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      Incredible moment Man Utd star is given flowers and rapturous applause from Fenerbahce fans as one runs on to hug him

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      FENERBAHCE fans have moved one Manchester United player to tears with a hero’s welcome.Erik ten Hag’s men are in Turkey tonight as they continue their Europa League campaign. Altay Bayindir has received a hero’s welcome from Fenerbahce fansCredit: ReutersThe Turkish goalkeeper spent four seasons at the club before leaving for Utd last yearCredit: ReutersOne young fan burst onto the field to hug the goalkeeper prior to Thursday’s matchCredit: ReutersThe Dutchman continues to fight for his job after a dismal start to the new season.Ten Hag has selected Andre Onana between the sticks for the showdown in Turkey. But it was United’s backup keeper Altay Bayindir feeling the love from home fans during the warm-ups. The stopper spent four years playing for Fenerbahce before heading to the Premier League in 2023.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBayindir has struggled to break into the first team at United, where he has been backup to Onana for the past 16 months. The 26-year-old was a fan favourite during his time in Turkey, with Fenerbahce fans keen to salute him ahead of the game. The usually hostile Sukru Saracoglu Stadium is renowned as a difficult place for away players to come.But an emotional Bayindir enjoyed a huge ovation from the ultras as he strode out into familiar territory, blowing kisses to the crowd. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAs he applauded the fans, a child vaulted the advertising hoardings and ran onto the field to hug him.Fenerbahce Director of Football Mario Branco also presented the keeper with a bouquet of flowers to celebrate his return.Jose Mourinho reveals he’s still holding out hope of winning Premier League title with Man UtdMan Utd ratings vs Fenerbahce: Onana saves the day for Red Devils as Lindelof has a stinker MANCHESTER UNITED were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce on a disappointing night in Turkey.Christian Eriksen broke the deadlock for Erik ten Hag’s side in the first half before En-Nesyri levelled soon after the break.Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands in the second half after a touchline tantrum.But the Red Devils could find a much-needed winner for Erik ten Hag.SunSport’s Emillia Hawkins rates the performances…Andre Onana – 7Made an outstanding double save in the 37th minute to keep two attempts from Youssef En-Nesyri out.His defenders could’ve done much better to prevent Fenerbahce’s goal.Diogo Dalot – 5Failed to track back at times and had his blushes saved in the first half by Ugarte, who made a crucial tackle on Dusan Tadic to prevent a goal.Matthijs de Ligt – 6Made some good blocks during the first half to keep Fenerbahce at bay.Missed a few chances from set-pieces after the break.Victor Lindelof – 4Failed to follow En-Nesyri for Fenerbahce’s opening goal and made no attempt to win the ball.Hauled off in the 54th minute.Lisandro Martinez – 5Like Lindelof, he did not apply any pressure to En-Nesyri for the hosts’ first goal. Poor communication from both.Christian Eriksen – 7Broke the deadlock for United with a great strike into the top-left corner from the edge of the box.Manuel Ugarte – 6Won the ball in the build-up to the first goal and saved Man Utd from conceding with a fantastic last-ditch tackle in front of goal in the 22nd minute.Was lucky to avoid giving away a penalty after the break.Noussair Mazraoui – 6Didn’t look too out of place starting in the No10 position. Played a role in the build-up to the goal, passing the ball to Zirkzee who got the assist.Eventually moved into left-back, allowing Martinez to move central.Marcus Rashford – 5Played out of preferred position and started on the right as opposed to the left.Didn’t make too much of an impact on the game.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Played a key role in the build-up to Erikson’s goal by making a direct run into the box.Challenged Dominik Livakovic a few times and looked lively.Joshua Zirkzee – 5A poor overall performance from the striker despite providing the assist for Eriksen’s opener.Failed to make much of an impact and was hauled off in the 54th minute.It turned out to be honours even in Turkey as United were held to a 1-1 draw.Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho saw red in a feisty encounter, just moments after being left stunned by an Onana double save. Bayindir joined Fenerbahce from Ankaragucu in July 2019.He instantly made the No. 1 shirt his own, racking up over 100 appearances for the club over the next four seasons. The goalkeeper was presented with flowers by Fenerbahce director Mario BrancoCredit: X @GurkanAkThe stopper helped Fenerbahce to the Turkish Cup in 2023, before his £4.3 million deadline day move to Old Trafford.READ MORE SUN STORIESBayindir penned a four-year deal at the Theatre of Dreams.He made his United debut in January’s 4-2 FA Cup win over Newport County. More

