Tag: affected

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick says squad not affected by Lisandro Martinez fallout
16 October 2026 Off

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick says squad not affected by Lisandro Martinez fallout

By Total Football News

Martinez singled out the ‘technical director’ for criticism in Madrid.

There was no mention of Wilcox in his statement, although the former Leeds and Blackburn player, who was made United’s director of football in the aftermath of Dan Ashworth’s sacking in December 2024, was part of the discussions with Martinez that led to his latest statement on his conduct.

Wilcox is back in the spotlight, after also being targeted by

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Man City charges: Man Utd boss Michael Carrick ‘personally affected’ by financial case
9 October 2026 Off

Man City charges: Man Utd boss Michael Carrick ‘personally affected’ by financial case

By Total Football News

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick still has his “own questions” over the Manchester City case which he says “affected me personally”.

There is a clamour among some for Manchester City to be stripped of their silverware and also be relegated after they were found guilty of multiple Premier League financial rule breaches.

The 45-year-old was on the pitch at Sunderland when he learned City had won their first Premier

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Newcastle: How have missed targets affected summer rebuild?
17 July 2026 Off

Newcastle: How have missed targets affected summer rebuild?

By Total Football News

It feels a slightly different project, however, as the fifth anniversary of the Saudi Arabia-led takeover approaches.

Even when Newcastle were in relegation trouble in 2022, the hierarchy at the time sold a dream to Bruno Guimaraes that they could be a “big power”.

Now, though, the Newcastle captain has intimated he wishes to join Arsenal, who have yet to make contact with the club.

As adored as Guimaraes is

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Lucas Paqueta: West Ham midfielder still affected by spot-fixing investigation, says manager Nuno Espirito Santo
2 December 2025 Off

Lucas Paqueta: West Ham midfielder still affected by spot-fixing investigation, says manager Nuno Espirito Santo

By Total Football News

Paqueta was facing a lifetime ban from football had he been found guilty but the regulatory commission found the four charges against him to be “not proven”.

He was reprimanded and warned about his future conduct after failing to comply with the investigation.

When the midfielder was cleared, Paqueta’s lawyer told the BBC the midfielder was “very emotional and very delighted” and has “an enormous weight off his chest”.

Paqueta’s

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Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham boss ‘not affected’ by abuse from some supporters
4 April 2025 Off

Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham boss ‘not affected’ by abuse from some supporters

By Total Football News

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says he is not affected by the abuse he receives from some Spurs supporters and “will continue fighting”.

Spurs suffered their 16th defeat in 30 Premier League games this season with Thursday night’s 1-0 loss at Chelsea.

Postecoglou cupped his ear in the direction of the travelling Spurs fans after substitute Pape Sarr, whose introduction was booed four minutes earlier, scored an equaliser which was

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Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘Real Madrid? More like Tranmere’ – has speculation ‘affected’ Liverpool star?
5 January 2025 Off

Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘Real Madrid? More like Tranmere’ – has speculation ‘affected’ Liverpool star?

By Total Football News

Given both United goals and the majority of the visitors’ threat came down his side, it was not difficult to understand why Alexander-Arnold’s performance was questioned.

With Bruno Fernandes drifting left and the pace of Dalot on that side too, it was a clear plan to try to hurt Liverpool down their right.

More than half of United’s attacks – 54% to be precise – went on that side so

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