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      Erik ten Hag has got to be WAY better… we know Angeball but Man Utd boss’ system is still a mystery

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      I NEVER know from one week to the next what Manchester United are trying to do, what their system is or how they play.That was the case a few weeks after Erik ten Hag had taken over — I’m really none the wiser now and we’re 18 months on.Erik ten Hag is under more pressure than Ange Postecoglou for SundayCredit: GettyMan Utd face a striker in Dominic Solanke who is adjusting well for SpursCredit: RexAnd that’s one of the reasons why there is far more riding on today’s game for Ten Hag than for Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.Ten Hag seems to be under pressure all the time. They get one good result, then a bad one. There’s no consistency at all.This week it was the Europa League and a draw against little FC Twente.At the start of the month it was getting smashed up at home by Liverpool.READ MORE TOP STORIESIt is difficult when you are not winning.If you are winning, you can keep a consistent team. In Sir Alex Ferguson’s time, the team pretty much picked itself every week.When you’re losing, it’s very different. You are looking for that formula, so you are chopping and changing players or even altering systems of play.Of course, Man United and Spurs both have  traditions of playing attacking football. But in the end, it’s all about winning.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLet’s not kid ourselves that everyone is so educated and just wants to see this incredible style of football.Winning games and being up near the top of the league is the only thing that will keep  people happy. Tottenham legend Gus Poyet explains why Ange Postecoglou can end trophy hoodoo and win Carabao Cup despite Coventry horror showIt’s no good playing good football and getting beat 3-0 on a Saturday.If you’re not playing good football AND you’re not winning, you’re bang in trouble, of course.Which is where Ten Hag and United are still.We know all about Angeball and when Spurs are playing  well, they are great to watch. It’s a very open, attacking style.They have some excellent forward players. Dominic Solanke seems to be settling in now that he’s got a couple of goals.Postecoglou can’t really play any other way with the players he has. They don’t have a lot of workhorses. The two full-backs can’t defend. You couldn’t turn that squad into something else.If Spurs are winning games and playing like that, the fans will love it.Having said that, a draw at Old Trafford today would be a decent result for Tottenham.But not for United. They have to be winning their home games.Ten Hag keeps making a point about winning a trophy in both his seasons at the club so far.But at United, you expect more. If you’re a Man United fan, you’ve been spoilt. You’re used to winning league titles and European Cups.Incredibly the way Ten Hag wants to play is still unclearHe needs to do more, he needs to be back up there challenging.The cup wins, well done — but still not good enough. They need to improve, big-time.Both sides will be looking to get back into the Champions League as a minimum.You’d put your shirt on the top three being Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal in whatever order. But it’s going to be a real dogfight for that fourth spot.Villa are in the Champions League this year and that could be a distraction.Spurs and United are in Europe but their  fixtures aren’t anything like the same level.Chelsea are starting to come together and they could be a threat.I still think Spurs have the players to just about take that last spot.And Ten Hag has it all to do at United.A lot of people were surprised he survived the summer, really.It was very strange. All the talk was that he would be going. I still think Gareth Southgate could be lurking on the radar.I can see the former England boss being of interest to the people who run the club if United’s form does not improve.Ten Hag needs results — and quickly.Gareth Southgate could still be on United’s radarCredit: RexHold-up even left our Ron in a rageTHE travel nightmare that Qarabag had on the way to their game at Tottenham reminded me of the worst journey I ever had.As a player at West Ham, we had a League Cup semi-final replay against Stoke at  Hillsborough in 1972.We were stuck in  horrendous traffic and going to be really late.I’d never seen Ron Greenwood lose his  temper but he was going crazy at the driver.He was in such a state that he was trying to  get through gaps that weren’t big enough and ended up hitting six cars on the way.They all followed us to the stadium and then the drivers got out and started having a row.It was like the  Keystone Cops.Was it worth it? No. The game ended 0-0 and then we got beat in the second replay.Sam was a write oneEVERYONE’S banging on  about dark arts — or  whatever people want to call them — after Manchester City and Arsenal’s 2-2 draw last weekend.It’s nothing new, all that verbal and physical stuff. But Wimbledon chairman Sam Hammam once found an amazing way to stir up some trouble.Sam Hammam had a cheeky way of inspiring Vinnie Jones and CoCredit: GettyBefore one game against them with West Ham, I got to Upton Park about 12 o’clock and my groundsman said: “Harry, their chairman has been in their dressing room for an hour and he’s got a big bag of pens.”READ MORE SUN STORIESI opened the door and all over the walls he had  written “Fashanu, you t***er”, “Vinnie, you . . . ”, all that kind of thing, in big writing.It was as though we’d done it, so that when  Wimbledon came in, they would get the raving needle and want to kill us.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. 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      Jadon Sancho already has more assists in 170 minutes than SEVEN Man Utd stars combined after Chelsea transfer

