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Police offering £20,000 reward for information on death of mother, 25, who was 'murdered in hit-and-run crash' after she was 'chased on her e-bike and rammed by Land Rover' By FRANKIE ELLIOTT FOR MAILONLINE Published: 16:11 EST, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 16:11 EST, 2 December 2024 e-mail View comments A £20,000 reward is being offered for information on a 'hit and run murder' after a mother was allegedly chased on her e-bike and rammed by a Land Rover in a fatal smash. Alana Armstrong, 25, suffered 'catastrophic' injuries when the Land Rover Discovery knocked her off the bike in Pleasley, near Mansfield, on Tuesday, November 26. The mother-of one was pronounced dead at the scene, while the rider on the front of the electric cycle was injured so badly he had to have his leg amputated. Police believe the 4x4 had been following two e-bikes before the driver rammed into one of them and drove off leaving Alana, of Tibshelf, Derbyshire, to die at the scene. On Monday, the charity Crimestoppers said they were offering the reward for any key information which led to the conviction of anyone responsible for her death. It comes after Derbyshire Police released a CCTV image over the weekend of a woman they are looking for in relation to the murder investigation, who they believe has 'vital information'. The woman was pictured outside the White Swan pub in Pleasley wearing a light-coloured jumper, matching trousers and white trainers. She was of average height and build and had dark hair, tied back into a ponytail. Alana Armstrong, 25, has been named as the victim of a hit and run murder after the e-bike on which she was a passenger was rammed by a Land Rover The charity Crimestoppers said they were offering the reward for any key information which led to the conviction of anyone responsible for her death (pictured: Officers at the scene of the crash) The mother-of one was pronounced dead at the scene, while the rider on the front of the electric cycle was injured so badly he had to have his leg amputated (pictured: Police at the scene) Lydia Patsalides, Crimestoppers East Midlands Regional Manager, added: 'My heart goes out to Alana's family and friends - and especially her little boy. 'She was a young mother who died in the most horrific way. 'I would urge anyone who has any information to come forward to speak to our charity 100% anonymously, to bring justice to those responsible. Read More BREAKING NEWS Pictured: Young mother, 25, killed in 'hit and run murder' after she was chased on her e-bike 'We know it can be difficult for some people to speak directly to the police which is why Crimestoppers is here for you. 'Our charity is completely independent of the police, and we've been passing on information about crime whilst guaranteeing anonymity since we were established decades ago. It's a promise we have always kept. 'Crimestoppers is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We cannot trace your call or track your IP address. 'No one will ever know you contacted us. This means no police, no courts, no witness statements. 'You may think your information is insignificant, however it could make all the difference.' Derbyshire Police has released this CCTV image of a woman they are looking for in relation to the murder investigation, who they believe has 'vital information' Alana was knocked off the bike on Batley Lane (pictured) in Pleasley, near Mansfield, on Tuesday, November 26 A Crimestoppers spokesperson added: 'Our charity is supporting an investigation into the death of a mother killed in a hit and run incident in Derbyshire. 'We are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for key information leading to the conviction of anyone involved in her death. '25-year-old Alana Armstrong died at the scene of the collision in Batley Lane, Pleasley, at around 8pm on Tuesday 26 November. 'The collision involved an e-bike and a dark coloured 4x4, believed to be a Land Rover Discovery, which had followed two e-bikes before ramming one. 'This caused the rider and pillion passenger to fall off their bike. The car then drove away from the scene without stopping. 'Alana, a mother to a six-year-old boy, was riding pillion on the bike that was hit. She was pronounced dead at the scene. 'The rider of the bike, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital and has since had to have his leg amputated below the knee. He remains in hospital. 'A blue Land Rover Discovery vehicle has been recovered and forensically examined.' The young mother (pictured) suffered 'catastrophic' injuries when the off-roader knocked her off the bike on Batley Lane in Pleasley, near Mansfield, on Tuesday, November 26 Ms Armstrong was the mother of a six-year-old boy who now faces trying to comprehend her sudden loss with Christmas just weeks away. Two people were arrested but have now been discounted from the murder investigation. Police officers had also appealed for information about the vehicle, a dark-coloured 4x4 believed to be a Land Rover Discovery, which drove off after the incident. Chief Superintendent Dave Kirby, of Derbyshire Police, said: 'Alana was just 25 – and a mum to a six-year-old boy. 