Tag: aiming

Birmingham City are aiming to be in the Premier League in 2026-27 season – owner Tom Wagner
4 June 2025 Off

Birmingham City are aiming to be in the Premier League in 2026-27 season – owner Tom Wagner

By Total Football News

A “thrilled” Wagner was speaking after his hopes for a new 62,000-seat stadium to replace St Andrews took a significant step forward, with government funding for a new tramline to a planned £3bn ‘Sports Quarter’ in the east of the city.

The club’s owners, US investment firm Knighthead Capital – which Wagner founded – wants to build a 125-acre sports and leisure complex on abandoned land in Bordesley Green, and

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Sheffield United: Tyrese Campbell aiming to rewrite club history
9 May 2025 Off

Sheffield United: Tyrese Campbell aiming to rewrite club history

By Total Football News

Tyrese Campbell says Sheffield United’s players are intent on re-writing club history and creating their own glorious new chapter this month.

Chris Wilder’s men face Bristol City in the play-off semi-finals, with the first leg at Ashton Gate on Thursday (20:00 BST).

The Blades have the worst play-off record in England, with nine unsuccessful campaigns to date, while they have not tasted victory at Wembley since lifting the FA Cup

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Andre Gray: Plymouth Argyle striker aiming to ‘find his rhythm’
21 November 2024 Off

Andre Gray: Plymouth Argyle striker aiming to ‘find his rhythm’

By Total Football News

Gray says he worked hard to keep himself fit over the summer after returning from Saudi Arabia, where he moved after a season at Greek side Aris.

He is one of Argyle’s most-experienced players in terms of Championship appearances and says he is open to extending his short-term deal at Home Park.

“I’m happy here,” he told BBC Radio Devon.

“It’s going to be down to me to perform, score

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Matt Ritchie: Portsmouth’s new signing aiming to make positive impact
10 August 2024 Off

Matt Ritchie: Portsmouth’s new signing aiming to make positive impact

By Total Football News

New Portsmouth signing Matt Ritchie says he will “give everything to make the team better” this season, after returning for his second spell at Fratton Park.

Ritchie may be best known for his time at Bournemouth and Newcastle as well as some impressive goals in the Premier League, but Portsmouth is where it all started for the now 34-year-old.

“I have some great memories with this club but I want

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Shilen Patel: West Bromwich Albion owner aiming high – but with realism and patience
18 March 2024 0

Shilen Patel: West Bromwich Albion owner aiming high – but with realism and patience

By Total Football News
Shilen Patel surveys the view at The Hawthorns
Shilen Patel’s arrival at The Hawthorns follows American ownership at neighbours Aston Villa and Birmingham City

Another English club, another West Midlands club, another new American owner with dreams.

But West Bromwich Albion’s new main man Shilen Patel mixes those ambitions with realism.

The 43-year-old businessman has taken over the Championship club as they chase promotion back to the Premier League, via the play-offs.

Albion are fifth, have been fifth

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