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      JADON SANCHO already has more assists than seven Manchester United attackers combined this season.The winger joined Chelsea on transfer deadline day, having been left out of Erik ten Hag’s matchday squad for the Red Devils’ first two Premier League games of the season.Jadon Sancho has hit the ground running at ChelseaCredit: GettyEnzo Maresca’s side will possess an obligation to buy Sancho for between £20-25million at the end of the season, provided that they finish in the top 14.Despite not being in favour with Ten Hag, Sancho has hit the ground running in West London.The England international, 24, has laid on an assist in each of his three Premier League appearances for the Blues thus far.On his debut he set up Christopher Nkunku’s winner in the 1-0 win at Bournemouth.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe then assisted Nicolas Jackson’s opener as Chelsea triumphed 3-0 at West Ham.This afternoon he made it three assists in 170 minutes of action for his new team by setting up Cole Palmer in the 4-2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.As pointed out by Squawka, Sancho has been more productive than several of Man Utd’s creative players.In fact, his tally of three assists is more than Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen, Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo have managed combined so far this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNo Man Utd player has notched more than one Premier League assist this term.Fernandes, Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui each have one apiece.Chelsea confirm the signing of Jadon Sancho on loan from Man UtdThe Red Devils will be hoping to add more assists as they take on Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.Following last Saturday’s 0-0 bore-fest at Crystal Palace, United produced a disappointing performance to draw 1-1 with FC Twente in the Europa League at Old Trafford on Thursday.Earlier this month, Chelsea boss Maresca was asked about the importance of Sancho building a connection with his new fans and feeling at home straight away.The Italian, 44, said: “It’s very important. I have a feeling that Jadon is a guy that needs love.”This is what I think when I spoke with him before he join us.”Also I know he has the desire to show the player he is, but for me, it is just to enjoy football.READ MORE SUN STORIES”This is the reason why they play.”They are happy and want to play football, they want to enjoy football and then because they are good, they are going to do good things.”Man Utd’s creative players have struggled to find a spark so far this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Wolves 1 Liverpool 2: Mo Salah sends Reds top of Premier League table despite disastrous defensive error