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      Man Utd fans injured after ‘being ambushed by 50 Fenerbahce ultras in Istanbul’ ahead of Europa League clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were attacked by so-called Fenerbahce ultras ahead of the Europa League clash tonight.As many as 50 Fenerbahce fans are said to have “swarmed” a group of United fans who had travelled to Istanbul for the match.Man Utd fans appear to have been attacked in Istanbul before their match with FenerbahceCredit: X/BogazHooligansFootage shared by a Fenerbahce ultra account boasted about the attacksCredit: X/BogazHooligansWitnesses have said multiple fans have been left injuredCredit: X/BogazHooligansFootage shared on social media showed an attack taking place outside of the Grand Hisar Hotel.The videos showed footage of ultras charging and assaulting fans, leaving several injured.A self-professed “anarchist” account on X by the name of GFB Bogaz Hooligans boasted about the footage after posting it online.The account shared a 26-second video of the attacks with the caption: “This is İSTANBUL!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn ominous post on their Instagram page showed an apparent group of hooligans on bikes.It was captioned: “On the first punch of a fight… Manchester is now truly RED :).”One Red Devils fan who was caught up in the attacks told StrettyNews how five fans were “swarmed” by a violent mob.They said: “About 50 of them swarmed us.Most read in Football”One lad followed me down a street and pretended to help before hitting me a shot into the jaw.”They added that two members of their group were left injured by glasses and a crowbar.Erik ten Hag in confident mood as Man Utd target rare European victory A separate incident is said to have involved 20 Fenerbahce fans descending upon a smaller group of United fans.The Fenerbahce ultra account posted a screenshot of an apparent online conversation between them and a so-called United fan.They said: “A response has been given to the traitors who insulted our religious and national values ​​and gave us a position.”The pictures detailed how an offensive message was sent to start the exchange before messages of “see you soon”, and “let’s go” were sent before sending the location as the Celtic Irish Pub in Istanbul.The pub is approximately an 11-minute walk from where one of the attacks took place.SunSport were unable to track down a social media account with the details shared in the screenshot, meaning the message could have been fabricated or the original account was changed or deleted.Manchester United have been approached for comment.READ MORE SUN STORIESViolence has unfortunately become commonplace in football in Turkey, with Fenerbahce’s chairman attacked by a pitch invader and pelted with bottles earlier this season.United face former boss Jose Mourinho tonight as they look for their first win in this season’s Europa League, with the Portuguese gaffer his normal bullish self ahead of the game.Jose Mourinho will take on his old side tonight More

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      Jose Mourinho is long past his prime but ex-Man Utd boss was like Robert De Niro in his pre-match press conference

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      FRANK SINATRA never did perform in a crowded hut by the tradesman’s entrance of a football training ground in Istanbul.And Robert De Niro never fielded questions about the absence of a fit, recognised left-back for the fourth-best team in the Turkish Super Lig.Jose Mourinho’s press conferences remain box-office eventsCredit: GettyMourinho was at his Robert De Niro best with the way he entertained the gathered media – here in the film Raging BullCredit: AlamyBut had they ever done so, it would have gone something like this. An audience with Jose Mourinho never grows old. Even now that his vagabond shoes have strayed all the way to this outbuilding at Fenerbahce’s Can Bartu training complex.As a coach, he may be past his prime. Indeed, he claims he wasn’t even one of the ten candidates spoken to by the FA to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager.But as a media operator, Mourinho is Ol’ Blue Eyes, he’s Bobby De Niro.