'Her little boy, along with her wider family, will never get the chance to see her again, hug her again, spend Christmas together, or celebrate all those milestones. 'My thoughts, as well as those of the whole force and community, are with them at this time.' He said the Land Rover which rammed the e-bike on which Ms Armstrong was riding pillion at about 8pm had moments earlier pursued it and another bike through the village of Pleasley. Afterwards it drove off up Batley Lane and onto Rowthorne Lane without stopping, with the last known sighting of it turning right onto the A617 towards New Houghton. Alana is pictured with her boyfriend on the beach Alana was riding on the bike along Batley Lane (pictured) 'Since Tuesday a team of detectives have been working non-stop, searching the site where Alana was killed, conducting house-to-house enquiries, and scouring CCTV in the area,' Chief Superintendent Kirby said. 'Two people who were arrested in connection with the incident have now been released without charge – and have been discounted from our investigation. 'We have already received a significant amount of information from the public and I want to thank everyone who has come forward already to help our investigation. 'However, I know that there is more information out – and there are people who know who the person responsible is. 'Specifically, we know that there were two people in the Land Rover Discovery, that was manufactured between 2004 and 2009, that night – a man driving the vehicle and woman in the passenger seat. 'We urgently want to hear from anyone who may know those two people, who has seen a Land Rover Discovery that may have damage to its front end – or who knows of a vehicle matching that description that may have been recently repaired or had parts replaced. 'We also really want to speak to anyone who may have CCTV – in particular along the A617 from this junction heading towards New Houghton. 'Finally – I want to return to Alana. Batley Lane, in Pleasley, where Alana was killed, in a suspected hit and run whilst on an e-bike Police and forensics at the address where Alana lived on Friday, November 29 'As an officer, as a member of the local community, and as a father, I am devastated for her little boy, her family, and her friends and we will do all we can to find those responsible.' Two people, a man and a woman both in their 30s from the Skegby area of Nottinghamshire, who were arrested in connection with the incident have been released without charge and have been ruled out of our investigation. Friends paid tribute to Alana on social media with one writing: 'Absolutely heartbreaking when this happens to people you know.' Share or comment on this article: Police offering £20,000 reward for information on death of mother, 25, who was 'murdered in hit-and-run crash' after she was 'chased on her e-bike and rammed by Land Rover' e-mail Add commentNEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans . Lamenting the contretemps, International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement Sunday that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, and other “elegant minor deviations” from the dress code. He said Carlsen's stand — which culminated in his quitting the tournament Friday — highlighted a need for more discussion “to ensure that our rules and their application reflect the evolving nature of chess as a global and accessible sport.” Carlsen, meanwhile, said in a video posted Sunday on social media that he would play — and wear jeans — in the World Blitz Championship when it begins Monday. “I think the situation was badly mishandled on their side,” the 34-year-old Norwegian grandmaster said. But he added that he loves playing blitz — a fast-paced form of chess — and wanted fans to be able to watch, and that he was encouraged by his discussions with the federation after Friday's showdown. “I think we sort of all want the same thing,” he suggested in the video on his Take Take Take chess app’s YouTube channel. “We want the players to be comfortable, sure, but also relatively presentable.” The events began when Carlsen wore jeans and a sportcoat Friday to the Rapid World Championship, which is separate from but held in conjunction with the blitz event. The chess federation said Friday that longstanding rules prohibit jeans at those tournaments, and players are lodged nearby to make sartorial switch-ups easy if needed. An official fined Carlsen $200 and asked him to change pants, but he refused and wasn't paired for a ninth-round game, the federation said at the time. The organization noted that another grandmaster, Ian Nepomniachtchi, was fined earlier in the day for wearing sports shoes, changed and continued to play. Carlsen has said that he offered to wear something else the next day, but officials were unyielding. He said “it became a bit of a matter of principle,” so he quit the rapid and blitz championships. In the video posted Sunday, he questioned whether he had indeed broken a rule and said changing clothes would have needlessly interrupted his concentration between games. He called the punishment “unbelievably harsh.” “Of course, I could have changed. Obviously, I didn’t want to,” he said, and “I stand by that.”
