or both of your ventricle chambers. Jake suffered from biventricular arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, meaning it affected both. ACM is usually a genetic condition which means if one of your parents have it, you have a 50/50 chance of inheriting the faulty gene that could cause ACM. ACM symptoms palpitations (a pounding or fluttering feeling in your chest or neck) feeling lightheaded fainting feeling breathless or shortness of breath abnormal heart rhythms (when your heart beats too fast, too slow or irregularly) swollen ankles, legs or tummy area feeling pain or discomfort in your chest. How is ACM diagnosed? Chest x-ray Cardiac MRI scan ECG (electrocardiogram) Exercise test Echocardiogram How is ACM treated?
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Schoolboy, 15, died playing football after heart condition was wrongly diagnosed as asthma by medics with 'lack of curiosity', inquest hears
A 15-year-old schoolboy collapsed and died while playing football after wrongly being diagnosed with asthma by medics with a 'lack of curiosity' an inquest has heard. 'Loved' Jake Lawler, 15, was diagnosed with the common respiratory condition after he complained of 'breathlessness' to his GP, but he actually had a rare genetic heart condition. Jake collapsed and died during a game at Ashton on Mersey School in Sale, Trafford, on November 5 last year. In the weeks before his 'tragic' death, he was taken to hospital after he passed out during a sports game - but was discharged by medics who failed to recognise he had an abnormality in his heart. Coroner Alison Mutch said the Jake's collapse was 'incorrectly attributed' to asthma rather than his heart condition and that if 'correct actions had been taken', he may not have died the following month. Now, she has issued a warning to the Department of Health and Social Care, criticising the 'lack of curiosity' shown by medics who had reviewed Jake in the time preceding his death. Ms Mutch, senior coroner for South Manchester, said the teen had been diagnosed by his GP with exercise-induced asthma and had been prescribed treatments which 'did not have any significant impact on his symptoms'. An inquest into the teenager's death was told that on October 13 last year, he collapsed while playing football and experienced a 'short period of unconsciousness'. Jake's father took him to Wythenshawe Hospital and an ECG - a test that records the electrical activity of the heart - was carried out. The coroner said this showed an abnormality which was noted by the clinician but not recognised as a 'concerning finding'. Further, it was heard that the medical history provided by Jake's father was 'not assessed correctly'. The coroner said the abnormality on the ECG combined with his collapse should have resulted in him being referred for an inpatient paediatric review and for further testing. 'It is probable that he would not have died on the day he did had the correct actions been taken,' Ms Mutch said. 'Jake's collapse was incorrectly attributed to his exercise induced asthma.' The inquest heard Jake was referred back to his GP for a review, which took place by telephone on October 14 and in person on October 18. He was referred to the asthma nurse and a test was conducted on October 31. But the nurse referred him back to the doctor and said 'they did not believe' the teenager had the respiratory condition. There was a plan to refer him to paediatrics as it was 'clear' that the diagnosis of exercise-induced asthma being the cause of his collapse was 'unlikely' and the 'working diagnosis within the discharge summary was probably incorrect'. The coroner said that the 'significance' of this was impacted by the fact the discharge summary had incorrectly described the ECG as 'normal'. The inquest heard that after the fatal collapse attempts to resuscitate Jake were unsuccessful, and he died at Wythenshawe Hospital the following day. The postmortem carried out found he had died as a consequence of having a rare heart disease known as 'biventricular arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy'. The genetic condition can cause weakened heart muscle. Returning a narrative conclusion, Ms Mutch said the teen died as a result of the condition which was 'incorrectly diagnosed in life with exercise induced asthma'. The coroner said his collapse and the abnormal ECG were 'not recognised or actioned appropriately'. Ms Mutch identified several 'matters of concern' in relation to Jake's death. In a prevention of future deaths report, she said: 'The diagnosis of exercise induced asthma appeared to be based on a history given at the early stages of his breathlessness being reported to the GP and was not revisited even when he was reporting that the classic treatments were not having a significant impact on his symptoms. 'This was compounded by the exercise induced syncope [collapsing] being incorrectly linked to asthma. 'In addition, Jake was assessed by his GP practice using the national asthma scoring system. 'However, the scoring system does not appear to facilitate scoring for exercise induced asthma.' She said that in Jake's case, his reading and answers in the scoring system pointed to him having 'a well-controlled asthma'. The coroner continued: 'This was at variance with the fact that his history indicated that he was continuing to struggle with his breathing when exercising and meant he did not trigger as a concern. 'This was exacerbated by the normal peak flow readings taken at rest which gave a falsely reassuring picture. 'A lack of curiosity, a lack of appreciation of the limitations of the national scoring system and a non-holistic approach meant that he continued to be seen as asthmatic when all his symptoms were as a result of his undiagnosed biventricular arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy.' The coroner also raised concerns over how ECG readings are often 'missed or misunderstood by clinicians which means that key warning signs are missed as in Jake's case'. 'Without an improvement there will be further avoidable deaths,' she continued. 'ECGs to rule out a possible cardiac issue cannot easily be given to children in a community setting. 'Jake presented with a clear paediatric exercise induced syncope. 'The inquest was told that there is no clear national guidance on the pathway to be followed in relation to such children although medical training emphasised that this should be treated as a red flag event.' In a statement published on social media following the tragedy, Sale High School expressed support for students and staff. 'Our Sale High School community was absolutely devastated by the loss of one of our much loved and precious students, Jake Lawler, who recently passed away in tragic circumstances,' said the December 10 statement. 'As a school, we keep his family and friends in our thoughts and continue to support our students and staff during this incredibly difficult time.' The coroner issued the report to the Department of Health and Social Care, who have 56 days to respond.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen J. Herman chronicles a lifetime of memory and meaning in 'Reflections'
New poetry book explores themes of family, love, loss and aging from Brooklyn to Cloverdale SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Poet Stephen J. Herman, whose work spans decades of musings and insights, has released his second anthology titled "Reflections" (published by Trafford Publishing). The book offers a deeply personal yet universal journey. Each poem unfolds as story-like snapshot, tracing the people and places that shaped the author's life. Starting with his youth in Brooklyn, the journey takes the reader through Herman's memories of family, love, and losses. It culminates in his retreat to Cloverdale and the recognition of aging and the questions one has at the end of one's life. "This book of poems is a journey," Herman says. "It will appeal to those who enjoy the images, sounds and structure that make poetry sing and meaningful." "Reflections" is now available in print and digital formats through Trafford and other major retailers. To purchase a copy, visit "Reflections" By Stephen J Herman Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 48 pages | ISBN 9781698718958 Softcover | 6 x 9in | 48 pages | ISBN 9781698718934 E-Book | 48 pages | ISBN 9781698718941 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble About the Author Stephen J Herman is approaching 80. He reflects on his youth growing up in Brooklyn and the loves and losses of family and friends, culminating in his retreat to Cloverdale, California, where he takes solace in the sights and sounds of the country. He holds an MFA in creative writing from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and taught creative writing poetry at the college level for over 12 years. He is also the author of "Night Visions," which was awarded a Gold Seal of Literary Excellence. Trafford Publishing, an Author Solutions, LLC, author services imprint, was the first publisher in the world to offer an "on-demand publishing service," and has led the independent publishing revolution since its establishment in 1995. Trafford was also one of the earliest publishers to utilize the Internet for selling books. More than 10,000 authors from over 120 countries have utilized Trafford's experience for self publishing their books. For more information about Trafford Publishing, or to publish your book today, call 844-688-6899 or visit Media Contact Marketing Services, Trafford, 844-688-6899, authormarketingservices@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Stephen J Herman