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe’s a song-and-dance man and a box-office sensation. He’s the manager the Premier League craves because of his charisma, his take-downs, his mindgames and his wisecracks.Just not his football.Here he was, simultaneously spitting poison at Turkish journalists, who have been critical of his underwhelming start as Fenerbahce boss, while greeting the English press pack as if we were lifelong friends who’d never had a bad word to say about him. Which, believe me, was never the case.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSTonight, Mourinho goes head to head with his former club Manchester United in a meeting of two once-great footballing institutions.Between them, United and Mourinho won 16 of the first 21 Premier League titles, as well as four European Cups during that same era. Inside Jose Mourinho’s £1,000-a-night Istanbul hotel as ex-Man Utd boss orders same three-course meal every nightBoth are now faded and in exile — Mourinho on the Asian side of this chaotic, sprawling, city and United in the bottom half of the table, a world away from the elite.A decade ago, both would have scoffed at the idea of second-tier Thursday night football. Yet here they are. Still, Mourinho, the old rascal with the glint in his eye, was shaking hands, slapping backs and throwing signed Fenerbahce shirts to a couple of English journalists.He’d read a newspaper story which claimed he had been ordering the same room-service meal every night in his Istanbul hotel suite — chicken soup, margarita pizza and ice cream.“You English guys know where I live,” he giggled, “you know what I eat. Come round and make yourselves at home. I’m staying here at the training ground tonight, so does anyone need a room for the night?”Mourinho saved his best jibe for Manchester City and his old El Clasico sparring partner Pep Guardiola — claiming he could yet win a title with United if City — who face 115 Premier League charges of financial wrongdoing — are stripped of their 2017-18 crown, when his Red Devils were runners up.Mourinho, wary of motivating tonight’s opponents too much, was selective in his criticism of United boss Erik ten Hag. He merely stated United’s ‘potential was far higher than their results’ and noted the Old Trafford board had shown more patience with Ten Hag than they did with him.There was also the assertion that United and another of his former clubs, Spurs, should be the two clear favourites to win the Europa League — given that the Premier League was ‘far superior in terms of quality, intensity and finance’ than any other league.While claiming that he wishes United well and believes ‘they will succeed sooner or later, hopefully sooner before one day I go back to the Premier League’, Mourinho suggested it was a matter of ‘when’ not ‘if’ he returns to England. But is that so?He is already being criticised for negative football here, Fenerbahce lost their first major derby, 3-1 at home to leaders Galatasaray and were beaten in a Champions League play-off against Lille to end up in the Thursday night club.Yet still Mourinho possesses the capacity to fascinate. Still, owners of Premier League club clubs, who should probably know better, will remain intrigued.When I asked about United’s decision to terminate Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2million-per-year role as a club ambassador, Mourinho was keen to plug a documentary about his life to be screened on Netflix next year.He said: “My relationship with Sir Alex was amazing, incredible, when my Netflix documentary comes out you will know more about the reasons I have so much respect for him. The ambassadorial role, I don’t know that situation. It doesn’t matter.“Sir Alex has the most important thing: the love and respect of every Manchester United fan around the world. That is more important than a few more pounds he doesn’t need.”It was very different when questions arrived from the Turkish media.Jose Mourinho explains reason behind his Man Utd exitBy NEIL CUSTISJOSE MOURINHO says a lack of trust from the top denied him more success at Manchester United.Mourinho spent two-and-a-half years in the Old Trafford hotseat, winning two trophies, reaching an FA Cup final and finishing second in the Premier League.But he was sacked in  December 2018 and believes he was not backed properly in the transfer market by then executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.Mourinho said: “What Erik ten Hag has in his time at United I didn’t.“I didn’t have that level of support or trust.