Oxford University Press word of the year sums up 2024Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. Sitting, future and former presidents have weighed in on the extraordinary life of the former president who served in office from 1977-1981. Following his single term in the White House, Carter established the Carter Center, became involved in observing elections in developing countries, volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and taught Sunday day school at his local church in Georgia. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, 22 years after leaving office, "for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights and to promote economic and social development." Here's what the presidents have had to say following Carter's death. Former presidents react to Jimmy Carter's death George W. Bush In a statement, Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, sent their condolences and prayers to the Carter family. “James Earl Carter, Jr., was a man of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his family, his community, and his country. President Carter dignified the office. And his efforts to leave behind a better world didn’t end with the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center set an example of service that will inspire Americans for generations. Joe Biden In a joint statement, President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, called Carter an "extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian" and a "dear friend." Biden also ordered an official state funeral in Washington, D.C. for Carter. "And to all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility. He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong." Donald Trump In a statement posted to Truth Social, former and President-elect Donald Trump said Carter was part of an "exclusive club" of members who understood the responsibility of the presidency and leading the nation. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers." Barack Obama Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, released a joint statement on Carter's death, noting his accomplishments in and out of office and his devotion to Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, where Carter taught Sunday school. "Whenever I had a chance to spend time with President Carter, it was clear that he didn’t just profess these values. He embodied them. And in doing so, he taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. In his Nobel acceptance speech, President Carter said, “God gives us the capacity for choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace.” He made that choice again and again over the course of his 100 years, and the world is better for it. Maranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away – buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man."
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And while the Gavin & Stacey cast and crew have assured us they will never be gracing Trinity Street or Barry Island again, during their last ever stint in south Wales they supported a lot of local businesses. The gang, James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, Mathew Horne, Rob Brydon and many more spent weeks filming back in south Wales in summer 2024. During this time they were spotted supporting many local and independent businesses and if you are looking for inspiration for where to try next, why not take a leaf out of their books? Here are some of the great foodie businesses the Gavin & Stacey cast visited while they filmed the final ever episode. Whocult Who doesn't love doughnuts? Independent doughnut company Whocult, who are so successful they have stores across south Wales including in Barry, Cardiff , Swansea and more, supplied the cast and crew with doughnuts. Posting to their Instagram page, they said they were "buzzing" to provide the goods, which was a surprise for those working on the show. They said: "Only the best for the best! What's the perfect way to wrap up the last day of filming? WHOCULT donuts, of course! Some of the iconic cast of Gavin & Stacey enjoying some custom donuts ordered as a surprise from the show's amazing director Chris Gernon, and we couldn't be more chuffed to fuel such legends. Thanks for making us part of your big day - we're buzzing!" Purple Poppadom One of south Wales' most revered Indian restaurants is Purple Poppadom, owned by Anand George who is also behind Tukka Tuk market stalls in Cardiff Market and Barry's Goodsheds. This restaurant already has a lot of celebrity visitors, including Hollywood actor Jason Flemyng who visited in 2023 . Now the Gavin & Stacey cast