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      Is Fabrizio Romano a time traveller? Fans spot his eerie sub ‘leak’ during Liverpool’s win over Chelsea

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      FORGET mystic meerkats, uncanny octopuses and even good old-fashioned crystal balls – this eerie Anfield tale might freak you out.Fans reckon Fabrizio Romano metamorphosed from transfer guru to “time traveller” – as he spooked them out with his mid-match messages in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Chelsea.Liverpool’s Diogo Jota was at the centre of a fun ‘time-travel’ conundrum after he got injured in the 2-1 victory over ChelseaCredit: APJota had to be replaced by Darwin Nunez after just 30 minutesCredit: RexThe journalist’s millions of followers already believe he is in the loop with his transfer insights – but never before in a TIME loop.Romano saw the Reds return top of the Premier League with Arne Slot’s 10th victory in 11 matches since his summer arrival as boss.But amid a new blitz of VAR dramas, the Italian sparked a conspiracy – with the mysterious timing of his posts about Diogo Jota.The Liverpool winger was caught up in a major first-half talking point.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith the score goalless, the Portuguese hero escaped through the middle but was hauled down by Tosin Adarabioyo.The Chelsea centre-back was only booked, leaving Arsenal fans furious as they claimed William Saliba’s red-card foul 24 hours earlier was identical.Jota never fully recovered from the knock, meaning he was replaced by Darwin Nunez on the half-hour.Unfortunate, you might think, but nothing untoward.Most read in FootballHere’s how Fabrizio Romano sparked a mystical mysteryFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSExcept, as one fan posted: “16:43pm: Fabrizio Romano tweets Diogo Jota has left the pitch with an injury despite him not.”17:02pm: Diogo Jota leaves the pitch with an injury. Is this brother a time traveller…?”Watch Wolves’ incredible player announcement video that savages both Chelsea and Fabrizio Romano in single strokeA second observer added: “At least now we know why he knows all the transfer news? He’s a time traveller.”A third supporter noted: “He also got the replacement correct.”And a few went even further down the “sub leak” rabbit hole with suggestions like: “This just proves that football is scripted.”But others attempted to ease the conundrum by pointing out: “He left the pitch for a few minutes earlier and Nunez was warming up.”At least Romano didn’t share extra-early details of how Jota suffered his blow.Otherwise it might have been a case of Whack to the Future.Romano baffled his millions of followers by posting as fact something that only happened 19 minutes laterCredit: Sportsfile More

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      England ace Phil Foden yells ‘it’s a big one’ as he bags monster carp on fishing trip with TV expert

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      FOOTIE star Phil Foden nets again — reeling in a monster carp on a fishing trip.The Man City and England ace, 24, was thrilled to catch the 28lb beast at a fishery near Lechlade, Gloucs.Phil Foden was thrilled with his huge carp, pictured with ITV4’s Monster Carp host Neil SpoonerCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@reel.quick.fishinThe Man City midfielder is a keen angler and plans to swap football for fishing when he retiresCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@reel.quick.fishinIn a TikTok video, he boasted to his fishing partner — ITV4’s Monster Carp host Neil Spooner, with Phil: “It’s a big one!”The midfielder, who played in City’s win yesterday, is a keen angler and plans to swap football for fishing when he retires.After the Euros, Foden went on a £14-a-day angling holiday on the edge of the Cotswolds.The £200,000-a-week Man City star snubbed exotic destinations popular with his Three Lions team-mates to spend five days with his dad fishing for carp, catfish, tench, pike and perch.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAn onlooker at Linear Fisheries in Witney, Oxfordshire, said: “Phil was happy as Larry camping out in a cheap tent,“He was so down to earth and was just hell-bent on trying to land himself a carp as the lake has some absolutely enormous ones in it.“While his England pals were living it up in posh hotels next to beaches, the most luxurious thing Phil had on his holiday was a Portaloo.”Foden was winding down after the Euros ahead of rejoining the City squad preparing for the new season.Most read in FootballHe is an avid angler and has boasted about his big catches on Instagram.Foden started fishing with his dad, Phil Senior, as a boy and said previously: “It’s the perfect hobby to rest your legs and have some down time.Inside Phil Foden’s surprise love for fishing“Probably about 95 per cent of the football lads don’t enjoy it.“The odd one likes fishing, so when people find out they say: ‘what a weird sport to enjoy’. “They don’t understand why you enjoy it.“Obviously, they need to go and try it. “I think it’s the perfect hobby to rest your legs and have some down time.”Foden has shared several of his top catches on social media from his trips to lakes across the UK and in Spain, which was the location of his biggest catch yet – a HUGE 130LB Catfish.Foden’s catch came in at 28lbCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@reel.quick.fishinPhil playing for EnglandCredit: Getty More