“So I left sad, because I felt I was in the beginning of the process. I felt if they trusted me and believed in my experience, things could be different.”Mourinho gave signed shirts to a few English journalistsCredit: ReutersTold that Fenerbahce were playing at a slower pace than last season, his response was simply: “That is your opinion and I respect it.” A line delivered with about as much respect as a cobra spitting venom from its fangs.There were sarcastic swipes at TV pundits ‘the specialists have all the answers’. If they told Jose to play his misfiring attacking midfielder Sebastian Szymanski at left-back then perhaps he’d do so to avoid criticism.When a TV reporter asked a perfectly-reasonable question, he was given a lecture about the need to stop showing endless replays of a ‘non-penalty’ incident involving Sofyan Amrabat, who will play tonight alongside a fellow former United midfielder, Fred.That was the modern-day reality of Mourinho’s career — an argument over the use of TV footage in Turkish domestic football.A spat he could never have imagined having when winning titles at Chelsea, Champions Leagues with Porto and Inter Milan or ruling the roost at the two most famous clubs on Earth, United and Real Madrid.Yet at 61, something still motivates him to keep going. Perhaps the prospect of returning to the Premier League — where press conferences now tend to be interminably dull and the whole soap opera is a need of a great brooding, anti-hero.READ MORE SUN STORIESFor now, he performs in a hut by the tradesman’s entrance and eats margarita pizza in his room.But one day he thinks he’ll be back in the bright lights. Like Sinatra, he’ll never truly retire.Aged 61, he is still a natural entertainerCredit: ReutersMourinho announced himself to United fans with his memorable run down the Old Trafford touchlineCredit: Times Newspapers LtdThe Portuguese gaffer led Porto and Inter Milan to Champions League gloryCredit: AFPThe Special One is living at the Four Seasons Hotel in IstanbulCredit: Free for editorial use More

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      Jose Mourinho reveals the four reasons he loves living in a hotel as ex-Man Utd manager dubbed ‘Alan Partridge’

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      JOSE MOURINHO has many reasons why he prefers to stay in a hotel rather than find a new home when he takes over at football clubs.Which might explain why he’s checked-in to a new hotel since moving to Istanbul.Fans think that Jose Mourinho is just like Alan Partidge after learning that he has been living in hotels for yearsMourinho spent over two years living in a hotel during his time at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyThe Special One spent the entirety of his two-and-a-half year stint as Manchester United manager living in a Salford hotel – leading to fans dubbing him “Alan Partridge”.Mourinho, 61, spent his time with the Red Devils staying in the Lowry Hotel, a five-star establishment with a high-end restaurant and a luxury spa.Naturally, you can understand why the gaffer would have enjoyed spending his time in the hotel.And he previously explained the four reasons that the fancy establishment kept him from wanting to find a more permanent residence elsewhere.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNo cooking, no ironing, no cleaning and the ability to order a latte whenever he wants were his primary benefits. He said: “I would be unhappy if I was in a house on my own. I would have to clean, I don’t want [that]. “I would have to iron, I don’t know how to. I have to cook; I would cook fried eggs and sausages [because] that’s the only thing I can do.”I lived in an amazing apartment. It was not a room. It was mine all the time. It was not like after one week I had to leave. No, it was mine.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I left everything there; my television, my books, my computer. It was a flat with ‘bring me a coffee latte, please’, or ‘I don’t want to go down for dinner, bring my dinner up’.”If I was watching football or doing work with one of my assistants I would ask; ‘bring us food’. I had everything. If I was in an apartment alone it would be much more difficult. I was fine – more than fine.”José Mourinho describes ‘The Mourinho Effect’ he has at Fenerbahce Mourinho hasn’t stopped with his love affair with hotels either, with the Portuguese manager currently staying in a £1,000-per-night Istanbul hotel while in charge of Turkish giants Fenerbahce. Mourinho declined Fenerbahce’s offer to find him and rent out the best house in Istanbul when he took over as boss in June.Instead, he opted to set up residence at the luxury Four Seasons Hotel so he can focus solely on business.The five-star former palace sits on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait and boasts stunning views from the