can be added to the list, as they enjoyed a meal there while filming. Rob Brydon posted pictures of the meal to his Instagram and posting to Facebook , Purple Poppadom said: "We were honoured to host Gavin & Stacey cast celebration dinner!... We thank the Gavin & Stacey team for the wonderful memories they have created over the years." Front Room James Corden surprised the owner of new pizzeria and cafe space the Front Room in Barry when he popped in to try some pizza after a day of filming for the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special. The Front Room opened earlier in 2024, but has already found success in Barry and received high praise from the whole Gavin & Stacey cast. During the fourth week of filming for the huge BBC comedy, the Gavin & Stacey cast and crew used the Front Room as a green room. While the cast was readied in hair and makeup David and the other Front Room staff treated the crew and waiting fans to pizza throughout the day. Word about how good the pizza was quickly began to spread to the cast members. In a video shared by the Front Room, after trying a slice of the pizza, James said: "Oh my god, that's so good," before shaking David's hand. David added that James invests in a pizza restaurant in Italy so spent a lot of time chatting in depth about how the pizza is made, as well as taking photos with him and the other staff. Larry Lamb also stopped by for a pizza. David said: "He was brilliant - he just came in for pizza but he was really generous in taking pictures with customers and chatting with them and the staff. It was lots of fun because we are all big fans of the show." Larry also had a unique connection with Front Room, as his son George Lamb is a co-founder of Wildfarmed, and David uses their flour for his pizza. You can read more about that here. The Tynewydd Inn In the days before filming started many of the cast were spotted, including Melanie Walters. The actress, 62, took time to pose for a photo with fans at The Tynewydd Inn pub in Barry. The social media account Barrybados posted pics of Melanie at the pub, captioning the post: "Only Gwen at the Tinny Pub! Filming starting soon. Credit Angela Barnett!" You can read more, here. Boofy's Boofy's actually features in Gavin & Stacey as one of the fish and chip shops on the front, near Nessa's iconic arcades. The cast visited Boofy's for fish and chips on different occasions and posed for pictures with the staff. Usta Turkish restaurant Usta, in Barry Island, was visited by Larry Lamb during the filming. They posted on Instagram: "Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the legendary Larry Lamb at Usta!" Mr Villa's They just can't stay away from the fish and chips! Another fish and chip shop in Barry that was visited by the cast was Mr Villa's. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter Their visits included from Ruth and Alison Steadman, who plays Pam, and posting to Instagram, they said: "The absolutely charming and lovely Alison Steadman aka 'Pam lar!' from Gavin and Stacey."
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Just when you think there is nothing new under the sun, along comes new technology that upends traditional wisdom. Enough solar energy falls on the Earth every day to meet the energy needs of all humanity for more than a year. It’s free — all we have to do is harvest it. 30 years ago, solar panels could only convert less than 2 percent of sunlight into electricity. Today, the upper limit for most commercial grade solar panels is ten times that or more. So we have a pretty good handle on how to harvest the energy the sun sends us; what we need now are better ways to store the energy we get from the sun so it can be used later. Most electricity is made by using steam that turns massive generators. The steam can come from heat created by burning coal or methane or through nuclear fission. In a traditional electrical grid, the amount of electricity can be varied to meet demand by adding or subtracting generators, but the output of those generators seldom varies. The output from solar panels and wind turbines varies constantly, and that variability is the primary challenge to relying exclusively on renewables. Something is needed to soak up excess electricity until it is needed. Most of the time, that something is a lithium-ion battery. They work fine for periods of two to four hours, but for longer term storage, other strategies are needed. Pumped hydro works well but needs a lot of space and can be quite expensive. Stacking and unstacking massive blocks of concrete can also be an effective way of converting kinetic energy into potential energy. Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the University of Siegen in Germany have developed a novel way of storing solar energy for weeks or even months. Instead of using sunlight to create electricity, they use it to store heat in chemical bonds in specialized molecules known as photoswitches. The operative factor here is that about 50 percent of all the energy consumed by human society is in the form of heat. It warms our buildings and it also supplies the process heat that is vital to many industrial processes. The findings of the researchers are contained in a press release published on October 29, 2024. It begins by saying that, according to the International Energy Agency, approximately 50 percent of global final energy consumption is dedicated to heating , yet the utilization of solar power in this sector remains relatively low compared to fossil energy sources. An inherent problem limiting the widespread usage of solar energy is the intermittency of its direct availability, but now a promising new solution has emerged in the form of molecular solar energy storage systems. Conventional thermal energy storage strategies store the energy for short periods, often in the form of hot water. In contrast, molecular solar energy storage systems store solar energy in the form of chemical bonds, allowing it to be preserved for several weeks or even months. These specialized molecules — or photoswitches — absorb solar energy and release it later as heat on demand. A key challenge for current photoswitches is the trade-off between energy storage capacity and efficient absorption of solar light. That conflict has resulted in limited overall performance. To overcome that issue, research teams at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the University of Siegen present a novel approach in a collaborative study. The novel class of photoswitches was first introduced by group of researchers under the direction of Professor Heiko Ihmels at the University of Siegen, which successfully demonstrating exceptional energy storage potential comparable to conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, their functionality was initially limited to activation by UV light, which constitutes only a small portion of the solar spectrum. The research teams at Mainz and Siegen then devised an indirect light harvesting method, which is comparable to the function of the light harvesting complex in photosynthesis. This incorporates a second compound, a so-called sensitizer, which exhibits excellent absorption properties of visible light. “In this approach, the sensitizer absorbs light and subsequently transfers energy to the photoswitch, which cannot be directly excited under these conditions,” explained Professor Christoph Kerzig of the JGU Department of Chemistry. This new strategy has increased solar energy storage efficiency by more than one order of magnitude, representing a major step forward for the energy conversion research community. The potential applications of these systems include household heating solutions and large scale energy storage, which make possible a promising path towards sustainable energy management. The Mainz-based team of researchers led by Professor Christoph Kerzig and PhD student Till Zähringer conducted detailed spectroscopic analyses to explore the complex system. Those analyses were essential to understanding the underlying mechanism. Each reaction step was carefully examined by the first author Till Zähringer, which resuled in a thorough understanding of how the system operates. “By doing so, we could not only push the light harvesting limit substantially but also improve the conversion efficiency of light to stored chemical energy,” explained Zähringer. Under operational conditions, each absorbed photon can trigger a chemical bond formation process, which is rarely observed in photochemical reactions due to several energy loss channels. The scientists successfully validated the robustness and practicality of the system by cycling between the energy storage state and the energy release state multiple times employing solar light, which highlighted its potential for real world applications. The results of the research were published in Angewandte Chemie , the journal of the German Chemical Society in September and has been classified as a Hot Paper due to the number of exceptional evaluations from scientific reviewers. There are companies like Electrified Thermal Solutions who are working on ways to use renewable energy to heat modified fire bricks to provide process heat. Our good friend Mark Z. Jacobson at Stanford is also pursuing fire bricks as a source of process heat. Both are taking a good idea and making it better. But the German research may go them one better because it converts sunlight into chemical bonds that can create heat when needed but do not need to be kept hot in the meantime. In other words, what storing solar energy in chemical form takes one step out of the process by doing directly what today is done indirectly and as our readers know, every step in increases losses. The more steps and conversions there are, the more those losses add up. For maximum efficiency, simplerer is betterer. That’s what the researchers in Germany are offering the world — using sunlight more efficiently to meet the needs of society with more bang for each photon received from the sun. CleanTechnica's Comment Policy LinkedIn WhatsApp Facebook X Email Mastodon Reddit(The Center Square) – State and national officials lauded former President Jimmy Carter for his public service after learning of his death Sunday afternoon at the age of 100. President Joe Biden said an official state funeral would be held for Carter in Washington. "He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism," Biden said. "We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together. The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism." President-elect Donald Trump urged everyone to keep the Carter family in their thoughts and prayers. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans," Trump said in a statement released from his campaign. "For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude." Former president Bill Clinton gave Carter and his wife Rosalynn the Medal of Freedom in 1999. "From his commitment to civil rights as a state senator and governor of Georgia; to his efforts as President to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David; to his post-presidential efforts at the Carter Center supporting honest elections, advancing peace combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn's devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity--he worked tirelessly for a fairer, better world," Clinton and his wife Hillary said in a statement. More from this section Former president George W. Bush hailed Carter as a man of deeply held convictions. "President Carter dignified the office," Bush said on social media. "And his efforts to leave behind a better world didn't end with the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center set an example of service that will inspire Americans for generations." Carter served as Georgia's governor from 1971-1975 before becoming president. Under his leadership, the European and Japanese state trade offices were launched, as well as the Georgia Film Commission," Gov. Brian Kemp said. "He and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's support of the civil rights movement in the place of its birth is also remembered with deep appreciation." Lt. Gov. Burt Jones said Carter exemplified what it meant to be a public servant. "I had the honor of meeting him and his wife, and I will never forget that day," Jones said. "They were kind, wonderful, accepting and exactly what they portrayed every day, two people devoted to lifting up those in their community who needed help the most. President Carter's legacy will live on in the numerous nonprofits, charities and organizations Rosalynn, his family and him started."
RUBEN AMORIM is certainly not stupid and he can read the room at Old Trafford. Although, in his previous appearance at the Theatre of Dreams, this also saw him witness a leaking roof in his post-match press conference... which sums up the state of Manchester United right now. 2 Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim expects a 'nervous' Old Trafford against Newcastle Credit: Reuters 2 Amorim also admitted Man Utd fans are 'tired' amid a woeful season Credit: PA Yet the Portuguese coach knows all about the importance of having a connection with supporters and he can clearly see Red Devils’ fans are all “tired” with the situation at their shambolic club. Amorim has only been at United just over a month but the 2-0 Boxing Day defeat at Wolves was his fifth in seven games since taking charge in the wake of Erik ten Hag’s sacking. And now he must prepare for Monday’s visit of in-form Newcastle . The former Sporting Lisbon chief, 39, has a contract until 2027 and maintains that is enough time for him to be judged. Read More on Man Utd SUPER BAD NEWS Supercomputer predicts all-time low for Man Utd in horror end to season NU LEFT-BACK? Man Utd 'launch transfer bid for left-back Mendes who is ready to QUIT PSG' He is not being helped by arriving in such a toxic situation with fans disillusioned at the way United have been run on and off the pitch. Yet Amorim ’s problem is that, over the last few weeks, the team has gone BACKWARDS . United’s last home game was Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth — which is when the roof started leaking on him . Incredibly, it was the club’s fourth Prem defeat at Old Trafford this season. 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I already knew that it was going to be tough. “You expect to win more games, to have players with more confidence to sell the idea and to work and improve things. “At this moment it’s really hard. We have to survive to have time and then to improve the team.” Amorim cannot be faulted for his honesty. He also conceded that the mood at Old Trafford could be tense whenever Newcastle attack. He added: “We have to expect that any play from Newcastle near our box is going to make the stadium nervous and our players have to cope with that. “It’s a very strong team with a lot of pace, with a lot of time working with the same coach. We want to be competitive and try to win the game, that’s all.” 