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      Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner looks unrecognisable in incredible 2010 throwback picture

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      KYLE WALKER’S wife Annie Kilner looks unrecognisable in a dazzling photo she shared on social media.The partner of the England and Manchester City star uploaded a snap of her sat in the back of a taxi on a night out back in 2010.Annie Kilner has served Kyle Walker with divorce papersCredit: InstagramAnnie and Kyle have hit problems in their three-year marriageCredit: Paul EdwardsAnnie has posted a snap on her Instagram story of what she called “How Saturday night looked in 2010”.And it certainly looks different.Wearing a lacy crop-top in what looks like the back of a cab, she gazed thoughtfully out of the window with lights zooming past outside.Annie already knew Walker by then – as they first met in his home town of Sheffield as teenagers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe couple married in Cheshire three years ago.Now Annie is preparing to fight for half of the England star’s £27million wealth.The mother of four, 32, has served divorce papers on the football ace.And The Sun revealed Walker’s ex-lover Lauryn Goodman, the mum to two of his kids, reported Annie to police over an “‘I want her dead” WhatsApp message.Most read in FootballOfficers told Lauryn the message – sent to someone else – was a “conditional threat”.They said Lauryn would need to take civil action if she wanted to pursue the matter further.She is understood to want half of Walker’s £27m fortuneCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandKyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner files for divorce and gears up to fight for star’s £27m fortuneWe understand divorce papers were served weeks ago.A source said: “Annie doesn’t want her share to pay for his children with Lauryn. “She doesn’t want her children to have a penny but she knows he has to legally.“Annie doesn’t know what Kyle is spending his money on and wants control of her share.”She is known to have twice kicked the 34-year-out of their Cheshire home.The first time was when Ex on the Beach TV reality star Laura Brown said she romped with Walker in his Bentley.Annie booted him out but allowed him back.She then told him to leave again when he said Lauryn was having his baby.We revealed earlier this month Annie had sent contentious WhatsApp messages to a pal after Lauryn’s son Kairo – fathered by Walker – was born in 2020.Our source said: “Friends had told Lauryn about the ‘I want her dead’ threat so she decided to put it on record with the police in case anything happened with her and her two children.”Lauryn found out about them last December and contacted police the following month.READ MORE SUN STORIESOfficers judged that Annie had made a “conditional threat” and decided not to speak to her, although the report was kept on file.The Sun approached Annie’s representative and Cheshire Police for comment.Annie posted this flashback snap from 2010, 11 years before she wedCredit: instagram @annievkilner More

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      Liverpool player ratings: Curtis Jones outstanding all over pitch vs Chelsea but Dominik Szoboszlai flatters to deceive