European side over to the Asian side of the historic city, where Fenerbahce’s Sukru Saracoglu Stadium home is located.Mourinho’s hotel exploits have reminded lots of fans of TV character Alan Partridge, who famously spent the first season of “I’m Alan Partidge” staying in the Linton Travel Tavern hotel.One fan on social media joked: “I like to think Mourinho held a small party with the staff of the Lowry when United sacked him. Just like Partridge in the Linton Travel Tavern.”While another added: “Is Jose staying in a Travel Tavern?”A third teased: “I imagine Mourinho’s goodbye to the staff at The Lowry was akin to Alan Partridge leaving the Linton Travel Tavern.”And a fourth commented: “Jose Mourinho has gone full Alan Partridge”.READ MORE SUN STORIESMourinho will come face-to-face with his old team again this week when Fenerbahce take on Man Utd in the Europa League on Thursday.The Red Devils are still winless in Europe this season but will feel that an out-of-form Fenerbahce side could represent an opportunity to get their first win.Mourinho is now living at the Four Seasons HotelSuites start from a whopping £1,000 per nightCredit: Four SeasonsThe hotel has a stunning indoor poolMourinho can eat at the fancy restaurant on siteMourinho faces his old team this Thursday as Fenerbahce take on Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Jose Mourinho’s £1,000-a-night Istanbul hotel as ex-Man Utd boss orders same three-course meal every night

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      JOSE MOURINHO is used to being treated like a king – after all, he is the Special One.He was adored by his passionate supporters at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Roma. Jose Mourinho took over as Fenerbahce manager in JuneCredit: APHe is living at the Four Seasons HotelSuites start from a whopping £1,000 per nightCredit: Four SeasonsThe indoor pool is the stunning spot for a morning swimMourinho keeps things very simple in the restaurantWhile things did not go quite according to plan at Real Madrid, Manchester United or Tottenham, he has found himself at home as the manager of Fenerbahce.And not just with the fans.Because Mourinho declined Fenerbahce’s offer to find him and rent out the best house in Istanbul when he took over as gaffer in June.Instead, he opted to set up residence at the luxury Four Seasons Hotel so he can focus solely on business.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe five-star former palace sits on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait and boasts stunning views from the European side over to the Asian side of the historic city, where Fenerbahce’s Sukru Saracoglu Stadium home is located.Incredibly, the cheapest suites at the Four Seasons start from £1,000 per night – and it is not hard to see why.Mourinho – who lived at Manchester’s The Lowry throughout his stint as Old Trafford boss – enjoys a regular morning swim and has the choice of indoor or outdoor pools.Beautiful gardens and delightful terraces provide a welcome escape for guests, while the pristine bedrooms offer Mourinho the chance to dream of more silverware to add to his bursting trophy cabinet. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHis imagination, though, has not stretched to the dining room despite the exceptional Turkish food on offer.The Portuguese icon – who can only cook scrambled eggs – keeps things very simple and reportedly orders the same three-course meal every night: chicken soup, margherita pizza and ice cream washed down with sparkling water.José Mourinho describes ‘The Mourinho Effect’ he has at Fenerbahce Ten Hag: Mourinho is the exampleBy NEIL CUSTISERIK TEN HAG has hailed Jose Mourinho as an example for managers as he prepares to face him in Istanbul in the Europa League on Thursday.Mourinho, now manager of Fenerbahce, added to his already impressive trophy haul with the League Cup and Europe League in his time at Manchester United.Indeed that triumph in Stockholm in 2017 over Ajax was the last trophy United won back in 2017 until Ten Hag took charge and won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the last two seasons.Now the pair clash in Istanbul and United boss Ten Hag was full of praise for one of his predecessors at Old Trafford.Ten Hag said: “It’s a big game for both of us.”I really enjoy facing him and playing against him. He has always good teams, he is a winner – he has won so many trophies – I think he is an example for many, many managers.”Ten Hag has been the most successful manager alongside Mourinho since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.Still, he remains under pressure with United sitting below mid-table.Ten Hag acknowledges that what happens now is all important.He said: “It is football, you have to live for now.