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Semi-protected edit request on 13 December 2024

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age 67 86.31.9.219 (talk) 19:19, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done. Unclear request. Martinevans123 (talk) 19:26, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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In the section showing nicknames for Manchester add Manny, as it’s one of the most common names for it. 82.5.151.239 (talk) 20:38, 20 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. win8x (talk) 20:40, 20 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]