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      ARNE SLOT knows there will be a few wobbles to come. Probably next month when Liverpool’s fixtures will finally start getting a bit tougher.Yet Slot can only win what is put in front of him. Equally, while Liverpool’s fans were all dreading life after Jurgen Klopp, few of them would have expected their team to be top after six games.Mo Salah scored a penalty to send Liverpool top of the tableCredit: PAAlthough the Dutchman’s team were not exactly convincing here in the West Midlands, Liverpool – with the exception of that odd result at home to Nottingham Forest – have still been decent this season.In a scrappy battle littered with mistakes, Ibrahima Konate scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool. Less than 60 seconds after Rayan Ait-Nouri’s leveller was confirmed by VAR, Wolves gave away a penalty and Mo Salah struck what proved to be the winner.Incredibly, Wolves have now failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 18 Premier League games with the last one coming in a 1-0 win at Sheffield United in February. Life certainly is not getting any easier for Gary O’Neil.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAfter just one win in ten at the end of last season, Wolves are stuck with just one point but their fixtures have included matches against Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa.They definitely need something against Brentford next weekend because after the international break, they play Manchester City and could be in danger of being completely marooned.In contrast, Liverpool, who beat Milan 3-1 in the Champions League and crushed West Ham 5-1, definitely got a favour from the Premier League fixture computer.Slot has faced just one side who finished in the top half of the table last term – Manchester United – while the other games were against newly-promoted Ipswich, Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Wolves.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSo it will be better to judge Liverpool’s progress under the Dutchman at the end of October after they have played Arsenal and Chelsea.But without a doubt, so far, so good.Jamie Carragher names all-time Liverpool XI with Match of the Day legend, Steven Gerrard and no room for Luis SuarezSurprisingly, though, Liverpool looked lethargic at times and it was only at the end of the first half that they caused Wolves any problems.Home keeper Sam Johnstone received an ovation from the home fans for keeping out a close-range strike from Dominik Szoboszlai.It was a mixture of both a good save and a poor miss, yet in the second minute of stoppage time, Johnstone should have done better when he failed to keep out the header from Konate.It was a powerful effort but it was helped into the net by Johnstone.Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen should have stopped Diogo Jota from delivering a cross which was then completely misjudged by Santiago Bueno with Konate then overpowering defender Toti.Unbelievably, Wolves continued to make silly mistakes and Mario Lemina played a ludicrous, suicidal pass across his area straight to Salah. With Johnstone out of his position, Salah failed to stick the ball into an empty net and shot wide.Liverpool decided to copy Wolves with some shambolic defending of their own. Strand Larsen capitalised on a huge mix-up between Alisson and Konate who left the ball for each other and Wolves sub Carlos Forbs’ attempt fell perfectly for Ait-Nouri to score from close range.Alisson and Konate argued with each other while there was a VAR check for a Forbs handball.Yet incredibly, Wolves failed to maintain their composure and they conceded the penalty when Nelson Semedo had his arms all around Jota.Jota was looking for the penalty but Semedo was stupid to make the contact and Salah sent Johnstone the wrong way.In what proved to be a topsy-turvy day for Konate, he delivered an absolutely terrific last-minute block to deny Forbs.At the end, Wolves captain Lemina left the pitch in tears and quite clearly, things are not looking too clever for manager O’Neil, particularly as some of the locals are starting to turn.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut hopefully, the Wolves board will see sense and realise that O’Neil – whose squad had also been hit with a sickness bug – deserves time to sort this out.But when did football clubs actually have any sense? Ibrahima Konate headed the Reds in front just before the breakCredit: RexThe Reds defender went from hero to zero, thoughCredit: GettyRayan Ait-Nouri capitalised on Konate’s mistake to tap in the equaliserCredit: GettyNelson Semedo hauled Diogo Jota to the floorCredit: ReutersSalah made no mistake from the spot, sending Sam Johnstone the wrong wayCredit: GettyIt is so far so good for Arne Slot who has picked up 15 points from a possible 18Credit: Getty More

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      Sheffield United stars held back as Championship clash with Portsmouth descends into brawl at full-time whistle