“What happened is in the past, you have to prove yourself every day, you have to prove yourself every season so we have to go for it.”We are in the start of the season and we will see where we end but our target is to win a trophy again.”The pressure was eased on Ten Hag with a comeback victory against Brentford on Saturday with 21-year-old Rasmus Hojlund grabbing the second-half winner.Ten Hag said: “He will always score. What is important is he is keeping fit. “He picked up so many injuries in the first season and when he stays fit, he will score goals because that is proved in his stats.”He has been known to visit a local kebab shop but tends to stick to his simple routine at the hotel. Football management is no walk in the park – even for a seasoned and serial winner like Mourinho – so he no doubt takes full advantage of the extra special spa treatments and facilities on offer, including the traditional Turkish Hammam baths. Mourinho and Fenerbahce may be used to giving visitors a hostile reception – and will no doubt do the same when the Red Devils visit in the Europa League.But the Turkish pride themselves on their hospitality and the Four Seasons want guests to “be part of the family”.Art historian Serdar Gulgun says: “In our culture, the guest is the king so we receive them royally.”And a royal reception the Special One is certainly basking in.The Four Seasons is a luxury five-star hotelCredit: Paul EdwardsIt is in a former palaceCredit: Paul EdwardsThe hotel is based on the banks of the Bosphorus StraitCredit: Paul EdwardsVarious spa treatments are on offer to guestsThat includes a traditional Turkish Hammam bathViews across the water stretch over to the Asian half of the historic cityMourinho turned down a rented private house to stay at the hotelCredit: Four Seasons More

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      Jose Mourinho’s struggling Fenerbahce consumed by ‘unhappiness and hopelessness’ ahead of Man Utd clash in Europa League

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      FENERBAHCE have been consumed by “unhappiness and hopelessness” under new boss Jose Mourinho’s steerage.The Turkish giants are winlesss in October as Mourinho gears up to face his former side Man Utd for their Europa League clash in Istanbul on Thursday.Fenerbahce have been consumed by “unhappiness” under Jose Mourinho, according to a club legendThe Turkish club are winless in October a Man Utd head to Istanbul on ThursdayFenerbahce were expected to mount a title challenge when they recruited serial winner Mourinho, who was axed by Roma in the summer – but things aren’t exactly going to plan.The Super Lig side find themselves fourth and eight points behind leaders Galatasaray after twice throwing away the lead in their 2-2 draw with Samsunspor on Sunday.And now club legend Volkan Demirel has provided a damning verdict on Fenerbahce’s dip in form.Demirel told Turkish outlet Fanatik: “Right now, this Fenerbahce team is mixed with unhappiness and hopelessness. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”Why the unhappiness? Because of the environment they are in. Why the hopelessness?”We were all expecting something. We were expecting it from Mourinho, we were expecting it from the transfers that were made. “We were saying let’s see after the international break, but nothing has changed at the moment, but it will obviously continue like this. “We waited to see if we could see a change, a variability, but it didn’t happen.Most read in FootballMan Utd head to Turkey on the back of a 2-1 win over Brentford at Old TraffordFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”We have not seen any changes in the game designs of the matches played at home and away.  Or if you are leading 2-1, will Fenerbahce play a seven-man defence? A big question mark.”Fenerbahce brought in former Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin on loan from Al-Ahli as well as ex-Man Utd loanee Sofyan Amrabat as they spent £40.8million this summer.Jose Mourinho booked after putting his laptop in front of TV camera to highlight referee’s wrong decisionThe former Chelsea boss made headlines last week after ripping up ex-Rangers forward Ryan Kent’s contract in the 16th month of his four-year-deal.But there’s absolutely no suggestions Mourinho’s job could be in danger, with Fenerbahce winning five of their opening eight league games.Thursday’s game is a big one for Erik ten Hag as well, with many believing a defeat to Mourinho would be too much for fans to bear.The Man Utd boss is winless in the Europa League this season, having drawn 1-1 with Dutch side Twente at Old Trafford and crawling back to 3-3 away at Porto.In fact, in his last 10 European games Ten Hag has won just once, which came against Copenhagen in the group stage of last season’s Champions League. More