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      LIVERPOOL picked up a big 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield to remain top of the Premier League.The Reds registered their first victory against a team currently occupying the top half of the Prem table.Liverpool picked up a big win over Chelsea at AnfieldCredit: EPAMohamed Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool from the penalty spotCredit: RexCurtis Jones stood out for Liverpool against ChelseaCredit: ReutersThat was a major statement for the Merseysiders’ manager Arne Slot, whose team now stands a point ahead of Manchester City and four away from third-placed Arsenal at the top.Mohamed Salah opened the scoring a minute before the half-hourmark from the penalty spot.But Chelsea hit back just three minutes into the second half with Nicolas Jackson.However, Liverpool picked up the three points thanks to Curtis Jones’ winner just three minutes later.Read More on FootballBut how did each Liverpool star far? Check out Ken Lawrence’s player ratings below for more:CAOIMHIN KELLEHER – 5 For the Kop – and no doubt secretly for boss Arne Slot – still surely lacking a top keeper’s presence.TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD – 5 Didn’t look entirely comfortable throughout especially in the face of Malo Gusto’s first-half raids.IBRAHIMA KONATE – 5 Caught napping by Nicolas Jackson’s run three minutes into the second half for Chelsea’s equaliser.Most read in FootballVIRGIL VAN DIJK – 7 He has his assassins back home in the Netherlands but again showed imperious defensive abilities.ANDY ROBERTSON – 6 The Scotland captain is often praised more for his attacking qualities than his defensive ones, but goodness me – what a brilliant last-second block.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRYAN GRAVENBERCH – 7 Only played 12 games in Jurgen Klopp’s final season but showed again why he’s now an automatic choice for Slot.CURTIS JONES – 9 Outstanding all over the pitch, won one pen when it should have been two, plus grabbed a poacher’s winner.Cole Palmer has fewer touches but is more deadly thanks to Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea tactics DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI– 5Again suggested he flatters to deceive, too often playing at a slower tempo than those around him.MOHAMED SALAH – 7 What’s left to say about Anfield’s Egyptian king and his ultimate cool shot from the spot?DIOGO JOTA – 4 Forced off after playing in pain after Tosin Adarabioyo hauled him to the deck early on.CODY GAKPO – 5Flitted in and out of the action, the Dutch wide man didn’t look that shocked to be replaced.SUBSDARWIN NUNEZ (for Jota 30) – 5 Still a work in progress, says Slot – but working much harder off the ball.LUIS DIAZ (for Gakpo 65) – 5 Ever-willing to shows that feisty left-sided pace of his.READ MORE SUN STORIESALEXIS MAC ALLISTER ( for Curtis Jones 81) 5 Ill in midweek but as the Argentine always does, got stuck in.JOE GOMEZ (for Trent Alexander-Arnold 81) – 5 A few welcome minutes for the defender now down the pecking order. More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Nicolas Jackson shows he has something about him vs Liverpool but Jadon Sancho lacks any spark

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      LIVERPOOL held on to beat Chelsea 2-1 in a thriller as they moved to the top of the Premier League table.Mohamed Salah opened the scoring against his former club from the penalty spot after Levi Colwill tripped Curtis Jones in the box.Robert Sanchez had a shaky day between the sticksCredit: AFPJadon Sancho was hooked off at half-timeCredit: EPANicolas Jackson scored his fifth goal of the seasonCredit: EPAChelsea went into the break trailing and it was nearly worse, only for VAR to overturn a second Liverpool penalty after Robert Sanchez’s lunge on Jones.The Blues came out from the break flying and Nicolas Jackson equalised.But they failed to hold on with star of the show Jones netting the winner just minutes later.Here is how SunSport rated the Chelsea players at Anfield.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLROBERT SANCHEZ – 5 Survived a shocker of a challenge on Jones to not give away a pen and never convincing.REECE JAMES – 6 Got through 53 minutes in first start since last December and will surely shake off the rust.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSTOSIN ADARABIOYO – 5  Booked early on for clattering into Diogo Jota and no surprise was hooked for the second half.LEVI COLWILL –  5 Got away with one challenge against a diving Salah but a no- challenge penalty after hacked on Jones.Cole Palmer has fewer touches but is more deadly thanks to Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea tactics MALO GUSTO – 7  Intelligent display and constant threat down the left flank in the first half especially.MOISES CAICEDO – 5 At £105m and in Chelsea’s biggest test of the season was found badly wanting.ROMEO LAVIA – 5 Got the nod over Enzo Fernandez from the start but failed to show any urgency.NONI MADUEKE – 6 Always mobile and was productive playing as a right-sided attacker – giving Robertson a tough afternoon.COLE PALMER – 5  Deployed in central midfield but struggled to show his star quality and blazed over a good chance just before the break.JADON SANCHO  – 4 Lacked any real spark and unsurprisingly hooked off at the start of the second half.NICOLAS JACKSON – 7 Picked up a typically mouthy booking but the boy definitely has something – as his fine equaliser proved.SUBS:PEDRO NETO (for Sancho 46) – 6 Looked a whole lot livelier than the wide man he took over from.BENOIT BADIASHILE (for Adarabioyo 53) – 6 Looked a lot steadier than the centre-back he replaced.RENATO VEIGA (for James 53) – 5 Got stuck in and was booked.ENZO FERNANDEZ (for Romeo Lavia) – 6 Worked diligently to use his passing to make an impact late on.READ MORE SUN STORIESCHRISTOPHER NKUNKU (for Noni Madueke 76) – 5Found it difficult to make his presence felt as the Reds dug in to win. More

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      Liverpool 2 Chelsea 1: Arne Slot triumphs in first big test as Reds manager to lay down gauntlet in title race