'Worst Man Utd in half a century' This is currently the worst United team in half a century — which is incredible when you consider how much money has been spent in recent seasons. It is not just the absence of quality, either. There is a lack of belief and energy and the team is so predictable. There is no reason why United cannot beat Newcastle. But equally, it would not be a surprise if they were crushed 4-0. After the loss against Wolves, Amorim admitted that the side had to “survive” in the Premier League as they sit 14th in the table, eight points off the relegation zone. Another worry is that United are struggling at corners and free-kicks. They have conceded ten goals from set-pieces this term — five of them coming under Amorim’s command. Goalkeeper Andre Onana was beaten by Matheus Cunha’s corner at Molineux seven days after Tottenham’s Son Heung-min did the same to Altay Bayindir in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Set-piece problem The fact that Wolves had practised trying to score direct from corners during the week showed there is an issue as Onana is not being protected by his defenders. Amorim admitted: “Set-pieces are becoming so important. We have to learn, even with the small guys.” United’s new coach was also asked whether Red Devils’ fans can play a part against Newcastle by ramping up the atmosphere on Monday. But he said: “I would not dare to ask anything of our fans. They give us everything: a full stadium, they’re always supporting, clapping loss after loss. “I just want to give something to the fans, not ask something of them.” Fernandes walking disciplinary tightrope United will be without captain Bruno Fernandes after his red card at Wolves . Although the Portuguese playmaker’s dismissal at Spurs in September was overturned, he continues to walk a disciplinary tightrope and cannot be trusted. Asked if former skipper Harry Maguire could be reinstated, Amorim said: “He will have to wait until the game. Read more on the Scottish Sun SNOW WAY Weather maps show heavy snow for Scotland in DAYS – with -2C New Year’s chill NO CRIME Orange Order slam cops after Celtic activist was cleared over 'sectarian rants' “He works really well. He’s focused on the job, not what people say. He does not make excuses, even if he had some tough moments. “I think in that department he is an example, so he is there to play to help the team. He’s trying to do that.” Man Utd ratings vs Wolves By Ken Lawrence WOLVES landed a shock Boxing Day knockout as Manchester United's struggles continued. The 2-0 defeat means Ruben Amorim has won just two of the seven Premier League games he has taken charge of. United find themselves 14th in the table and today were not helped by Bruno Fernandes' red card and Andre Onana letting one in direct from a corner. Here is how SunSport rated the performances... ANDRE ONANA: 4 He needed to make an agile save from Jorgen Strand Larsen in the first half, but badly misjudged the flight of Cunha’s corner for the opening goal - his claim that he was obstructed by Matt Doherty was rejected. LENY YORO: 5 Recalled but booked after only four minutes for a foul on Cunha, so he was walking on eggshells and was tested by Wolves throughout. Subbed just after the hour mark. HARRY MAGUIRE: 6 The England defender did his best to keep United in the game when they were under pressure for long periods - at least he helped to stem the tide until the dying seconds and had a header on target in stoppage time. LISANDRO MARTINEZ: 6 Teamed up well with Maguire to stop Wolves from winning this more easily, he stood his ground and produced some important challenges in the latter stages before Wolves caught him on the break with the last action of the game. NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: 5 Tenacious and determined, but was one of several players given a torrid time by the best player on the pitch - Cunha. MANUEL UGARTE: 5 Dispossesed too easily at times, struggled against a lively Wolves attack and was eventually taken off as one of Amorim’s subs following Fernandes’ red card. KOBBIE MAINOO: 5 Looked a threat early on, created some good openings, but he was booked after the break as United looked short on ideas. Faded and was subbed. DIOGO DALOT: 6 Brought a tremendous save from Jose Sa in the first half in what was a rare bright spot for United - but he had no major influence on a poor team display. AMAD DIALLO: 5 Lacked awareness of his team-mates sometimes and looked a shadow of the player who turned the Manchester derby around less than two weeks ago. BRUNO FERNANDES: 3 Sent off early in the second half for a second yellow after a challenge on Nelson Semedo, but the captain had cut a frustrated figure before that. RASMUS HOJLUND: 5 Became visibly annoyed at times at a lack of service from his team-mates, he had no joy up front and was subbed with 10 minutes left. SUBS Casemiro (for Mainoo, 63 mins): 6 Christian Eriksen (for Ugate, 63 mins): 6 Antony (for Yoro, 63 mins): 6 Alejandro Garnacho (for Amad, 79 mins): 5 Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 79 mins): 5