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      Rangers on transfer alert as Ryan Kent FREED by Fenerbahce as Turkish giants rip up contract 16 months into 4-year deal

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      RANGERS are one of a number of top European sides on transfer alert tonight after former Ibrox hero Ryan Kent agreed a mutual termination of his contract with Turkish giants Fenerbahce. It’s a remarkable turn of events, just 16 months into the money-spinning four year deal which the Gers star agreed with the club in July 2023.Ryan Kent of Fenerbahce in action during a friendly match between Fenerbahce and Hajduk SplitCredit: GettyRyan Kent, RangersCredit: Willie VassAlmost from day one, his place with the Turkish giants has been a source of major intrigue. And he’s sure to have major interest in his future after Fenerbahce released the following statement: “The contract with Ryan Kent, one of the Professional Football A Team players, has been terminated by mutual agreement. “We present it to the public.”It looked certain Kent, who came through Liverpool’s academy, would leave Fenerbahce in January with several clubs credited with an interest.A shock deadline day move to Lazio looked set to happen before it collapsed in the final moments.It emerged that Jose Mourinho had been left unhappy with the 27-year old’s refusal to leave.It was claimed that the player had knocked back an offer from SCOTLAND among multiple offers to leave during the summer window.Offers from England and Saudi Arabia were also reportedly turned down by Kent.Most read in FootballBut agreeing a deal to leave the Turkish giants is set to leave an almighty scramble for the players’ services – with Leeds United just one team who are long-term admirers of the player.That’s despite the fact that as his registration was held by Fenerbahce beyond the closure of the window, he cannot actually play for another club until the next registration window opens in January.Hilarious moment jubilant steward celebrates Ryan Kent’s Rangers goal vs Celtic Kent has never worked under Philippe Clement but his stock remains high amongst the club’s fans, with the Ibrox side’s Belgian boss previously indicating that he was prepared to use the free transfer market. The Gers are light up front with Cyriel Dessers the only recognised senior striker at the club alongside emerging Moroccan star Hamza Igamane and injury victim Danilo.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. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Jose Mourinho booked after putting his laptop in front of TV camera to highlight referee’s wrong decision

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      JOSE MOURINHO hilariously protested a refereeing decision by showing a replay to a TV camera.The Fenerbahce manager was up to his old touchline tricks during his side’s 2-0 win over Antalyaspor last night.Jose Mourinho put a laptop in front of a TV cameraThe Special One was fuming after his side’s goal was chalked offMourinho was booked for his anticsCredit: GettyMourinho, 61, was fuming when Edin Dzeko saw his goal chalked off for offside in the second-half.And in typical Special One style, he reacted by grabbing the club’s laptop and placing it in front of a TV camera next to the dugout.The screen showed a photo of the incident as he tried to prove the referee had made a terrible decision.Mourinho was booked for his antics as he sat on the sidelines shaking his head.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans found it hilarious, with one saying: “That’s a whole other level of s***housing.”Another added: “Mourinho never change.””A third commented: “This man must never retire.”After the game, Mourinho said: “No offside, the left-back was in a position where Dzeko was not offside and in our perspective that was clear for us.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThis is not the first time he has caused chaos since moving to the Turkish giants, having been booked for complaining to the ref just 20 minutes into his first league game in charge.He also stormed out an interview after being shown a clip of rival Galatasaray fans mocking him.And the ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss is supposedly sleeping at Fenerbahce’s training ground to “not waste time” as he aims to transform the club.Jose Mourinho makes dramatic Super Lig debut as huge row sees Special One booked after just 20 minutes More