Sven-Goran Eriksson's return to football

"Bell and Spurling celebrate Sven's return to the big time with a wedge of Thai bahts burning a hole in his pocket," guffaws John Barry. Photograph: John Barry

Pak Charoenkul has been tippity-tappitying away to produce his own newspaper tribute to Sven. Photograph: Pak Charoenkul

"Manchester town hall recognises Sven's impressive record with a warm Mancunian greeting," giggles Liam Larkin. Photograph: Liam Larkin

Here's Howard Jones: "Thaksin gives Sven a tour of City's riches." Photograph: Howard Jones

John Leonard is generous enough to make City first seeds in Fifa's latest tournament. Photograph: John Leonard

"Knowing how much faith Sven put in a certain player who likes to look after himself, the City players go for a pre-season makeover," yuks Magda Szopa. Photograph: Magda Szopa

Graeme Westwood reckons Sven needs a bit of local support to ease his way into the City job. Photograph: Graeme Westwood

"With City now owned by Thaksin 'Apu' Shinawatra and managed by Montgomery 'Sven' Burns, a name change is surely only a matter of time." John O'Reilly gives a preview of the new Simpsons movie. Photograph: John O'Reilly

"Sven has plans to be really fantastic. Actually." We're guessing this is some kind Frank Sidebottom reference from Jon Bounds. Probably. Photograph: Jon Bounds

"High noon on Saturday August 18 could be interesting, but as Sven's involved it probably won't be," says the snappily named Mike. Photograph: Mike