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      PORTSMOUTH’S clash with Sheffield United descended into a bad-tempered melee after the final whistle.John Mousinho’s winless side held Chris Wilder’s promotion hopefuls to a 0-0 draw at Fratton Park.Portsmouth’s clash with Sheffield United descended into chaosCredit: PATempers flared between the rival playersCredit: PAIn the final act of the contest, the Blades thought they had earned a free-kick for a foul.Referee Matt Donohue instead opted to blow the final whistle, much to the visitors’ frustration.Sheffield United captain Vini Souza was particularly incensed, earning a yellow card for his protestations.Tempers then flared between members of both teams, with pushing and shoving matches breaking out.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis enraged members of the home support, with X-rated chants coming from the stands and a ball thrown towards the players.At one point home goalkeeper Will Norris was floored, before the melee was finally split up.After the game, Pompey boss Mousinho attempted to play the incident down, claiming: “It was nothing.”Wilder, meanwhile, was full of praise for the home side.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “It wasn’t our day and maybe we didn’t deserve it, that’s how the game goes.”Portsmouth were good and you have to give them credit. ‘Fan told me he was ‘****ing my mum’ | Gillngham’s Jack Nolan plays What the EFL?!”If they play like that for all their home games and their away games, they will get results and they will win games.”They will make it as difficult for other teams as they made it for us.”Teams will get beaten here if Pompey play like that all season.”The Blades boss, 57, then heaped praise upon goalkeeper Michael Cooper, who arrived from Plymouth Argyle last month.’TONGUE IN CHEEK’After Cooper completed a full month of clean sheets, Wilder said: “I found out today that my goalkeeper can make some saves, as he hadn’t had to make a save yet!“I’m being tongue in cheek, we knew he could make saves, but now he has proved it to everybody, including our coaching staff and supporters.“He’s played a part today. We brought him in to make saves and when he is, he is playing his part.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Everyone has to defend, it isn’t just the keeper and back four that have to stick their bodies on the line. We defend from the front.“We want to win games and take risks, we feel we are an attacking team, so to get those four sheets gives us a great base to move on.”Chris Wilder had his say after the feisty 0-0 drawCredit: PA More

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      West Brom supporter dies after medical emergency in Sheffield Wednesday clash

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      WEST BROM have confirmed a fan has passed away after suffering a medical emergency at their game against Sheffield Wednesday.The tragedy occurred at Hillsborough as Wednesday claimed a 3-2 win over Albion in the Championship.The fan passed away after suffering a medical emergency at HillsboroughCredit: GettyA statement from the club read: “West Bromwich Albion Football Club is devastated to learn the tragic passing of a supporter following a medical emergency.”The club has made contact with the supporter’s family to pass on its condolences and asks that they are allowed to grieve privately.”The thoughts of all of us will remain with the supporter’s loved ones at this desperately sad time.”West Brom manager Carlos Corberán later added: “Unfortunately we received the worst news.”Our supporter passed away after today’s game. All my thoughts are with his family in this very sad moment. RIP.” The match continued when stewards and medics rushed to the fan’s aid.It comes after a medical emergency also occurred at Fratton Park during Portsmouth’s goalless draw with Sheffield United.The match was briefly halted and it is understood the fan was carried out on a stretcher.Most read in EFLWest Brom watched their side fall 2-0 behind inside 23 minutes against Wednesday after Darnell Furlong’s own goal was added to by a Josh Windass strike.Josh Maja pulled one back for the visitors midway through the second half, before Alex Mowatt equalised in the 84th minute.But Wednesday snatched victory moments later when Anthony Musaba netted the winner.The win sees Wednesday climb up to 18th in the table.West Brom remain top despite defeat as second-place Sunderland lost 2-1 at Watford. More

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      Scottish Premiership star rushed to hospital after half-time collapse in dressing room

