Mino Raiola continues to play kingmaker in some of football's biggest transfers but where did it begin for this super-agent and why does he have the trust of the biggest names? A look at his early years, with input from those who were there, helps to explainComment and Analysis@ghostgoalSunday 14 November 2021 12:45, UK Wade is renowned as one of the world's best in the doubling department, yet remarkably, 'The Machine' narrowly avoided a sixth opening round defeat in seven years against Damon Heta, taking out a classy 121 kill on the bull to prevail in a last-leg decider. Goalkeeper Lee Nicholls blasted a long clearance, and Thomas raced clear only for a poor touch to see the opportunity disappear. "We worked to the last and created but we need too many chances to score goals and it was the same at the start of the season. We dominate opponents but we need to score to win. We deserved to lose at Stoke and Swansea. Today is a different feeling. I would tell you if it was a poor performance but it wasn't. The work in training was good. We wanted more impact and penetration in the last third and we did. We just need that killer instinct to score a goal."