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      IF Thomas Tuchel tuned in to witness this heavyweight Premier League battle, there would have been one man who made him sit up and take notice.And while there were six Englishmen in the starting line-up of his former club Chelsea, it was Liverpool’s match-winner Curtis Jones who demanded his attention.Curtis Jones celebrating his winner in a match full of VAR dramaCredit: PAJones beat the offside trap to restore Liverpool’s lead on 51 minutesCredit: PAAt 23, and into his fifth season as a regular Anfield first-teamer, it is surprising that Scouser Jones is yet to win a full England cap.Many more performances like this and Jones will not be ignored by new Three Lions boss Tuchel.Jones did not just net the winner early in the second half to send Liverpool back to the top of the table, but he won the penalty for Mo Salah’s opener, was originally awarded a second spot-kick, and produced an outstanding all-round display.It was Liverpool’s seventh straight win in all competitions and their 10th in 11 outings under Arne Slot, as they re-asserted their one-point lead over champions Manchester City at the start of a run of demanding fixtures.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFor Chelsea, it was the end of a seven-match unbeaten run but a performance with plenty of positives for Enzo Maresca, who is bringing sanity to the Stamford Bridge madhouse.Neither Slot nor Maresca seem inclined to spit poison as Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez often did during the golden age of the rivalry between these clubs.Both new managers had enjoyed fine starts but both had been helped by relatively gentle fixture lists.Maresca welcomed back skipper Reece James after an injury lay-off of almost a year, while Romeo Lavia was brought in for a rare start alongside Moises Caicedo – both midfielders having snubbed Liverpool for the Blues last year.Most read in FootballNicolas Jackson slotted Chelsea level, after an offside ruling was overturnedCredit: AFPFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFrom the off it was testy and tempestuous with ref John Brooks the centre of attention.First up, Tosin Adarabioyo pulled down Diogo Jota just inside the Chelsea half but with Levi Colwill covering the Chelsea defender escaped with a yellow card – narrowly avoiding the same fate as Arsenal’s William Saliba the previous day.Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsNext Jadon Sancho went down after a tangle with Trent Alexander-Arnold but Brooks turned down his penalty appeals. Chelsea were playing some neat stuff early on. Noni Madueke, who was giving kittens to Andy Robertson, teed up for Cole Palmer, whose shot was blocked by Jones. But then the Liverpool penalty shouts began to rain down.Salah went down under pressure from Colwill but the Egyptian was too obvious in looking for spot-kick.Slot earned a yellow for dissent but he didn’t have to wait long for a successful spot-kick appeal against Colwill.This time Colwill tripped Jones and Brooks pointed to the spot, Salah hammering home and sending Robert Sanchez the wrong way after plenty of Chelsea delaying tactics.It was Salah’s seventh goal of the season and a kick in the wotsits for the club which allowed him to leave early in his career.Jota, struggling after an early knock, was replaced by Darwin Nunez but soon Liverpool thought they had doubled their lead.A poor kick from Sanchez put Chelsea under pressure and a slick move from Jones to Salah to Cody Gakpo, netting at the back stick, came to nothing courtesy of an offside flag.Maresca was hopping mad when Nicolas Jackson angled a shot narrowly wide of the near post when he might have aimed across goal.Tosin Adarabioyo escaped with a yellow card for this challenge on Diogo JotaCredit: XRobert Sanchez couldn’t keep out Mo Salah’s penalty openerCredit: GettyIn first-half injury-time, Nunez slipped a pass to Jones, who kippered Tosin with his turn and was brought down by an on-rushing Sanchez.Brooks pointed to the spot again but was sent to his screen by VAR Michael Oliver who spotted that Sanchez touched the ball before the man.The on-field ref concurred with his more senior colleague in Stockley Park – but Sanchez had got lucky – it was a subjective call and the ‘light touch’ VAR approach appears to be fading, as most refereeing edicts do.Before the break, Madueke teased Robertson again and laid back for Palmer, who shot over.It was a warning shot for Liverpool but one they didn’t heed because Chelsea were soon level at the start of the second.Caicedo’s through-ball was met by a perfectly-timed run from Jackson who drilled past Caoimhin Kelleher – although Oliver was needed again to overturn an incorrect offside call.Slot’s men were straight back at it, though, and regained their lead within 76 seconds.Salah’s low centre was met with a Jones surge to the back post, where he cheated the offside trap, controlled and poked past Sanchez.Maresca, who had sent on Pedro Neto for Sancho at half-time, responded with a triple substitution – introducing Enzo Fernandez, Benoit Badiashile and Renato Veiga.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Liverpool were sensible in managing their slim lead.Jones departed ten minutes from time to a standing ovation – and Tuchel might even have got off his sofa to applaud him as well. 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      Thomas Tuchel parts ways with long-term coach from PSG, Chelsea and Bayern after joining England