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      DUNDEE ace Mo Sylla was rushed to hospital during his side’s defeat to Aberdeen – after collapsing in the dressing room.The Dark Blues midfelder fell unwell at half-time, with worried team-mates taken into the tunnel so that medics could treat him.Mo Sylla collapsed at half-time in Dundee’s defeat to AberdeenCredit: SNSHe was rushed from Dens Park to Ninewells HospitalCredit: Peter Kelly – The Sun GlasgowSylla was then taken to taken to Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital.Dens boss Tony Docherty said: “Mo took a turn at half-time. It wasn’t a nice thing to see.“The medics were involved and we had to get the players out of there.“He’s responsive. He’s in hospital right now. We’ll just need to assess that and see how he is.”The half-time horror happened in front of worried team-mates as the Dee went down 2-1 to Aberdeen at Dens Park.Earlier in the game there had been a sombre mood and a pre-match applause in honour of Fabian Caballero, who tragically passed away at the age of just 46.Dundee boss Docherty led the tributes to tragic Dark Blues cult hero after news broke that the Argentina-born Paraguayan playmaker had passed away in his homeland at the age of just 46.Former Arsenal star Fabian Caballero passes away aged 46Cabellero joined Dundee in 2000 and spent five seasons at Dens, making 142 appearances and scoring 27 goals, and also had a short spell in England with Arsenal.Most read in FootballHe won Dundee’s player of the year award in 2003/04 and was in the side that lost to Rangers in the 2003 Scottish Cup final.Fans also clapped in the seventh minute of the defeat to Aberdeen to honour their former No7.Docherty said: “We’re really saddened. The Dundee family are mourning the loss of a brilliant servant to the football club.“Huge condolences and sympathy goes out to his family.“He was here last year for Cammy Kerr’s testimonial and was a larger than life character.“You can see why he made his mark at Dundee and there is huge respect for him. As the Dundee FC family, we mourn his loss.”Former team-mates took to social media to post their tributes.Ex-Dark Blues striker Tam McManus wrote: “Stunned to hear of the passing of Fabian Caballero.“I played with Fab at Dundee and he was a wonderful footballer. Also spent a great night with him a few years ago at a tribute do for him in Dundee.“The Dundee fans absolutely adored him. RIP Fabian.”Former Dundee skipper Gavin Rae added: “RIP big man. Thanks for the memories. Was a pleasure.”Our New YouTube ChannelSubscribe to our new Scottish Sun Sport YouTube channel for all the latest football news, views and amazing moments.We’ve got every major development covered from Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Aberdeen and the rest of the Scottish Premiership.Plus we have TWO brilliant new podcasts to watch every week…MONDAYGo Ballistic with Roger Hannah and special guest Kris Boyd will dissect all the weekend action and deliver their no-holds-barred reaction.WEDNESDAYRobert Grieve and Bill Leckie chew over the tastiest topics in Scottish football and offer their unique takes in their Coffee Club.FRIDAYGo Ballistic is back with Roger Hannah and top tipster Jim Delahunt looking ahead to the weekend games and analysing the biggest talking points.Subscribe now and don’t miss a thing. And ex-Dens forward Steve Lovell added: “I’m devastated to hear the news of Fabian’s passing. He was a fans favourite and it’s easy to see why.“He was such a gifted player and I never had the privilege of playing with someone quite like him again. RIP Fab.”Caballero’s colourful career also took him to Greece, Cyprus, South Korea and Guatamala as well as Argentina and Paraguay.A statement from the Paraguayan FA said: “We deeply regret the passing of Fabian Caballero, who had an outstanding career both in Paraguayan football and abroad.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We accompany the family and friends in this difficult time.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Man Utd fans demand Erik ten Hag promotes wonderkid into first-team after scoring FOUR in 9-0 win on his 18th birthday

