Lemonis returns to take charge at Olympiakos

Experienced Greek coach Takis Lemonis has been appointed for a third time as head coach of Olympiakos, the Super League champion said on Thursday.

The 57-year-old, who coached the Piraeus club from 2000-2002 and again from 2006-2008, replaces the sacked Portuguese Paulo Bento, who departed earlier this month after a poor string of results.

Interim coach Vassilis Vouzas, who has been handling senior team affairs since Bento's departure, will return to his role as Under-20 coach.

"Mr Lemonis is part of the history of our club, he has served Olympiakos as a player and a coach winning titles and trophies along the way," the club said in a statement.

Olympiakos had held a 13-point lead in the title race until a recent dip in form saw them lose three successive domestic league matches for the first time in 21 years, which culminated in Bento losing his...