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has parted ways with long-term coaching partner Zsolt Low.Tuchel has penned an 18-month contract as England manager and won’t be bringing Low along for the journey.Thomas Tuchel and Zsolt Low have parted ways since the German took the England jobCredit: Getty – ContributorLow, 45, has been working alongside Tuchel since 2018 where the pair began their professional relationship at Paris Saint-Germain.The Hungarian coach worked as Tuchel’s assistant manager at PSG and then stayed by his side in the same position at both Chelsea and Bayern Munich.But despite seeing through six years and nearly 300 games together, Low is now looking to pursue his own path in football away from Tuchel.Low had previously worked as an assistant manager at RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg and FC Liefering.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile his previous employment has seen him work alongside other top managers including Ralf Rangnick and Ralph Hassenhuttl.Tuchel has opted for another familiar face to join him in the dugout at Wembley instead.The German already confirmed that his trusted assistant Anthony Barry – who worked with the him at Chelsea and Bayern Munich – will be joining the team as his right-hand man.Barry learnt his craft in the lower leagues of English football and even earned his Uefa Pro License after writing a dissertation on every single throw-in from the 2018-19 Premier League season – all 16,380 of them.Most read in FootballTuchel will be joined by Anthony Barry in the dugout at WembleyCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThere could be some more recognisable faces coming through the doors at St George’s Park.It looks like former Chelsea goalkeeper and Premier League champion Henrique Hilario will be joining Tuchel’s Three Lions backroom team.England interviewed ten candidates before appointing Thomas Tuchel, admits FA chief in German’s first press conferenceBest known by his second name alone, Hilario spent eight years as a back-up keeper for the Blues before hanging up his gloves and immediately joining the club’s staff as a goalkeeping coach.The 48-year-old has been with the club ever since, including Tuchel’s stint as boss in SW6.He might not be the only staff member that Tuchel pinches from Stamford Bridge, either.Reports claim the new England gaffer is expected to recruit Chelsea video analyst James Melbourne to his team, too.Melbourne, 42, has worked as an analyst under multiple Chelsea bosses including Tuchel, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Rafa Benítez and Guus Hiddink.Starting as an apprentice at Grimsby Town, Melbourne worked his way to the top and currently manages the analysis department at Chelsea.Henrique Hilario is expected to join the England coaching staffCredit: GettyANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love lifeBy Andy DillonTHOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.Read more on why Tuchel REALLY IS the best man for the England job More

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      Former Champions League defender scores FIVE goals in just 34 minutes on sensational debut for non-league team

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      ROMA hero Kostas Manolas scored FIVE goals in just 34 minutes on his debut with a Greek non-league club he surprisingly joined after leaving Serie A.Manolas, 33, made a name for himself in Italy and Greece, which led to interest from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea throughout his career.Kostas Manolas scored five goals on his debut for Greek non-league side PannaxiakosCredit: Getty – ContributorManolas made a name for himself at Serie A with Roma and stood out in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty – ContributorThe centre-back burst onto the scene with Olympiacos and the Greek national team, whom he helped reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time ever in 2014.The defender joined Roma 10 years ago where he scored eight goals in 206 appearances.The ex-AEK Athens star also helped the Italian giants reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2018 with a sensational goal in a famous 3-0 win over Barcelona at the Olimpico.After brief stints with Napoli, Emirati outfit Sharjah and Salernitana last season, Manolas made the decision to relocate to his homeland of Naxos with his family.Read More on FootballThat led to him joining local club Pannaxiakos, who compete in the fourth division, after a few training sessions with them during pre-season.The ex-Greece international received a hero’s welcome and many within the club see him as the man that will lead them to the third division.And Manolas honoured their faith in a stunning debut, despite playing out of a position as a CENTRE-FORWARD against Marpissaikos on Sunday.According to Sport24, the ex-Napoli star started for the Cycladic outfit and scored a staggering five goals.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe versatile defender led his new team-mates to a stunning 12-1 win over Marpissaikos.That led to manager Giorgos Mostratos hauling him off after just 34 minutes in the first half.Kostas Manolas returns to LaLiga club Olympiacos to a hero’s return Manolas’ move to Pannaxiakos has been described across Greek media as the “transfer of the year”. More