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans want Erik ten Hag to hand whizkid James Scanlon the ultimate birthday gift – even better than the four goals he hit.The winger, who already has six full Gibraltar caps, celebrated turning 18 by leading a 9-0 rout of Blackburn juniors.Wonderkid James Scanlon has continued where he left off last seasonScanlon, 18, and Jack Fletcher, 17, have shone for the Man Utd academyOld Trafford supporters responded by urging first-team boss Ten Hag to immediately call up the English-born ace.Scanlon sprung to attention last season as part of United’s all-conquering academy side.The young Red Devils won the Premier League North, Premier League Cup and national title. And they already look capable of repeating such glories this term.READ MORE TOP STORIESUnited’s kids have maximum points from five league games, scoring 22 goals.And Scanlon is a Devils’ apprentice who once more is a sorcerer.Gabriele Biancheri struck twice, with Zach Baumann, Scanlon and Dante Plunkett also netting as United led 5-0 at the interval on Saturday.The birthday boy then really came of age after the break, notching three more goals in 21 minutes, while sub Godwill Kukonki scored too.Most read in FootballScanlon, left, has already won six full caps for GibraltarFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBlackburn saw Jackson Shorrocks sent off in stoppage time for his second booking.But fans reckon it’s Ten Hag who should now be on red alert.Man Utd wages 2024-25 revealedSome supporters urged the Dutch boss to pick Scanlon in Sunday’s home Premier League clash against Tottenham.One even reckons a wider sprinkling of starlets should also get the nod.”Play them against Spurs,” he pleaded.However, most of the focus was on Scanlon, with messages like: “Bring him to the first team.”Mid-table United have netted just five times in five Prem matches this campaign.And Ten Hag’s men were also held 1-1 by visitors Twente in the Europa League last Wednesday.One fan noted the academy’s spree and added: ” The first team hasn’t scored 9 goals so far this season.” READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother posted: “Scanlon shouldn’t be playing u18s football – too good.”His sharpshooting was labelled an “incredible performance” while more than one supporter raved: “The future is bright.”Man Utd player ratings vs FC TwenteMANCHESTER UNITED’S Europa League campaign got off to a less than ideal start with a miserable 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford.That result dealt a big blow to their chances of finishing in the top eight and avoiding two extra fixtures.See how the players rated on an underwhelming night at Old Trafford.Andre Onana – 6Good save to push a free-kick from Sem Steijn to safety but might be disappointed to be beaten at the near post for Twente’s goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Early mistake near the corner flag could have been costly but he caused problems at the other end in build up to Christian Eriksen goal.Harry Maguire – 6Missed his tackle to put United on the back foot for the equaliser but almost won it late on with a header cleared off the line.Lisandro Martinez – 7Made several important clearances but one wild challenge on edge of his box could have proven costly.Noussair Mazraoui – 6New boy looks solid. Vital early tackle and another one later to stop Twente going in front.Christian Eriksen – 7Fourth successive start – and the veteran still looked sprightly. What a strike to give United the lead but then spoiled it with mistake for equaliser.Manuel Ugarte – 6A few good tackles from the new boy but might be disappointed not to clear his lines as Twente broke away for equaliser.Marcus Rashford – 8Much improved display in front of watching England interim boss Lee Carsley. Full of energy, a few tricks and a couple of dangerous crosses. More like his old self.Bruno Fernandes – 6Skipper had a hand in the opening goal and was so close to winning it with curler from the edge of the box.Amad Diallo – 6His pace was too much to handle for the visitors at times but not much of an end product this time and made way for Alejandro Garnacho midway through the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5A few good moments and forced a flying save from the visitors’ keeper after nice link up with Diogo Dalot – but then hooked for the fit-again Rasmus Hojlund.Find out how the Man Utd subs rated here More

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      Non-league star drives 140 miles to WRONG stadium but somehow makes it back in time to score crucial goal

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      NON-LEAGUE footballer Sam Wright drove 140 miles to the wrong stadium… before he eventually made it to the match and scored.The Newark Town midfielder misread the team’s WhatsApp group chat ahead of their game against Cambridgeshire-based St Neots FC in the Premier Division North League Cup.Newark Town’s Sam Wright thought his side’s home game was an away fixtureCredit: SWNSAfter his 140-mile drive he returned in time for the game and scored the winnerCredit: SWNSHe drove 140 miles to his opponent’s ground, but was then hit with the news he was not where he was supposed to be.Manager Luke Parson said: “I got a phone call from him at the meeting time, saying, ‘Where is everyone?'”I spoke to him and he said, ‘I’ve messed up – I am in St Neots.'”We normally meet quite early before the match and we knew he had enough time to get back so he could go on the bench.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWright swiftly turned around and raced back in time for the match, but had to be content being a substitute.Parson added: “You know what lads are like, there was a bit of ripping into him and saying how can you be so thick and all this stuff.”It was all laughter and giggles – I think it will always be remembered.”To be fair, if it was at St Neots, we would probably have organised a bus.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I need to be a bit wiser with the words I put in the group.”Wright ended up coming off the bench in the 71st minute of the cup tie as Newark came from 3-0 down to win 5-3 in a thrilling clash at the YMCA Activity Village football ground.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsAnd the midfielder bagged the last of their five goals 15 minutes after coming on to cap a bizarre yet memorable day. More